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Port St. Joe-S Duj.ont Paper ect growing litt the heart o ite of the $7,500,000 Mill-Florida's fast. :le city. In f the pine belt. , The Star-Florida's fastest grow. ing little newspaper-dedicated to the betterment and upbuilding of the City of Port St. Joe. 18 3'8 H- E L P US CELEBRATE OUR 100TH ANN IVERSARY-1938 VOLUME I PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1938 NUMBER 18 VISITOR HERE Judge Elwyn Thoma of Fort Pierce, candidate for the su- preme coourt,. cGupl 2. wqhp Was. a visitor in :he city Monday. C. of C. Committee Chairmen Named Membership Drive Is Launched; Housing and Bank Facili- ties Discussed At a meeting held last Friday morning in the office of G. P. Wood by directors of the newly- formed chamber of commerce, the following committee chairmen were appointed: Housing and development, B. D. Smith; membership, Ed McGowin; advertising and display, A. M. Quarterman; publicity, W. S. Smith; civic improvements, H. W. Soule; parks and playgrounds, B. L. Kelly; entertainment, D. C. Mahon; finance, DeWitt Marks; .new industries,, B. W. Eells, Sr. A report on progress of the membership drive was submitted by the, secretary, R. C. Rector, and names .of prospective mem- bers were apportioned to those present in an endeavor to boost the membership. "The matter of housing and bank- ing facilities in the city were taken up, and in regard to the' latter problem Mr. Wood stated that, a -bank would soon be under way for the city. The next meeting of the direc- tors will be herd on Friday, ivarch 4, with the place tenta- tively set as the store building recently vacated by the Schneider department store. ----- ---- NEW OFFICER Tobe Gay of Wewahitchka has been appointed as a member of the city police force, taking the -place of Homer Coe, who has gone to work for the St. Joe Pa- per Company. -------*----- James H. Kelly of Wewahitchka was a business visitor in the city Tuesday. Plan Erection of Imposing Edifice With Donations And Federal Aid COST TO BE NEAR $50,000 Is Considered Necessity As Aid In Conducting Cen- tennial Exposition At the meeting of the Centen- nial Exposition, committee held Wednesday evening at city hall, Mayor J. L. Sharit presented architect's plans and elevations for a proposed municipal audi- torium and general civic center to be erected in the neighborhood of the constitutional monument. The proposed structure is 109 oet by 82 feet, to be. built of brick on a concrete foundation with cast stone front. It would contain a 64' vy -80-foot: audi- torium with a -.iti'ul capacity of 700 persons., At one end would be a 25 by 55-foot stage with dressing rooms, and at the op- posite end an 18 by 40-foot lobby. Seats would be movable in order that the hall could be cleared for dancing. r The second floor of the build- ing would contain a room to be used as a museum, two 14 by 21- foot meeting rooms and two dressing rooms above the stage. Cost of the building would be in the neighfborioo(I of $50,000, according to Mr. Sharit, which would be taken care of by dona- tions' of contractors- who were successful bidders on work at the paper mill and by a government grant, thus securing this impos- ing edifice for the city at no ex- pense, to the taxpayers. Such a building is needed here and will be an absolute necessity for the Centennial Exposition when it may be used for public speaking, dancing and various sorts of entertainment. It is. planned to develop a city civic center around the present Monument Park, and to this _end W. T. Edwards and his associ- ates have donated to the city a 300-foot strip of land from, High- way 10 to the monument, which will be developed as a broad es- p:anade. In order to have the auditorium ready for the exposition, work will have to be started in the near future. The state forestry department will also be asked to co-operate in developing the area scenically. INFANT SON OF MR. AND MRS. H. BOZEMAN DIES Carlos Wayne Bozeman, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boze- man, died of pneumonia Sunday at their home in Highland View. Burial was in the Blountstown cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Bozeman 1a'--" ' sympathy of the entire commun- ity in their bereavement. Big Project For City SHARIT RETAINS SEAT AS MAYOR OF PORT ST JOE B. W. EELLS IS SEATED AS MEMBER OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS At a special called meeting of the board of city commissioners held last Friday night, as pro- vided for under the new charter !'orm of government, B. W. Eells was sworn in and took his seat at the board table, replacing T. I. Stone, whom he defeated by a .hree-vote margin for the office. Mr. Eells was welcomed to the b-oard of commissioners by J. L. Sharit and B. A. Pridgeon and was wished all success in office by Mr.' Stone, who. was also pres- ent. Mr. Eells responded feel- ingly, and stated that Port St. Joe was his home, that he ex- )ccted to':spend the .rest of his life here, aid- that he would work with all hit soul and heart to further the best interests of the city. " Following the seating of Com- :nissioner Eells, Mr. Sharit called for nominations for mayor. After a .brief pause Commissioner Prid- geon nominated Mr. Sharit, which was seconded by Mr. Eells. No further nominations were made and Mr. Sharit was declared elected as mayor for the ensuing two years. '" ' As Mr. Stone had held office as head of the department of fi- nance, Mr. Eells was appointed to fill this vacancy. CITY TO STOP USE OF GARAGES AS DWELLINGS DECLARED DETRIMENTAL TO ADJOINING PROPERTY; UP AT NEXT MEETING At the request of Commissioner B. W. Eells an ordinance will be drawn up mand, submitted at the next meeting of the board of city commissioners prohibiting the erection of garages on lots to be hsed, as living quarters pending erection of a dwelling. Mr. Ee:ls pointed out that at present there are a number of so-called double garages erected or being erected on lots adjoining expensive andl attractive homes, :to be used as living quarters. "Some of these people erecting these garages never intend to build a home," said Mr. Eells. "and some of the garages being built-one, for instance, of old lumber taken from the shacks recently demolished; in Blossom Row-are or will become eyesores and detract from the value of adjoining proopsrty." ------------ BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED A building permit was issued this week to the Florida Housing .corporation for the erection of a five-room residence to cost $3500. It pays to advertise-try it! LU Apalaciicola onl lV lal; Irianu participate in the Mardi Gras celebration to be staged there by the woman's auxiliary of the chamber of commerce to raise funds for the carrying out of an extensive city beautification pro- gram. -' . Fun for young and old is prom- ised with a big parade, skating contests, fortune telling, street dancing, community singing, folk dancing on the streets, a band concert, and attractive booths' on the downtown streets catering.to the needs of the inner man. As a climax to the big day, an historical pageant re-enacting the legend of Money Bayou will be presented, followed by the coro- nation of the king and queen of the Mardi Gras and masked ball at the armory. Residents of Port St. Joe and the entire county are hrged to participate in this affair and make it a success, for soon we will be calling upon the citizenry of Apalachicola to join us in staging our Centennial Celebration. School children here will be granted a half-holiday and it is the plan of The Star to likewise close up shop at noon on March 1 and hie us to the adjoining city to take part in the gala occasion. F --- -- POLICE CHIEF NABS NEGRO BOOTLEGGER Chief of Police Troy Jones, in a raid on the ome of Walter Sled. negro, last Friday, gathered in 31 pints and half pints of moonshine liquor. Sled was taken to the county jail at Wewahitchka pending his hearing. Speed boat racing and feats of daring