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a m /a/1 J/m d / Industry Deep Water Port Fine People Safest Beaches in Florida PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1976 THIRTY -NI NTH Yi N iL- - In Paper Company Canal .. 16-Year-Old Boy Drowns While Swimming Tuesday With the muggy heat pres- ent here Tuesday afternoon, it must have seemed like a good idea to the seven teen-age boys involved to take a cooling swim. What seemed like a good idea to the seven, turned out to be tragedy for one. Rodney Stanley Chambers, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Chambers of 419 Main Street, was drowned while frolicking in the St. Joe Paper Company fresh water canal at a point just above where water is collected from the canal by the City of Port St. Joe and the St. Joe Paper Company. The drowning occurred about 4:30 p.m., Tuesday afternoon, and the body was recovered by the Sheriff's Department deputies at 5:50 p.m. According to witnesses, the area is a favorite swimming spot for youths of the area. A railroad trestle crosses the canal at this point and offers a ready-made diving board. According to the boys at the scene, young Chambers, who could not swim, dived off the trestle into the water to at- tempt to swim across the canal. He couldn't make it and two of his companions, Charles Peterson and Paul Wright, attempted to get him out of the water but couldn't manage to bring him all the way to the surface. While the Sheriff's Deputies were waiting for divers to arrive on the scene to attempt to retrieve the body, young Chambers was spotted on the bottom of the canal by by- standers and several young men dove into the canal and retrieved the body. The canal was four to six feet deep at the point of the drowning. Commission Meeting j On Beach Utility Plan Ri The Gulf County Commis- sion has just gotten the Oak Grove Water and Sewer pro- ject underway and now face the problem of securing the same services for the beaches ?h-"w|'r areas. The Board had an invitation, Tuesday night, to send a committee to a meeting in SMexico Beach to discuss fi- nancing for a beaches system which would serve Mexico parent's written signature on Beach, Beacon Hill and St. Joe a permit form. This -is a Beach. matter of policy with us and This system is not a new we stick to it." idea; rather it is the only type Owens was concerned over systems the Feds have said the matter and charged that it they will help with financing, had happened in the past. Dr. Without the government fi- Conger said it hadn't since he nancing, the project can't be had been at the Clinic and built. Even so, the residents of none of the records on file bore the area can't expect munici- out Owens' charge. "I'm not pal water or sewer collection saying it hasn't happened", within the next four or five Dr. Conger said, "but it hasn't days'. It took nearly.ssix.years- within the pastfew years and to get-the Oak Grove system to will not in the future". the point it is now, after the This. assurance satisfied Feds first expressed an inter- Owens. est in the matter. OTHER BUSINESS A committee made up of In other items of business, Commissioners Silas- Player the Commission: and Everett Owens, Jr., was -Agreed to release the named by chairman Money to Christie's Beach subdivision meet with the Mexico Beach near Indian Pass from a groupPORTS volunteered requirement of COLLECTOR REPORTS paving their streets before Gulf County Tax Collector they could begin selling lots. Harland 0. Pridgeon present- Paving of subdivision roads is ed his report to the Gulf not required in the county's County Commission Tuesday, subdivision rules and regula- saying he 'had been charged tions. with collecting $1,741,680.50 -Accepted a bid of $8,057 from county property owners. from Ellis Tower to raise the SHe reported he had collected Sheriff's Department radio all except $62,276.57 which was -antenna tower and install discounts earned, errors and onhe tower for the insolvencies and rebates for Gulf County Ambulance Ser- overpayment. The School Board received vice. The only other bidder was General Electric at $8,- the bulk of the money collect- 41 ed Pridgeon just ove" half of it, as a matter of fact. The -Inspected and accepted- Schools received $903,431.29; the new ambulance building the County General Fund, and authorized final payment $300,467.05; Fine and Forfei- subject to correction to sever- ture, $109,629.91; Courthouse al items on the Board's Indebtedness, $66,183.96; "punch list". Health Department, $18,- -The Commission examin- 770.23; St. Joseph Fire Control ed the preliminary plans for District, $5,137.90; Tupelo the new library building to be Fire Control District, $1,- built here in Port St. Joe. The 024.07; City of Port St. Joe, plans were presented by Hous- $255,639.01, and the City of ton Whitfield, assistant to Wewahitchka, $19,040.98. architect Charles Arthur Gas- ASK FOR FUNDS kin. Dr. Wayne Conger, director of the Gulf County Guidance 1 ?.? . Clinic, approached the County 3'-'. . Board Tuesday night, to be first in line to ask for a budget increase in the coming budget County Commissioners enter new ambulance building to make their final inspection. Star Photo K.E. "Ken" Murphy Will Enter Race K. E. "Ken" Murphy, 15- year resident of Gulf County today announced his intention of seeking election as County Sheriff. The 40-year-old Murphy, a native of Northwest Florida, has been a member of the Florida Highway Patrol for the past 19 years. "My train- ing and experience qualifies me to offer Gulf County citi- zens a professionally operated Sheriff's Department-but, not so professional we forget about the people of the coun- ty". Murphy said that if elected, "The Sheriff's office will be open to everyone without an appointment. I want to serve all the people." He said "there should be a full-time office in Wewahitchka, not a some- times effort on certain days. This is something that has been needed for years." During nearly two decades of law enforcement Murphy has attended more than a dozen training schools including civil disorder prevention and homicide investigation at Florida State University, and four F.B.I training schools. While stationed in Gulf County, Murphy has been awarded a number of citations and awards for meritorious service, including a distin- quished service award by the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. "A citation from K. E. "Ken" Murphy the late Congressman Mendel Rivers is one of my most trea- sured awards, second only to being named "Law Enforce- ment Officer of the Year" by Radio W.J.O.E. Murphy said. Murphy is a member of the White City Baptist Church, Port St. Joe Quarterback Club, Port St. Joe Lions Club, Police Benevolent Association and Florida Peace Officers Association. The award winning lawman is a graduate of Ponce De Leon High School, and is mar- ried to the former Miss Betty Rowe of Fort Pierce. They have two daughters, Janet, 18, and Cindy, 15, a sophomore at Port St. Joe High School. year. Dr. Conger pointed out to the Commission that the Clinic was set up to receive $1,200 from the County back in 1972, when it handled slightly over 500 clients a year and today, is still receiving $1,200 per year from the county, but to date this year, has offered services for over 2,000 clients. In view of the increased activity and increased staff, Dr. Conger put in his bid for county funding at the rate of $3,00 for next year. Dr. Conger was questioned at length about services pro- vided the school system, which he said were paid for by the School Board at the rate of $3,000 per year. Commissioner Owens ques- tioned Dr. Conger at length about students being treated before the parent knew about it. Dr. Conger stated, "We offer no treatment or consul- tation to a minor without the Sheriff's Deputies and a group of volunteers remove body of Rodney Stanley Chambers from SJPC Canal. -Star Photo Mrs. Miller Mrs. Millianne Curry Mil- ler, age 66, of White City, died Thursday night, June 17, in her home. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Oak Grove Assembly of God Church, with Rev. David Fernandez offici- ' ating. Burial followed in the Westville Cemetery of West- ville at 4:00 p.m. Mrs. Miffer--was a native of Westville, and had been a resident of this area for the past 37 years moving here from Blountstown. She was a member of the Oak Grove As- sembly of God Church. Survivors include: three sons, Hubert Miller and Dan- iel Miller of Port St. Joe; Dalton Miller of Dothan, Ala.; five daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Fox of White City, Mrs. Mon- tez Pitts of Port St. Joe, Mavis Kirkland of Dothan, Mrs. Mar- y Ann Givens and Mrs. Mar- garet Harvey of Tallahassee; a brother, Issac. Calbert of Westville; three sisters, Mrs. C. L. Gomillion of Dothan, and Miss Lou Sellers and Mrs. Sara Mayo, both of Westville; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. St. Clair Funeral Home of Port St. Joe was in charge of all arrangements. Rish Earns Morris Award for His Debating Skills WILLIAM J. RISH Donald L. Tucker, speak- er of the Florida House of Representatives, announc- ed today that Rep. Billy Joe Rish iD-Port St Joe) was voted the prestigious honor of the Allen Morris Award as being "Most Effective in Debate" by his -fellow members-of .the, Hause .of, Representatives. "It comes as no surprise to me that Billy Joe was selected as 'Most Effective in Debate' in the Florida House," Tucker said. "There isn't any man on the floor of the House that I had rather have on my side of an issue than Billy Joe Rish." "Rep. Rish is one man who, when he rises to debate an issue, commands the attention of his collea- gues. His further effective- -- ness -.is reflected in the outstanding representation that he gives the citizens of his district and the State of Florida. It is truly a plea- sure and an honor serving with him in the House of Representatives," Tucker added. Death Takes Mrs. Irwin Funeral services for Mlrs. Ethel S. Irwin, age 70, of Port St. Joe, were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, with Rev; George Gay officiating. Interment was in Riverside Cemetery in Mari- anna at 2:30 p.m Mrs. Irwin was a native of Green Cove Springs, and had been a resident of Port St. Joe for the past 26 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her hus- band, Roy F. Irwin of Port St. Joe; one son, Henry Irwin of Marianna; one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth I. Whitehurst of Fort Walton Beach; and four grandchildren. The family requests that those wishing to make memorial contributions do so to the American Cancer Soci- ety. St. Clair Funeral Home was in charge of all arrangements. Sheriff Will Try Dunham Begins for Second Term Hospital Duties David S. Dunham has taken over his duties as administra- tor of the Municipal Hospital this week. Dunham is filling a DAVID S. DUNHAM vacancy left by the resigna- tion of former administrator, Richard Zyski last fall. During the past several months, Mrs. Jean Atchison, comptroller at the institution, has been serv- ing in the administration ca- pacity. Dunham has already moved to Port St. Joe and purchased a home on Long Avenue. His wife, Carol, will be joining him on August 1, after she com- pletes her studies at the University of Richmond, in Richmond, Virginia. The new administrator has already reported to his new duties in presiding over his first Hospital Board meeting' Tuesday afternoon. A native of Washington, Pennsylvania, Dunham has served four