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Lrui~ piwuI AR NUIIMRBR 49 Industry Deep Water Port Fine People Safest Beaches in Florida PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1976 City Revamps Insurance Program - Calls for Bids The City Commission agreed to call for bids Tuesday night for the City's insurance needs for the coming year. Prior to calling for bids, the Commission examined all city property which was in the insurance program and tried .to come up with a package which would give adequate coverage, but not overburden ,. the treasury with excessive premiums. In the examination process, insurance coverage was removed from several items the Commission thought was.not worth covering or the risk was not great enough to warrant insuring. One of the main items in the new package will be a call for three different deductible clauses. One alternate will call for a $1,000 deductible which will disappear after a $10,000 loss has been incurred. A second plan calls for a $1,000 deductible and a third for a $5,000 deductible. The thinking of the Commis- sion was that the City could be self-insured on the small items and still be protected against IT'S STILL '?JOHN"-One still calls for name of Cooley Monday morning as he took "John" in Smith's Pharmacy. John Robert over operation of the local pharmacy. Smith, left, congratulated another John by the -Star Photo John Buys Out John There are those who thought taxes would go down before John Robert Smith would retire from his operation of Smith's Pharmacy, an institu- tion at the corner of Reid Avenue and Third Street, here in Port St. Joe. Smith fooled everybody this week by suddenly announcing that he had sold the store and he was, indeed, retiring. Exams For Gridders Physical examinations will be given to all prospective football players Wednesday, August 11, according to head football coach, Wayne Taylor. The players must obtain physical before being allow- ed to compete in the program. The examinations will be available to all junior high and varsity players. Those inter- ested in the program would report to the High School Gym Wednesday, August 11 at two p.m. The new owners are Mr. and Mrs. John Cooley, formerly of Lynn Haven. Cooley has been a pharmacist for 11 years, earning his degree from the University of Florida. He had worked in the Bay County area for the past 11 years. He and his wife have three chil- dren. In the meantime, John Rob- ert Smith, who has found his way to the same corner every morning for the past 36 years, is going. to be faced with the job of teaching an old dog a new trick how to stay home and have a good time. Gus Creech Dies At Home Gustavus B. "Gus" Creech, age 70, of Port St. Joe, died Saturday night at his home. He was a native of Abbyville, Ala., and had been a resident of Port St. Joe, for the past 38 ydars. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Port St. Joe Kiwanis Club. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Julia Creech, Port St. Joe; three daughters, Mrs. Kay Fillingim, Wewahitchka, Mrs. Cecelia Cobb, Pensacola and Mrs. Beth Carr, Panama City; one brother, Kenneth .Creech, Port St. Joe; three sisters, Mrs. Francis Hicks, Gulf Shores, Mrs. Billie Horne of Thomasville, Ga., and Mrs. Ina Mae Dillon of Jackson- ville; two grandchildren, Lau- rel and Jed Fillingim of Wewahitchka. Friends who wish, may send memorial contributions to the West Florida Lung Associa- tion, P. 0. Box 12566, Pensa- cola, 32573. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:00 p.m., EST in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Johnie McCurdy officiating, assisted by Rev. Jim Fillin- gim of the First United Meth- odist Church of Wewahitchka. Burial was in Holly Hill Ceme- tery. St. Clair Funeral Home of Port St. Joe was in charge of arrangements. catastrophic losses. Patrick's figures showed the The bids will be returnable City may lower its tax rate on September 21. slightly this year and still GOING TO ATLANTA maintain the same tax income The Commission will take a as last year. Last year, the trip to Atlanta, Ga., August 30 City levied 5.14 mills. This to corner the Environmental year, the same amount of , Protection Agency people in money can be collected on a their own lair and ask for levy of 4.86 mills. some straight answers as to The tentative City budget why the City has not received has been.. prepared on the ' a promised grant toward the same income as last year, construction costs of the which will result in a reduc- Wastewater Treatment Plant. tion in the mill rate. It was the EPA who encourag- ed the City to go ahead with Last year, the City collected the program it pursued with $253,279.00 in ad valorem the o of a $1.3 million taxes, F ree E. grant toward its construction. Patrick's report showed To date, all the City has $403,986.00 in Senior Home- A travelling Bice received from the EPA is stead Exemption and $18,000 be on display here i1 flack, in Disability exemptions. Saturday in the City Accompanying City repre- FEDERALMONEYFlorida First Nationi sentatives to Atlanta will be FeDer ALe E yhe The exhibit is executives of the State Pollu- Letters received by the Florida's part in the tion Control Agency, who sup- Commission recently inform- two-thirds of the dispi ports the City in its plant and ed the Board of federal money The remainder of the its claim for a grant. available for recreation and depicting Florida's r( The federal are trying to (Continued on Page 8) nation. hold back on the grant until an outfall line is constructed into the Bay (which would cost sta eoplpport School Bo more than the grant). The state people support the pres- School -B ot ent outfall as being satisfac- tory. State requirements are generally more strict than i federal guidelines. V atio n PROPERTY VALUATIONS V i.a CERTIFIED Gulf Coupty Property Ap- Tuesday's School Board too much concrete ac praier' Samuel A.' Patrick meeting was one 'of those' The Board did vote presented the Commission usual pre-election affairs, out calls for four bid Tuesday night with his official with a lot of rhetoric and not would have a significa certification of taxable pro- perty for the current tax year. q Patrick's report showed the ' City will have $52,182,949.00 in 1 property subject to taxation. This is nearly a $4 million . increase over the tax year just : I past, which had the City levying taxes on a value of $48,854,010.00. Initial Rally Saturday One can always tell when ' election time is closer than you think, because the politi- cal rallies crank up with that old-fashioned summer-time ;. political speaking. The rallies start here in Gulf County Saturday, with the .f first of five speaking at White '' City Saturday afternoon. The rally gets underway at 4:00 p.m., at Stafford's Store.- ...... The rallies are sponsored . each election year by the Gulf County Democratic Executive Rotary President Ted Cannon, left, looks Web Committee, with all Democra- as if he still can't believe the obvious Thui tic candidates invited to enthusiasm of District Governor Bob Webb. speak. According to Samuel A. Patrick, Secretary-treasure Rotary Gover rallies will be held, in North Port St. Joe, Highland View, Wewahitchka and Port St. Joe Rotary District Governor the members of the lo on successive Saturdays, Bob Webb of Palatka hit the Webb, the son of through September 4. Port St. Joe club last Wednes- Webb, who operated a A fill schedule of the rallies day evening and Thursday store here in Port St. may be found in an adver- noon like a whirlwind and several years, is now r tisement on page six of' this attempted to implant some of of a public relations week's issue. his obvious enthusiasm into Palatka and a strong County Board Takes Another Budget Cut MM Mje kC T oUiiyt JInmmi inu QcqO'inn tha B a'ad ha( summer winds down with just a few weeks of vacation left for N ear T hat T im e the school kids. These buses evidence the fact as they're lined up for inspection and maintenance repairs to begin the new IT'S ALMOST BACK TO SCHOOL TIME again as the school year. -Star Photo The Count[ y uiommiission took still another cut at their new budget 'last Th6irsday evening in a workshop, but still will wind up with a proposed millage increase of 2:3 mills over last year's levy. Thursday's action had the Sheriff the victim of the bud- get knife as the Commission sliced still another $21,000 from his budget. The Sheriff has asked for an increase of $43,396 to provide more personnel and equip- ment, in his original draft to the Commission. In an earlier Sponsored by the American Bankers' h~ ibition Association, the exhibit, housed in three mobile trailers, is transferred from point to centennial exhibition will point by the National Guard. Locally, n Port St. Joe through members of the Wheelettes Club are serving y park adjacent to the as hostesses. al Bank. The local display was arranged for by the' especially aimed at Gulf County Bicentennial Chairman, R. H. e nation's history, with Ellzey. ..- lay aimed at this theme. The free exhibit will remain open through e exhibition is aimed at Saturday of this week from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. ole in the future of the The general public is invited to tour the program. : ard Asks for I Class Bids tion on the people, especially inthe Phase II of the vocational to send Port St. J'oe ..iea. "' educational complex here at s which Bids were prepared for ad- 'Port St. Joe High School. The nt effect vertising on construction of. new suite of classrooms would be located to the rear of the r high school adjoining the pres- ent vocational facilities. The new construction will house 'auto 'mechanics and i[ building trades courses. Cur- ,I 1S1. Srently, these courses are Taught in the main school So a building. Plans are to place cJunior High school classes in Sthe space now occupied by the two vocational programs. The building will be financ- ed with state funds provided for this purpose. Other bids were called for to air condition three school cafeterias in the county. Ele- mentary cafeterias at Port St. Joe, Highland View and We- wahitchka are not now air conditioned. If the bids come back with a reasonable total, they will be shortly. Air conditioning of these facilities have been the aim of parent groups for several years. A third bid was drawn up to ask for a price to place a new roof on the Port St. Joe High School. The roof was damaged last fall by hurricane Eloise b paid his official visit here last and several attempts to patch rsday. it since that time have met -Star Photo with failure. The roof to the gym is a synthetic material and noth- nor Visits which would bond with the exitsing roofing material. As a result of the futile cal club, of Rotary. patching attempts, the bas- 0. M. Webb charged all the local ketball court floor in the variety members to attend the state building has been ruined by Joe for convention at Disney World leaking water and is also in manager next March, outlining a pro- the process of being replaced firm in gram which would be enter- at this time. booster taining and interesting the Superintendent David Bid- entire family. "We intend to well said the School Board will make this a family affair", get some financial help from Webb said and described a the roofing job from their conference during a family insurance company. ad reduc- ssesion, Ene joara nau*AM .ed.' this to an increase- of $24;,398.00: After the Thursday night session, the Sheriff wound up with $3,748.00 more than last year's budget. This amount would finance $1,000 in new equipment and pay a part-time clerk for the office. Lawrence had asked for the part-time clerk, plus two full time people. In other budget activities last Thursday, the Commis- sion increased the Panhandle Alcoholic Council contribution to $1,500. They had asked for $3,000. picnic, meetings on family night-time boat rides and en- tire afternoons visiting Disney World. In speaking to the, club Thursday at their regular meeting, the District Gover- nor charged the club to be- come more active in commu- nity activities. He expressed a satisfaction at the civic ac- tions the local club is already performing. The Wednesday evening caucus was held at the St. Joseph's Bay Country Club and the Thursday noon meet- ing was held in the club's usual meeting place at the Motel St. Joe. The Board also agreed Tues- day night to sell the City of Port St. Joe a small piece of property to the rear of the baseball field for $7,650. The property would be used to locate the City's new 500,000 gallon water tank which will be built within the next few months. The City had met the sale proposal with reluctance sev- eral months ago, thinking the price for the property was too high. The City then offered to put in a water line to the rear of the high school in exchange for the property. The School Board said Tuesday it would rather sell than trade. 15 Cents Per Copy THRY-ITHYAK umr1%4 -PAGE TWO THE STAR, Port St. Joe. Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5,1976 THE STAR-- Published Every Thursday at 306 WVilliams Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida By The Star PublishIng Company Second-Class Postage Pakrat Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 Wesley R. Rnmsey.................... ......................Editor and Publisher , William H. Ramsey ................................................ Production Supt. Frenchie L. Ramsey .............................................. Office Manager Shirley K. Ramsey........................................ Typesetter, Subscriptions POSTOFFICE BOX 308 PHONE 227-3161 4 PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 SECOND-CLASS POSTAGE PAID AT PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA 32456 4 SUBSCRIPTIONS INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE IN COUNTY-ONE YEAR, $5.00 SIX MOS., $3.00 THREE MOS., $127.50 OUT OF COUNTY-One Year, S6.00 OUT OF U.S.-One Year, $7.00 TO ADVERTISERS-In case of error or omissions In advertisements, the publishers do not hold themselves liable 4 for damage further than amount received for such advertisement. The spoken word Is given scant attention; the printed word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The spoken word Is lost; the printed word remains. EDITORIALS: Scientist Pooh's Dam Damage BY JACK HARPER Tallahassee Democrat The Florida Ports and Water Resources Association says an eminent Mississippi oyster specialist has blasted the documents in which Florida bases its opposition to a proposed navigation dam on the Apalachicola River. The dam would have very little detrimental effect, the lobby group said in a release from its Tallahassee office. The dam would be located near Blountstown. Dr. Gordon Gunter of Mississippi was commissioned by the Corps of Engineers to study and report on the scientific data relating to the effect of the dam on oyster production in Apalachicola Bay are unassailable, the associa- tion said. He has more than 40 years experience in marine biology and has published more than 200 scholarly papers in the field. One of his early professional experiences was as a special oyster investigator for the U.S. Bureau of Fisheries at Apalachicola in 1935 and 1936. He is listed in both national and international directories of scientists, educators and writers. Dr. Gunter states flatly that he considers only one of the papers worth publishing. That is a design for a fish ladder, prepared under contract to the Corps. Even there, he questions the need for such a design, since... "I have no doubt but what those (fish) that wanted to go over the dam could do so when the water is high." Dr. Gunter has been especially critical of papers by Dr. Robert Livingston and his Florida State University associates. Dr. Livingston for several years has done oyster research for the Franklin County Board'of Commissioners under a contract between FSU and the county. Franklin County Clerk of Court Bobby Howell said the county pays FSU something like $19,500 a year for the services of Dr. Livingston and his students and over a period of years has spent more than $80,000. Commenting on Dr. Livingston's warnings of unknown aspects of development, Dr. Gunter writes, "These are the usual querulous questions raised by the environmentalists. They imply potential harmful effects with any modification of the environment without proving anything or adding anything, yet subtly raising the question of some dire forboding and sinister develop- ment." Of greater consequence to Apalachicola Bay, Dr. Gunter says, is the cutting and draining of Tate's Hell Swamp, a project already underway with Dr. Livingston acting as an advisor. "I think the whole development is deplorable for wild life and aquatic conservation," Dr. Gunter writes of the Tate's Hell clearing, "But it is not related to the proposed Sutton's Lake dam on the Apalachicola." In his summary, Dr. Gunter notes how the researchers argue on the one hand. that the turbidity caused by dredging hurts oyster production, while on the other hand, that clearing the water through settling would cause an increase in marine grasses and a decline in oyster production. "Neither charge is true," he says, "because the sediment in the river is picked up from the bottom and the banks and depends upon the kind of sediment through which the river flows. In one hundred miles of river the effect of Suttons Lake (dam) on turbidity will fade away and the amount of sediment entering the bay will nor change." He concludes, "There seems to be no sufficient basis for recommendations to stop the construction of Suttons Lake dam." After the County Commission :announced last week they were "considering a $420.00 annual raise for the County employees we over- heard somebody say, "A $420.00 raise will increase our taxes even :more". This person realized he was *going to have to pay the bill to increase salaries in the county. The thing which crossed our mindd at the time was, what is going to be this fellow's attitude when the paper company begins to bargain with the several unions this year on wage increases? We have no doubt the song will be sung to a different 'tune by this same individual. * We're neither opposing or advo- cating an increase' or decrease for county employees or paper mill :workers in this 'blurb. We're just 'wondering at'the inconsistencies of 'men when the money is going out :rather than coming in. : When you get right down to it, a :t-aise for the county workers, many 'of whom receive barely above the [minimum wage, and the paper mill .worker will both be paid for by the It appears to many of the -national columnists and political .writers that Ronald Reagan has ,changed his mind about wanting to .be President of the Unite States, if we read them right in their recent columns. James Kilpatrick even goes so far as to say he is disappointed in :Reagan because he has compromis- ed his beliefs by picking Pennsyl- vania's Representative Schweikert. Kilpatrick says he had the opinion that Reagan was operating under 'the theory that he would rather be *right than be president. Kilpatrick says the selection of his Vice-Presi- dential candidate seems to argue the fact that Reagan had rather be President above all else. Reagan has gone as far as he has, nearly pushing the incumbent The lines are now drawn for the coming primary elections here in Gulf County and we will all sit back smug in our belief that here in free America the majority will express itself by choosing people to repre- sent all of us in all phases of govern- :ment. That sounds good, but it is a far :cry from being the truth: at least it isn't so here in Gulf County. : A look over past elections and 'the number of people registered to vote shows a small minority of the people here in the county decides who our governing agents will be. : To begin with, only about half the people in the county are eligible, through registering to vote, to even have a voice in the decisions to be made in September and November. same people. Nobody pays wages and taxes but the man on the street when he buys his loaf of bread, his automobile or a bottle of Alka-Selt- zer. Costs, including taxes, are passed on to the consumer. A good case in point is the now-famous corporation tax here in Florida "which wasn't going to cost anybody anything". It's true that a raise in the public payroll will cost us tax money. Taxes -are already high. It's also true that an increase in industrial wages will raise prices on the market shelf. Nearly everything these days is wrapped in paper at some time in its processing from the raw product to the finished goods. Again, many of the things we use everyday contains products made -by Sylvachem and Basic Magnesia. What we're saying is, whoever gets a raise in salary is going to cost all of us. We shouldn't begrudge someone else a little more money if we're going to try and move heaven and earth to get some more for themselves. out of the running by a bare whisker with his pounding on the conserva- tive viewpoint. Now Reagan selects a flaming liberal who votes as near like the Democrats VP candidate Mondale as does Mondale himself. The selection of Mondale didn't set too well with many Democrats, either. If Reagan's strategy was a desperate move to corral that huge block of Pennsylvania delegates in the convention, it is the consensus of political pundits that Mr. Reagon has lost more than he has gained in his maneuver. Or maybe, Reagan just decided he didn't want the job and did the thing he had to do in order to insure his being only a close runner-up in the GOP selection process this month. It is the rule of registered voters here in Gulf County that seldom if ever, more than 70 percent of those 50 percent of the citizens even go to the polls. In most cases, the per- centage of those who express their opinion is around 60 percent of those registered. By doing a little fourth grade arithmetic, we see that just about a third of our citizens even bother to express an opinion. It takes only half plus one of this 30 to 35 percent to elect our representatives. So, you see, it is usually the rule of thumb here in Gulf County that an average of 15 to 20 percent of the residents decide who will represent all of us. That doesn't speak very well for a nation who's long suit is the ability to take an active role in selecting our own governmental representatives. Letters S to the Editor July 30, 1976 Dear Mr. Grace You *have done it again. Neither I nor my children know who we are. The minis- ter is dead and our records are missing so I am unable to check with anyone as to the name of the person I married. If I happen to be a Simmons, I am the only one that knows it if my recent fone calls are any criteria. If I am a Winters and it was that Bill going to all the meetings, I wonder where Bill Simmons was the nights he told me he was the Bill at the library committee meetings. It really is confusing and I hope you will give me an answer soon. I should also like an apology, correction, and,or retraction in'the next issue of The Twinkle. And in the future.. if you are writing about the library committee, call 229- 1211 and ask to whom you are speaking. I will give you an answer that you can print .after editing- Your wife Swe- 'die is a smart person and I am sure some of this rubbed off on you over the years, so try not to embarrass her by pretend- ing it didn't. After all, being able to remember names is a sure sign of brains. Trust this finds you and all your family in good health. When I find out who I am maybe I will also know how I feel. Yours in wonder, Ms. ???? (Ed Note: Emily, you go right ahead and lash me good, with your tongue or your horsewhip. I deserve it. I can't figure out what gets into me when I get ready to write Bill Simmons name. I have a "thing" about it. Truly, it isn't done on purpose. I know his name is Simmons and not Winters, believe me. King Piped Ashore Chief Petty Officer Gerald R. King was retired as Commander of the Cape San Bias Coast Guard Station in ceremonies held at the station last Friday at noon. King has completed over 26 years with the branch of service. In the photo above, he is shown receiving his retirement certificate from Lt. John Klemm, Deputy Group Commander from Mobile District. Chief King has been Commander at Cape San Bias Station for a little more than four years. He and his family will make their future home here in Port St. Joe. -Star Photo ETAOIN SHRDLU By WESLEY R. RAMSEY The pictures coming back from Mars are something to see. In this past week's Newsweek magazine there are photographs printed which were received from Mars and looked as if the cameraman stepped outdoors on a desert here on Earth and snapped his camera. They are that good. The scientists are about to decide that Mars is still developing and may one day contain all the life support possibility Earth now has. The basics art there, they just haven't gotten together in the right way to make another Earth in our galaxy._Perhaps, one day, God will do his_ thing again, like he did with Earth, and Mars will be another possible home for man. One of the questions raised this past week in the Mars pictures was the appearance of the letter "B" on one of the rocks in a picture. I held my breath: I thought that "B" was going to turn out to be a "K" and that could only mean one thing the famous World War II "Kilroy" had The only thing I can figure is that I have a mental "tic" about Bill's name. So far as I can remember, I have had no bad experiences in my past life which would cause me to subconsciously reject the op- portunity to write the name "Simmons". I have had only good memories from my ac- quaintance with you and your husband. I do remember one time, back when George Simmons was doing service work for Roche's Appliances, he made me feel stupid. I called Roche's to report that my refrigerator wasn't working. George came out and checked it out, plugged it back into the electrical outlet and it went back to work. However, I don't think that episode could get me down on the name "Sim- mons" forever. I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I'm going to quit calling BXW "Bill" and go to calling him "Mr. Simmons". Then, after a period of time possibly my stories will read, "What's- his name Simmons", you know, Emily's husband. At least I'll get the Simmons right. I have donned my sackcloth. and ashes and am truly peni- tent. I will try and see it doesn't happen again, but I can't guarantee a thing after examining my past perform- ances. -Ed.) The nickel subway fare dis- appeared in New York City in 1948. made it to Mars long enough to scratch a "K", but couldn't hang around long enough to write the legendary phrase, "Kilroy was here!" This week past has been a dilly for me. A week ago this past Friday, Bill Barlow and I sneaked off to the River to do a little frogging Friday night and fishing Saturday. We thought we were getting away from it all for a few hours, but we found out that half the population of Bay and Gulf counties had the same idea. We had several sloughs in mind where we thought we could fish in peace and solitude for awhile and sought them all out, only to see nearly every little nook and cranny on the Chipola and Apalachicola Rivers stocked with about as many boats and folks as there were fish. We got our share, though, had a good time, enjoyed some good eating and fellowship and enjoyed a fine day. The "Alabama" in Bill wouldn't let him