would be presented at the waterfront, with an address in the afternoon by Coli. English, state superintendent of public instruc- tion, a concert by high school bands attending upon invitation, free outside attractions, a per- sonally conducted tour of the Port St. Joe paper mill and as a grand finale for the day a gorgeous pyrotechnical display closing with a presentation of the battle be- tween the Monitor and Merrimac on the bay. The second day, to be desig- nated Governor's Day, would open with the'firing of a 19-gun salute heralding the approach of Gover- nor Fred P. Cone, members of the centennial commission, which is composed of Governor Cone, Sec- retary of State R. A. Gray and J. H. Kelly of Wewahitchkia, and members of the governor's cabi- net and staff. A luncheon would then be ten- dered Governor Cone and guests of honor, with Mayor J. L. Sharit -acting as toastmaster. The after- noon would be devoted to a trap shoot under direction of W. R. Gait, and events similar to'those of the opening day. December 9 would be United States Day, guests of honor being General Charles P. Summerall, former commander-in-chief of the United States army, naval offici- als from Fort Barrancas and the naval air station, the adjutant general of Florida, national guard officers and county 'officials of Florida. A naval parade and aerial maneuvers would be presented at 11 o'clock, followed by a luncheon (Continued on page 8) 4- '? -i:K Varied Program Is Tentatively Drawn GOVERNOR AND CABINET, HIGH DIGNITARIES OF STATE, ARMY AND NAVY OFFICERS WILL BE HERE TO TAKE PART; CARNIVAL, HORSE AND BOAT RACES PLANNED; PYRO- TECHNIC DISPLAYS EACH DAY Tentative plans for the Centennial Exposition and Festival to be held in this city December 7 to 10 celebrating the 100th anniversary of the signing of the state constitution, were submitted and discussed Wednesday evening at a meeting of the Centennial Celebration committee held at city hall. The suggested outline of events was submitted by Earl Brown, vice-president and manager of Florida National Exhibits, through his representative, George H. Clements, director of publicity, who will be in charge of publicity for the affair, and who started laying the groundwork yesterday at his of- fice in the city hall, where he will work for. the.next twvo weeks. Under the suggested program, which was conceded by all to be excellent and requiring but few'rminor changes and ad- ditions, December 7 will e Educational Day with the guests -of honor being boardsl of edu- tation c. ich:ol ifaci-tie and lan Mari. rA -cholars for m oGL lf an.l ad- -. joini'aigta-. At Apalaclhic la The exposition would be offici- ally opened at 10 o'clock on that .day by the firing of aerial sa- Women of Neighboring City Plan lutes and the blowing of whistles. Festival To Raise Funds This would be followed by open- For Beautification ing of the amusement zone, fea- : turning shows and rides of 4 na- Ab invitation has been extended tionally known ammuementf i- residents of Gulf county to trek ganization. t4 Annac lnn fn1 n un 1 SAR CENTEN L PL N STAR:T PAGE TWO THE STAR Friday, February 25, 1938 THE STAR W. S. SMITH, Editor and Publisher Issued every Friday at Port St. Joe, Florida, from The Star Building Entered as Second-class matter, December 10, 1937, at the Postoffice, Port St. Joe, Florida, under Act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Invariably Payable In Advance One Year ......$2.00 Six Months ....$1.25 Three Months ......65c --4{ Telephone 51 }S.- 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. THE TYRANNY OF WORDS You have an idea. You want to communi- cate it to someone else. You must put it into words. Do those words really express your idea accurately and completely? Does the man who hears them form the same.picture in his mind that was originally yours? Stuart Chase accountant, economist, re- searcher and writer, thinks not. And there- by hangs his latest tale, "The Tyranny of Words." It will probably prove the most thought-provoking book of the year. Chase, a writer, got to thinking about words, the tools of his trade. A word, or- iginally invented arbitrarily to designate a particular thing, tends to grow into a life of its own, to have an existence aside from the thing to which it refers. Pretty soon we are bowing down to the words, never giving a thought to what they mean, if anything.- Panama City News-Herald. At times one is at a loss to find just the Tight -word to express a thought or describe ;an abstract or concrete object. Th.e editor ,of The Star has had this happen occasion- :all, three in particular which linger in our :memory. Several years ago in a California city a ,debate irage1 as to whether an old Spanish wall hanging was a tapestry or a drape. We solved the problem-at least to our own sat- isfaction-by referring to it as a "drapestry." On another occasion, after viewing a play, we could not make up our mind whether it was a comedy or a drama, and ended by calling it a dramedyy." The third instance of coining new words was in referring to a deacon in a church who for years had been treasurer of the church's funds and who one day deserted his wife and two children to run off with a choir singer and all of the church's money he could lay. his hands on. Hypocrite wasn't quite good enough, to fit him, so we referred to him as a "hypochristian." As far as we know none of these words have as ydt found their way into Webster's unabridged, but we have hopes. Our wife has a word for use when some- thing is exceptionally superb and beyond description by words of three syllables. It is "supersquendacious" and always seems to fill the bill. Words may become tyrannical and spread out of their intended orbits, but there is where an active imagination comes in and creates new words that have not yet had time to lose their original meaning and in- fringe ori territory not their own. Young wife told a group of friends her husband never snored before they married. Then she wondered why they all smiled.- Florida Times-Union. Wonder where she got her pre-nuptial information? Federal liquor inspectors say Southern :mdonsliine corn liquor is getting worse since -re eail. It isn't possible.-Boston Transcript. Did you ever notice that the man who has no future is the man who always thinks of the future as tomorrow? A GOOD MOVE The action of the city commissioners in re-electing J. L. Sharit as mayor of the city is, in our opinion, a good move. Since reorganization of the city under a charter form of government, which was prac- tically at the time the paper mill develop- ment started with a consequent expansion of the city in all departments, Mr. Sharit has held the mayor's chair and has his finger on the pulse of the city, knowing at all times just what is going on and exactly what is necessary to be done at a given time. Had a new man taken over the reins at this time there probably would have been considerable confusion, with a consequent loss of time in our present rapid development. We are gratified to see Mr. Sharit again heading the board and know that he will work to the best of his ability for the wel- fare and progress of the city. McNAMARA'S RECORD CLEARED We are indeed delighted with Governor Cone's revocation of the order of Governor Dave Sholtz which cancelled the Florida National Guard commission of Lieutenant- Colonel John 0. McNamara, -and formally accepted McNamara's resignation which was submitted to Sholtz two months previous to the cancellation order. Sholtz' only reason for revoking McNa- mara's commission was "for the good of the military service," but in reality it was for political reasons. McNamara, who is known to the editor of The Star as a clean, straight-forward man with the courage of his convictions, found what, in his opinion, was irrefutable evidence that the guard was being used for political purposes, and he so informed the press of the state. That ended his career in the na- tional guard as far as Sholtz was concerned. Now, due