years in the U.S. Air Force and did his under- graduate work toward a de- gree in Hospital Administra- tion at the University of Tennessee. He received his Master's degree from the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He has served a year's residency at the Mc- Guire Veterans Administra- tion Hospital in Richmond. Dunham says for relaxa- tion, he likes to study birds, photography, fishing and camping. Sheriff Raymond Lawrence announced his intention to seek re-election to the office of Sheriff of Gulf County this week, an office which he has held since 1973. Lawrence, a native of Gulf County, has lived in Port St. Joe 33 of his 44 years. He and his wife, the former Edwena Howell, also of Port St. Joe, have five teenage sons and reside at 114 Bellamy Circle. Lawrence was educated in Gulf County schools and at- tended Ohio State University. He is a Korean veteran, an active member of the First Baptist Church and the Gulf County Volunteer Ambulance Board. His involvement with the youth of the county in such organizations as the Boy Scouts of America and Dixie Youth baseball dates back 20 years. The Sheriff says that one of the areas that he looks to with pride is the Volunteer Ambu- lance Service. He was a mem- ber of a small committee which led the way in organi- zing this outstanding service for the people of Gulf County. Lawrence says that the "People's Office of Sheriff" is the last office in the state where the lonely, weary and oppressed can find relief with- out due process under the law. Serving the people and being able to help my fellow man has meant very much to me. It is the most rewarding part of being Sheriff, says Lawrence. He also states that it has been his goal to bring the office of the Sheriff closer to the people and in doing sq has brought about many necessary changes in the office. When he took office in 1973, violence in the schools, drugs on the streets and a rising crime rate was the order of the day, says Lawrence. Today, he says, with the help of dedicated personnel and many other citizens of this county, we are enjoying one of the quietest times in recent years. Lawrence further states that the crime rate in (Continued on Page 6) 15 Cents Per Copy *D a AR NUMBER 43 - --- PAGE TWO THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1976 THE STAR, Port St. Jop Fla. W >^t$$s~wfl$5WiV %^t<&^.'^ e s -THE STAR- Published Every Thursday at 306 Williaims Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida By The Star Publishing Company Second-Class Postage PaLd'at.Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 Wesley R. Ramsey ............................ ................. Editor and Publisher William H. Ramsey ............................................ 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EDITORIALS: Chalk One Up for Nuclear Powier We scanned the papers for nearly a week before we learned whether or not the voters of Califor- nia had approved or opposed nuclear power' plants in that state of the earthquake. At last, during the middle of the week last week, we came across a column by James J. Kilpatrick stating that the-people of the home of Ronald Reagan, Jerry Brown and Gene Autry had voted more than two to one to allow the construction of atomic power plants. Kilpatrick says this is a fantas- tic vote, considering the fact that California is also the home of the :"giddy starlets, crazy professors, .hippies, yippies, food nuts, nudists, cultists, beach boys and the "Sons and Daughters of I Will Arise" not to mention, Jane Fonda, Robert Red- ford and Abbie Hoffman. The syndicated writer goes on to say, "At any given daylight mo- ment, more people are in their cars than are in their homes. To contem- plate lunacy, contemplate San Fran- cisco: Nobody in his right mind would have built a city on these precipitate hills". Kilpatrick said, "In view of this cheerful madness, it was therefore all the more ..encouraging that California's voters last week reject- ed 'Proposition 15' (banning nuclear power plants) by a margin of two to one. Those who supported the proposition made no bones about it: Their purpose was to halt the construction of nuclear plants. Ralph Nadar said he would rather see the people go back to candles than have their lamps lighted by electricity from nuclear genera- tion." The experience of this episode in California enforces the simple faith that if the American people are given both sides of the picture, they will, in most cases, choose that which is best. European countries, notably France, Italy and Germany will have the bulk of their electricity generated by nuclear generators by the mid-1980's. In this era of fading fossil fuel and the national trend to steer clear of polluting fuels such as some coal supplies, it is only natural that a highly industrialized nation such as the United States rely on nuclear power, at least until some- thing better comes along. Senator Jesse Helms offered some thought-provoking comments recently in a communication to his constituents in North Carolina con- cerning the news media. Said he: "I talked the other day with a prominent Washington cor- respondent who expressed great concern at what he described as the growing emphasis on 'advocacy journalism.' As he put it: 'Objective news reporting is almost a relic of a bygone era. Too many people in the business are no longer content with reporting the news; they want to tell the American people what to think, instead of setting forth the facts and letting the people make up their own minds.' * "I suspect that' he may be correct-certainly insofar as the major news media of the country are concerned. Very often, the major television networks can be found operating almost in unison, twisting j Letters. . Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend P. 0. Box 3114 Tallahassee, Fla. GARC Plans Open House The Gulf County Adult Act- ivity Center is having an open house this Friday, June 25, at 113 Main St., between Avenue A and B. The open house will be from 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Dear Mr. Ramsey: As another school year ends, I would like to take this oppor- tunity to thank you for your continued support of the Girl Scout program. From recruit- ing efforts in the fall right on through the cookie sale, we have been most pleased with the assistance that you have given us. Over this past year, our Council served 4,500 girls. We helped to organize troops and recruit leaders so that Girl Scouting could be made avail- able to girls who wanted to be the emphasis on a news event, emphasizing one side of an issue while ignoring the other. The same is true with many big-city news- papers. "The smaller newspapers and local broadcasters seldom fall into that format. They make an honest effort to give both sides, limiting their personal. views to their editor- ials." Senator Helms might have ad- ded that one factor today is that many schools of journalism teach and promote "advocacy journal- ism". Now smaller newspapers not only have the job of teaching journalism grads to write news articles, they have the added task of teaching them to be objective. As we see it, Senator Helms' Washington correspondent friend is not only right, but he has paid a long-overdue compliment to the "small" grass-roots newspapers. Graduate Criteria SStudied The Gulf County School Board is presently studying a report from an ad hoc com- mittee which had considered present graduation require- ments and made recommen- dations to Superintendent David Bidwell for possible modifications. The School Board and Superintendent Bidwell would appreciate comments and recommenda- tions about these proposed changes. PROPOSED GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Requirements: a) Three credits in Langu- age Arts with specified courses completed in grades 10 and 11. The 12th grade Language Arts course will be selected from the remaining Language Arts electives, in- cluding Business English for VOE students. b) Two credits in math in grades 10-12. c) Science requirement of one credit in grades 10-12. d) Two credits in social studies: American History in the 11th grade and Problems of American Democracy in the 12th grade. e) To leave the physical education requirement as is. Further Recommendations: a) All ninth grade students must successfully complete five subjects before being en- rolled as a tenth grade student Sand repeat any required courses which are: English, -math, science, social studies and P.E. PROPOSED COMPUTATION OF HONOR STATUS 1) Based on grades 10, 11 and first semester of 12th. 2) Count quality points for each semester about including summer school. (A-3, B-2, C-l, D, P, F-0). 3) Count total number of semester courses taken, in- cluding summer school and correspondence courses. 4) Divide the total in two above by.the total in number three , 5) Any repeated courses in grades 10-12 is averaged by using the higher grade only, disregarding the lower grade and semester credit. Any re- peated ninth grade course is disregarded in grades 10-12 for both semester credit and, quality points. 6) High Honor is 2.5 and above. Honor is 2.0-2.4999. FINAL RANKING OF SRS. 1) Follow steps one through five above, but include also second semester of 12th grade. 2) Rank students in des- cending order by final grade average. If two or more stu- dents have identical averages the highest ranking number is assigned to each student with same average. Example: .1. 2.88 2. 2.80 2.80 4. 2.7 Retires Walter B. Richardson af- ter working with St. Joe Paper Company for 38 years, finally received a check without having to punch a time clock, recent- ly, but he had to retire to do it. Richardson, a power tender in the power de- partment, stepped down from his duties on June 1. He went to work with St. Joe Paper on September 3, 1938. .. In the photo at left, Richardson, right, is pre- sented with his retirement papers by his foreman, Harold Chafin, superinten- dent of the power depart- ment. -Star photo ETAOIN SHRDLU By WESLEY R. RAMSEY Dr. Tom Gibson, our retired resident Optometrist (removed from Huntsville, Ala- bama to Port St. Joe) was presiding at Rotary Club last Thursday for the first time since his recent throat operation. Dr. Gibson had a hickey in his throat which he wished the doctors to take care of. In his report Thursday, in a whispered voice (he didn't show his scar) Dr. Gibson said just as he was on the operating table waiting for the anesthetic to take affect, he asked his surgeon, "Doctor, this operation will it impair my throat in any way... will I be able to sing after it is all over and healed up?" The doctor assured him, "By all means, you'll be able to sing like a bird after we patch 5. 2.65 2.65 7. 2.6 PROPOSED EARLY ADMISSIONSPOLICY Early adniission is a pro- gram which provides an op- portunity for outstanding high school students to apply for admission to a junior college or university prior to their graduation from high school. Then if accepted the student, would attend college during the year he would normally be a senior in high school. According to Section 9.912 of the State Department of Edu- cation Elementary and Secon- dary Standards, 1971, a stu- dent who has completed two college semesters with a nor- mal class load, and has main- tained at least a C average may then be awarded a regu- lar high school diploma with his regular class. A student who is seriously considering early admission should be aware that not all colleges have this program. Any student in Gulf County high schools who is consider- ing early admission should be aware of the following mini- mum guidelines and degd- lines. 