get by without catching a few polly-wogs, but he left the eels alone Saturday. Last Tuesday, grandson number seven arrived in the world, just when his mother should have been here setting type to get the paper to bed and his father should have been here getting his pages on the press. Somehow or other, neither gave a second thought to the paper when it came time to see what that new little grandson was going to look like. That makes seven grandsons and one lonely little granddaughter. Then this past Friday about bedtime the big toe on my right foot began to ache something terrible. I went on to bed about 11 and awakened in the night with that toe throbbing fit to kill. Saturday, about 11, Frenchie shoved me out the door and told me to walk down the street to Dr. Joe Hendrix office and see what was the matter with my toe: I could hardly walk by that time. Dr. Joe looked at it and gave one or two of his patented grunts and said I'll swear he did - "Have you had this before?" I said, "Once". Upon my word, he said, "Well, you've got it again". I thought that was just a tired joke, but Joe still uses it. Finally he told me I had the gout. I told him I didn't have enough money to have the gout but he declared I had it anyway, whether I had the money or not. The gout hurts poor folks: I don't know what it does for rich folks. What do we do now about the proposed dam on the Apalachicola River. We have two Doctors telling us two differing stories about what effect such a structure will have on the River and the oyster beds in Apalachicola Bay. Dr. Gordon Gunter, an eminent oyster specialist and biologist of Mississippi, with years of experience says he has studied the River for years, (since 1935) and declares the dam would help the oyster population. Dr. Robert Living- ston, who says he has studied the River for the past four or five years says the dam would harm the oysters. Dr. Livingston is hired with an annual stipend from Franklin County to conduct his4study (Apalachicola opposes the dam) and Dr. Gunter has been hired by the Corps of Engineers to make a study for them (the Corps, naturally, favors construction of the dam). Dr. Gunter said, in part, "These are the usual querulous questions raised by the en- vironmentalists. They imply potential harmful effects with any modification of the environment without proving anything or adding anything, yet subtly raising the question of some dire foreboding and sinister development". I agree, at least, with Dr. Gunter's statement. To put it mildly, Dr. Livingston didn't. Who Pays for All Salary Increases ? Reagan Fumbled Majority Doesn 't Speak Legal Advertising I11 THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR- business or profession carried on under IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR -TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE the name of J.W.C.I. dba Smith's Phar. GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA PRO- ,STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR macyat 239 Reid Ave., Port St. Joe, Fla. BATE DIVISION GULF COUNTY. 32456 and the extent of the interest of File Number 76-17 IN RE: The Matter of the Adoption of each, is as follows: IN RE: ESTATE OF Obie aDan JUDY ANN MOWREY, Johnny W. cooley, 100 percent. comer, Deceased KAREN FAYE MOWREY, And Judith N. Cooley, 0 percent. NOTICEOF ADMINISTRATION LISA ANNETTE MOWREY, Children. -s- Johnny W. Cooley To all persons having claims or NOTICE OF SUIT -s-. Judith N. Cooley 4t 8-5 demands against the above estate T: H o____ and all otherpersons interested in the TO: Howard Boswell estate : c-o Mildren Finkley IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR GULF Yusare hereby notified that the South Perry Street COUNTY, FLORIDA PROBATE DIVI. administration of the estate of Obie Montgomery, Alabama 36104 SION Dan Comer, deceased, File Number Tony Forris Thomas IN RE: Estate of 76.17, is pending in the Circuit Court Tony Forley Thomas ODS HUTTO, Deceased for Gulf County, Florida, Probate c. Shirley Thomas D Division, the address of which is 'Gulf 7 A Street NOTICEOF ADMINISTRATION County Courthouse, Port St. Joe, Portland, Maine 04101 TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS Florida. The personal represent. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE tives of the estate are Dora Comer a Petition for Adoption has been filed for ESTATE AND ALL OTHER PERSONS Jones and Frank Comer, whcoe the adoption of Judy Ann Boswell, Karen INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE: addresses are: 239Ave. "D", Port St. Faye Boswell and Lisa Annette Thomas YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Joe and 1602 PalaltO Ave., Panama and you are required to serve a copy of the administration of the estate of ODIS address of the personal represent. your Answer or other response to the HUTTO, deceased, Case Number is five's attorney are set forth below. Petition on Petitioner's Attorney: pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf All persons having claims or ROBERTM. MOORE, ESQ. County, Florida, Probate Division, the demands against the estate are P.O. Box248 address of which is Gulf County Court- required,WITHIN THREE MONTHS Port St. Joe; Florida 32456 house, Port St. Joe, Florida 32456. The FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST andfiletheorigjnalthereofinthe Circuit personal representative of the estate is PUBLICTION OFrk THIS NOTICE, Court Clerk's Office, Gulf County Court. Jack C. Hutto, whose address is 3401 court a written statement of any house, Port St. Joe, Florida,on or before Edgewood Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida claim or demand they may have. the 3rd day of September, 1976. If you 33901. The name and address of the Each claim must be in writing and fail to do so, a Final Judgment for the personal representative's attorney are must indicate the basis for the claim, relief soughtmay be granted by Default. set forth below, the name and address of the creditor DATED This the 3rd day of August, All persons having claims or demands or his agent or attorney, and the 1976. against the estate are required, WITHIN amount claimed. If the claim is nst STHREE MONTHS FROM THE DATE yetdue, thedate when it will become GEORGE Y. CORE. OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF due shall be stated. If the claim i- Clerk oGECicuit Court OF THE FIRST PUBLIATION OF contingent or unliquidated, the ha : -s M iret B core THIS NOTICE, to file with the clerk of ture of the uncertainty shall be By: -s- Margaret B. Core, the above court a written statement of stated. If the claim is secured, the DeputyClerk 4tc8-5 any claim or demand they may have. security shall be described. The -Each claim must be in writing and must claimant shall deliver sufficient cop- IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, FOUR.- ndac the basis fr he claim, the and m ies of the claim to the clerk to enable TEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF THE name and address of the creditor or his the clerk to mail one copy to each STATE OF FLORIDA, IN AND FOR name and address of the creditor or his personal representative. OF LORDANAN FOR agent or attorney, and the amount All persons interested in the estate GULF COUNTY. claimed. If the claim is not yet due, the to whom a copy of this Notice of IN RE: The Estate of date when it will become due shall be Administration has been mailed are ODELL STEWART, Deceased. stated. If the claim is contingent or required,WITHIN THREE MONTHS NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION unliquidated, the nature of the uncer- FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST TO ALL PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS tainty shall be stated. If the claim is PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, to file any objections they may have OR DEMANDS AGAINST THE ABOVE secured, the security shall be described that challenge the validity of the ESTATE AND ALL OTHER PERSONS The claimant shall deliver sufficient decedent's will, the qualifications of INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE:- copies of the claim to the clerk to enable the personal representative, or the YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the clerk to mail one copy to each venue or jurisdiction of the court. the administration of the Estate of Odell personal representative. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND Stewart, Deceased, File No. 76- is All persons interested in the estate to OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL pending in the Circuit Court for Gulf whom a copy of this Notice of Admini. BE FOREVER BARRED. Date of the first publication of this County, Florida, Probate Division, the station has been mailed are required, Notice of Administration: Thursday, address of which is Gulf County Court. WITHIN THREE MONTHS FROM THE July 29, 1976. house, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456. The DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION DORA COMER JONES Personal Representative of the Estate is OF THIS NOTICE, to file any objections FRANK COMER Magdalene Douglas Stewart whose ad- they may have that challenges the As Personal Representatives of the dress is 419 8th Street, H.V., Port St. Joe, validity of the decedent's will, the Estate of Obie Dan Comer, Deceased Florida, 32456. The name and address of qualifications of the personal represent PRESENTEYATFOV PERSONAL RE the Personal Representative's Attorney native, or the venue or jurisdiction of the Robert J. Mayes, Esquire is set forth below, court. Levin, Warfield, Middlebrooks, All persons having claims or demands ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND Graff, Mabie, Rosenbloum & Maige, against the Estate are required, WITH. OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL P.A. IN THREE (3) MONTHS FROM THE BE FOREVER BARRED. Seville Tower, 226 S. PalafOx St. DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION Date of the first publication of this Pensacola, Florida 32501 OF THIS NOTICE, to file with the Clerk Noticeof Administration: August 5,1976. 904-432-1461 2t7-29 or the above Court a written statement s Jack C. Hutto, of any claim or demand they may have. As Personal Representative of the Each claim must be in writing and must Estate of ODIS HUTTO, Deceased. indicate the basis for the claim, the Notice To Contractors name and address of the Creditor or his Attorney for Personal Representative: Advertisement For Bids Agent or Attorney and the amount Fred N. Witten Sealed bids in duplicate will be claimed. If the claim is not yet due, the Rish & Witten received until August 10, 1976, 9:00 date when it will become due shall be P. O. Box 87 A.M. EST by the Gulf County Board stated. If the claim is contingent or Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 of County Commissioners at which unliquidated, the nature of the uncer- Telephone: (904) 229-8211 4t 8-5 time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud for tainty shall be stated. If the claim is the Re-Roofing and Repairs to; secured, the security shall be described. LEGAL NOTICE Old previous Courthouse The Claimant shall deliver sufficient We hereby give notice to Wewahitchka, Florida copiesof the claim to the Clerk to enable The Contractor shall furnish all the Clerk to mail one copy to each register in compliance With labor,materials,andequipment;and Personal Representative. Section 865.09, Florida Sta- shall be responsible for the entire All persons interested in abo tutes. Name of Business: Cen- Plans, specifications, and contract Estate to whom a copy of this Notice of documents may be inspected at the Administration has been mailed are tury 21 Real Estate of the office of the Architect; State Road 22, required, WITHIN THREE (3) South, Inc., d-b-a Century 21 tWewahitchka, Florida, and may be MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE procured by General Contractors FIRST PUBLICATION OF THIS Real Estate of Alabama, Inc.; upon a deposit of $25.00 for each NOTICE,tofileany objections they may Address: 1301 Merchants complete set of plans and specifica- tions, of which the full amount will be have that challenges the validity of the National Bank Building, returned to each General Contractor Decedent's Will, if any, the qualifica- ,1 A.. who submits a bid, and return tions.of the Personal Representative dr' M bile, Alabama; owner: documents agoDd condition within the venue or jurisdiction of the Court. Cent~iry 21 Real Estate of the ten (110) ddas after bid opening. ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS AND h Cashier's cneck,certified ciecK, or OBJECTIONS NOT SO FILED WILL South, Inc. bid bond,for not less than percent of BE FOREVER BARRED. 