to Governor Cone's action, the official records will show that McNamara re- signed and his record be cleared of all blem- ish. WE ARE SAVED $200,000 The "text book trust" which in 1933 was the object of a fruitless legislative investi- gation, is with us again, but for all prac- tical purposes shorn of the political stigma which cast clouds, upon former text book purchases. In other days Florida bought many times the books it needed for free distribution in the common schools. It was an open and scandalous secret that piles of these texts rotted in nearly every county seat because of lax methods of supervising their distribu- tion and unsatisfactory methods of select- ing courses of. study and the books to go with them. New laws framed by State Superintendent Colin English have tightened up on this sit- uation. Instead of spending half a million dollars this year for texts, the state will be well supplied with less than $300,000 worth. Book publishers are bidding solely on the ground of price and merit, because the ab- sence of a "pay-off" is guaranteed to them in the operation of the text book laws. Success of the new school book statutes depends upon two honest officials-Superin- tendent English and Governor Fred P. Cone. Between them they pick the men who se- lect the books and the courses of study, and the opinion has been, freely expressed among the 42 publishers' representatives that this year politics has been squeezed out of the school book buying-Miami Herald. A six-year-old kid can no more keep out of the ice box than a man can keep out of trouble.-Avery Powell in the Times-Union. We thought our mentality was above that of a six-year-old, but apparently not. Every time we go near the ice box we are tempted to investigate, especially about ten at night, when we generally emerge from the icy fast- ness clutching a three-deck sandwich in our fist. Stardust and Moonshine By The Other Fellow Many of us waste time decid- ing questions which should de- cide themselves. Whether to wear a green or blue necktie, whether to drive to the office or walk, whether to start the day by clearing up the mail or making appointments, whether to eat lunch .with a friend or alone-we ponder these small questions unduly. Possibly the secret of effective living lies largely in our ability to judge the relative importance of things. Certainly habitual in- decision about small matters de- stroys opportunity for achieve- ment. John Morley, British statesman and man of letters, wrote of the continual state of distress which William Windham created for himself. Windham was. a mem- ber of the Pitt coalition cabinet of 1794, whose indecisive conduct kept him from the great place in British history his abilities de- served. Windham, Morley wrote, "wastes the first half a day deciding which of two courses to take, and the second half blaming himself for not having taken the other. He is constantly late at entertain- ments because he cannot make up his mind in time whether to go or to stay at home; hesitation whether he shall read in. the red room or in the library, loses him three of the best hours of the morning. Every page of his diary is a register of the symptoms of this unhappy dis- ease." No do4bt' Windham would have been greatly helped had he possessed a poor man's compell- ing urge to hustle for his bread and butter. But his important failure, and probably the source of all his small failures, was his inability to decide just what he wanted in the world. Man of af- fairs by force of circumstances, he nevertheless spent fruitless days yearning for the scholar's life of retirement which he had given up. After all, the world seems to go to the whole-hearted. If a man does his job with a whole heart and single mind,the chancesare he will do it well. If he is driv- ing himself .forward over a single definite road he has chosen, he is not likely to be destroyed by Wil- liam Windham's "unhappy dis- ease." A A couple of crooks once did some business with each other. The seller loaded a profit of 100 per cent on his work. The buyer made a down payment of 60 per cent of the invoice. .. That was the last the seller ever saw of the buyer. Both came out even on the deal, the net result being identical with a regular transaction be- tween honest men. The seller made a legitimate profit of 10 per cent out of the buyer's cash payment; the buyer got full value for his down payment, and no more. Observation has convinced me that this Is the way crooks get along. Each expects to cheat, and be cheated, but the net result parallels an honest deal. The tragedy occurs when a crook is on one side of the bar- gaining table and an honest man on the other. Under such circum- stances the honest man is stuck. The crooks' psychology re- minds me of a golf story: "What kind of a game do -you play?" asked one man.. "Oh, about 115," was the reply. "What do you play?" "About 112 on a good day." "Well, let's shoot at a dollar a Too Late to Classify By RUSSELL KAY This is the season of the year when political prognosticators begin to break out with the itch and assume the task of enlighten- ing the world as to tie direction and velocity of political winds. Cracked and time-worn crystals are dragged out of. the attic, dusted off and put into service. Self-appointed soothsayers don robe and turban and attempt to acquaint a more or less disinter- ested clientele with facts, figures and fooey. The position of the moon, stars and planets are taken into con- sideration, while sun spots are viewed with or without alarm as these self-styled wise men pre- tend to inform the lesser intel- ligent. So far, as near as I have been able to figure out, nobody seems to be very much concerned over the situation but the boys who are running. I find that Mr. and Mrs. John Citizen would rather discuss the price of turnips, last night's bridge score, or Junior's report card, than burden their minds with political cross-word puzzles. Now and then, among the lay- men, ybu will discover some guy with a yen fbr analysis and sta- tistics who can add up a column of loose talk, multiply it by hear- say and subtract with a given number of ifs and buts and ar- rive at a so-callec answer, but it is a lot simpler to put all the names in a hat, close your eyes and draw out one, and the result is usually as satisfactory. Before long our highways will be clutterd with sound trucks and our public squares overrun with oratois, trees and fences will be defaced with gruesome placards bearing the mug of this or that aspirant. Print shops will be called upon to paw through cut files for the larger union labels displayed to impress the so-called working man. Paid political ad- vertisments will be featured in newspapers, financed-so the pub- lic is informed-by loving friends of so-and-so. Radio listeners will find their favorite programs tem- porarily discontinued to make way for long-winded political harangues delivered with niuch throat-clearing, stammering, stut- tering and occasional pauses for page turning as well as station announcements. Hands will be shaken with gusto and backs slapped with vig- orous cordiality. Bull-necked, red- faced. aggressive candidates and workers will circulate wherever two or three are gathered to- gether, chucking unresponsive children inder chins, tipping hats and bowing to the ladies, greet- ing old folks with charming smiles and cheerful flattery. "What's wrong with the coun- try" will be explained in detail and "what ought to be done about it" outlined in glowing word pic- tures. Charges and countercharges will fly through the air with the greatset of ease, and a good time will be had by all. Instead of trying to figure out who is gonna. get how many votes, what most of us would like to have some smart guy tell us is which candidate will keep how many promises. In 1935 there were 400 trailers produced. Last year this new in- dustry turned out almost 15,000. stroke." That night the "115" "man told his wife that the "112" man was a