1) Must have successfully completed 12 or more units or credits toward graduation in grades 10-11. 2) Must have a 2.5 grade point average in grades 10-11. 3) Obtain a personal recom- mendation from their high school principal. 4) Eligible for senior classi- fication at the high school. 5) Apply for approval from the School Board to enter an early admission program by June 15 of their junior year. 6) Be accepted at a college as an early admission student. ' 7) Early admissions will not be granted on a semester basis. Submit your written com- ments to the School Board office in the courthouse or send them to the Gulf County School Board, P. 0. Box 969, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. to the Editor members. None of what we do, however, would be possible without the ongoing support of the people in the communities we serve. Much of the support we have received from the public has been due to the fact that they became more fami- liar with the Girl Scout pro- gram through their local media. Again, thank you. If we may be of some assistance to you, please feel free to call on us. Sincerely, Mrs. William C. Smith, President Post Office Tries Sale When merchants in Port St. Joe need to raise a little cash to pay invoices, pay taxes, take a vacation or various and sundry other things, they run a sale: sometimes they run a half price sale, just as this sign says the Post Office is doing. This sign cropped up in the lobby of the local Post Office last week, advertising a half price sale on various items. If the sales gimmick works for private businesses in the area, it should help the Post Office see through its recently publicized cash flow problems. Maybe the half price sale promotion could be worked across the nation to once again make the Post Office a sound business. Like all half price sales, the Post Office version was offering the local version of an ice box sale in Alaska in the winter time. There were no stamps, money orders or post office boxes being sold at the bargain rate. -Star photo you up". "That's good", said Dr. Gibson, "I'm looking forward to the future; in the past I haven't been able to sing a note and I always wanted to". That joke's an old groaner, but Dr. Gibson said it for an actual happening. Around at the director's meeting of the Florida National Bank last Thursday afternoon, during a break, Dick McIntosh said his wife had put the word on him to buy her a new car, so he was looking for a new Cadillac with which to appease Miss Sarah. Mac was a little put out that manufacturers were going to begin making all cars shorter next year. "I don't like small cars," Mac grouched. I looked him in the eye and said, "Mr. Mac, you have plenty of money; you always pay cash for your cars. Why don't you just buy four Cadillacs this year and you will have enough full sized cars to do you for the rest of your life." M.r. Mac never blinked an eye or missed a t'cue in'the coriversatibn Whe'n h shot back ith, "Why is that, do I look sick?" I give up on someone who is 83 years old and thinks he can out-live four new Cadillacs. I read in the paper Saturday morning where researchers say the love-bug infestation this year has been unusually light. The ones who have nothing else to do but count love-bugs every year say the robins have learned to eat their larvae in the bahia grass pastures where they reproduce and the armadillos are even being given credit with helping to keep the familiar bugs in check. I hadn't thought about it, but I don't think I have seen but a very few love-bugs this season. I looked at the front of my car and it is reasonable clean. Of course, it hasn't been washed since Thanksgiving, but the presence of love-bugs is notably missing. I sure hope the ecologists don't get concerned about the waning population of love-bugs and go on another vendetta to "protect a fading species". This species can go ahead and become as scarce as a left handed pitcher pump so far as I am concerned. It was interesting to me to note last Tuesday in the historical talk by Charles Smith to the Kiwanis Club, that the English had a national debt of over 350 million pounds back prior to America's Revolutionary War. In present day dollars this would probably amount to as much or more than the current national debt of the United States. England came out of her debt, then and went on to become the most powerful and far-flung nation in the world, with influence in every corner of the globe. I'm not saying that I have come to accept the national debt of the United States, in its current astronomical state, but it would seem that there is at least hope of paying it off and continuing to be a vibrant, powerful and active nation. I think we have much more going for us now than England had going for it back then. It's also interesting to remember that England came out of her debt through maintain- ing the largest fleet in the world and through active trade. We here in America are now soul-searching whether or not to enlarge, maintain or allow our navy and shipping to regress. A look at England's history would bear witness to the fact that we need to maintain and enlarge our position on the seas. The "Chuckle" in the Tallahassee Demo- crat, the other day, was telling about the new invention; the solar powered clothes dryer. It's called a clothes line. It's companion is a washing machine which has all its parts guaranteed for life. It's called a scrub board. Both have been tried and tested by their users but never proved to be very popular. Make Honest Effort Isn4hcs~cscsss~s~css;scsssrshsin~ THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1976 Bidwell Selected to Head Florida Superintendents As part of the Bicentennial Celebration, the Port St. Joe Daughter of W. G. Hall Dies Mrs. Ruth Moore, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Wlliam G. Hall of Oak Grove, died June 3 in Santa Anna, California. Funeral services were held in California. CARD OF THANKS The family of Lee R. Watts, Sr. would like to take this opportunity to thank the many friends for their pryaers, food, cards and kindness shown during their bereavement. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Dana Holton for his services rendered. We also express gratitude to Com- forter Funeral Home and the law enforcement officers for their assistance with the fun- eral arrangements and their thoughtfulness. May God bless you all. Jaycees will be sponsoring a "Family Fourth", next Satur- day, July 3. The "old-fashion- ed" Fourth of July celebration will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the vacant lot behind the Cen- tennial Building with fish plates and ice cold water- melon. Highlighting the occasion will be numerous contests with, various prizes. The one spitting tobacco the furthest will be awarded their choice of a case of Redman and a roll of Copenhagen snuff. Trophies will be awarded in the water- melon eating contest, sack race, three-legged race and softball throw. For the ad- venturesome and agile of body, a $10.00 bill will be. on top of a .greased pole, ready for the person who can climb the,_pole .first. Whoever. ,wins the apple dunkin' contest only wins another apple. Members of the Jaycees urge the community to attend, and to bring the entire family for. a day of fun r- -------------------I Bowling I News =-m -.mm-m mmJ Summer Mixed League The Summer Mixed League met in action at St. Joe Bowl- ing Lanes on June 15. On lanes one and two, Apa- lach Four won three games from Lucky Strikes. Danny Talbert had a 204 game and Steve Woinbles a 531 series for Apalach. David Howell bowl- ed a 184 game and 482 series for Lucky Strikes. On lanes three and four, Gutter Snipes won three games from Special Deliver- ies. Bill Parker bowled a 200 game and 520 series for Gutter Snipes. Johnny Linton led Special Deliveries with a 154 game and 409 series. -On lanes five and six, Whammos won three games from Sunsetters. Norma Hobbs bowled a 181 game and Robert Montgomery a 462 series for Whammos. L. P. West had a 128 game and Rosalie West a 345 series for Sunsetters. Standings: W L Whammos 25 7 Apalach 4 18 14 Lucky Strikes 1712 14'2 Special Deliveries 13 19 Sunsetters 12'2 1912 Gutter Snipes 10 22 Sonja Robinson Representing Legion Post at Girl's State Sonja Robinson Jackson-Driesbach Unit 211 is sponsoring Sonja Robinson as its delegate to the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary Girls State, being held this week at Florida State University. Girls State, a practical ap- plication of good citizenship, provides an opportunity for high school girls to live to- gether as self-governing citi- zens and informs them of the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities- of American citizenship. Eligibility into Girls State is based on qualifi- cations of leadership, honesty, good character, cooperative- ness, scholarship, community participation and service, and physical fitness. Sonja, a senior, F.H.A. member, and varsity cheer- leader, was selected from a group of girls recommended by members of the Auxiliary who are teachers. She is the daughter of Mrs. Leroy Patton of Robins Avenue. Gulf County Superintendent of Schools, David Bidwell, was selected as President of the Northwest Florida Superin- tendent's Association at their regular meeting on June 14. Howard Johnson, Superinten- dent of Schools, Calhoun Coun- . ty, was elected Secretary- Treasurer of the organization. The Association is composed of 18 district school superin- tendents in counties reaching from Escambia County east- ward to Madison County. The main purposes of the organization are to develop proposed legislation which will be beneficial to the youth of the districts in Northwest Florida and to study and pro- mote programs which will be to the mutual benefit to all districts of the area. At the meeting,, Commis- sioner of Education, Ralph Turlington stated, "We are fortunate to have the leader- ship in our school systems such as found in the districts of Northwest Florida. I am certain Superintendent Bid- well will exemplify this lead- ership and the organization will attain goals to benefit the boys and girls in their sys- tems." Superintendent ,Bidwell ex- plained, "I want to express appreciation to my colleagues for the confidence they placed Comforter Funeral Home Gulf County's First Beginning 30 Years of Continuous Service Pete, Hortense & Rocky Comforter Telephone 227-3511 in me by asking me to serve as Chairman of this fine organi- zation. Together we will strive to improve the educational opportunities for all the boys and girls which each of us re- present." The organization meets four times each year to develop their programs. They often have legislators with their group to discuss common con- cerns of education. Comm. Turlington meets with the As- sociation when his schedule allows. Curtis Jackson, Superinten- dent, Bay County School Sys- tem, has served as President during the 1975-76 school year. It's said that ancient Egyp- tians kneaded clay with their hands but dough with their feet. SEquipment' For the Summer | ^ ^ Gloves, Shoes, SBats, Balls, SShirts, | I Pants The Whole Works for Baseball and Softball Open Mon. thru Sat. 2-6 The Athletic House 323 Reid Ave. Phone 229-6805 : :. +*+++***+::;5552''> :+;*;:"'5 : -** Buy On Danley's Easy Terms We Finance Our Own Accounts Westinghouse 18 cu. ft. 15 c Upright Or Chesi 15.3 Cu. Ft. Capacity Chest Freezer S ea ly Cho Stores 535 Ibs. O Infinite Position Temperature Control o Pop-Out Safety Key and Lock a Automatic Interior Light. 