4t 7-22 the amount of the bid, must accom. Date of the first publication of this pany each proposal. Notice ofAdministrationisthe5thdayof NOTICE Performance, Labor and Material le A i o NOTICE Bonds, and Workman's Compensa. Augus, 1976. Notice is hereby given that the tion Insurance will be required of the -s- Magdalene Douglas Stewart Board of County Commissioners of successful bidder. Personal Representative of the Gulf County, Florida, will, at its Right is reserved to rejectany or Estate of Odell Stewart, Deceased regular meeting on Tuesday, August all proposals and waive technicali- 10, 1976, at 9:00A.M., EST, in the Gulf ties. -s- Robert M. Moore, County Courthouse, Port St. Joe, Nobidder may withdraw his bid for Personal Representative's Attorney consider the issuance of a dredge and a period of (30) days after date set for Robert M. Moore, Esq. fill permit to the State of Florida, opening. P. O. Box 248 Department of Transportation, for George Core Port St. Joe, Florida 32456 dredging and filling in Simmons Clerk of Circuit Court Telephone: (904) 229-8181 2tc 8-5 Bayou in Section 25, Township 8 Gulf County South, Range 11 West. Sketches of the Port St. Joe, Florida proposed work are available in the REGISTRATION OF Clerk's office, Gulf County Court- Charles A. Gaskin, AIA FICTITIOUS NAMES house, Port St. Joe. P.O. Box 7 We the undersigned, being duly sworn, George Y. Core, Clerk Wewahitchka, Florida do hereby declare under oath that the 3t 7-29 names of all persons interested in the 2t7-29 UWW-JI-JJOWOWTJW,'*,WJWWWWWW'W $1 Below Our Cost! LAWN- r& w u MOWERS LA N-EVl Unbelievable but true! We're having our -Lawn-Boy Summer end close out now! Plenty of summer left to use these fine mowers. Also available for this sale ... Ariens Riding Mowers Don't Delay Call Today ONLY 6 LEFT! to go at sale prices St. Joe Auto Parts 201 Long Avenue Phone 227-2141 000000000o00000000000000000000000000000000000 , a* o*K I :222 4: W21 S L '41 ' 213 ,4 LA D RE.T in whi 43 lan . Bi kii Som NEW FALL Dresses SAVE $2.00 ON $12.99 to $19.99 SAVE $3.00 ON $20.00 to $25.00 SAVE $4.00 If price is over $25.00. New fashions in jr., Missy and V1/2 sizes. ALL SUMMER DRES S SES1/2 PRICE OR LE JPER DOLLAR DAY BUY Girl's Dresses OO1.00 to $8.00 TO $13.99. Sizes 2t to 14. Great buy for back o01. Men's Polyester SUITS Dress, Leisure and Trios in sizE 36 to 50. $29.00 to $75.00 Our entire stock on sale. R and longs. Great buys. Values $115.00. ss .SS GIRLS' -,7 NYLON BIKINIS j Sizes e.14. Pastels Worth much more. . 2 pr. $1.00 St wi usLadies Shells and Tops Polyesters and poly-cotton blends. All S permapress. Sizes S.,M.,L and extra i--re ,' sizes. Choose from a large stock. 10 - 3313% off POLYESTER 00 LADIES PANT SUITS $9.00 to $24.00 g. and extra sizes. Styled for wearing now and Quality and fit you will enjoy. Values to $45.00. SUPER DOLLAR DAY SAVINGS! Ladies New Fall PURSES $1.00 off Just arrived for fall and back to school. Choose from our entire stock. )IES NYLON BIKINIS $100 pair O $1.39. Sizes 4-7 te and colors. nd lace styles. or hip huggers. * with cotton H F SHOE SALE $2.00 to $10.00 Ladies. sizes 5-10. Dress and sandals. Values to $23.00. SUPER DOLLAR DAY SAVINGS Men's Dress Slacks Sizes 28-42 in hemmed and open bottoms on sale. Values to $22.00. All 'polyester. No iron. $7.00 to $11.00 R. BOYS DRESS SLACKS $3.00 to $5.00 yles like Dad's. Values to $7.00. Sizes 2-7. All ashable, perma-press. 1umum Men's Shir $3.00 to $7.00 Short and long sleeves. So prints and .patterns to ch from. Many reduced more t 50 percent. Sizes S.,M.,L., XXL. 'Men's Work Shirts Reg. $6.00 Now 2/$10 \, Men's Work Pants i Seg. $8.00 2 /1 Now 2/$14 Matching sets in Navy, Khaki and Olivewood. All perma- press by Dickies. Sizes 29-50. Boys Western Shirts now $5.( Values to $7.00. Sizes 8-20 in short sleeves. Solids w decorative yokes. By Campus. men'S and BOYS' SHOE SALE! SHOES now $4.00 to $10.( DOLLAR DAY SAVINGS DEDUCT $1.00 from any Back to School Lay-awaV $10.00 or more ..*co t~~ pq X.. ..... A.,**a uctor Appointments For mn GCCC Registration Graduates Senior Master Sergeant Le- on B. Sexton, son of Mrs. Sallie M. Sexton of 121 Hunter Circle, Port St. Joe, has graduated from the Air Uni- versity's academic instructor course at Maxwell AFB, Ala. During the highly' specia- lized course, students study learning theory, communica- tive skills, teaching methods and give presentations on educational television. Sergeant Sexton is remain- ing at Maxwell for duty as a safety inspector with a unit of the Air Training Command. The sergeant, a 1957 gradu- ate of Washington County Adult Institute, Chipley, at- tended the City College of Chicago's extension in Frank- furt, Germany, the University of Maryland European Divi- sion in Frankfurt, and Troy State University's extension in Montgomery, Ala. His wife, Myrlene, is the daughter of Mrs. Tina Cook of Vernon. Students planning to attend Gulf Coast Community Col- lege this fall must obtain registration appointment 'cards prior to the registration period which begins August 16. According to GCCC Regis- trar, Harold Conrad, "Con- ducting registration by ap- pointment only has proven to be the fairest and quickest way of handling the large number of students who come to us each fall--our heaviest enrollment period." Conrad emphasized the im- portance of completing the application and testing stages immediately so that academic advising can begin. "We assign each individual student an advisor in his or her area of interest, and the student will work closely with this advisor in preparing a schedule of classes each se- mester," Conrad explained. Advisors will be available August 10, 11 and 12 from 8 a.m. noon and almost all day August 13 to help students prepare schedules for regis- "Progress is the activity of today and the assurance of tomorrow" -ELECT- 1 ~NATHAN PETERS, JR. School Board Member DISTRICT FOUR I'll Appreciate Your Vote and Support tration August 16 and 17. A special orientation as- sembly for incoming fresh- men will be held in the Fine Arts Auditorium from 9-10 a.m. August 13. THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THIRSnTIAV AIGIUST 1iq7f AQjtz one 227-4261 _ Reid Avenue " I D^ .46. .46. .8b.. dr.-dreftwer. .11. .11. w -w -06". Ab". avedo-eabl.;46". -or -as- -46- -do- -4b- -fo- -46- -46- -46=46LO;4 W.W.43-A.S. A.A.A. POS, 'A.K.NOW".41.4. A-14. Ar.m.-ah.A. A... A. m. A. AVS A., AK. Ail. W. go 1. .1. A Fl. A... or.-. "if .4 0. 10.11M. '.1- LEO KENNEDY VOTE FOR A HUSTLER What is hustle? Hustle is doing something that everyone is absolutely certain can't be done. Hustle is getting something done because you got there first, or stayed with it after everyone else gave up. Hustle is shoe leather and elbow grease and sweat and missing lunch. Hustle is getting people to say "yes" after they've - said "no" twenty.times. Hustle is doing more for your people than the other guy is doing for them. Hustle is believing in yourself and the job you're in. Hustle is the sheer joy of winning. Hustle is hating to take a vacation because you might miss some of the action. Hustle is heaven if you are a hustler. Hustle is not so sweet if you are not. VOTE FOR A MAN WITH A PROVEN RECORD Vote for Leo Kennedy County Commissioner, District Five I'll appreciate your vote and support. Its~ '14K '40 AR '21A 0'U 301 y i~ PAGF THRPE N 1 I t I t THE STAR, Port St. Joe. Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1976 Library Offers Variety of Summer Programs As Finale Benna Butts, David Player Are Married In Impressive Ceremony Gulf County Branch Library ies of the Northwest Regional Library System have a varie- ty of programs planned as the finale of the children's sum- mer reading program. The puppet show, "The Old Woman and Her Pig" will be shown at Schoolage Story Time on Friday, August 6th, at 2:30 p.m. EST at Port St. Joe Library. Miss Benna Butts became the bride of David Player in an impressive ceremony taking place on Saturday, July 31 at three o'clock in the afternoon in the Oak Grove Assembly of God Church in Port St. Joe: The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Royce Butts and the groom's parents 'are Mr. and Mrs. Grady Player all of Port St. Joe. The Reverend David Fer- nandez, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony. Mr. Billy Rich, organist, played a program of nuptial music and accompanied Mrs. David Fer- nandez and Miss Joyce Shields who were soloists. Mrs. Fer- nandez sang "Walk Hand in Hand" and at the close of the ceremony "The Wedding Prayer". Miss Shields sang "The Wedding Song". The groom's father served as'. best man. Groomsmen were: Joe McLeod, Jr., broth- er-in-law of the bride; Russell Chhson, Steve Davis, Vic Ad- kirison and Martin Adkinson. The ring bearer was Craig Burkett. Mrs. Joe, McLeod, Jr. served as her sister's matron of honor. Miss Sherry Ander- son was maid of honor. Brides- maids were Ms. Marsha Play- er,'sister of the groom; Miss Tammy Butts, sister of the bride; Miss Tammy Rushing and Mrs. Linda Griffin. Lisa Aguras, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. The bride's attendants wore formal gowns of polyganza dotted swiss with ruffled "V" necklines-and accented at the empire waistline with a ribbon bow and streamers. The honor attendants and flower girl's dresses were pale blue and the bri lesmaid's were yellow. They wore white picture hats with matching ribbons and carried a single long-stemmed yellow rose. The bride, given in mar- ridge by her father, chose for h~i wedding a floor length, traditional gown of white Chantilly lace and organza, over satin. The bodice, of empire sytle with a high stand-up collar and Bishop sleeves, was enhanced with seed pearls. Her shoulder length veil of silk illusion was MRS. DAVID PLAYER attached to a head piece of petal design encrusted with seed pearls. She carried a white Bible, given to her by her mother for the occasion, topped with yellow rosebuds. The bride's mother wore a floor length, two piece gown of beige and brown crepe. She wore a corsage of yellow rosebuds. The groom's mother wore a floor length dress of pastel printed voile over taffeta. Her corsage was of yellow rose- buds. The sanctuary was decorat* ed with potted palms and massive arrangements of yel- low and blue summer flowers. An arch of lighted white candles flanked by pyramidal ...Worth cA Thousand Words ONE 8 x10 COLOR PORTRAIT 88" Get acquainted with our new collection of color and. scenic backgrounds. photography times Tues.-Sat. shooting dates 819 W. 11th St. Aug. 3-7 Panama City 10 a.m. 8 p.m. AII ages; Biahbi. children and .dults. One sutntn per iubjct. Additional subjects-groups or individual, in ,ame f.mnily-Sl.sX' per subject. No prools-chcose from finished pro. fc-.mnni portrai,. Ipow.-e-our .election.) You ny slect additional portraits offered at rc.tnable price-. Guaranteed complete satifaction or money cheerfully refunded. No handling ch.irge. candelabras formed the back- ground for the ceremony. Following the wedding the bride's parents entertained with a reception in the social hall of the church. The bride's table held a three tiered wedding cake embossed with yellow roses and topped with a miniature bride and groom. The table was decorated with fern and a large blue and yellow ribbon bow. A wrought iron arch decorated with fern and a bird cage filled with flowers formed the back- oground for the bride's table. Candle trees holding burning white tapers stood on either side. Serving the bride's cake were Mrs. James Ward and Mrs. Walter Fields. The groom's table held a chocolate cake and this was served by Ms. Terri Lyles. The punch table was center- ed with a silver punch bowl encircled by fern and yellow daisies. Other silver appoint- ments held nuts and mints. The table was flanked on either side by green topiary 'trees. Serving punch was Mis- ses Linda and Brenda Rush- ing. Mrs. Warren Yeager, Jr. registered the guests at the bride's book table which also held rice cuddles tied with blue ribbon. Floor hostesses for the re- ception were Mrs. John Odom and Mrs. A.E. Harper. For traveling the bride chose a three-piece outfit of red, white, and blue and a corsage lifted from the bridal bouquet. The couple will make their home in Port St. Joe where he is employed by St. Joseph Telephone and Telegraph Co. The bride is employed in the offices of Doctors Poonai in Port St. Joe. Out of town guests attending the wedding were: Mrs. A.J. Barfield, grandmother of the bride; Mrs. Carl Russ, aunt of the bride; Mrs. Ruth Stewart, aunt of the bride; Mrs. Ouida WEIGHT WATCHERS SUMMER '76 SPECIAL JOIN or REJOIN only 5 pays registration and 1st week fee! NO CONTRACTS EVER! tWeekly Fee $3.00 You save $3 ... Like Getting Your First Week FREE! Offer may be withdrawn without notice so hurry! For the Class Nearest to you... CALL: Toll Areas Call Free 1-800-432-2041 Cooney, aunt of the bride; Southport. Mrs. Betty Joe Anderson, Miss Sherry Anderson, Mr. Skip Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Cherry and son, Ryan, Mrs. Thomas Duke and Dr. Wayne Conger; Panama City. Mrs. Frank La Grange, aunt of the groom; West Palm Beach. Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Penning- ton, Miss Joyce Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Joe McLeod, Jr.; Tallahassee. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wood, aunt and uncle of the bride; Beverly Storm, Debbie Storm, and Kevin Wood; Montgom- ery, Ala. Mrs. John Aguras, aunt of the bride; and Lisa Aguras; Concord, California. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Smith; Pascagoula, Mississippi. Mis- ses Joyce and Teresa Fairley; Moss Point Mississippi. Miss Laura and Ken Smith; Slidell, Mississippi. On the eve of the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Grady Player were hosts to the wedding party at a rehearsal supper in the Long Avenue Baptist Church social hall. Students Get GC Degrees In addition to the conferring of degrees and certificates to the 154 students who made up Gulf Coast Community Col- lege's 1976 summer gradua- tion class, special tribute was paid Friday to Dr. William D. Carter who resigned from the College's District Board of Trustees. Former senator, George G. Tapper, chairman of the board, cited Dr. Carter for his "personal leadership and out- standing contributions" to GCCC during his seven years as a member of the Board. Dr. Carter, who was ap- pointed to the Board in 1969 and who has served as vice- chairman for the past two years, will be leaving Panama City to enter private practice in the Bradenton-Sarasota area in the near future. Among the graduates who participated in the ceremony held in the College's Fine Arts Auditorium, was Miss Cuyler King who received her degree from her father, Dr. Robert E. King, a College Trustee and Port St. Joe dentist. The commencement ad- dress was given by GCCC graduate and former Full- bright scholar, Allan Bense of the Southeast National Bank of Panama City. Local students receiving as- sociate in arts degrees were: Carol Marie Barton and I Vicky Lisa Richards. Receiving associate in science degree was: Pamela Sue Shores. Garage Sale to Benefit Unit , The Port St. Joe Unit of the Gulf County Volunteer Ambu- lance Squad will sponsor a garage sale Friday and Satur- day, September 10-11, at the new ambulance building on the east side of the Court House: The sale will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will last until 4:00 p.m. each day. Should you have any items you wish to donate that could be sold. please call,one of the following numbers 229-4481, 229-3811, 229-8160, 229-4256 or 648-5370 if you wish to have items picked up. If you prefer, you may deliver your items to St. Joe Auto Parts between hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday Saturday. -Everyone is encouraged to support this worthwhile pro- ject. All proceeds will be used I to purchase furnishings for the new ambulance squad building. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT I Mr. and Mrs. William Ram- sey announce the birth of their son, Eric Brian, weighing eight pounds, 812 ounces, on July 27, at Bay Memorial Hospital. Also welcoming the new arrival is the couple's other son, Bill. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ramsey of Port St. Joe, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cantley, Sr. of Wewa- hitchka. MISS DEBRA DURON WRIGHT Engaged Debra Duron Wright and George Edward Montgomery will be united in marriage Saturday, August 7, at 5:00 p.m., in the First Baptist Church of Port St. Joe. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church. Karen Is 2 Karen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lanier celebrated her second birthday at her home in White City Sunday afternoon with her family. Coopers Return From Visit Mr. and Mrs. George Cooper have returned home after attending funeral services for Mrs. Cooper's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wilsie Coker of Wigham, Ga. Mrs. Coker died July 8 and Mr. Coker died on July 30. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend. First United Methodist Church Constitution and Monument Port St. Joe, Fla. JORNIE W. McCURDY, Minister CHURCH SCHOOL ........................ 9:45 A.M. PRFACHING SERVICE ......... 11 A.M. &.7:00 P.M. METHODIST YOUTH FELLOWSHIP .... 6:30 P.M. CHOIR REHEARSAL (Wednesday) ...... 7:30 P.M. 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" Carolyn McWaters Floral Designer Is now associated with our Floral Dept. She will create special floral designs for your home Mrs. McWaters is a grad- uate of the School of Floral Arts in Phoenix, Ariz., and has worked for Bruner's Florist and Ray's Flowers in Montgomery, Ala. and Prattville Flower Shop in Prattville, Ala. Open All Day Mon. Sat. 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Sugar Plum Tree FLORIST and GIFT SHOP Phone 229-6010 319 Reid Avenue Convenient Drive-In Window at rear of store Park Free for Prescriptions at our side entrance a SSMITH'S PHARMACY 236 Reid Avenue Phone 227-5111 PAGE FOUR _ I_ ---~1 I '' -r I II- -- .- THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1976 PAGE FIVE Candlelight Ceremony Unites Miss Fg R Cr Susan Bird and George E. Holland SUP planning Reading Conference Susan Bird and George E.Holland The Eleventh Annual Flor- successful exemplary reading program for children in The keynote speaker at the Candlelight wedding vows uniting Susan Elizabeth Bird and George Edison Holland, Jr. were spoken in the First Baptist Church of Marietta, Georgia in a double ring ceremony, June 19, at 4 P.M. Reverend Earl Stallings, pastor of the Bride and Rev. Lowell Ledbetter of Auburn, Alabama performed the im- pressive rites uniting the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Bird of Marietta, 'Georgia, and the son of Mr. aend Mrs. George E. Holland, Sr. of Mexico Beach. Music for the nuptials was provided by the organist, Mrs. id Brown and soloist, Mr. avid Blalock. The bride, given in mar- riage by her father wore a cathedral length gown of pale ivory organza with sweetheart neckline bordered by re-em- broidered alencon lace, re- peated at the hemline with long fitted sleeves on ivory vision, and finger tip veil attached to camelot cap. She carried a cascading bouquet of white miniature rosebuds, carnations, babys breath and ivy. George Holland, Sr. was his son's best man. Usher- groomsmen were Mark Hol- land, brother of the groom, Joseph Bird III, brother of the bride, Chris Earley, Phil Ear- ley and John Wright, Port St. Joe, cousins of the groom, Billy Cleveland, of Wadley, Alabama, Rodney Nobles and Michael Wimberly of Port St. Joe. The mother of the bride chose for her daughter's wed- ding a dress of peach chiffon, shirtwaist style with long sleeves and full floor length skirt. She wore a white orchid corsage. The mother of the bridegroom wore a light blue polyester gown with high neck and with a cape effect. She also wore a white orchid corsage. A reception following the ceremony was held in the ,VFirst Baptist Church fellow- ship hall, hosted by the par- :efts of .the- bride Theaguests,- 1were greeted by Mrs. James Luten, aunt of the bride. Mrs. Ed Denton kept the bride's book. Miss Patti Pickens pre- sided at the punch bowl and Miss Robin Byrd at the bride's table. Others assisting in serv- ing were Misses Susan Quar- les, Port St. Joe, Sue Scott, Betsy Bogle, Allison Dunaway and Mrs. Frank Fillman. For their wedding trip to Chattanooga and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, the bride chose a dress of blue and beige corn- flowers with short sleeves, a beige jacket with matching trim. She also wore a white orchid corsage The bride is a graduate of Auburn University, with a ;degree in political science. 'She was secretary and pledj president of Phi Mu soci sorority, War Eagle Girl, St dent Senator, Security Counc of Model U.M. and dori president. The bridegroom, receive his B.A. degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Auburn Unive sity where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi and wa selected to Who's Who amorn colleges and universities. H attends law school at th University of Virginia, Cha: lottesville, -where the couple now. resides. Following the rehearsal on the eve of the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. George Holland, Sr. hosted a rehearsal dinner at the Pinecrest Inn, Marietta, Georgia. The tables were beautifully decorated with ar- rangements of spring flowers. Members of the wedding par- ty, family and friends attend- ed. Wedding Plans Are Revealed Mr. and Mrs. James Kirk announce the final wedding plans of thier daughter Re- becca and John Maxwell. The ceremony will be Au- gust 14, at 11 A.M. at the First Baptist Church performed by Rev. George Gay. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend. CARD OF THANKS The family of Odell Stewart wish to take this means to express their appreciation to their friends for the acts of kindness shown them during their time of need. The gifts of food, flowers, gifts and display of concern were a comfort to the family. Our special thanks go to St. Joe Paper Company unions, St. Clair Funeral Home, and the doctors and nurses at the Municipal Hospital. Mrs. Odell Stewart DeWayne Stewart, Brothers, Sisters and ge members of the Stewart . .Family ida State University Reading Conference will be held on the FSU campus August 5th and 6th. The theme of this year's conference is "Successful Basic Skills Programs." Co- directors of the conference are Dr. Pam Williams and Dr. Glennon Rowell. Directors of eight highly programs in Michigan, New York, Florida, Illinois, Utah,, Georgia, California, and Lou- isiana have been invited to present and discuss their pro- grams. An example of the programs is the "Reading Through the Arts" Title I Exemplary Pro- gram, a unique six month grades 4, 5, and 6. The program, being conducted at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, includes coor- dinated art and reading work- shops, field trips, and special events. Related workshops are held for parents of the participants. Another example is "Child Parent Center," a six-year exemplary program in Chica- go which provides consistent instruction for three-year-olds until they have completed grade three. Instruction fo- cuses on developing greater facility in the use of language through various approaches such as language experience programs or a tightly-struc- tured linguistic program. Par- ent involvement is also uti- lized in this program. first general session in Moore Auditorium will be Dr. Helen MacArthur, Director of Title I Exemplary Programs for HEW. The speaker for the luncheon buffet is Tom Slatton of Greensboro, North Carol- ina. In connection with the con- ference, there will be a com- prehensive materials exhibit involving 26 publishers. People interested in attend- ing this conference are asked to pre-register by July 30, if possible. The registration fee of ten dollars includes the luncheon buffet and mater- ials.' Make the Check payable to: The Florida State University. Mail check to Reading Confer- ence, Education 106, Florida State University, Tallahassee. Comforter Funeral Home X Gulf County's First Beginning 30 Years of Continuous Service. Pete, Hortense & Rocky Comforter Telephone 227-3511 t '..o. %' %K=%.^ %%%%. %....*-.-*-0w.?.^_%^ ,b.. .P Pr MRS. JERRY LEE BROWN Cynthia Gunter, Jerry Lee Brown Married In Virginia The marriage of Miss Cyn- thia Gunter to Jerry Lee Brown was an event of Sunday afternoon, June 13, at 4:00 P.M., in the Maple Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church in Wingina, Va. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Gun- ter of Shipman, Va., and. the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard 0. Wester of Port St. Joe. Rev. Ralph Painter and Rev. James Gosnell officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her father. Mrs. Joyce Grabsch of An- nondale, Va., sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The other attendants were Mrs. 'Carolyn Thompson of Char- lottesville, Va., sister of the bride and Miss Emma Hill of Faber, Va. Mr. Wester was his son's" best man and ushers were Tommy Brown of Port St. Joe, brother of the bridegroom, Brad Thompson of Char- lottesville, Va., nephew of the bride and David Gunter of Charlottesville, Va., also a nephew of the bride. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Gunter entertained at the reception held in the church fellowship hall. The bride is a 1973 graduate of Nelson County High School. The bridegroom is a 1974 graduate of Port st. Joe High School. Both Cynthia and Jer- ry are 1976 graduates of Emmanuel College in Frank- lin Springs, Tenn. After a southern wedding trip, the couple will live in Florida. the members of the Church of Christ invite you to meet with them: Sunday Morning Bible Study ........... 10:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship .............. 11:00 A.M. Sunday Night ........ .. .... ... 6:00 P.M. Wednesday Night ..................... 7:00 P.M. Corner 20th St. & Marvin James Brantley, Minister Phone 229-8153 A --00 .- I Have Decided to Retire After many, many years of faithful service to you and the residents of our area, I have decided to retire. Although my decision was 1~ difficult to make, my family health need my attention Please accept my sincere app tion for your patronage in the acco If yo insta check John your P.O. 32456 S in bu will John future be a our d Grat JOHr y and now. precia- e past. Your cooperation in paying your unt in full would be very helpful. ou must pay your account in illments, please make your k or payment directly to me, Robert Smith. You may mail payment to John Robert Smith. Box Y, Port St. Joe, Florida S. Smith's Pharmacy will continue isiness under the same name. It be operated by its new owner, ny W. Cooley. Hopefully, your re dealings with Mr. Cooley will s pleasant and satisfactory as dealings have been in the past. efully yours, N ROBERT SMITH MRS. GEORGE EDISON HOLLAND, JR. When buying lamb chops remember that ribs chops are likely to be more tender than shoulder chops. u- cil m ed r- er as Lg [e le r- le Thank You, People of Gulf County I want to say "Thank You" to the people of Gulf County for the honor of being nominated without opposition for another term as Gulf County Tax Collector. Your confidence in me is a source of great pride and satisfaction and I am grateful for your approval of the way in which I conduct your Tax Collector's office. I pledged to you 24 years ago that I would serve you to the best of my ability and to continue to seek better ways to improve the efficiency of this office. I also want to thank my office staff for their loyalty in assisting me in serving you, the public, pleasantly and with courtesy and efficiency. I look forward to serving you for another four years. Sincerely, HARLAND 0. PRIDGEON Tax Collector, Gulf County We Finance Our Own Accounts Factory-Trained Personnel to service What We Sell ROCHE'S Furniture and Appliance Store 209 Reid Avnu Phon 227-527 I ~ I MOVImom lo .