crook. "He made it in 78," was the complaint. "What was your score" asked his frau. "Eighty!" Friday, February 25, 1938 THE STAR PAGE TWO Fdt ea 2 8H AAG H Do you need Letterheads and MANY MCTORISTS ENJOYING Envelopes? Lot The Star print NEW OVERSEAS HIGHWAY them. SReports from Key West indi- Paid Political Advertising catethat motorists from all sec- FOR STATE ATTORNEY t o f~ o -7ho state are taking ad- vantage of the opportunity to Fellow Democrats: i drive over that portion of the I am a candidate for re-election overseas hihwa which has as State Attorney for the 14th ovees i ay wic Judicial Circuit, composed of the been opene'l to the public and counties of Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, which extends to the lower end Holmes, Jackson and Washington, of Grassy Key. Many continue on su jectu atheMatoyprimrit aves by ferry on the 15-mile trip to As your State Attorney, I have handled the business of the office No Na'.e Key and thence into promptly, fairly, courteously and Key West. to the best of my ability. If re- The entire highway is expected elected, I will continue to do so, Your vote and support -will be to be opened with appropriate appreciated, ceremonies about the middle or JOHN H. CARTER, Jr., latter part of March. Marianna, Fla. _____ -'S -----n- Thv S t fri. d ELECT JOHN C. WYNN He will Appreciate ' YOUR S. -VOTE and ' Support For State Attorney Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Paid Political Advertising FOR REPRESENTATIVE To the Democratic Voters of Gulf County: In the belief that my past ex- perience as a member of the legis- lature should be of value and that, if honored with election, I may be able to render some service to my County, I announce my candidacy ,for Renresentative in the Legis- lature in and for Gulf County. The older residents. of. the County are familiar with my past legislative record and I invite the investiga- tion of our new citizens. On my past record and my desire to be of future service, I solicit. your vote alid support in this .campaign. I assure you that your vote and sup- port will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, .E. CLAY' LEWIS, Jr. NO TEXTS ON ALCOHOL SAYS COMMITTEE CABINET ADOPTS REPORT IN FULL AND APPROVES CONTRACTS The state textbook rating conm- mittee recommended Friday that There be no adoption of .public school textbooks' on alcohol this year. A course of study commit- tee previously recommended such texts. Two books on alcohol were submitted to the rating commit- tee. In a report, it said: "Both books contain some splen- did matei'ial concerning the ef- fects of alcohol and both would probably be interesting to a ma- jority of students; however, it is the opinion of this committee that neither book meets the expecta- tions of the course of study com- mittee. Neither in content nor in method of presen-ation do these books seIem to fit the need closely enough." The 33-page report of the rating committee went to Governor Cone and the- state cabinet. The com- mittee made three recommenda- tions in each field of study. The cabinet, as a textbook purchasing 'board, adopted the" recommenda- tions in full, approving contracts to publishers of each book cited "first choice" by the rating com- mittee. Contract awards will be made later. The books are for elective study courses, and do not require any changes in the basic courses of the public schools. GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. Prescriptions Carefully Com- pounded. Phone 27. Save by reading the ads! JUST A REMINDER In case our readers are not yet fully acquainted with the new names recently given to the city's avenues, we reprint them herewith: First-Baltz'ell Avenue. Second-Monument Avenue. Third-Reed Avenue. Fourth-Williams Avenue. Fiifth-Long Avenue. Sixth-Woodward Avenue. Seventh-Park Avenue. Eighth-Gadsden Avenue. Ninth--Knowles Avenue. Just clip this and paste it in your hat until you have become accustomed to the new names. -------T------ GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. Registered Pharmacists. Phone 27. If fresh eggs are not kept cool they wilt; that is, they undergo changes in the white and the yolk which affect their freshness. Inquire Gulf Hardware Co. PORT ST. JOE Some glass fibers have a strength of about 2,000,000 pounds per square inch. For Every Type and Make EXPERT ATTENTION We Handle SYLVANTA TUBES $10 REWARD for any Radio Set we can't make play! ST. JOE RADIO SERVICE Located at Miller's Drug Store Ritz Theater Building Phone 168 PANAMA CITY SOUTHERN LIQUID GAS COMPANY : YOUR GAS COMPANY SINCE 1932 MODERNIZE the light- ing in your home this easy,. inexpensive way. ;imply try one of the new I. E. S. Lamps and you will. be -c6nvinced that Sight-Conditioning is what you' want. Be sure the lamp you buy carries an [. E. S. Tag, All 1. E. Lamps ,have a glass dif- fusing bowl which assures soft. glare. less lilg t. SOLD BIV IE;rIicl. Ha;rdware and Furniture Dealers- FLORIDA POWER CORPORATION What if Washington and Lincoln Had Been Living During the Same Years? WHAT would have happened if the Nation's two greatest patriots had been living and active in politics at the same time? Would one of them- have been left in obscurity and the other heralded as the greatest president ever, or would they have been similar to the Lewis and Green of labor-rule fame? THIS is hard to determine but the Nation knows that both of these men did much to make this a great country they devoted their lives to the people in whom they had faith. It is an honor for us to look up at inspirational figures such as Washington and Lincoln. It is an honor for us to aim at their ideals. THIS bank has based its ideals of honesty, depend- ability and faithful service on these two men. We have strived to make this bank a bank where ideals lead the way to a better and more prosperous Gulf County! Wewahitchka State Bank "A County Landmark" WEWAHITCHKA, FLORIDA Member: Federdl Deposit Insurance Corporation NATURAL GAS SERVICE Available Immediately for WATER HEATING-HOUSE HEATING COOKING- R E.F R I G E R A TI ON -.f A full line of gas appliances in stock 3- - -- ~` -- --- -- PAGE THREE Friday., Februa;-y 23, IMS8 THE STAR en e ar o a ren PG F H S Society Personals Churches LANETA DAVIS, Editor PO RT THEATRE' A Martin Theatre PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA P.-T. A. IN REGULAR MEET AT HIGH SCHOOL The regular meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association was held. yesterday afternoon in the high school auditorium, with Mrs. Robert Tapper, president, presid- ing. The meeting was called to or- C'er and the Lor.u's Prayer was led by Rev. Mar;e;a, followed by the salute to the flag. Three numbers, "Old Folks At Home," Massa's In the Cold, Cold Ground" and "Memories of You," were presented by the glee club under the direction of Mrs. Laneta Da- vis. Miss Bernice Beaty gave an interesting talk oi ,'The Founders of P.-T. A.," after Which the P.-T. A. prayer was read by Mrs. J. L. Sharit. The school band, under direction of Dan Farmer, gave two numbers, "Hymn Tune" and a march, "Headway." The minutes were read and approved and a report from the treasurer was heard. Room representatives were re- ported and R. C. Rector presented a p:an to the members whereby they could raise money by selling advertisements for a city direc- toory to be published by The Sen- tineL ,A nominating committee was appointed for the forthcom- ing election of officers for the new P.