0 e Exterior Safety Signal Light SGua .. "--- .- -.. S "L i. w ,-",,--b, W. 4.0W vI r , Your choice of sizes at reduced prices! F higher priced-hurry while quanti 5% Danley BI2GGE5% opportune BIGGER I BIGGER modern quilting. fill Don't mi 2-pc. set ",t QUEEN SIZE 60 x 80" KING SIZE 76 x 80" Sale $229 Sale $289 3-pc. set . Food Freezers u. ft. t Type Your $3490 Choice 3 Slumber i Sleep Sets a~t :, *** ., ^ .^.--" 1 di. k jt.-. ^^ t 44 2 - . ti H s IdL a offers this best-seller so you get a great ity to save money--especially in the big new sizes. Superb comfort from the puffy deep- Famous Sealy firmness from hundreds of coils. ss out on this great sale. FULL SIZE 54 x 75" SET $16900 ,~ ~ - ~- - ~ m - ~ -~ __ __ - JC's Planning Family Fourth The Wonder Bar St. Joe Beach Live entertainment by The Richard Scarborough Show Thurs., Fri., Sat. 9:00 -1:00 Sun. Jam Session -4:00-7:00 I-. Formerly much 4.:.,. e4-.,I,,% ,1.+ I E~~::~::~:::;:~~::~f:: ~:~~.:~:~:~:~::::~::~::~:~~:r ,~ L. -1 ~ ~ ~ihkh hl)uh~uh h ILuh hlLUI+YAl~l~kC~~U- ~ -~ -- L~ ~-- -L- -L-- iv ~u ~Y hlLI2))LdLI~L~)Y~Yrmkl)LLI~YI~I~L~Lm IlI I '- Ym I PAGE THREE .............. IN 4 '.;. *.' ^ * * $ * * *A I --- Anniversary Reception Fetes Mr. and Mrs. Harcus The children of Mr. and Mrs. Murdic Harcus honored them with a celebration on their 25th wedding anniver- sary, Sunday June 6th. The festivities began with a buffet luncheon served to the out of town guests at the home of thier daughter, Mrs. Eric Hammond. At two o'clock the honored couple joined their friends and Mr. and Mrs. Murdic Harcus Seat Restraints Protect Children In Auto Crash Children under 15 years of age are least 'likely to be injured in an automobile crash, if restrained and in the back seat recent studies show said the Florida Highway Patrol today. Colonel Eldrige Beach, Pa- trol director said, "Recent studies over a two-year period Puppet Show At Library A Bicentennial puppet show, "Happy Birthday, America", will be shown at the St. Joe Public Library, Tuesday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. Admis- sion is free and all age chil- dren are invited. This is one of the activities that the Northwest Regional Library System is sponsoring during the summer reading program which runs through August 14. Theme for the sum- mer reading program is "Happy Birthday to U. S.", with reading folders, puzzles, story hours and other activi- ties being planned. involving 26,971 passengers less than 15 years of age .indicated that children are most likely to be injured in a crash if they are in the right front seat and have no re- straining equipment such as a seat belt to keep them from hurtling forward and striking the windshield or dash." The study proved that just by keeping children in the back seat reduced the injury rate by 28 percent. The use of restraints such as seat belts or child restraints reduced the injury rate by 39 percent in the front seat and 31 percent in back. Colonel Beach concluded b3 saying, "Compared to the cost of insurance, the simple act of seeing that your children are properly restrained while tra- veling in a car may be the greatest bargain of your life." BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Dupree are proud to announce the birth of a son, Corey McRae, on June 9 at Jacksonville Bap- tist Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Kirkland and Mrs. Mamie Harper and the late Ralph M. Dunree. all of Port St. Joe. St. Joe Auto Parts Your NAPA Dealer 201 Long Avenue Phone 227-2141 relatives at the First Baptist Church of White City for an anniversary ceremony.. Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Antley ushered the couple down the aisle and seated them on the front pew, where they were joined oy their children and their fami- lies. Mr. Billy Joe Rich, Jr. sang the couples chosen song, "My Cup Runneth Over With Love." The congregation was called to worship by each couple joining hands and eve- ryone praying the Lords Pray- er. Each member of the couples family took part in a Scriptur- al Lesson on Marriage, after which the couple joined B.P. Koelle, pastor, at the altar for the ceremony. After the lovely and very impressive ceremony in which the couple pledged a renewal and a continuance of their love and devotion to each other, the pastor prayed for a special blessing on the couple and their families as they look forward to their golden years together. The soloist sang, Savior Like A Shephard Lead Us. The benediction was given by Mr. E.L. Antley. The anniversary couple received their guests at the door. A reception was held at the couple's home. Mrs. Debra Ann Harcus, niece of Mr. Harcus, registered the guests. Mrs. Elwanda Hammond ser- ved the four tiered, "Festival of Love," anniversary cake which Mrs. Harcus made. Mrs. Donna Harcus, daughter- in-law of the couple, served punch, from a silver punch bowl. Mrs. Eva Weston and Mrs. Frances Sweet, close friends of the family attended the silver coffee service. The party rooms were de- corated with summer flowers and silver candelabras hold- ing white tapers. Mr. and Mrs. Clynton Peter- son, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Peter- son, Sr. and Mr. arid Mrs. Angus Peterson, Jr. cousins of Mrs. Harcus, assisted Mr. Donald Harcus, Mr. Dennis Harcus, sons, and Mr. Eric Hammond, son-in-law, as floor hosts and hostesses. Approximately 125 friends and relatives called by to give their love and best wishes to the couple. As the guests left they were given a personaliz- ed parchment scroll slipped into a silver wedding ring. Out of 'town guests were, Mrs. G.S. Harcus, mother of ,Mr. Harcus, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Harcus, Melba and Greg, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Lee Harrison and Vicky, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Harcus and Misty, from Cary- ville. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Harcus, Debra and Kim from Bonifay. Mr. and Mrs. Lawer- ence Lindsey, Tammy and Cida, from Bristol. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Basham and Chris from Tallahassee. Mrs. John Goodman from Blountstown. Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Padgett, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith from Panama City. Cards and let- ters came from Florida, Lou- isiana, Alabama, Georgia-and Germany. The couple was married June 4, 1951, in Caryville by Rev. Francis A. Knight. Methodist Women Meet Group 1 Mission Group I of the United Methodist Church met in the home of Mrs. Rex Buz- zett on Tuesday morning, June 15. Mrs. Johnie McCurdy open- ed the meeting with prayer and presided over the business session. Mrs. Ralph Swatts presented the program en- titled "Quest for Meaning - The Church Militant and Tri- umphant." Mrs. Buzzett served deli- cious refreshments to the members present. The meet- ing adjourned with the bene- diction. The July meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Ed Ramsey. Group 2 Mission Group II of the First United Methodist Church met with Mrs. W. T. Mosely, Jr. on June 21, with 13 members present. Mrs. Alfred Joines, Chair- SUSAN LYNN CRAMER Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Cramer of Port St. Joe, have announced the engagement of Kropf Rycroft Wedding Mrs. Mary Loretta Kropf of Jacksonville Beach, and Emanuel Joseph Kropf of Portsmouth, Virginia an- nounce the marriage of their daughter, Catherine Anne of Jacksonville Beach to Joseph David Rycroft of Mexico Beach. The wedding will take place in the home of the Grand- mother, Mrs. David B. Hutto, June 26, at 7:00 p.m., CST, at 229 Wilson Avenue, Panama City. No invitation are being sent, but all friends and relatives are invited to attend. A reception will follow the service. Watts-Smith Vows Said Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibbs Porter announce the marriage of thier daughter, Barbara Porter Watts to Mr. Charlie S. Smith of Tallahassee. The marriage was solemn- ized by the Rev. Sidney G. Ellis at St. James Episcopal Church, Friday June 18th with the immediate family present. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Marshall A. Courtney of Sherman Lane Lot 7 Panama City, Fla. are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Leslie Karen, born on June 18, weighing 5 lbs. 6 ozs. at Bay Medical Center. Proud Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Rycroft of Mira Mar Drive, Mexico Beach. We Will be Closed All Day Monday, June 28 For Posting Dividends Citizens Federal Savings & Loan Association of Port St. Joe their daughter Susan Lynn to Michael Stephen McLawhon, son of Mr. and Mrs. George B. McLawhon of Port St. Joe. The bride-elect is a 1976 graduate of Port St. Joe High School, and plans to attend Tom P. Haney Vocational- Technical Center in Panama City this fall. Her fiance is a 1974 graduate of Port St. Joe High School and a graduate of Haney Vocational-Technical, Center. He is presently em- ployed by the St. Joe Paper Company. Wedding plans will be an- nounced at a later date. man, opened the meeting with prayer. Committee reports were given, including a report that the group had completed the sale of its cookbooks. Mrs. Charles Browne con- tinued a program begun at the May meeting on the Lord's Prayer. The clause for study was "forgive us our tres- passes as we forgive those who trespass against us." The study will be concluded at the July meeting. The meeting 'was dismissed with the benediction. For Ambulance call 227-2311, the members of the iChurch of Christ invite you to meet with them: Sunday Morning Bible Study ........... 10:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship .............. l:0 A.M. Sunday Night ........... ............ 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Night ..................... 7:00 P.M. Corner 20th St. & Marvin James Brantley, Minister Phone 229-8153 --N =..