- law - -- AL I 209 Reid Avenue Phone 227-5271 I..H IGA CANNED I 12 oz. Q Cans / CHEF BOY AR-DEE RAVIOLI - SWANSON CHICKEN BROTI KRAFT GRAPE JELLY ALL FLA\ NehiDi 32 Oz. Btls. ^J HAMB SA BUNS 34 IGA GIANT SANDWICH BREAD B.. TETLEY TEA Bi 48 ct. G A I J RICH and SONS IGA SUPREME ICE CREAM 'o. 1 IGA PIZZAS 89C IGA THIN SALTINES 1 lb. Pkgs. 39 7mI DI ---_ KRAFT MIRACL 6-STICK PILLSBURY BISCUITS KRAFT AMERICAN SINGLES SEAL TEST SOUR CREAM OT %- Scf. 4/494 OR PIMENTc~I4 Ptogs.9 Pkim 6 Limit 3 Fancy 3'BANANAS 2593 Yellow or n 5hite 79 290 Corn6A19RS Jumbo White 595 Field Corn 5- 79c Lemons or Limes a doz. in 59 Tennessee Vine Ripened C TOMATOES 39c California Se PL RINES Lb. 49' Potatoes Geoardgias b10unc50 Collards bunch 69 L99 b ga~c --4~ --- --- ~-I I I 1 1 9 HEALH & EAUT SQUASH lb. OKRA lb. Yellow or White ONIONS I 9 I LIMIT Ila I I I-sil II ~ ~d~ i LI ~s I Y11 I I I -- I I Emmi i I ) t '-p. PAESI HESAR or t.Je Fl.THRDYAU ST. t7 Renfro-Railroad Wins County Tournament Renfro's-Railroad softball team won the Gulf county men's slow-pitch softball tournament held this past weekend in Wewahitchka with a 4-0 record. Y II wIIII Tops In Tennis RECREATION TENNIS TOURNAMENT WINNERS- yront row, left to right: Rodney Hamm, second place in 8-11 group; Tres Parker, first in 8-11; Marty Hamm, second in 12-13 group; Ronald Miller, first in 12-13; and Debbie Hamm, second place in girls. Back row, Recreation Director, Walter Wilder; Duane McFarland, first in 14-15 group; Billy Kennedy, first in 16-17; Ewell Harrison, second in 16-17; Rodney Herring, second place in 14-15; Mayor Frank Pate and David Barton, tennis instructor. Not present for the presentation was Connie Stoutamire, first place in girls competition. -Star Photo They defeated Taunton's Harmon 1 home run, Junior Renfro's-Railroad also won 8-7, Bulls 13-4, Rumrunners Nichols, 1 home run and Tim the St. Joe men's slow pitch 11-7, and Bullsonceagain5-3.Griffin with a team high softball league for the second Leading hitters were Mike batting average of .836 for the consecutive year with a 23-1 Todd with 4 home runs, Bubba tournament, record. _ A- ^- ^ _ _ w~ 8 COLOR PORTRAITS (1) 11x14, (1) 8x10, (1) 5x7, 4 (5) Wallet All for his low, low prices NO LIMITS, NO GIMMICKS, JUST GOOD PORTRAITS 1 0 1 .; Groups - S plus 70c film charge 50' Extra. Pay $300 now. Balance when pictures delivered Chris to s Tuesday, August 10 ......,- - David Pace and Marl, Russ. Second row, from left: Chris Good At Gam es Rogers, Charlie Gaithers, Rozell Jenkins, Darius Chambers, Clyde Pace and Ronald Jenkins. Back row, Jack Leslie, NORTH PORT ST. JOE RECREATION WINNERS- Arleatha Henderson, Clarence Monette, Site Director, Front row, I to r: Deana Russ, Denise Pace, Jewel Rogers, Walter Wilder and Mayor Frank Pate. -Star Photo Recreation Tourney Winners .f Awards were given Friday morning in five different play activities at the old Washing- ton High School in the summer recreation program, sponsor- ed by the Gulf County Recrea- tion Department. Presenting the trophies to first and second place winners in the different activities were Clarence Monette, director of the Washington play area, Recreation Director Walter Wilder and Port st. Joe Mayor Frank Pate. The trophies were presented to the following youngsters in the different play areas: Tennis ages 9-14: Charles Gathers, first and Drexler Garland, second. Ages 15-17 Elija Smiley, first and Darius Chambers, second. Girls: La- von Pace, first and Gwen Sims, second. Table Tennis Ages 9-12: Clyde Pace, first and Marty Russ, second. 13-15: Rozell Jenkins, first and Christopher Rogers, second. Horseshoes Ages 9-12: David Pace, first, and Joel Rogers, second. 13-15: Ronald Jenkins, first and Rozell Jen- kins. 16-up: Darius Chambers, first and Kenny Turner, sec- ond. Checkers Ages 9-12: Mar- ty Russ, first and Clyde Pace, ORGANIZED CRIME IS A SOCIAL DISEASE. Sammy Patrick Says Thank You I would like to thank the Citizens of Gulf County for my unopposed renomination to the office of Property Appraiser of Gulf County. I have been your Property Appraiser for forty-four years and have counted it a pleasure to serve you in this Office. I will continue to serve you in an efficient manner that would warrant your continued Support and Trust. I look forward to the next four years as your Property Appraiser. I will continue to do my best to give you, the Citizens of Gulf County the first consideration n your Property Assessments. Again, I say Thank You. Your Friend, Sammy Patrick second. 13-15: Ronald Jenkins, Russ, first and Denise Pace. first and Christopher Rogers. 9-12: Delmonte Price, first Jacks Ages 6-8: Dana and Rosalind Lewis. RALLIES For September 76 Primaries Aug. 7 Aug. 14 N. Port St. Joe 4:00 P.M., EST.- Ballpark Aug. 21 Highland View 4:00 P.M., EST Fire Station Aug. 28 Sept. 4 All Candidates Are Invited to Speak Sammy Patrick Secretary-Treasurer -~ ~ -w -w -w -~ White City 4:00 P.M., EST Stafford Store Wewahitchka 3:00 P.M., CST Wewa Bank Port St. Joe 4:00 P.M., EST City Park Cecil G. Costin, Jr. Chairman i k. --w- w- -w -0- -w w--- w- -w- M- -- '- m m _; y-W loflk w -- --I THE STAR, Port St. Joe. Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5.1476? ; -1 1 -dah--ddb P E T61 YOUR PHARMACIST PROFESSIONAL HONEST AUTHORITATIVE RELIABLE MODERN ACCURATE COURTEOUS INTERESTED SINCERE TRUSTWORTHY Depend on him for prompt attention to all your drug and prescription needs WHENever you call BUZZETT'S DRUG STORE Ph. 227-3371 317 Williams Convenient Drive-ln Window Plenty of Free Parking (Continued from Page 1) Calls for Bids water related problems. A letter from Congressman Bob Sikes informed the Board that some federal recreation money was available. Since the City has received a re- quest to construct a softball complex, the Commission will explore this avenue of financ- ing for the program. A second letter from the Florida Water Management District says money is avail- able to take care of water related problems. Since the City is currently completing a master drainage plan for the City, this means of financing will be explored to install some of the drainage facili- ties. OTHER BUSINESS -The Commission was in- formed of a drainage problem at their home by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sutton, caused by .new construction in the area. Street Superintendent Dorton Youth Golf Tourney Decided In Extra Holes The annual 16th Street Invi- tational Summer Golf Tourna- ment was held July 28th and 29th. Twenty-five players par- ticipated in the two day event. The championship division was a real dog-fight between Jimmy Counts and Bob Jones who tied with 68's. Bob Joi.es was the winner in a sudden death play-off. Other players in the championship flight were Johnny Stansel, De- Hadden was instructed to suggest a remedy for the situation. -Considered light timers requiring a quarter to activate lights on the Eighth Street tennis courts as a means of controlling play on the court. It was decided, instead to place signs at the court limit- ing play to one set if players were waiting to get on the courts. wayne Brant and Joey White- head. The 1st flight was a close contest too. Jake Tankersley and Tim Stutzman tied with Father of Local Residents Died Funeral services for Har- mon C. Parker of Bainbridge, Ga. were held Wednesday, July 28th at the First Baptist Church in Bainbridge, Ga. Mr. Parker is survived by his wife, Mattie Lee Parker; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Parker of Port St. Joe; three sons, H. Okay Parker, Colum- bus, Ga., Pasco Parker, Alba- ny, Ga., and William (Billy) Parker, Port St. Joe; Ten grandchildren; one great- grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Bennie Cason, Alamo, Geor- gia; and one brother, John H. Parker, Hialeah, Fla. scores of 75. Stutzman won in a sudden death playoff after the second hole. Other players in this flight were Jeff Walton who shot a 75, Greg Jones and Marty Hamm. The second flight was won by Billy Merchant with Alan Sisk as the runner-up. Next came Brian Melton, Craig Hamm, and Michael Bouing- ton. Rodney Hamm won the third flight with Kyle Gross- man as the runner-up. Other third flight participants were Warring Murdock, Mitch Bou- ington, Jim Gibson and Daniel King. . Vicki Barlow took 1st place honors in the girls flight with. Eva Collier winning the run- ner-up trophy. Traci McClain and Karen Griffin also com- peted with the girls. Trophies were presented to the winners Friday morning at the 16th Street Golf Course. 16th ST. GOLF TOURNEY WINNERS- Front row, left to right: Rodney Hamm, Kyle Grossman, Eva Collier and Vicki Barlow. Second row, Bob Jones, Jimmy Counts, Alan Sisk, Tim Stutzman (in front of Sisk), Billy Merchant and Jake Tankersley. In the rear are Walter Wilder, left, Mayor Frank Pate and Billy Barlow, golf instructor.-Star Photo Used Coca Cola machine. Manual vending type. 44 in. long, 30 in. wide 36 in. high. Will hold approx. 4 cases of soft or hard drinks. Ideal for bait shop, service station, or even home patio. $75.00. Call .229-8372. 2tp 8-5 Yamaha 125, Good condi- tion. $250.00 firm. Call 2278981. tfc 8-5 Rust colored Living Room set. 72 inch couch makes into double bed, matching chair, coffee table and 2 end tables. $150.00 Call 648-4387. 2tc 8-5 1973 Honda 500. 4 cylinder in excellent condition. $700.00. Call 229-6671. 3tp 8-5 1975 Tri Hall 85 horsepower Evinrude Shore live trailer, Built in gas tank, $2850.00. Call .648-3248 after 5:30 ltc 8-5 17.1 frost free refrigerator like new with ice maker. Electric Dryer, heavy duty. 1 set of sliding glass doors. Tempered triple strength. 1968 Oldsmobile excellent work car. Call 229-8173 tfc 8-5 CB Radios and marine elec- tronics sales and service. 106 Monument Ave., phone 229- 8100. Open daily five p.m. to nine p.m., Saturday, eight a.m. to five p.m. tfc 8-5 Chrome craft dinette table and 6 chairs, two twin beds complete with frames and Conn cornet all in excellent condition. Call 227-7586. ltc 8-5 Free puppies. Call 229-6631. 2tc 8-5 15' inboard outboard boat with trailer, $1,400.00. Phone 229-3876. tfc 7-22 1973 Holiday 27' camper, air *cond., central heat, 20' care- free awning and all hook-ups. .One 4' x 6' U-Haul. 648-5261 after6:00p.m. 3tp7-22 16 ft. Fiberglass boat.60 h.p. Mercruiser inboard-outboard :(motor needs work). New trailer. $475.00 Call 227-38922tp Wooden 18' mullet boat, Evinrude 30 h.p. motor and trailer. Or will trade for camper trailer. Call 229-6988 between nine a.m. and five p.m. tfc 7-15 Singer Zig Zag sewing machine, take up 12 pmts. $8.50 monthly. Makes button- holes, monograms, hems, sews on buttons, guarantee. 229-6782. tfc 1-30 FOR STANLEY HOME PRODUCTS Call Betty Gilbert 648-7534 tfc 7-15 Lose weight with New Shape Tablets and Hydrex Water Pills at Campbell's Drug. 12tp 7-8 GET SLENDER NOW If you would like to lose those extra pounds, trim those extra inches and return to a youth- ful, vital feeling, let me intro- duce you to the Slender Now Milkshake and Vitamin pro- gram. Call Jean McMillan at 229-6351 after six p.m. tfc 7-15 ALUMINUM PLATES 24%" x 36" Ideal for chicken houses, pump houses, outhouses, and what have you. Call 227-3161 or drop by The Star DRY cleaning carpets is easier, faster, ans safer with HOST. Rent our machine. St. Joe Furniture, 229-1251. tfc 10-23 CB Radios, Johnson, Craig, Surveyor, antennas, base sta- tions, terms available. West- ern Auto. tfc 3-4 Wizard garden tillers, hand plows, lawn mowers, all gar- den needs. Western Auto. tfc 3-4 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. tfc 6-17 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 All new books in orange bookmobile now reduced to 50 cents and $1.00. Blue book- mobile still has thousands of books, your choice 25 cents. Edgewater Campgrounds, Mexico Beach, hours four to seven p.m. tfc 7-8 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 1974 Honda CB 360 with electric starter, front disc brakes, 3100 miles. Phone 227-4821 after 5 p.m. 2tc 7-29 JA-~lM= J Apartment with living room, bedroom, breakfast nook, kitchen and bath. Call 229-1352. tfc 8-5 Two BR apartment, furnish- ed at Mexico Beach. Near water. Low year-round rates. Call 227-3151 day or 648-3157 at night. tfc 7-22 Two bedroom home with hardwood floors. All brand new furniture completely fur- nished. 150 X 165 lot. On Roberts Road at White City. Call 229-6571. tfc 8-5 Three bedroom block house. Kitchen equipped, on two lots, fenced yard. Located at St. Joe Beach on Canal St. Best Offer. Call 648-7485. ltc 8-5 New brick home, 3 bed- rooms, 2 bath, fireplace, 1,800 sq. ft. Call 229-8119. ,tfc 7-22 3 BR house in White City, lot size 135' x 167'. Chain link fence and water conditioner. Lucille Williams, 229-6202 or Dothan, 1-205-677-5638. tfc 7-15 12' x 60' 2 BR mobile home in excell. condition. Including 10 x 10 utility building. Located on six landscaped lots in White City. See to appreciate! Phone 229-5692 after six p.m. tfc 7-15 PROPERTY for sale in Ward Ridge. 2 lots along high- way. If interested, call after 5:00 p.m., 229-5296. tfc 7-15 3 Bedroom house in High- land View, on large lot 75' x 150. 229-8137. tfc 7-15 3 BR house, dining room, family room, living room, breakfast nook, split level on 3/4 acre corner lot, White City. $9,500.00. For information call 229-6571 or 227-4376. Urgent need to sell, leaving state. tfc 6-10 Two bedroom house for sale. 520 Third St. Phone 229-4782. 2tp 7-29 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 New brick home at 106 Yau- pon Ave. Construction comple- tion approximately August 10. 3 BR, 2 bath, dining room, living room, den and kitchen, 2-car garage and utility room. Features bar, birch cabinets, dish washer, garbage dis- posal, range and compactor, rock fire place, refreshment bars, central heat and air, central vacuum system, car- pet arid outdoor brick barbe- cue. Call 227-2291 or 229-5302. tfc 7-22 One bedroom house for rent in town. For more information call Smith's Pharmacy. tfc 8-5 Two beach cottages for rent. For more information call Smith's Pharmacy. 2t 8-5 Office or warehouse space for rent. 518 First St. Call 229-6308 or see Bob Holland. tfc For Rent: Apartments or trailers. Edgewater Camp- grounds, Mexico Beach. 