-T. A. year, after which the meeting was -adjourned. Minelaying was originated dur- ing the World War. GLEE CLUB FEATURED AT CHAPEL PROGRAM The regular chapel program at the high school last Friday morn- ing was opened with songs by the giee club under the direction of Mrs. Laneta Davis. All 45 mem- bers were present and the sing- ing was quite a treat as this was the first occasion the school had had the opportunity to hear all groups combined. The club sang three songs, "Neapolitan Sere- nade," "Sweet Genevieve" and "Dat Watermillion." The glee club is preparing to enter r the music festival in De- Funiak Springs on April 8 and 9 and teachers and pupils alike say that the organization should carry off some of the honors this year. During the chapel program Prof. B. G. McPherson announced that; Miss Florine Johnson was the winner of the D. A. R. medal in the school this year, which is awarded for the "best all-around student." He also announced that anotherr of the high school girls, Miss Margaret Belin, had won honors and was at that time at Rollins College amending the founders celebration for one of the five best essays in the state contest. Port St. Joe should be very proud of their school this year and do everything possible to aid it at every opportunity. Let The Star do your Commer- cial, Printing. -NE LE Y'S CaS h toreG WHERE YOUR DOLLAR BUYS MORE EVERY DAY Port St. Joe, Fla. By eliminating the last of Delivery Service, Charge System, Clerk Hire and High Rent, we'll show you a Great Saving on Your Dollar six days of the week. Our prices are the same EVERY DAY and NO LIMIT to the amount you wish to buy. Prices sub- ject to change up or down with the market. REMEMBER-THESE ARE EVERY DAY PRICES CATSUP, 14 oz. bottle 10c POTTED MEAT, 3 for 10c GRITS, 2 pkgs ...-..-...-15c VINEGAR, gallon jug 35c Water Maid Rice, 3 lbs. 19c Safety Matches, 2 pkg. 15c Irish Potatoes !lb 19c PET, CARNATION or BORDEN'S M ILK T2ll or 4 Small 15c 4 lb pkg Flake White c53 Salt. Crackers, lb. box 1Oc COMPOUND ........... 3 DILL PICKLES, qt. :...18c HOMINY, No. 2/2 can 10c J E LL O, pkg. .....-... 6c CORN, 3 No. 2 cans......25c C.C. Special OLEO, lb. 15c SEL F | | 24 pounds --.....----... RISING L 12 pounds ...-------45S HOME SLICED BACON-We Slice It-Pound..........35c WESTERN STEW BEEF-2 pounds 25c PURE CREAMERY BUTTER Pound 38c OLEO-Churfgold, Durkee's or Nucoa-Pound-..-..-...20c DRY SALT MEAT--Best Grade-Pound 18c Standard Pack TOMATOES-3 No. 2 Cans 25c MIRACLE WHIP SALAD DRESSING--Qt. Jar......39c CAKE OCTAGON 's SE15T cI FOR 1 100 CONCENTRATED F -PKG. SUPER SUDS U10 The Meat Department and GroceryD tent are Handled Personally by Mr. I. C. Nedley 0. E. S. HOLDS SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION HERE S A school of instruction for all - Eastern Star chapters in this dis- trict was held in Port St. Joe Saturday with 43 visitors pros Sent from Panama City, Marianna, I.ynn Haven, Parker, Chipley and Apalachicola. The day was spent profitaoly in learning much of value about Ith. novrk of the Order of Eastern Star, and in fellowship with the visitors. A delicious luncheon was served at noon, being pro- vided by the several chapters represented'. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Beatrice Pledger, grand instructor of.District 3. She was ably assisted by Mrs. Effie Jones of Panama City, a former grand instructress, and' Mrs. Joyce B. Lambe of Marianna, grand in- structress of District 4. With such competent helpers the chapters of this section .should prove them- selves very efficient in the work. Officers from the various chap- ters took the stations during the day and put on the work in a very creditable manner. Visitors present were Mrs. Be- atrice Pledger, Mrs. Daisy Harsey, Mrs. Maggie Whitfield, Mrs. Ma-- jorie Yon, Mrs. Anna Bartee, E. H. Wilkerson, Mrs. Belle Har- mon, Mrs. E. H. Wilkerson, C...H. Rimes,- Mrs.. Johnnie. McAnulty; Mrs. Effie. W...Jones Mrs. Barnds, Mrs. Violet Gainer, Mrs. Jane Parker, Mrs. Irma L. Russ and Mrs. Louise R. Morris, all of Pan- ama City. Mrs. Alice Bas~, Mrs. Flornlne Marks, Mrs. Jessie Mae Barmore, Mrs. Jennie S9cbtt,, Mrs. Maude Morris and Mrs. Lillian Holland, of Apalachicola. Mrs. Jane Bailey, Mrs. Cosetta Rufner, Mrs. Tressa E. Kittle, Mrs. Louise J. Smiley and Mrs. Ann Sneel, of Lynn Haven. Mrs. Jennie Pos-on, Mrs. Mary A. Jensen, Mrs. rnnmma McKnight, Mrs. A. L. Craemer and Mrs. Har- riet Conrad, of Parker. G. A. Lamibe, Mrs. Joyce F. and: Mrs. Bertie McKelvain, of Marianna. Mrs. A. L. Rozier, Chipley; Mrs. Mildred A. Hanks, West Pawlet, Vt.; Mrs. Anniebelle W. Hadfield, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. Edith M. Banker, Schaghtocoke, N. Y.; Mrs. Laura Blanchard, Cooperstown, N. Y.; Mrs. Mabel F. Rogers, Manchester, Conn., and Mrs. Minnie B. Scott, Colfax. PAPTIST CIRCLE NO. 1 MEETS AT CHURCH Circle No. 1 of the Baptist Wo- men's Missionary Union met Monday afternoo-n at the church with Mrs. k. Harre'l presiding in the absence of the chairman, Mrs. J. R. Holliday. The meeting opened with the W. M. U. hymn; the devotional, Matthew, 25th chapter, was led by Mrs. Harrell; comment by Mrs. VanderGrift, followed, by a prayer by Mrs. J. 0. Baggett. During the business session Mrs. Vander Grift was appointed Bible study chairman. The next circle meeting will be with Mrs. Troy )ones on March 14, while the next meeting will be a Royal Service program at the church'. Members present were Mes- dames K. Harrell, W. W. Vander- Grift, B. F. Daughtry, T. Jones, W. Wells, J, O. .Baggett, D. Miller, P. O'Day into, Howell and S. C. Pridgeoh. GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. Complete Line of Magazines. Earl Rollins of Gordon, Ala., pent the. week-end in the city visiting friends. NEW: Faces, Comedy Costumes, Gags, Gals A SWING BAND THAT JUST WON'T QUIT A SHOW YOU JUST CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS ! hMODAY, FEB 28 The Perfect Gift Hosiery famous for long wear that once sold for prices as high as $1.50 per pair. Every Pair High Quality! Flimsy sheer Silk Hosiery ..... flattering to the contours of the leg hosiery that will wash indefinitely and hold its springy texture to make itself a most satisfactory necessity. FULL. FASHIONED BERKSHIRE HOSE Silk from rop to toe! 79c 3 Pairs $225 Sheer, sheer stockings with incredibly fine seams, dainty rein- forcements, picot tops. Glowing spring shades. All sizes. Owens & Murdock Port St. Joe, Fla. PAGE FOUR THE STAR Friday, February 25, 1938, I Friday', February 25, 1938 'THE STAR PAGE FIVE LOTTIE MOON CHAPTER OF GIRLS' AUXILIARY MEETS The Lottie Moon chapter of the Girls' Auxiliary of the\ Baptist church met last Friday at the home of Mrs. J. E. Baggett, with Elizabeth and Isabelle Baggett as hostesses. The meeting was opened by singing the G. A. hymn. The de- votional, John 6:2-59, was led by Mrs. J. 0. Baggett Topic for the meting was "China," and the fol- lowing interesting program was presented by th: members: 'What is Life For?" by Gwen- do:yn Howell. The G. A. allegi- ance was given in unison, fol- lowed by a prayer by Mrs. J. W. Sisemore., "That we may be true to our allegiance." Reading, "A Rcse In China," by Elizabeth Baggett. A. poem, "The Call of Christ," by Mary Amelia Gibson. Song, "If Jesus Goes With Me," followed by a prayer by Mrs. J. O. Baggett. Reading, "Shining In China," by Janel, P.ridgeon. Poem, "Take Your Choice," by. Flora Mae Cason. Questions on China wre asked by Mrs. E. C. Cason, counsellor, after which: an open discussion on China was held. Song, "I Love to Tell the Story," and the meeting was dismissed by the Lord's Prayer. One new member was enrolled at,:this time. GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. Try Our Fountain Specials. PARTY ON FISHING TRIP Mr. and Mrs.' G. N. Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Frank LeHardy, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Mitchell, Mrs. Juanita Cooper, Loren Cooper, Terry Hi- note; and Cil'e Thomas, enjoyed, a delightful fishing trip Sunday to Lake Wimico. Mrs. M. .3. Smith, J. M. Smith and Mrs. D:.;.C. Smith .ware busi- ness visitors Saturday in Wewa- hitchka. Judge Alton Den.dy of Wc-wa- hitchka was the week-end guest of his parents, ZMr. anti Mrs. E. D. Dendy. Mrs. Charles Doyle and Miss Eva Doyle of Apalachicola were .Sunday guests, of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Edwards. Mrs. George Patton and Mrs. Dell Mahon were the guests last Thursday of Mrs. Jerome Sheipp of Apalachicola at a luncheon given at the hotel at Wakulla Springs honoring Mrs. Travis Drennen of Apalachicola. Mrs. J. W. Wes ,.left Sunday for Dawson. Ga..: to .iisit her brother, W. W. Kelly. New Spring Styles TO GO WIl NEW SPRING Be sure that yo will match and the fine details hats" .. co modern shop. -Princess Pei This famous complete with and wave set. $3 to PRINCE BEAUTY PHONE 55 FH THE G HATS! ur coiffure accentuate of the new me to a rmanent -.pecial is .shampoo $6.50 :ESS SHOP Port St. Joe , . . FLAG EXERCISE HELD AT SCHOOL TUESDAY The flag exercise held at the school house Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock commemorating the birthday of the Father of Our Country, George Washington, was the first of its kind in the schools of Port St. Joe. Promptly at the ringing of the school bell the pupils fell into line and marched out on the grounds, forming -a semi-circle about the flag pole. Roy Gibson, William Trawick and Jerome Morrison, acting as flag bearers, carried out the flag and proceeded to raise it, at which time the pupils and teachers, led by Legionnaire Proctor VanHorn, saluted the flag. W. R. Galt, commander of the local American Legion post, read the history of the flag, after which all pledged allegiance to flag and country. The, ceremony was closed with invocation by Rev. H. F. Beaty. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. T. C..Enfinger of Bainbridge, Ga., announce the en- gagement and approaching .mar- riage of their daughter, Thelma, to Mr. Richard Charles Rector of Port St. Joe, Fla. NOTICE The Woman's Club will meet Wednesday, March 2, 3 p. m.,.at the Methodist church. MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS WITH MRS. PATTON The Methodist Missionary so- citey met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Patton. The devotional was led by Mrs. A. M. Jones, vice-president, using Matthew 5:1-13. The mission .study class was taught by Mes- dames Roy GIbson and Ralph Swatts, which proved an interest- ing phase of the. meeting. The next meeting will be held :next Monday, February 28, at 3 p. nm., in the church. Present Monday were Mes- C.amnes Temple, Ramsey, Ward, P. Howell, Daglar, 1Humphries, Nei- dig, Boyer. A. M. Jones, Swatts, Hodges, Overby, R. Lovett, Patton, Sharit, burn, McClellan .and etta. Gibson, P. Roche, Og- Rev. Mari- SEWING CLUB IS GIVEN NAME Mrs. Homer Kane was hostess to her sewing club Wednesday at her home on Monument avenue. The club, recently organized, had been nameless, but this week a name was selected from a number submitted, and Mrs.'Robert Haley was presented( with a potted plant as coiner of the new name, "Wed- nesday Club." After sewing and chatting for a time, the members were served with sandwiches, doughnuts, soft drinks an.d salted pecans by the hostess. MRS. MONTGOMERY HOSTESS TO BAPTIST CIRCLE NO. 2 Mrs. Asa Montgomery was hos- tess to Circle No. 2 of the Baptist Woman's Missionary Union at her home on Third street. Mrs. J. W: Sismoiare presided and led the devotional, followed with a prayer by Mrs. E. C. Cason. A short business session was held, after which Mrs. E. D. Dendy led the Bible study. After the business was dis- pensali with the hostess served refreshments of hot chocolate and sandwiches to the members pres- ent. Three visitors, ,Iesdames N. Haygood of Boga Lusa, La., and S. Montgomery and George Mont- gomery of Port St. Joe, were pres- ent at the meeting. ' TUESDAY CLUB Mrs. Treadwell was hostess to the Tuesday club this weke at her home at Beacon Hill. After an hour of bridge, the hostess served delectable refreshments to the members present. GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. Prescriptions Carefully Com- pounded. Phone 27. ------A------ Miss Ruth Jinks of Wewa- hitchka was visiting with friends Saturday in Port St. Joe. FOR RENT Furnished apartment, hot water; garage. Mrs. Fred Sawyer, 219 Avenue E, Apalachicola. 3-11* OLD FASHIONED DINNER Following preaching services Sunday at the Baptist church there will be an "Old Fashioned Dinner on the Ground." WATCHES LADIES' and MEN'S HAMILTON ELGIN BULOVA PRICED FROM $19.75 to $47.50 Port St. Joe's Outstanding Jewelers LILIUS JEWELRY COMPANY PORT ST. JOE, FLA. S& E Grocery AURDAYAN MR l NUiA Specials Limited PORT ST. JOE, FLA. New Potatoes i N. IRISH CABBAGE FRESH o PoL S POTATOES GE TOMATOES GROUNDS FR 5 POUNDS FOR 10 POUNDS 3 POUNDS FOR -25cIe25c 5e BANANAS RINSO mt wai Mr, Large Size .......... 25cTOILET SOne 10c Size ........c 1CAKE OCTAGON T~ s 15O ( e 4 104 CONCENTRATED FOR 7. Both for ...............26c 1 PG. SUPER SUDS 1 BsEECHNUTSF R 1E0S COFFEE ARMOURS MILK BEECHNUT FRESH B. & E. SPECIAL 2 LARGE OR Strained Foods CORN MAL Pure Santos Per lb. 4 SMALL CANS THREE 10c SIZE for 10 POUNDS FOR 19c 15 25c 35c See Our Selection of Fresh Vegetables ] We Carry a emp lete Line of Branded Reasonable Price Compaed to Qu ity At .Reasonable Prices Compred to Quality - - - PAGE FIVE Friday., February 25, 1938 THE STAR Pr.C LS!" THE STRFiay eIuy2,13 PAGE SIX The Star does all types of Com- MOORE HITS CANAL mercial Printing. See us. Finley Moore of Lake City,can- OETS CORNER didate for Claude Pepper's sena- torial seat, said in Miami Friday the Florida ship canal "is the sil- SOLITUDE AND HOPE liest thing I ever heard of. It On the rim of the sea I abide, %would cost more than $240,000,000 In the bounds of my wee small and should it be finished no ships home; -vwould use it." But my spirit goes with the tide ou_ use it Way out where the white gulls roam. GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. I am bound by the sands at its S Registered Pharmacists. Phone 27. edge; I am stopped were the sea PATRONIZE A meets the sky, HOME-OWNED But I make to my soul this HOME-OWNED pledge- STORE To go over the rim by and by. Our Prices Are As the waves toss in turbulent \SLFSo storm, L WER! So my heart is rent by its pain; Our Terms B As the whitecaps disperse when EASIER OFe they form, So my heart finds peace once ---:--- again. Oldest Furniture Store in In the dash of the sea there is Gulf County peace-- Gul County With its surge and its roar I am thrilled. SAs its ebb and its flow never BA RGAIN So my life with its trouble is FURNITURE STORE Dad's Grill filled. Port St. Joe, Fla. PRICES The sea is majestic in reach, StREASONABLE PRICES And boundless, and prancing, and free; As its waves lap away at the beach There's a message comes dancing LITTLES SERVICE STATION There's a esage comes dancingo me That at last I will sever my Port St. Joe, Florida bonds, LET US DO YOUR-__ And go where the wild waves WASHING POLISHING LUBRICATION call-pat those sma puny Gulf Products Firestone Tires and Tubes ponds, ................................ .............. I To a glad land that waits sor d To a glad land that waits for us all. Then my life will be calm as the sea, A eI'll be happy as 'ever can be CALL US FOR LIGHT AND HEAVY HAULING With richest Ievr acan spend. And the storms that have tossed me about WE HAVE GOOD CLEAN BUILDING SAND FOR SALE Will be stilled.and vanished away Prompt and Efficient Service Always On the day that I'm sailing far out S a d D y For the things done-and not orton and Dendy done-to pay. S' At the edge of the sea I reside, PHONE 70 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. And I am at peace with the world. M......................... y griefs in my heart I hide; ..