=. -- -N. E- - ---- -- -- -- -- - 4\ The Bride Store -- Flowers (Artificial and Fresh) -,-, *China-Crystal Tableware S. \, 'Gifts // ; i Announcements I A V k.Jl -UA U.. A JL i S JVMt A A A DJLd FLOWER and GIFT SHOPPE 319 Reid Ave. Phone 229-6010 Mediterranean style WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL! ROCHE'S FURNITURE and APPLIANCE STORE 20 Rei Ave Phone 227-5271 L~~l _ ~---------~---el le~~c-----~ -- ~I~L1 I--II SVLVANIA 5ELF-ADJUSTING C!OLDR i LVANIAr LOR SVLVANIA GFMATICII V!EE LF :-A 07J U 5 T I N rm COLOR Gr-MATICII SVLVANIA SELF-ADJUSTING - LOR 1=vL 1 0106 THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1976 PAGE FOUR Phone 227-5271 209 Reid Ave. Amoo"MEW Q TC-AR PTITA/ TRF im encsdiour 0 Ir RICH and SONS IGA Port St. Joe, Florida BOUNTY PAPER TOWELS 2/89 Big Rolls Chef Boy-Ar-Dee SPAGHETTI & Prairie Belt OIL SAUSAGE Blackburn Corn & CANE SYRUP Kraft French DRESSING Potato Chips PRINGLES Lipton s ONION SOUP 15 Oz. Cans MEAT BALLS 3 Lb. Can 40 Oz. Jars 16 Oz. Btls. 9 Oz. Cans 51' $219 $135 99 95 IGA MUSHROOM SOUP- o 5/ 0 INSTANT COFFEE 5/ l I MAXWELL HOUSE -7l SWhile It Lasts! Quality Controlled Ground Beef Special 10 Lb. Economy Pak $5.90Pkg. Bottom ROUND ROUND ROAST STEAK Pkg. of 5 Lbs. or More I Sirloin Tip ROAST or STEAK UI BE 61' STEAK Saran WRAP Soil & S1 SHOUT IGA Top Round Boneless $149 STEAK -L- 15 Standing Rump I ROAST 139 LB. m 10 Oz. Jars tain Spray DISHWASHER Air Fresheners GLADE ANT & ROACH BOMB $19 Sw All Meat 129 RA Stew Beef 2LB. RAID 11 Oz. Cans IGA HAA HOT I IIGA KING SIZE OR (SAVE 15c) Pure Ground 9 Ga. Premiumr 4ND -QUARTERED ROUND LB QUARTERED FAMILY LOAF Our Own PanDRUMSTICK BREAD SAUSAGE 59 IDEAL FOR CAT 3 Lbs. or More LLB. CHICKEN NEI MIX $ 00 - OR Value Pak TCH / SLICED BACON MABURGER OR (SAVE 19c)0ar-re Georgia Premium Grade DOG BUNS :k 39' FRESH HENS Best Grade Fryer Parts BREAST Ib. 55 THIGHS Ib. 490 S Ib. 79 NGS lb. 45 & DOG FOOD CKS 3 Ibs. 39' 89LB. 59LB. UEB HEAD & SHOULDERS SHAMPOO 7 Oz. AEROSOL SPRAY (REG. BACTINE Ca2n TABLET TYLENOL (REG. 51.99) $139 52.19) Oz. $159 ns (REG. $2.10) o100 C. 99 IGA LUNCHEON MEAT 9Cans I .: 7 IGA ORANGE JUICE Ca s 2/89' IGA OCEAN PERCH SLb. $109 Pkgs. AMERICAN SLICED SINGLES 16 Oz. Pkgs. Blue Bonnet MARGARINE $149 CAIRO BEAUTY HAMBURGER DILL CHIPS Jars 2/99 Supreme Quantity Rights Reserved PERFECTION ICE CREAM FAVOR RICE 3 Lb. Bags 59 WAX 12 Oz. Cans 99' Okra, White Blackeye Peas Purple Hull Peas Butter Beans Peas 3Lbs. Bell Pepper Cucumbers Bag 39' Ib. 39' $100 Fill Your Freezer Now BUY VEGETABLES by the BUSHEL Blackeye and Purple Hull SQUASH PEACHES OKRA WHITE PEAS PEAS $590 $690Bu OKRA SQUASH Bag 49C Plums I Vine Ripened Tomatoes Large Basket$ 25 Peaches Sweet Potatoes 50 Ft. Rolls 12 Oz. Cans 35 Oz. Boxes 6 Oz. Solids 59' 89' 93' 49t ' 2Gal. S119 I I II - mp m -- MEEEENE 9 BAKERY IGA r I I I I- DAIRY. -1 $139 )15 PAGE SIX THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1976 THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. A SUCCESS STORY ...that's the story of our Rexall Pharmacy... and it's all because of YOU! Yes...our success de- pends on your satisfac- tion with our service and our products. That's why we recommend and fea- ture Rexall quality pro- ducts. And, that's why you can always expect prompt, courteous atten- tion to your needs! Call on us soon...and see! Your A /Pharmacy BUZZETT'S DRUG STORE Ph. 227-8371 317 Williamn Convient Drive-In Window Plenty of Free Parking Fishponds Provide Hours of Recreation By Hal Summers District Conservationist Fishponds provide many hours of good fishing and plea- Cancer Workers to Meet Volunteer workers for the Gulf County Unit of the Amer- ican Cancer Society will meet Tuesday, June 29, at 3:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church to receive awards and recognition for their efforts in the 1976 money-raising cri- sades. ,Robert H. Wichman, Exe- cutive Vice President for the Cancer Society in the State of Florida, and Sally Bond, Dis- trict Director will be in Port St. Joe to present awards to the local group. sant recreation, states Hal Summers, District Conserva- tionist. If you like to fish and own property that is suit- able for a pond site, then you're missing out on an ex- perience of your life if you're not putting this valued com- modity to use. Fishponds are successful! if they are managed well. Such fish as largemouth bass, blue- gill, redear sunfish and catfish are best suited for ponds. Management of your pond requires more than building, stocking and fishing the pond. Fish quality is influenced by such natural water -qualities as temperature, oxygen, acid- ity or alkalinity and muddi- ness. Pollution can also be a hazard and a nuisance. The amount of water that flows through a pond is important too. Ponds are delightful and greatly enhance the beauty of your home as well as your re- creational activities. In a suit-, able site ponds make good use of the land and have many uses. If you are interested in building a pond for recrea- tional benefits, whether boat- ing, swimming, picnicking or REAL E STATE ^*^^^^FOR SAL ^B aEl.,41 (Continued from Page 1) for wildlife, contact the Soil Conservation Service, 1137 Harrison Avenue, Panama City or call 763-3991. Hal Sum- mers can also be contacted on Thursday at the County Ex- tension Director's office at the Gulf County Courthouse, or phone 229-6123. "The cautious seldom err." Confucius our country has continued to climb at an alarming rate, but here in Gulf County the rate is far below the state and nation- al average. This, he says, is due to crime prevention tech- niques employed by his de- partment. Lawrence says that the crime solution rate in our county is better than anytime in its history. The Sheriff says that one of his goals in these last four years has been to give the people better and faster re- sponse to complaints. This has been accomplished by putting more patrol deputies on each shift. Many new services are now being enjoyed by the people of Gulf County through the efforts of the Sheriff's Auxiliary. This organization was formed by Sheriff Law- rence to give added support to his department in upholding the law and to give the people a variety of other services at no expense to the taxpayers. Sheriff Lawrence says that he and his family have enjoy- ed serving the people of Gulf County these past four years and that he wishes to continue, to serve as Sheriff the next four years. "If the people should see fit to re-elect me," says Lawrence, "I will strive to enforce the laws of this state and our nation impar- tially without regard to race, color, creed or financial posi- tion." Say You Saw It In The Star Legal Ad IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVISION CASE NO. 75-27 IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN F. FORD, deceased NOTICE TO: BARNES R. FORD Whose residence and Post Office address is unknown YOU ARE NOTIFIED that a Petition for Attorney's fees, Personal Repre. tentative's fees, a Final Accounting and Petition for Discharge of Personal Re.. presentative has been filed in this court and you are required to file your written defenses to the petition witthe clerk of this court and to serve a copy-thereof not later than July 26, 1976, on petitioner's attorney, whose name and address are: Cecil G. Costin, Jr. 221 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 If you fail to do so, judgment may be entered in due course upon this petition. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this court on June 22, 1976. *s- George Y. Core, As Clerk of the Court First publication on June 24, 1976 4t 6-24 Coldspot air conditioner, 5,000 BTU. Phone 229-6998. 2tp 6-24 23 ft. long Sea Bird boat and trailer. Must sell-has ice box, head, fresh water tank, 60 gal. gas tank, depth recorder, radio, and 188 inboard-out- board drive. Can be seen at 101 Pine Street, St. Joe Beach, Florida. Asking $5,000.00 or reasonable offer. Can be seen now through July 4th week- end. For more information call 648-5492. 2tp 6-24 56" two-piece sectional sofa, good condition. 419 18th St. 2t 6-24 Due to illness, must sell membership in Country Club. $125.00. Call 648-3851. tfc 6-24 12 cu. ft. Admiral white re- frigerator, very clean, $85. Call 648-5190 or see at 105 5th St., Mexico Beach. Itc 6-24 GARAGE SALE Corner at Ward Ridge, Sat- urday, 9:30 a.m. till. No. 1 Drive In Theater Apalachicola, Fla. Thurs., Fri., Sat. June 24, 25 and 26 BOBBY JOE AND THE OUTLAW This ad will admit driver of car free this program only. 23,000 BTU air conditioner used, good condition. Used floor furnace. Call after five p.m., 229-3941. 2tp 6-17 Custom-made wooden name plaques, for mail boxes, front gates, door posts, etc. Econo- my Motors & Garden Center, 301 Hwy. 98, HV, 229-6001. Just arrived over 100 potted plants, beautiful assortment. Pots, potting soil, plant food, perlite and other flower and garden needs. Economy Motors & Garden Center, 301 Hwy. 98 HV, 229-6001. Diving Gear-two tanks, two regulators, two BC's, two belts with weights, two back packs. Call Denny Olvany, 229-3066. Itp. 6-17. Reduce safe and fast with GoBese Tablets & E-Vap "water pills", Campbell's Drug. 6tp 6-10 New GoBese Grapefruit Diet Pill. Eat satisfying meals and lose weight. Campbell's Drug. 6tp 6-10 STANLEY HOME PRODUCTS Call Betty Gilbert 648-7534 tfc 3-11 Large assortment new and used books at cut-rate prices. One entire mobile unit priced at 25 cents each. Jean's Book Shop. Edgewater Camp- grounds. Mexico Beach. tfc 6-3 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. CB Radios. J.ihnson. Craig, Surveyor, antennas, base sta- tions, terms availahli-. West. ern Auto. Lfe 3-4 Wizard garden tillers, hand plows, lawn mowers, all gar- den needs. Western Auto. tfc 3-4 Sheriff Will Try Two story house at 708 Long Ave., inquire at address.tfc 4-1 Two-story home, 1902 Monu- ment Ave., 3 BR, 3 bath. Phone 227-7221 or 229-6474. tfc 8-21 3 BR house on three lots, 1619 Palm Blvd. Call George Tapper, 227-2181. tfc 5-13 150' x 90' lot in White City, nice garden spot. Terms avail- able. 229-3356. tfc 4-29 Furnished exceptionally nice 2 BR house, air condi- tioner, ice maker refrigerator, queen size bed, drapes, car- pet, screen porch, closed gar- age, fenced yard, 229-6777. tfc 6-10 Furnished 2 BR house with washer and dryer. 229-6777 after six p.m. tfc 5-6 DRY cleaning carpets is easier, faster, and safer with HOST. Rent our machine. St. Joe Furniture, 229-1251. tfc 10-23 ALUMINUM PLATES 24%" x 36" Ideal. for chicken houses, pump houses, outhouses, and what have you. Call 227-3161 or drop by The Star Singer Zig Zag sewing machine, take up 12 pints. $8.50 monthly. Makes button- holes, monograms, hems, sews on buttons, guarantee. 229-6782. tfc 1-30 For Rent: 2 BR trailer, air conditioned. Canal St., St. Joe Beach. For information, call 648-5650. tfc 6-24 For carpets cleaned the way professionals do it-at a frac- tion of the cost, rent Rinse N Vac, the portable steam car- pet cleaning system. Avail- able at Western Auto, phone 227-2271, 219 Reid Ave. 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 Why live in the crowded city? Move your mobile home to peace, quiet and tran- quility. Water, garbage collec- tion, yards mowed, live lei- surely, Gulf privileges. Ski Meadows Trailer Park, 9 miles southeast of Port St. Joe on Hwy S-30. Come out arid enjoy the quiet. tfc 5-6 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 Two BR, 1 bath, corner lot, carpet, fireplace, front and rear porch, patio, McClellan Ave., $15,000. Call 227-4401. or 229-3470. tfc 6-17 3 BR house, dining room, family room, living room, breakfast nook, split level on 34.acre corner lot, White City. $10,500.00. For information call 229-6571. Leaving state, must sell. tfc 6-10 Two lots, St. Joe Beach, 1 corner lot plus adjoining lot, call after six p.m., 648-5497. tfc 5-7 3 BR house, chain link fenced back yard. $14,000. 306 16th St. 229-6971 or 229-1251. Jim Howell. tfc 4-15 c. 321 t. Joe. tfc 1-30 I Carpeting Work Done Patios Poured Reasonable Rates Phone 227-7657 3tc 6-24 Will keep children, ages 3-8. No more than 6 per day. 100 Duval St., Oak Grove. 229- 6838. 2tp 6-24 Auto upholstery and carpet. Call Custom Upholstery, 229- 4481. tfc 6-3 ADDITIONS, REMODELING, REPAIRS Work Guaranteed 25 Years Experience Call 227-5986 tfc 6-17 Tires Now Installed FREE In Our Own, Auto Service Center Western Auto Assbe. Store 227-2281 tfc 3-4 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets Fri. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church Parish House Professional help wit tional problems and-ot cerns. Gulf County Gu Clinic, Port St. Joe. 227- 227-7586. t Visit or call the A Counseling Inforn Center of the Panhand coholism Council, Inc Reid Avenue, Port St Phone 229-3515. I 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 GLEN'S CABINET SHOP Kitchen Cabinets Vanities Mill Work Phone 229-3356 Port St. Joe, Fla. tfc 5-20 A New Service At POLLACK'S CLEANERS UNIFORM RENTALS For Information, Come by or Call tfc 6-2 107 Second Street Phone 227-4401 "Ithink it was something I ate." RkId-Bug kills bugs for up to six months, and saves you about $100 yearly in costly pest control services. Use of Sprayer free with purchase of Rid-A-Bug HURLBUT SUPPLY CO. 306 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe. Florida SERVICES POODLE GROOMING Lawn mowers, tillers and For Appointment Call garden tractors repaired. 