648- 5432. tfc 7-8 For Rent: 2 BR trailer, air conditioned. Canal St., St. Joe Beach. For information, call 648-5650. tfc 6-24 AT RUSTIC SANDS 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 and 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 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. tfc 6-3 HOUSES-J R L****I Furnished 2 bedroom house. Call 229-6777 after 6 p.m. tfc 8-5 Furnished small 1 bedroom house. Call 229-6777 after 6 p.m. tfc 8-5 Willis Jeep-1953 model with Warren hubs in good shape. Needs only minor re- pairs, $550 firm. Call 648-6596 after 6:00 p.m. tfc 7-22 1973 Olds 98, auto transmis- sion, air cond. Call after five p.m. 229-6599. tfc 7-22 Econoline pick-up. Phone 648-4036 after 6:00 p.m. tfc 7-1 FFor Ambulance Call 227-2311 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. There will be a VFW meet- ing the third Tuesday of each month in the American Legion Hall. tfc 6-19 BINGO Every Thursday & Saturday ,7:30 p.m. American Legion Hall Sponsored by American Legion Post 116 tfc 10-9 R.A.M.-Regular convoca- tion on St. Joseph Chapter No. 56. R.A.M. 1st and 3rd Mon- days, 8 p.m. All visiting com- panions welcome. J. L. SIMS, H.P. E. William McFarland, Sec. Jimmy Carter is a born again spirit filled Christian. He does his home work each day by reading a chapter in the Bible. Read 2 Chronicles 7:14. Elect him and pray for him. A friend. 2tp 7-29 Wanted; Carpentry and masonry work. Call Jimmy 229-1711. tfc 8-5 LOST Lost; Round key ring with several keys. Reward. Call 227-4706. ltp 8-5 BUTT ENDS OF NEWSPRINT ROLLS Ideal for drawing paper, art work, cover-ups for messy work, etc. Up to 100 feet in some rolls. $1.00 $2.00 Per Roll Drop by THE STAR or Call 227-3161 All sizes and colors of paper. Ideal for art work and draw- ing. Drop by The Star, or call 227-3161. SERVICES 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 LEWIS FLOOR CLEANING All Types 229-6482 or 229-6447 tfc 9-20 Say You Saw It In The Star ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets Fri. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 4 p.m. St. James Episcopal Church Parish House . tfc 4-24 Professional help with emo- tional problems and-or con- cerns. Gulf County Guidance Clinic, Port St. Joe. 227-2691 or 227-7586. tfc 11-14 Visit or call the Alcohol Counseling Information Center of the Panhandle Al- coholism Council, Inc. 321 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe. Phone 229-3515. tfc 1-30 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 POODLE GROOMING For Appointment Call 229-6674 tfc 6-10 Lawn mowers, tillers and garden tractors repaired. Economy Motors & Garden Center, 301 Hwy. 98, HV, 229-6001. For all your small repairs, plumbing, electrical and car- pet, call 648-5656 anytime. 4tp 7-22 REPAIRS Aluminum screens and doors, carpentry, house repair, mill- work, roof repair and re-roof- ing. SMITH & SON WORKSHOP Phone 229-6018 Port St. Joe tfc 7-22 GENERAL CONTRACTING Licensed and Bonded Free Estimates No Job Too Small CALL 229-6321 tfc 7-8 GRIFFIN'S Refrigerator & Air Conditioner Repairs Call 229-6492 All work guaranteed tfc 5-6 Tires Now Installed FREE In Our Own Auto Service Center Western Auto Assoc. Store 227-2281 3-4 tfc Now Open St. Joe Outboard Repair Shop 309 Monument Ave. Phone 229-6151 tfc 6-17 ST. JOE MACHINE CO. Machine Work Welding* 506 First Street Phone 229-6803 Machinist on duty all day Every day ADDITIONS, REMODELING, REPAIRS Work,Guaranteed 25 Years Experience Call 227-5986 tfc 6-17 GLEN'S CABINET SHOP Kitchen Cabinets Vanities Mill Work Glen Combs Phone 229-6530 Port St. Joe, Fla. tfc 5-20 for a complete line of Fishing Tackle Hurlbut Supply 306 Reid Ave. SMITTY'S Heating, Cooling & Electric Service Commercial or Residential Installation & Service 648-4976 Port St. Joe. Owned & Operated by Edward & Tommy Smith tfc 8-14 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 .S.uhk ,Fl,,t Wlrt Phone 229-7232 Or Visit the Telephone Company Business Office Complete Wood Shop Custom Cut Lumber Want to Do It Yourself? Then come see us for Stan- ley tools, hardware, paneling, paint, lumber. Earley's Hardware & Building Supply Hwy. 98 W. 229-2763 PAINTING Interior Exterior Housewashing & Roofcleaning Will remove grime & milde with pressure cleaner. Good work at low cost to you. Call 229-6321 tfc 4-1 Septic Tanks Pumped Out Carefoot Septic Tank 229-8227, 229-2351, and 229-6694. tfc 7- Say You Saw It In The Star Your SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT Dealer in Port St. Joe D covhan, 306 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe, Florida Port St. Toe, Florida "Ithink it was something I ate." Rid-aaug 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 I 1 I L. PAGE IGHTTHURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 19766 THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. 1~9~4 NOW OPEN 8:00 AM til 8:00 PM MON. thru SAT QAL PmS SnGS UA ub hoc- leVI l 4?II'~ mil~ I iU 'Lb.L BONLESS R~f~IkUMP ROAST-~' SlTI FARM FRESH PRODUCE Georgia APPLES Lb 290 Reg. White Potatoes lb. 19C Tender I CORN 6 ears 69' Elberta Peaches lb. 230 Fresh Juicy' Lemons 6/39 Firm Juicy Pears Hard Head Cabbage Bag Apples Fresh Squash Vine Ripe Fancy Tomatoes lb. 39' Blackeye Peas 3 Lbs.$00 Fresh Egg Plant lb. 19 Fresh Cauliflower Lb.79, Green Peanuts lb. 470 Red & Golden Delicious lb. 39' Apples 3/39' White Seedless Ib. 12 O Grapes lb. 99' Golden Ripe Bag 790 Bananas lb. 23' lb. 29' Watermelons 99' 17 Oz. Fine Fare White i POTATOES Jim Dandy DOG RATION Whole 25 Lb. Morton Chicken, Beef, Turkey POT 4/$l PIES 80z. 4 ROLL PACKAGE Northern Tissue 5 OZ. ARMOUR Vienna Sausage 1 POUND Fine Fare OLEO REGULAR SIZE 4c Comet Cleanser 68c 3/$1 3/89c OFF LABEL 4/88' 17 OZ. DELMONTE Sweet PEAS 17 OZ. DELMONTE Cut BEANS 9 OZ. PRINGLES Potato CHIPS 20 OZ. MIX-N-DRINK Instant MILK 3/$1 4/$l 790 $339 Hormel Reg., Cheese, Smoke SPAM 12Oz. 17 Oz. Del Monte FRENCH BEANS ,12 Oz. Kraft Single VW American CHEESE 99c /rap USA hoceBoe n 11 I I w .. I L I I Il~--ec_ IQ Lb. Baq REGULAR POTATOES Hi Dri TOWELS p PAPER 2i, 8 88, 5 Lb. B SU, G A, it 1 with $10. more order I School Meal Programs Get Increase In Funding NE3C Robert J. Rouse Returns from Cruise School lunch, breakfast, milk, and day care programs will receive increased pay- ments in line with the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has an- nounced. Officials of USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) said the adjustments, effec- tive July 1, reflect the 3.125 per cent increase in the CPI for the 6 month period, De- cember through May, 1976. The increased payments. as- sist schools and institutions which participate in the Natio- nal School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk, and Child Care Food Programs. The national minimum aver- age value of commodities donated for the National School Lunch Program was also increased. In the National School / Lunch Program in national average payment to states, used in turn by schools and institutions to help defray food costs for each lunch served, will be increased from 12.50 cents to 13.00 cents, FNS officials said. Within that av- erage, states are authorized to vary the rate of reimburse- ment up to a maximum of 19 cents a lunch. Previously, the ceiling was 18.50 cents. The additional average pay- McKiernan Is Now A Lance Corporal Marine Lance Corporal Ro- bert L. McKiernan, Jr., 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McKiernan of 125 Bellamy Circle, Port St. Joe, Fla., has been promoted to his present rank while serving at the Marine Aviation Training Sup- port Group, Naval Air Station, Millington, Tenn. A 1972 graduate of Port St. Joe High School, he joined the Marine Corps in September 1975. It is said that George Washington was especially fond of Beef and Kidney Pie. And no wonder, the delicious combination was a favorite of many a colonial family and is a sure way to ,bring a little bit of the bicentennial into your home. The recipe for this hearty and thrift' meal is featured in "The, Bicentcnnidl Beef Cookbook" available for $2 from the Beef Industry Council, Dept. 76, 444 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60611. Colonial Steak and Kidney Pie 1 pound beef round steak, cut 3 to 1 inch thick 1 beef kidney /4 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt VA teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons cooking fat Cut round steak in 1, to 1- inch cubes. Wash kidney, re- move tubes and fat from kid- ney and cut in 3', to 1-inch cubes. Combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge steak and kidney cubes (reserving any extra flour) and brown in cooking fat. Remove meat from frying-pan. Add onion to drippings and cook slowly until transparent. Pour off drippings, add pimiento, Worcestershire sauce, thyme and water to onion in frying- and bring to boil. Stir in Vote for & Elect Edward Smith County Comm. Dist. 3 Edward "Smitty" Smith will seek election to the office of County Commissioner from District Three. "Smitty" lives at St. Joe Beach with his wife, Josephine. They have five sons. He said if he was elected to this office he would work hard for all the good people of Gulf County and try to put the tax payers' money where it will do the most people the most good. 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 cup chopped pimierito 2 tablespoons Worcester- shire sauce 1/4 teaspoon thyme 1 2 cups water Pastry for one-crust pie browned meat cubes and any remaining seasoned flour. In- vert 9-inch pie plate over pastry rolled to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut a- circle about an inch from rim of plate for top crust. Cut a design in crust to allow steam to es- cape. Cut a second circle about a1. to 1 inch from edge of top crust to provide pastry to circle edge of pie plate. Moisten edge of plate and top with outer circle of pastry, adjusting to fit. Turn ,meat mixture into pie plate and cover with top crust. Seal top pastry to edge and flute. Bake in a slow oven (325 'F.) for 11 hours. 6 servings. ment to states for lunches served to needy children will be increased by 1.75 cents to 48.50 cents for a reduced price lunch and 58.50 cents for a free lunch, FNS officials said. The maximum reimburse- ment states may pay schools and institutions for a reduced price lunch is 76.50 cents and for a free lunch is 86.50 cents. Under the School Breakfast Program, the national ave- rage payment will. be in- creased by .50 cents to 10.50 cents. The additional average payment for each reduced- price breakfast, which has been 19 cents, will be ia- creased to 19.50 cents. The additional average payment for a free breakfast, which has been 25.25 cents, will be increased to 26 cents, FNS officials noted. Maximum rates of reim- bursement states may pay schools and institutions re- main at 40 cents for each reduced-price breakfast and 45 cents for each free break- fast. States earn payments in the Child Care Food Program at the same, levels as they do under the school lunch and school breakfast programs. Payments for mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks re- main at 5.25 cents. Reduced price snacks will be reim- bursed an additional 10.75 cents and free snacks will be reimbursed an additional 16 cents. The national average mini- mum value of commodities - or cash in lieu.of commodities -- per lunch to be made available under the National School Lunch Program and Child Care Food Program for the period, July 1, 1976, to September 30, 1977, will be 11.75 cents. This is 69 percent increase in the food away from home series of the CPI during the period, June 1975 to May 1976, FNS officials said. The adjusted rate of reim- bursement per half pint of milk served under the Special Milk Program will be 6 cents for paying children in fiscal year 1977, and increase of 6.9 per cent over fiscal year 1976. The payment to schools and institutions for milk served to needy children will remain at the purchase price of the milk. FNS officials said the rates of payment became effective July 1. Navy Engineman Third Class Robert J. Rouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rouse of Wewahitchka, has returned to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, after a five and a half month deploy- ment to the Western Pacific as a crewmember aboard the salvage ship USS Bolster. During the deployment, his ship cruised more than 20,000 miles and participated in se- veral U.S. Seventh Fleet train- *_am o m w m fm40nmat=nintmwP . w po e na e*ll iw FHP Challenges Drivers The Florida Highway Patrol today challenged youthful dri- vers to help curb the great number of accidents involving drivers of their age group by exercising mature judgement behind the wheel. Highway -Patrol Director Colonel Eldrige Beach said, "Maturity is a prerequisite of safe driving. The responsibili- ties of driving debnand that an operator possess the capabili- ty to resist childish tempta- tions." "Immature actions of small children are found in' the attitudes of immature drivers. You Are Cordially Invited to Attend LONG AVENUE Baptist Church Corner Long Ave. and 16th St. SUNDAY SCHOOL ..................... MORNING WORSHIP................. CHURCH TRAINNG ................. 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 Shrine of Memory Select Blue Granite GA LAGHERR " and Georgia Marble RONALD H. E LAINE M. Memorials .A-, I "AKids of Cemetery Work" "All Kinds of Cemetery Work" JOSEPH H. '.A N DR/ZEA 1)2 219 2 SBob' Call DeFuniak Springs 892-3213 K. Ingram, Owner, Mgr. Ingram Memorial Co. P. 0.