- My memories, like torn sails are There is solace in sojourning ST. JO E IC E And doing the best that I can, Contented with friendships sin- C O M PA Y Enjoying the handclasps of man. S' Manufacturers of -T. W. WILSON, Manufacturers of ort St. Joe. CRYSTAL ICE THE MOCKING BIRD p pFROM TREATED WATER Sweetest songster of the woods, | 1 1 *Lives in my old oak tree; SMAX KILBOURN, Prop. 5 He imitates 'most anything, MAX KI. Cocks his head mischievously. He fools me with his changing voice ole CANNON 18"x36" TURKISH 500Coupons SATER TUMBLER s MATCHES PI TC H E R CLEAR CRYSTAL 0 Coupons PITCHER 50 Coupons OCTAGON SOAP PRODUCTS Coupons from LUZIANNE Coffee, SILVER COW and MAGNOLIA Milks, BALLARD'S OBELISK Flour and HEALTH CLUB Baking Powder may also be used to get these wonderful premiums GULF HARDWARE & SUPPLY COMPANY BUILDING SUPPLIES .PORT ST. JOE And soothes me with his chat; He chirps like my canary bird And meows like my old cat. He fumes and fusses, scolds and fights, While waiting for his mate; He gets so mad and angry- Because, sometimes, she's late. But when she hops up close to him, Looking sad and forlorn, Its then he sings with all his might A dreamy old love song. -MARY DONATO, Apalachicola. OLD FOGY'S GLEE Oh, the girls that we have seen All in their time so fair; Now so'e are fat and some'are lean, So much the worse for wear. To think I see my early flame 'In:yond'er Mrs. Grundy! Once I was mad for that old dame- Sic transit gloria mundi! -Pete, the Printer's Devil. THE FATAL DAY They tax our health, They tax our wealth, But it's "gonna" mean death When they tax our breath. -Avery Powell, Times-Union. They tax our beer, They tax our wine, But it's gonna be hell When they tax our '"shine." Court Candidate Is Visitor Here Judge Elwyn Thomas of Fort Pierce Calls On Members Of Bar and Friends Judge Elwyn Thomas, of Fort Pierce, senior judge of the Ninth judicial circuit anc candidate for the supreme court vacancy cre- ated by the retirement of Chief Justice Ellis, accompanied by Miles Warren of Vero Beach, was in The Star office Monday in the interest of his candidacy, and also calling on members of the bar and his friends in this section. Judge Thomas has served al- most 13 years on the circuit court bench and served as city attorney in Fort Pierce and Vero Beach. He entered the race for the supreme court vacancy under the urging of outstanding mem- bers of the bar and is the only candidate in group 2 who has had judicial .experience believed neces- sary for the post. CALHOUN SOLON IN RACE J. Frank Adams, member of the Florida house of representa- tives from Calhoun county dur- ing the 1937 session, Friday an- nounced his candidacy for re-elec- tion. He is a son of the :ate J. Frank Adams, Sr., who was state attorney in the 14th judicial cir- cuit for more than 14 years. CITY PRESSING CLUB THE OLDEST PRESSING CLUB IN TOWN ALL WORK GUARANTEED WE CALL FOR and DELIVER -0 In Rear of Parker's Barber Shop PORT ST. JOE FLA. You're Next CABINET SHOP Rear St. Joe Shoe Shop There's No Waiting In CABINET and i FURNITURE Makers P China Closets, Kitchen .CR Furniture., Sideboards, Cedar Closets and BARBER SHOP Chests, Porch and Lawn Furnitnre You're next for better service. Lawn Expert attention without We Repair Furniture waste of time! Choose Your Druggist as Carefully As You Do Your Doctor The effectiveness of the doctor you choose with such care depends greatly on the pharmacist who fills the prescription. LET US FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS VISIT OUR FOUNTAIN FOR SOFT DRINKS AND ICE CREAM LeHardy's Pharmacy PHONE 5 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. / A Household Necessity YET IT MEANS HARD WORK But With the Lightest Broom In Town It Makes Work a Pleasure A 75c VALUE S. St. Joe iHardware Co. \l~I~s a THE STAR Friday, Febr~fary 25, 1938 Friday~ February 25, 1938 THE STAR PAGE SEVEN Look Us Up! When you need any ELECTRICAL WORK If you want it done R I G H T PORT ST. JOE ELECTRIC COMPANY H. B. Whitaker Fishing. U ' Spend the week-end in West Florida's best fish- ing grounds. TROUT BASS BREAM BOATS-with or with- out guide-at reasonable rates. Hotel, ac- commodations within the means of everyone. SEE- J. O. "JIM" SMITH SUMATRA, FLA. FOR BETTER HEALTH Milk is an energy food. It is easily digested and is grand alone or with other foods. En- joy the benefits of the valu- able vitamin content of fresh milk! Refreshing and Economical You'll enjoy the delicious flavor of Solomon's Milk ALWAYS CALL FOR SOLOMON' S Dairy Products GULF VIEW TAVERN * 4 We Carry the Best Lines of WINES and BEERS / Ell1w Come Out and Enjoy an Evening of PLEASURE Please Use No Profanity W. E. LAWRENCE 7 Miles Out on Panama Road Rooms for Rent' Many Long Years Ago Under this heading will be published a series of articles taken from old newspapers and clippings. They will be mostly of his- torical interest and should make an interesting scrap book. (From Harper's Weekly of Au- gust 10, 1861) THE LESSON OF DEFEAT If we are true to ourselves, the disaster of 21st July will prove a benefit rather than an injury. The Great Bethel blunder taught us the folly of going to battle un- der civilian leadership; the Bull Run tragedy is fraught with many valuable lessons. It will teach us, in the first place. and not only us, but those also who have in charge the na- tional interests at this crisis, that this war must be prosecuted on scientific principles, and that popular clamor must not be suf- fered to override the dictates of experience and the rules of stra- tegy. We have the best evidence to prove that the march to Bull Run, and the ftgiat there, were both undertaken against the judg- ment of Lieutenant-General Scott and solely in deference to the popular craving for action which owed its origin and main viru- lence to. the New York Tribune. The wretched result must serve as a warning for the future. Hereafter our generals must not be hurried Into premature demonstrations. Ir any portion of the press should attempt hereaf- ter to goad them into acting in opposition to their judgment, pub- lic sentiment must rebuke the mischievous endeavor, and our of- ficers and the Government must withstand it resolutely. No doubt, in the course of the next few weeks or months, it will often ap- pear that our armies are sluggish and their action dilatory. We must remember, when this occurs, that there may be reasons for de- lay which the public can not dis- cern. Again. The detailed accounts of the retreat from Bull Run prove that a very large proportion of our militia officers failed in their duty on that occasion. Some dis- played cowardice, others inca- pacity. This is no matter of sur- prise. In selecting company and even field officers, our militiamen often attach more weight to wealth and political or social in- fluence than to bravery or sol- dierly aptitude. Very many com- missions are won Dy intrigue. Un- der these circumstances it was natural that, in te hour of dan- ger, the officers who owed their epaulets to wealth, political or ,social influence, or intrigue, should have failed to develop the coolness, courage and command over their men which soldiers re- quire in their leaders. It was to Reopen Venereal Disease Clinic Is In Line With National Drive Against Syphilis; Children Get Diphtheria Toxoid The venereal disease clinic op- erated in the past by the county health department, was started again last Friday in this city and will be held each Friday until fur- ther notice from 9 until 11 o'clock. Blood tests will be taken at this time for anyone. All food handlers are required by law to have a blood test every six months. Any- one having domestic servants are welcome to 'send them to the clinic for blood tests. This clinic is in line with the national campaign -against syph- 'illis being conducted by the sur- geon-general of the United States Public Health Service. It is the i object of the drive to eradicate Vaudeville Show Has Big' Variety "We've Got Everything," Playing Monday At Port Theater, Promises To Be Good When Owen Bennett brings his latest revue, Everything," to the next Monday, the will be talking, for with surprises. Headliners are "We've Got Port theater whole town it is loaded Homer and be expected that they would rather lead than check a panic. This radical flaw in our military system must now Je corrected. Great Bethel emancipated us, cheaply enough, from the mis- chief of civilian brigadiers. Bull Run must rid us of cowardly or imbecile colonels, majors and cap- tains. It is announced that here- after the War Departmentl will exercise the right of reviewing the elections of field officers in each