229-6674 Economy Motors & Garden tfc 6-10 Center, 301 Hwy. 98, HV, 229-6001. HOUSE PAINTING TRIM WORK- CAULKING Reasonable Rates Owner's option to purchase or have purchased your choice of paints. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Call Now 229-1581 or See Donnie Maddox 2tp 6-17 Complete Wood Shop Custom Cut Lumber Want to Do It Yourself? Then come see us for Stan- levy tools, hardware, paneling, paint, lumber. Earley's Hardware & Building Supply Hwy. 98 W. 229-2763 All types carpet and vinyl flooring installed. 10 years experience. For free measure- ment and estimate, call Ron- ald Ross, 229-6822. tfc 6-3 tfc 4-24 For TV repairs and Zenith sales, see K&D TV and Sound h emo- at 301 Reid Ave. 227-2071. )r con- tfc 6-2 tidance e- -2691 or ST. JOE MACHINE CO. fc 11-14 Machine Work Welding 506 First Street Alcohol Phone 229-6803 nation Machinist on duty all day dle Al- Every day Lawn'& Gardening Needs Feed Lawn Mower & Small Engine Repairs Economy Motors & Garden Center 301 Hwy. 98 H.V. 229-6001 tfc 6-17 Wouldn't You Really Rather Have Cable TV? For Cable TV Installation In Port St. Joe .Ith ao irl, MrnI Phone 229-7232 Or Visit the Telephone Company Business Office F I AU VAoun Co F inancing 02 ( it e St PAINTING Interior Exterior Housewashing & Roofcleaning Will remove grime & mildew with pressure cleaner. Good work at low cost to you. Call 229-6321 tfc 4-1 GRIFFIN'S Refrigerator & Air Conditioner Repairs Call 229-6492 All work guaranteed tfc 5-6 Now Open St. Joe Outboard Repair Shop 309 Monument Ave. Phone 229-6151 tfe-43 LEWIS FLOOR CLEANING All Types 229-6482 or 229-6447 tfc 9-20 Septic Tanks Pumped Out Carefoot Septic Tank 229-8227, 229-2351, and 229-6694 tfc 8-21 Your SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT Dealer in Port St. Joe HURLBUT SUPPLY CO. | 306 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida Smitty s Heating, Cooling & Electric Service Commercial or Residential Installation & Service 648-4976 Port St. Joe Owned & Operated by E Edward & Tommy Smith tfc 8-14 ORGANIZED CRIME IS ASOCIAL DISEASE. A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE FROM THE FLORIDA ORGANIZED CRIME CONTROL COUNCIL P. O. BOX 1489 TALLAHASSEE 32302 Furnished apartment for rent. 522 Third St. Call 229-3011. tfc 5-27 Furnished apartment for rent, 4 rooms, bath, 1 BR, lower apt., adults. 510 8th St. Call 229-6394. tfc 2-12 Furnished apartment, living room, bedroom, breakfast nook, bath, kitchen, adults only. 229-1352. tfc 6-10 1974 Duster, low mileage, excellent cond. Call Jack Hall after 5:30 p.m. 229-6321. tfc 6-17 1967 Ford van, 6 cyl., exc. cond.; 1971 Chevrolet Va ton pickup, 4 wheel drive, good cond. Call 229-6308, 648-5184 or see Bob Holland. tfc 4-15 1974 2 dr. Pontiac Lemans, silver with black interior, air co d., po er t ring power dis br kes, t pe plaer, 29,000 es, nw tires $3, 00. 13 4 Pl, B d. Call 29- 02 afte ive p.m. c 5-13 There will be a VFW meet- ing the third Tuesday of each month in the American Legion Hall. tfc 6-19 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'll6 tfc 10-9 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. Want Ads Get Results, Try Them! kA*** BRING THIS AD EXTRA SPECIAL 2 DAYS ONLY Monday and Tuesday, June 28 & 29 I _ _ CHOOSE FROM SEVERAL POSES IN LIVING COLOR HOURS: 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. COME TO: SEARS Authorized Merchant Store 410 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Fla. PARENTS MUST SELECT FOR MINORS $ LIMIT ONE PER PERSON LIMIT ONE PER FAMILY ' Don't Miss Out! ***A BRING THIS AD AAA* WE ACCEPT USDA FOOD RIB EYE STEAKS t b.. Family Pack 3 Lbs. or More GROUND BEEF USDA Choice T-BONE STEAK 79c lb. $1.99 USDA Choice Chuck CUBED STEAK RED RIND CHEESE Chuck Wagon FRANKS 12Oz. Baby BEEF LIVER 39 USDA Choice SIRLOIN STEAK Lb. $1.89 PORK NECK BONES 39" FRYER PARTS -Breast, Leg, Thigh Gerber Strained Baby Food Jar 160 Blue Bonnet Margarine 1 Lb. 56C lb 77 Twin Lake Charcoal 10 Lb. 99C Morton POT PIES 3/87C $139 Lb. $1.49 Pkg. 69 3 Lb. Wilson CORN KING CANNED HAM $5.99 USDA Choice S 129 BONELESS STEW 29 Smoked LORENZ BEEF SAUSAGE 2 Qt. Koolaid Pkg. 110 Field Ration Dog Food 25 Lb, $2.98 Lb. 99C Scratch Feed 25 Lb. $2.55 Tall Cans Carnation 3/99' Heinz 9 Oz. Barbecue Sweet Relish 39' 64 Oz. Dynamo $2.15 King Loaves MERITA BREAD 3/89 FARM FRESH PRODUCE Fresh Ripe WATERMELONS Potatoes LETTUCE CABBAGE Bell Pepper 10 lb. 99" Head 37c Lb. 10c B'eye PEAS PEACHES Tomatoes 3 Lbs./87C lb. 19' lb. 29' Lb. 29' Fresh Corn 5 Ears /48C USDA-CfQtCtE . RIB STEAK $4 49 Lb. Bone. -t USDA CtHOiC ROAST Lb. mOil End CATSUP Delmonte 49 20 Oz. PIZZA Fresh Chef- c Boy-Ar-Dee 79 MAHATMA RICE Bag 4/$1.00 STARKIST TUNA 61/2 oz. 59C FROZEN DINNER Morton Salisbury or 49* Meat Loaf 49 MACARONI & CHEESE3/85' Fine Fare Blue Bonnet OLEO 1 Lb. 39c PAMPERS Toddler $1.39 CUT GREEN BEANS Jack & Beanstalk 4/97 No. 303 Can T I CRYSTAL WHITE 48 Oz. Dishwashing C79 Liquid Whole Kernel CORN ::moa 3/$1.00 KIDNEY BEANS 16 Oz.3/$1 China Doll 3/$1m0O Single Weight GULF LUBE OIL 3/$1.00 3 Lb. Fine Fare $ 39 VEGETABLE SHORTENING Hi Dri PAPER TOWELS I -' I , SUMMER .1 iu*T ~ I mm 2A PAGE EIGHT THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1976 t( Books, Puzzles, Puppets, Films On Tap This Summer for Beach Children Sixth Graders: Listen Closely A group of Port St. Joe sixth graders listen attentively during a recent forestry program held at the White City Fire Center in Gulf County. Forestry spokesman John Red- mon (not shown) explains the many danger of forest fires to the students and as Ranger Redmon's imaginary fire grew larger. .so did the bubbles! All ended well with a softball game and dinner on the grounds. Plus, the "fire" was suppressed and the bubbles re- ceded. For the children of Mexico Beach, "Happy Birthday to U. S." summer reading program will mean books, puzzles,- films, puppet shows and lots of fun. Puppeteers from the North- west Regional Library System will present puppet shows at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Mexico Beach. "The Bicentennial Puppet Show" is slated for Tuesday, July 6. "The Old Woman and Her Pig" is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3. Both will be shown at 11:00 a.m. Just prior to the puppet shows, children and adults are can check out good summer reading from the bookmobile. The bookmobile stops at the Governors Motel from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. every other Tuesday. Old time silent comedies Children and adults alike will will be shown at the Com- delight in viewing the old films merce Building from 7:30 to of Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and 8:30 on Monday night, July 26. Hardy and the Little Rascals. You Are Cordially Invited to Attend LONG AVENUE Baptist Church Corner Long Ave. and 16th St. SUNDAY SCHOOL ................... MORNING WORSHIP................. CHURCH TRAINING ................. EVENING WORSHIP .................. PRAYER MEETING (Wednesday) .... Rev. J. C. Odum, Pastor 9:45 A.M. 11:00 A.M. 6:15 P.M. 7:30 P.M. .7:15 P.M. Jerome Cartier, Minister of Music Voting GARC Training Retarded Machine to Take Care of Needs wI Lessons Instructions in the use of voting machines are now be- ing offered in the office of Mrs. Dessie Parker, Supervisor of Elections. She will be giving daily instructions along with Canty Jones, Deputy Super- visor, on basic mechanics in the use of the machines. The time allotted for these instructions will be from June 23 to July 24, during regular office hours. Anyone who is not familiar with the use of the voting machine may contact Mrs. Parker or Jones. Transportation to the Super- visor's office in the courthouse will be arranged by L. C. Clark of North Port St. Joe. Retarded persons who are clients of the Gulf Association of Retarded Citizens are ei- ther trainable or educable, Miss Carol Tate, director of the GARC program here in Port St. Joe told the Retail Merchants Association mem- bers last Friday at their monthly program meeting. Most retardation is due to birth accidents, improper diet in youth, illness and accidents, Miss Tate told the merchants. She said many are trainable to meet their own everyday needs, but will need the guid- ing hand of someone for the remainder of their lives. Oth- ers, who she termed "edu- cable", can be trained to hold certain jobs and can become self-sustaining. "It's a slow process which takes a lot of patience", she said. "We take it one step at a time with as little confusion as possible". . The local GARC center re- ceives clients 18 years of age or older from Sunland in Marianna. Their purpose is to keep the trainable people in a sheltered environment and train them to meet their daily needs. She pointed out there are currently two foster group homes in the Port St. Joe area-one at Mexkco Beach and 'one at Money Bayou which give the clients the benefit of a home-like atmos- phere. The client's care is paid for by a portion of their Social Security disability benefits. At present, the center is located at 113 Main Street here MINUTES of the Gulf County School Board w^^-wawmawwwwwwl*<^ The Gulf County School Board met in special session on May 13, 1976, with the following members present: Herman Ard, Chairman; Gene Raffield; Fred Greer, and Wallace Guillot. Board member Whitfield was absent. The board received bids on the construction of the Physi- cal Education Complex for Wewahitchka High School from; Hobbs Construction, J. Kinson Cook, Bates & Associ- ates, B & H Construction, J.B. Jinks, A.A. Schmidt, Greenhut Construction and Bruce Chip- man. After tabulating the bids, motion was made by Raffield, and seconded by Greer, that, the matter be tabled until a further study could be made of the project. All voted YES. On motion by Guillot, se- conded by Raffield, all voted YES to grant professional leave to Mike Herring for the period of July 7 through 11 and July 14, 1976. ,Motion was made by Raf- field, seconded by Guillot, to grant James McGee military leave for the period of April 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and May 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, 1976. The board accepted the resignation of Bobby Joe Wil- son on motion by Greer, seconded by Guillot, .and all voting YES. Resignation ef- fective May 14, 1976. The Superintendent pre- sented a proposal for banking services for the School Board. This matter was tabled until a later date. There being no further busi- ness, the board adjourned. May 21, 1976 The Gulf County School Board met in special session at 4:00 p.m., May 21, with the following members present: Herman Ard, Chairman; Gene Raffield; J.K. Whitfield; Wallace Guillot; and Fred Greer. The Superintendent and Board Attorney were present. On motion by Greer, se- conded by Raffield, the board unanimously granted profess- ional leave to Karen Price for June 2 through June 14, 1976. Motion was made by Greer, seconded by Guillot, that the property adjacent to the base- ball field be appraised as the City of Port St. Joe desires to purchase this property from the board for the construction of a water tower. All voted YES. On recommendation of the Superintendent, motion by Raffield, seconded by Whit- field, all