-Box-602, Hiway 90 West DeFuniak Springs Across from the Airport The selfishness, temper tan- trums, 'show-off' actions and lack of patience of some youths are deadly when they take the wheel. As a person matures these attitudes will be left behind," said Beach. Figures compiled,,by the Patrol show that crashes in- volving the 15 to 19 year old age group dropped from 70,430 in 1974 to 69,601 in 1975. The director concluded by saying, "This small reduction in crashes is encouraging but we feel that our young drivers can do .mupchb tter if tr y ": ,, - ing exercises. The exercises enabled his ship to test and improve its ability to accom- plish its primary mission of rescue and salvage opera- tions. Rouse visited Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and the Republic of the Philippines during the cruise. A 1972 graduate of Wewa- hitchka High School, he joined the Navy in July 1972. : ... ... .. r - S S.. -5 ^.."^- * -- ELECT - F. R. (Rudy) PIPPIN, Jr. County Commissioner District One "I promise fair and impartial representation to ALL the people" Your Vote and Support will be Appreciated 14f .n -. v** W- -----wf l YO AEI .W HAVIP NOTICE OF TAX INCREASE The Board of County Commission of Gulf County, Florida, proposes to increase your property tax by 47% percent. (2.3 m Mills) i.e. $2.30 per $1,000.00 of property valuation. Example: $30,000 -5,000 $25,000 x.0023 $ 57.50 A PUBLIC HEARING On the Increase Will Be Held On AUGUST 12- 7swOO P.M.. at the Gulf County Courthouse Port St. Joe, Florida - Property Valuation - Homestead Exemption - Taxable Property - Increase In Millage - Tax Increase For a Home Valued at $30,000.00 with a $5,000.00 Homestead Exemption. I _, A I I THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1976 PAGE TEN State's Recovery Still Lags Behind Nation THE STAR, Port St. Joe, Fla. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5. 197i Even though Florida's eco- nomic recovery still lags be- hind the rest of the nation, faint stirring of activity are appearing on the horizon pointing to a slow, steady im- provement in business, the Florida Chamber of Com- merce said recently. State sales tax collections and gasoline taxes collected have been up over the same period last year. The increase in gasoline sales points up the continuing strength of the state's tourism activity. State officials indi- cate visitors still are pouring into Florida both by auto- mobile and air, and predict a summer season about five to eight percent above last year. In contrast, the outlook for construction and employment remains gloomy with only a few bright spots. Building per- mits issued this year are pick- ing up strength, and taxable sales of construction related goods have remained on a pretty even keel with those of the first quarter 1975. Taxable sales of lumber and building materials amounted to $288 million for the first quarter 1976, compared to $289 million for the same period last year. It will take several more months before construction employment statistics will re- flect the increase in building permits. In the meantime, Florida's population continues to grow with new residents de- pleting the existing supply of housing and looking for more. JAY OIL FIELD Florida's Jay Oil Field was six years old in June, a birth- day that might not have been unless oil companies had got- ten together in, 1974 to work out a recovery program to maxi-, mize production at a high level. According to the Florida Chamber of Commerce, origi- nal production estimates for Jay Field would have already flowed from its wells, if all companies had continued to operate as individuals and not combined to initiate water- flood operations. The Exxon Company, U.S.A., which operates the field and dispenses income, has been injecting about 200,- 000 barrels of water per day into the underground forma- tion to maintain reservoir pressure and to drive more oil to the wells. As a result, an estimated 221 million barrels more oil will be recovered now than was originally thought. At today's prices, this extra oil is worth over $2 billion; Flor- ida will receive five percent of this in tax revenue, The Jay Oil Field discovery in June, 1970, represented the largest find in the United States in two decades, with the exception of the Prudhoe Bay Field in Alaska. As of Dec- ember 31, 1975, it had pro- duced a cumulative total of 103,956,081 barrels of oil and increased Florida's oil pro- duction 12 times since its dis- covery. Florida's first producing oil well was the Sunniland Field in Collier County, discovered in 1943. Since that time 11 more fields have been discov- ered, eight in South Florida and three in North Florida. Through 1975 over 152.4 mil- lion barrels of crude oil have been pumped from these 12 fields. Jay Field, which has been in operation just the last six of these 32 years, repre- sents 68 percent of Florida's total crude oil production, the Florida Chamber of Com- merce said. The Jay Field also produces 95 .percent of the state's total natural gas production. From its inception in 1970 through 1975, the Jay wells have pro- duced 128.3 billion cubic feet of. natural gas, representing over 100 million cubic feet a day. VEGETABLE, DAIRY FARMERS Agricultural statistics for the past year show Florida vegetable and dairy farmers gaining higher values for their products with only the potato crop suffering a crushing 42 percent drop in total dollars, the Florida Chamber of Com- merce said recently. According to state agricul- tural reports, Florida vege- tables including melons, strawberries and tomatoes combined for a $486.2 million crop last season, 20.7 percent higher than the 1973-74 period. Tomatoes, mostly grown in Manatee, Hillsborough and Dade Counties, brought in nearly $150 million last year, the fourth year in a row sales have topped the $100 million mark. Watermelon growers in the state had their largest crop in nine years bringing $35.2 million, nearly double the previous record year in 1972-73. Strawberries, grown mostly in Hillsborough and Dade Counties, brought in $8.4 mil- lion, a record dollar return from a record crop. Potatoes on the other hand brought in $24.8 million which was 42 percent less than the previous year. Dairy farmers urged more than two billion pounds of milk from the 198,000 remaining milk cows last year for cash receipts of $221.1 million, a three percent gain over 1974. Reports indicate the milk cow herd is shrinking and Florida now has about 1,000 less milk cows than a year ago. How- ever, the average cow pro- duced 9,889 pounds of milk last year, 473 pounds more than in 1974. Warm Weather Means Higher Electric Bills A Florida Power Corpora- tion official- warned today that, as a result of the sum- mer's increasingly hot weath- er, many customers will find their electric bills increasing JiA the. days ahead. . "July has been hot much- hotter that June," said Tom Wetherington, the company's manager of consumer re- search. "For the first 15 calendar days of July, there were 53 percent more cooling degree days than there were in the same time period in June," he said. A degree day is a weather-watcher's term of measurement indicating a theoretical need for either home cooling or heating. Florida Power customers, evidently, are responding to the heat with an increased use of electricity. For the first 15 billing days in July, the com- pany's customers used a total of 23.7 percent more power than in the comparative time in June. "The big difference is in the customer's desire to keep cool," said Wetherington. "Those customers who were using air conditioning in June will find their units working ,harder during July and there were many who did not turn the air conditioning on until this month." The result, in either case, will be an in- crease in the monthly electric bill. Even those who do not use air conditioning could notice some upward change in their bills as more power is used to operate refrigerators, freez- ers and fans. "Conservation and caution are the best defense against the high bill," said wethering- ton. "We recommend a 78 ,degree, setting for an air conditioner. /The cost of keep- ing it at 75 degrees is 28 percent more than at 78. To cool a house to 72 degrees will cost 63 percent more than maintaining the 78 degree setting." Jaycees Offer Thanks The members of the Port St. Joe Jaycees would like to express their thanks to every- one who came out this past Saturday night to help raise money for muscular dystro- phy. Over $169.00 was collect- ed for the fight against M.D. The band "Sweet Rock" did a fine job providing music for the young folks to dance by. Our deep thanks to these civic minded musicians who work- ed for a greatly reduced fee as a contribution. Everyone had a good time which was heightened by the knowledge that they were helping the less fortunate. Again, our thanks for help- ing us help others. The Port St. Joe Jaycees HOUSEHOLDS IN FLORIDA TOP 3 MILLION There were 150,000 new households established in Florida each year over the past five years as the state's number of households and husband-wife households went over the three million mark, the Florida Chamber of Com- merce reports. From 1970 to 1975 Florida's number of households grew 33 percent, second only to Ari- zona's 35.4 percent growth rate. Total number of house- holds in Florida, according to the U. S. Census Bureau, was 3,039,000 last year. Primary growth in house- holds was in the area of in- dividual adults rather than married couples, according to the Florida Chamber of Com- merce. From 1970 to 1975, individual adult households grew from 480,044 to 993,000 while married couple house- holds went from 1,811,367 to 1,913,000. The census bureau said the average growth rate for a state ,was 2.3 percent. Califor- nia leads the states in total number of households at 7.6 million followed by New York with 6.3 million. Florida ranks seventh behind Ohio. S I I It's Only Your MONEY Credit Denied?? Ask Why! By GERALD A. LEWIS Comptroller of Florida If you are denied credit, ask the loan officer or fi- nance company official why. They may have a legitimate reason related to their indi- vidual credit standards. For instance, you may not have lived in the city long enough for the lender to consider you a good credit risk, your in- come may not be large enough to support the loan you want, or the lender may feel you cannot carry any additional loan payments. If you don't get a satisfac- tory answer orally, make your request in writing. If the lender tells you credit was denied because of "neg- ative information" in your credit history, ask the lender which credit bureau the company uses and then con- tact that credit bureau. You have the right to a free copy of your credit history if you've been turned down. Typical pieces of "nega- tive information" are a cred- it inquiry which never re- sulted in a loan or a constant history of late payments. There is no way you can get rid of the credit inquiry which stays on your record twelve months if there is no update like a credit appro- val, as long as the inquiry it- self was really made. But let's say your late pay- ments were the result of a dispute with a merchant over a defective piece of merchandise. You resolved the dispute and have now re- sumed payment. That kind of "negative in- formation" can be correct- ed. All you have to do is ask your credit bureau for a copy of your credit history. Then write in the correction and return it to the bureau. They will check out the situation and if the new information is correct, they will add *it to your history. If you have any questions about obtaining credit, con- tact Gerald A. Lewis, Comp- troller of Florida, The Capi- tol, Tallahassee, Florida 32304. (AFNS) i YOU CAN AFFORD TO MICHELIN 165-13 XTWW MICHELIN FIRST 'We don't make a second best' Pate's Shell Servic Phone 229-1291 223-25 Mon. Ave. Ka^Y~gI Florida Economy Shows Gain WR "Billy" Branch Candidate For - County Commissioner District Three. I Can And Will Do More Your Vote and Support Will Be Appreciated Whardvr You KId to, j Business Opportunitie Merchandise for Sale Wif,?MA Ring fBd Phone 227-3161 THE STAR COMPLETE Machine Shop Now Operating In Port St. Joe Machine Repairs Fabricating Welding All Types EMORY STEPHENS ST. JOE Machine Company 506 First St. Phone 229-6803 4 PAGE ELEVEN MAURICE HILDBOLD PRESENTS CHECK TO HELEN CASH KING GAME NO. 3 NOW IN PRESS KILBOURN THE LOCAL STORE'S FIRST $1,000.00WINNER IN CASH PRIZES AT PIGGLY WIGGLY ZE WIGGLY. *. ..' T' '- Sale Prices Effective August 4 thru ' $100 Lee Hatcher Inez Rhees Mary Adam Aldonia Quinn Winners Isadora Blackshire Coreatha Turner L. Hanna $200 Winner Elsie Griffin Gloria Best Jean Faliski Doris Toole Bernice Barbee L JOIN THE HUNDREDS OF WINNERS IN Pure Vegetable 3GLY WIGGLY Swift's Premium Beef SIRLOIN STEAK lb. 3 Ib. can limit 1 with $10 or more additional purchase. ISmooth & Creamy )IGGLY WIGGLY" IATYONNAISE 32aoz. 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Swift's Premium Beef PORTERHOUSE STEAK lb.' s8 C Swift's' Premium Beef $19 All Bone-In Cuts i59 Chuck Roast 49c Lb. $189 V69 Piggly Wiggly 32 Oz. Jar SAIODIZED 32 Oz. Jar 49c SALT 9 Oz. ..2 Jars 26 oz. AL A Pure Cane COLONIAL SUGAR 5 Ib bag limit 1 with $10 or more additional purchase Peggy Faison is presented with a check for $100 by Mrs. Mai Hildbold in Piggly Wiggly's Cash King Contest IETO Swift's Premium Beef Bone-In, Full-Cut lb. ROUND STEAK BONELESS ROUND STEAK LB. S1.48 5 Lbs. Or More lb. Fresh Lean . GROUND BEEF PglywigglyWg Buttermilk 6pak 7 Piggly Wiggly A QUARTERED 1 jlbUUc MARGARINE kgs'.- Piggly Wiggly 12 qz. CHEESE SPREAD 77 Piggly Wiggly Single Wrap oz. DIET CHEESE pkg?17 4' PigglyWiggly 89 MACARONIA41. co DINNER 4 :$; Plain or Self-Rising YELLOW ROSE FLOUR 5.Ib. I bag limit 1 with $10 or more additional purchase Pigalv Wiggly. 3 03 PORK & BEANS ns I - -- .i I I II O I- r - FINE INI F y l w c sT LAVOR ow COST |