voted YES to accept the best and lowest bid of Williams Construction Com- pany for-the Physical Edilca- tion Complex at Wewahitchka High School. The Superinten- dent was directed to notify the successful bidder and to re- quest that the project be expedited in every way. The Superintendent pre- sented a list of members that were recommended to repre- sent administration during negotiations. Board Member Raffield's statement was that the ap- pointment of the members was the responsibility of the Superintendent and did not need board approval. Board Member Guillot's statement was "not having seen the names of the negotiating team, I concur with Mr. Raf- field's statement." Board member Ard also concurred with Mr. Raffield's statement. The recommendation failed with Greer and Whitfield voting AYE; and Ard, and Guillot and Raffield voting NAY. There being no further busi- ness, the board adjourned to meet again June 8, 1976. in Port St. Joe and has 15 F clients. Future plans are to move the center to the com- munity and recreation com- plex, now being built at the old P 4 Washington High School site. New Rules On Stamp AMAZING LOW TIRE PRICES! Eligibility A recent court order has declared that HUD Housing supplements will not be consi- dered as income in determin- ing food stamp eligibility and purchase price. You may be eligible to re- ceive a cash refund or have food coupons restored to you if: i-You received a housing supplement from HUD which was counted as income in determining your purchase price from October, 1975 to the present; or -You .received a housing supplement from HUD which caused your- denial for food stamps when it was counted as income. This applies to appli- cations denied from October 8, 1975 to the present. If you are currently certi- fied for food stamps, the amount of your retroactive benefits will be determined at your next certification. How- ever, you may contact your worker now, if you wish.- If you are not currently cer-. tified for food stamps, please 'contact your local food stamp office for information. CARD OF THANKS I wish to take this oppor- tunity to extend thanks to friends, Dr. Wayne Hendrix and Dana Holten for their, concern during my recent stay in the Municipal Hospital. Your cards, visits, flowers and prayers were most appre- ciated. John Core 4-ply polyester cord X. Cirestone DELUXE CHAMPION Deep tread is concave molded for full tread-to-road contact and long, even wear. Polyester cord body gives a smooth ride. 640 to*1145 OFF our April prices on blackwalls and whitewalls B78-13 Blackwall Plus $1.82 F.E.T. and old tire. BLACKWALLS April Price Double fiberglass belt for long mileage. polyester cord body B78-13 C78-13 C78-14 E78-14 F78-14 G78-14 H78-14 G78-15 H78-15 $31.30 31.90 33.05 34.40 36.80 38.40 41.30 39.40 42.30 Price Now $23.50 25.50 26.50 27.50 29.50 30.50 32.50 31.50 33.50 smooth ride. All cirp es p us $1 .82 to $3.14 F.E.T. BLACKWALLS Size Price B78-13 $19.95 C78-14 20.95 D78-14 21.95 E78-14 22.95 F78-14 24.95 G78-14 25.95 H78-14 27.95 G78-15 26.95 H78-15 28.95 L78-15 30.95 All prices plus $1.84 to $3.08 and old tire. Whitewall add $2. wm lm' Long mileage radials at low prices! WHITEWALLS $0095 "BR7813 95 Whitewall Plus$2.03 F.E.T. and old tire. Enjoy the easy handling and long mileage of radials at reasonable prices. Two fiberglass belts on radial polyester cord body. WHITEWALL Size Price Size Price ER78-14 $40.95 GR78-15 $47.95 FR78-14 42.95 HR78-15 52.95 GR78-14 46.95 JR78-1 5 55.95 HR78-14 51.95 LR78-15 57.95 and old tire. Whitewall add $3. All prices plus $2.45 to $3.34 F.E.T. and old tire. Prices shown in this ad available at Firestone stores. Competitively priced wherever you see the Firestone sign. Pate's Shell Service 223-225 Monument Ave. Phone 229-1291 We're Glad to Announce that THOMAS BRYAN Has Joined Our Service Department Mr. Bryan has moved to Port St. Joe from Ashburn, Georgia, where he was employed as a first class line mechanic. Foreign Car Repair Specialist Mr. Bryan has the special tools and ability to do a good job in the repair of all foreign cars. We invite you to come by and meet Tommy and discuss any problems you might be having with your" car. St. Joe Motor Co. FORD-MERCURY Phone 227-3737 322 Monument Ave. for Fishing Licenses Expire .Wednesday, Anglers are reminded that all fishing licenses will expire at midnight, June 30, and new licenses will be required on July 1. New 1976-77 hunting and fishing licenses as well as wildlife management area stamps and archery permits have been available since the first of June. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission Director, 0. E. Frye, said, "Florida sports- men have a 30-day period in which to obtain their new licenses and there should be no excuse for an angler to start a new fishing year without a proper license. "We have instructed our wildlife officers to start a strict program of license check and June 30 enforcement of license regulations on July 1," Frye stated. Florida freshwater fishing licenses are as follows: Series A-Resident Annual Fishing $3.00 Series AK-Res. Ann. Hunt. & Fish. 10.00 Series B-Nonresident annual fishing 8.00 Series C-Nonresident 14-day fishing. 3.25 Series D-Nonresident 5-day fishing 2.25 Hunting and fishing licenses are issued from offices of tax collectors, and their authorized subagents. General fishing regu- lations and annual licenses are in effect from July 1, 1976 through June 30, 1977. Local Artists Invited to Enter Bay Art Show The 15th Bay Annual Art Show in Panama City is' scheduled to begin August 8, and will remain in the Pan- ama City Municipal Auditor- ium through September 3. The Panama Art Association in- vites all local artists to exhibit their works and sculptures in this year's competition. Awards for the winners will total $1,400, including a $500 savings bond for Best in Show. There is no limitation on sub- ject matter this year. How- ever, no work that is contro- versial in nature or one that has been previously exhibited in a Bay Annual will be accepted. Paintings must be original and may be oil, acrylic, water color, pen and ink. mixed media, pastel, charcoal, etc. The sculpture category in- cludes metal, wood, ceramic, etc. A qualified judge, from outside the Florida Panhandle area, will be announced at a later date. Entries are 'encouraged from all 15 Florida Panhandle counties including Gulf, Es- cambia, Santa Rosa, Oka- loosa, Walton, Jackson, Cal- houn, Gadsden, Washington, Bay, Leon, Liberty, Franklin and Wakulla. Entries may be submitted, not more than four by any one artist-to the Municipal Audi- torium in Panama City, on August 2, between nine a.m. and four p.m. They may also be shipped prepaid to the Panama Art Association, Municipal Auditorium, Pan- ama City, 32401, so as to arrive on or before July 30. A fee of $4.00 will be charged per entry. Panama Art Associa- tion members are not required to pay the entry fee. For entry blanks or more Legal Advertising IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR- TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY Case No. 76-15 LAWRENCE E. COOPER, Plaintiff, vs. _ JOHN P. PARIS, individually and doing business as PARIS PROPERTIES Defendant and Counterclaimant, vs. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF -. C H I C A G O . a foreign corporation, Counter-Defendant. NOTICE OF SUIT TO: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHI- CAGO One First National Plaza Chicago, Illinois 60670 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that an action for mortgage foreclosure has been filed against you and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, it any, to it on JERRY W. GERDE, ESQ., attorney for Defendant and Counterclaimant, whose address is DAVENPORT, JOHNSTON, HARRIS, GERDE & HARRISON, 406 Magnolia Avenue, Panama City, Florida, and file the original with the Clerk of the above. styled court on or before June 28, 1976; otherwise a Judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Counterclaim. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court on the 28th day of May, 1976. GEORGE Y. CORE, As Clerk of Said Court By: -s- Elizabeth M. Cumble, As Deputy Clerk Al4 6.3 (CIRCUIT COURT SEAL) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR- TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY. INPROBATE Case No. 76-22 IN RE: The Estate of STRAFFORD L. BARKE. deceased. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE AND ALL OTHER PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the administration of the Estate of Strafford L. Barke, deceased, File Num- ber 76-22, is pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf County, Florida, Probate Divi- sion, the address of which is P. 0. Box 968, Port St. Joe, Florida. The Personal Representati-e of the Estate of Hazel G. Barke, whose address is 521 10th Street, Port St. Joe, Florida. The name and address of the Personal Representa. tive's Attorney areset forth below. All persons having claims or demands against the Estate are required, WITH- IN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OFP THIS NOTICE, to file with the Clerk of the above Court a written statement of any claim or demand they may have. Each claim must be in writing and must indicate the basis of 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 uncertainty 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 mall one copy to each Personal Representative. All persons interested in the Estate to whom a copy of this Notice of Admini- stration has been mailed are required, WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, to file any objections they may have that challenges the validity of the Decedent's Will, the qualifications of the Personal Represen. tative, or the venue or jurisdiction of the Curt. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND OB- JECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL BE FOREVER BARRED. Date of the first publication of this Notice of Administration: June 17, 1976. .s- Hazel G. Barke As Personal Representative of the Estate of Strafford L. Barke, deceased. ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRE. TENTATIVE: Fred N. Witten Rish & Witten, P.A. 303 4th Street Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 904.229.8211 2t 6.17 BID NO. WWPlOO The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, invites bids on the following described item: Two (2) Economy Pick-up Trucks. SPECIFICATIONS New Economy pick-up truck, 104.3" .wheelbase, 1800 cc overhead cam engine, four speed transmission, 60 amp battery, 35 amp alternator, step rear bumper. Alternate price with automatic transmission. Bids snail be seale n an envelope and plainly markeoa "Bid No WWP100" All: bids must be F.O.B., Port St. Joe, Florida, and approximate delivery date shown. 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 thirty (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.D.T., July 6, 1976. Bid opening will be held at the Regular City Commission Meeting July 6, 1976, at 8:00 P.M., E.D.T., in the Municipal Building, Port St. Joe, Florida. -s- C. W. BROCK, City Auditor and Clerk 2t 6-17 BID NO. WWP99 The City of Port St. Joe, Florida, invites bids on the following described items: One Tractor and One Rotary Cutter Mower. SPECIFICATIONS MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR DIESEL POWERED WHEEL TRAC- TOR: GENERAL: Shall be new'and current- ly produced model. ENGINE: Diesel engine with not less than 3 cylinders, 179 cu. in. displace- ment, producing not less than 46 net engine horse power. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 12 volt with 37 amp alternator. TRANSMISSION: 8 speeds forward- 4 speeds reverse, synchomesh trans. mission. TIRES: Front 9.00 x 1U, 4 ply (LI), Rear 18.4 x 16.1, 6 ply (R3) STEERING: Hydrostatic power steer. ing. , FINAL DRIVES: Inboard planetary. DIMENSIONS: 75 inch wheelbase, 132 inch overall length, 79 inch overall width, 22 degree front axle oscillation. BRAKES: Hydraulic disc brakes, wet, 10 inch, single plate, self-adiusting. Foot pedals on left and right, which may be latched together. Must have parking and emergency brake. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: ROPS protective frame with canopy and seat belt, 3-point hitch, independent power take-off, swinging drawbar, horn, foot accelerator, differential lock, vertical muffler, fenders, antifreeze, flashing amber lights, head, tail and stoplights, safety starting switch, slow-moving vehicle emblem, 18.5 gallon fuel tank, lighted instrument panel, ammeter, electric fuel gauge, heat indicator, oil pressure, tachometer, hourmeter, tool- box, dry type air cleaner, exhaust pipe extension, deluxe seat. MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROTARY CUTTER MOWER. GENERAL: Shall be new and current- ly produced model. CUTTING WIDTH: 60 inches. CUTTING HEIGHT: 2 to 14 inches. NUMBER OF ROTORS: One. NUMBER OF BLADES: Two. FEATURES: 540 RPM PTO drive required, mower must have two trailing solid (puncture proof) tires, with hoses, fittings, hydraulic cylinder for lift, must have front and rear safety chains on mower. Bids shall be sealed in an envelope and plainly marked "Bid No. WWP99". 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 thirty (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.D.T., July 6, 1976. Bid opening will be held at the Regular City Commission Meeting July 6, 1976 at 8:00 P.M., E.D.T., in the Municipal Building, Port St. Joe, Florida. s- C. W. BROCK, City Auditor and Clerk 2t 6-17 information, please write: Chairman, Bay Annual Com- mittee, Mary Durgan, 7301 Emerson Dr., Panama City, 32401. Chiles THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla.. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1976 PAGE NINE S. S. Recipients Are Getting A Raise A cost-of-living increase in monthly social security bene- fits will be included in checks delivered in July, according to David P. Robinson, Social Security Field Representative for Gulf County. The increase will amount to 6.4 percent for most .people getting social security pay- ments. The cost-of-living pro- vision was added to the social security law in 1972. "People getting social sec- urity checks don't have to do anything to get the higher Librarian Shows Film At Rotary Club Meet Earn Awards Sara E. Stewart of Tallahassee, and Albert B. St. John of Port St. Joe, were among pharmacy students honored during the spring banquet, recently, at Auburn University. Sara received the Walker Medal for proficiency in pharmacology and St. John the Mr. Pharmacy Award, an honor bestowed by the student body. He served during the past year as president of the School of Pharmacy. Assistant Leaf Black Spot Coming Gulf County residents who are experiencing problems with federal government agencies can present their cases to a representative of Senator Lawton Chiles on June 29th. Bo Johnson, Chiles' North Florida District Assistant, will be available for visits with residents of Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka and surround- ing areas. On Tuesday, June 29th, Bo will be in the County Commis- sioner's Room located in the Gulf County Courthouse from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. From 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. CDT he will be in the City Hall in Wewahitchka. "I'know that many people are experiencing delays and other problems with social security' medicare and other agencies, and we can some- times help to cut the red tape involved in getting these cases handled," Senator Chiles said. "I hope people will feel free to come and talk with Bo about any problems with fed- eral government or to express their views on current legisla- tion." Threatens Roses By Cubie Laird County Extension Director Be prepared to save flowers from diseases that can cut short a show of color around the home. Keep the bifocals adjusted for a glimpse of black spot on roses. It's caused by a fungus. The ailment is E(specially troublesome during rainy weather, but it may strike at any time. Symptoms include black spots on leaves showing irre- gular or radiating margins. The larger spots often are sur- rounded by a yellow halo. In a severe attack, defolia- tion occurs, followed by severe weakening and possi- bly death of the rose bush. Spores of the fungus are spread by splashing rain or by mechanical contact when the leaves are wet and air move- ment when they are dry. In warm weather, spores often germinate and infect rose leaves within a six-hour period. It's best to prevent black spot rather than try to cure it after the plant is infected. Some gardeners apply protec- tive dusts or sprays at weekly mammmm.... FREE! SPARE CHAIN VALLEUPTO$22 WHEN YOU BUYA HOMELITE CHAIN SAW S' Choose one of the selected models of lightweight, power- ,. ful chain saws and / get an extra loop SQIof chain absolutely FREEI _HOMELUTE] (-. " The twice-as-easy chain saw with Twin TriggerTM Dual Control System " Lightweight, perfectly balanced MAKES CUTTING " Automatic Chain Oiler TWIC AS EASV * Quiet SoftoneTM Muffler TWICEA-" EASY CALL YOUR LOCAL HOMELITE DEALER TODAY! St. Joe Hardware 203 Reid Avenue Phone 227-8111 MEIC'SNO IPRFESINA CAI SW OR0 intervals throughout the year. Suggested controls for black spot include Benlate, Fore, Daconil and Phaltan. Before applying the chemi- cals be sure to.study carefully directions on the chemical container and apply as direct- ed. One of the services which the Northwest Florida Re gional Library offers for th Port St. Joe area is th maintenance of an extensive film library and projectors fo Bonni Treace Cum Laude Bonni Treace graduate Cum Laude from the Univel ,sity of West Florida on Jun 12th with a B.A. degree h English. While attending th University Bonni was editor ( the regional literary journal "The Panhandler"; Resider Assistant in campus dorm tory; Who's Who in America Colleges & Universities, 1976 Student Council College Re presentative; and Alpha Co lege Literary Council men ber. Bonni will attend Indian University in the Fall to wor on her M.A. in College Studer Personnel Administration. Introducing Ford's new Courier. h their viewing. Mrs. Jean Fa- e- liski, assistant librarian, in e charge of the Port st. Joe e facility, showed the Rotary e Club one of the many films r available at their regular meeting last Thursday. The film, entitled, "Wildlife and the Human Touch", dealt with the balance of nature in the. wilderness. The film d pointed out that water, range; wildlife, timber and wildlife r- management is necessary to e protect the forest in its natural n state. e Mrs. Faliski said this film f and many others are available l, for showing by anyone or t group. The library also main- i- tains an eight millimeter and n 16 millimeter projector to ; show various films. e- Guests of the club were David Dunham, Mike Wright a- and Robert Ellzey. payments," Robinson said. "The increase will be added automatically." The increase is based on the rise in consumer prices from the first three months of 1975 to the first three months of 1976. With the cost-of-living in- crease, average social secur- ity retirement payments to retired workers will go from $210 to $224 a month. Average social security disability pay- ments to disabled workers will go from $228 to $242 a month. Average social security sur- vivors payments to widowed mothers or fathers with two children in their care will go from $479 to $510 a month. Social Security pays month- ly benefits to over 32 million people. The payments are funded by social security con- tributions from employees, employers and self-employed people. Employees and employers contribute 5.85 percent each of the first $15,300 of yearly earnings from jobs covered by social security. Self-employed people contribute 7.9 percent. "Those figures remain un- changed," Robinson said. The Social Security Admini- stration is an agency of the U. S. Department of Health, Edu- cation and Welfare. - - - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Third Street and Baltzell Avenue Rev. George Gay, Interim Pastor Sunday School ................. ..... .. 9:45 A.M . Morning Worship SerVice ............. 11:00 A.M. Church Training. .................... 6:30 P.M. Evening Worship Service ............ 7:30 P.M. Prayer Meeting (Wed.) ................ 7:00 P.M. "Come and Worship God with Us" JL^^^ New excitement NewS-speed ."I New room... New options... New spirit... Here comes Courier '76. Coming on strong with its built-in toughness It's got a lot of new features like optional 5-speed transmission and new soft-ride package. And it's ready to take anything you've got. cause its a gutsy little truck See the exciting new Courier. shown here with optional Convenience and Decor Group and sporty dual accent tape stripes At selected Ford Dealers now - - ST. JOE MOTOR COMPANY DPhnnp P97-3737 Port St. Joe. Fla. 322 Monument Avenue First United Methodist Church Constitution and Monument Port St. Joe, Fla. JOHNIE W. McCURDY, Minister CHURCH SCHOOL ........................ 9:45 A.M. PREACHING SERVICE.......... 11A.M. &.7:00 P.M. METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP .... 6:30 P.M. CHOIR REHEARSAL (Wednesday) ...... 7:30 P.M. I zz-1 -- - -1 ~-1L~ OVER *151.000 IN CASH PRIZES! I SOME OF THE $1,00000 & $10000 CASH KING WINNERS AT PIGGLY WIGGLY! GAYLE MCLENDON MADELYNE BELYEU ALICE BATEMAN WILMER HOWARD ANNIE MAE LEE MRS. JULIA BUDRO MERLE BULLOCK DONALD E. WARNOCK THELMA LITTLE EVA M. BYRD MRS. MAIY ESPY NELL HENDERSON VIRGINIA CLARK S.M. COAKER VELMA SCARBROUGH PATRICIA DEASON FREDDIE PORTER BARBARA WHITE LOUISE KELLY BETTY HENDERSON DEAN AUSTIN BOLAN UUU9 ^MflU I Odds vary depending on number of gamn pieces you obtain. The more pieces you collect the better your chances of win- ning. OOS CHART EFFECTIVE JUNE 16. 1976. ODDS FOR 10 GAME PIECES NUMBER ODS FOR ODDS FOR PLUS TEN PRIZE OF ONE GAME 5 GAME (10) SAVER VALUE PRIZES PIECE PIECES DISCS SI.00O 30 I i 69.229 1 13,846 i 3,461 100 310 I 6.700 1 1.340 i1 335 to 464 1 4.476 1. 895 1 224 5 813 1 i 2,.555 i. 511 128 2 1.891 1 1.08 i. 220 D 55 I 29.45 1 i 70 is 14 1 is 3.5 TOTAL NUMBER OF PRIZES 32.967 1 63 1 | 12.6 1 s 3.2 This Gam bing played in 70 patiepe n Piggly Wig ly stores located in Alabama (341. Moniipi 14). Georgia (7) and Florida (151. Scduled termina.tion date of thim Promotin isAugust 4, 1976 PLEASE READ! These odds e ar in n for on month after sa rt Atftr on. month updated odds will be posted in pa pticipating stores and in Newspaper ads. Fresh Lean GROUND BEEF Ib. 794 5 lbs. or more Swift's Premium Beef $ ROUNDbone-in, STEAK full cut BONELESS ROUND STEAK lb. $1 58 Swift's Premium Beef Standard Grade Whole FRYERS packed 2 to bag J Ib. 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BAG FLOUR only Golden Yellow BANANAS lb.17 Fresh EASTERN ) $100 PEACHES I PIgy Wig~ly Selected YELLOW CORN J aT Fresh 3 CELERY ,. c 3 Lb. Bag JOCKO RICE Brawny Paper TOWELS ju- 49$ roll Meadow Gold SHERBET Quart 69a In Ice Cream Case6 9$ CASH KING GAME JOIN THE WINNERS, IN PROGRESS! - II --7 *l CdW |