regiment. We trust that no scruple of delicacy or timidity will interfere with the vigorous execution of this rule. Better of- fend a thousand ambitious candi- dates for military rank than have another flight led by colonels, majors and captains. And there will be great need of the pruning knife. By means best known to themselves most unfit men are even now obtaining com- missions in reglfnents fitted out here. Intrigue, money, family con- nections and all kinds of improper influences are officering our new regiments. By the memory of Bull Run we adjure the War Depart- ment and the commanding gen- eral to subject all these officers to a thorough test, and to reject the unsuitable without hesitation. We have plenty of bravery and plenty of military talent in the country; for Heaven's sake let :someone see that it is used in the right place. Let no man be disheartened by the Bull Run disaster. We were beaten, it is true. But we were beaten by an enemy twice as strong as we were. They fought in intrenchments elaborately con- structed-we gripped our way up to the muzzles of their guns, in total ignorance of the topography of the battle-field. Wherever our soldiers met theirs in fair fight, we beat them. They had been preparing and drilling for the fight for half a year at least; our men were raw levies. And if the battle has proved that with these disadvantages we could not con- tend against them, it has also proved that our troops possess more personal bravery than theirs and that our people-whom the defeat has only roused to fresh ex- ertions-have the right stuff in them. A full list of the killed, wound- ed and missing at the battle of Bull Run, up to the latest ad- vices, gives the following figures: Killed ..... .. .... 280 Wounded ........... 279 Missing ..... ..... 477 Total .......... 1486 or reduce this disease to a mini- mum. The case of diphtheria reported last week is recovering nicely, and no new cases have been re- ported to date. Many parents availed themselves of the oppor- tunity to have their children im- munized against diphtheria and it is the hope of health authorities that all children in the commun- ity will receive the toxoid. An immunization clinic was held last Friday at the Port St. Joe grammar school at which 89 received the toxoid and 50 were given the Schick test. A prenatal clinic will be started today, from 2 to 4 p m. All cases being taken care of by midwives are urged to come to this clinic, also those who have not seen a doctor. The clinic will be held every two weeks. GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. Registered Pharmacists Mare's milk is used extensively in Russia to manufacture alcoholic Irinks. Jerry Meachum, comedy aces, who have played all of the lead- ing theaters in the United States, and Brandino, "Stylist in Magic," one of the youngest magicians on the stage today, who has been highly praised by critics wherever he has shown. "We've Got Everything" boasts of more novelties than any other show of its kind on the road to- day mystery, music, comedy, dancing, beautiful girls and out- standing novelties. Other acts are Dottie Eddens, Don Cossak, Lillian Mitchell, the Hollywood Rockets, Babb's Swing- sters, Helen Brown and others. -J JEWELRY -DIAMONDS Your Government Is Urging You To Own Your Own Home Through the FHA Finance Plan LET US SOLVE YOUR CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS We Build Anything H. H. TAYLOR DW Our Work Speaks GENERAL CONTRACTOR for Itself Port St. Joe QUARTERMAN STUDIO --o-- PORTRAITS i (and COMMERCIAL .0 S ROLL FILMS DEVELOPED 24-Hour Service --- Next to Florida Power Corporation Office PHONE 74 PORT ST. JOE ^ ,... ^ -.*, ^ .^ .. ^ ^- - ----.. ^ LeHARDY BAR AND BILLIARD PARLOR :We Carry the Finest Brands of BEER, WINES and WHISKEY All at the Lowest Price - Cal On Us When the Party Goes Dry Sewer Conneotions We are prepared to give you an esti- mate on the cost of making your sewer connection to the city's new sewer system. SEE Bob Haley or Art Reinertson Or Phone 12 Port St. Joe, Fla. . . . . . . . . .... . . . J. L. KERR PORT ST. JOE, FLA. ------o------ -WATCHES ---CLOCKS 1111--11--~-. 1- ~_ ___ Friday. February 25, 1938 THE STAR PAGE SEVEN Repairing A Specialty .-u. r. nrNu, ry ,4 , SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND MONDAY SPINACH COLLARDS FOR TURNIPS BEETS No. 2 CUT BEANS c Cans SAUERKRAUT GUARANTEED 24 8 ? FLOUR lbs. Snowdrift 6 pound can-...........$1.14 3 pound can-.....----- 584 i-i 10 lbs. U. S. No. 1 POTATOE S-......... SCAKE TILET 10 O CONCENTRATED PKG. SUPER SUDS SPAGHETTI or 3 MACARONI SODA FOR Big Box Matches POTTED MEAT TABLE SALT 2 Cans CHARMER COFFEE . Saltine Crackres, lb. box 1Oc ~H~Z~s~am ; 6CSI W,, I Cans Snras I" GIBS SPAGHETTI 2 DICED CARROTS VIENNA SAUSAGE FOR JIM DANDY GRITS POST TOASTIES ENGLISH PEAS 1 BALLARD'S BUTTERMILK BISCUITS Ready Prepared--1 Dc RINS One 2526c R I N SI One 10c MARKET LARD, 4 pounds................49c LARD, 2 pounds................25c OLEO, Golden Brand, lb. 15c Fresh Fla. EGGS, doz...-..23c SLICED BACON, lb. ......28c CHEESE, lb. 22c Free Delivery PHONE 30 QUALITY GROCERY "Home of True Economy" PORT ST. JOE, FLA. CENTENNIAL PLANS (Continued from Page 1) for the honor guests, a concern by the Fort Barrancas band, an events similar to the preceding two days. SThe closing day, Saturday, De member 10, would be Constitutio Day, with state officials and of ficials of the Daughters of th Am'erican Revolution as guests o honor. Daylight fireworks would b featured, with aquatic sports s.; -d boat races' and other event at the, waterfront, a luncheon a noon with Cary D. Landis, attoi ney general of Florida, and th state regent of the D. A. R. a speakers. The day and the ex position would be closed with centennial ball to be held at 9:30 p. m. This. is merely the program ii skeleton form. and many changes will be made before the celebra lion. Suggestions for a' football game, horse racing and other events were submitted and wil be taken under consideration and Mayor J. L. Sharit, general chairman of the affair, asks that anyone who has any ideas for the centennial to communicate them to him or to members of the committee immediately as a m','eting will be held about the middle of March to coalesce all ideas into a complete program. "This is not merely Port St. Joe's celebration or Gulf county's celebration," said Mayor Sharit, "but a state celebration. The gov- ernor was so directed in a bill by the legislature to declare a Florida day for this event, and we feel that we should get a lot of 'o-operation not only from all the residentss of Port St. Joe and Gulf county. but, from all parts of the state. This will be the biggest celebration Port St., Joe has ever put on or ever will be able to put on. We want the help of every- body." At a previous meeting Chair- man Sharit was delegated to ap- point committee chairmen and members and Wednesday evening named, the following: G. P. Wood, and B. W. Eells, general vice- chairmen; Miss Brownie M. Car- ter, secretary; M. P. Tomlinson, treasurer; H. D. Marks, Jr., chair- nan reception committee; W. R. Galt, chairman of events commit- ee; W. T. Edwards, chairman of finance; B. W. Eells, chairman of invitation committee; W. R. Galt, rice-chairman reception commit- ee; HI. W. Soule, vice-chairman vents; G. F. Kaser, vice-chair- man invitation committee; E. C. Lewis, vice-chairman finance. Members of the. various com- mittees will be named by Mayor Sharit and committee chairmen at a later date and will include practically all leading citizens of the city for, as Mr. Sharit pointed out, it will take practically the entire population to handle this event. Mr. Sharit stated that a super- 'diorama of the St. Joe Paper Com- pany mill now under construc- tion for ihe New York world fr.Lt cc(:::1i $19,000, "ll be rushed to completion and placed on exhibi- tion here during the centennial. The matter of housing facil'- ties for the visitors expected was discussed at length and' a number of ideas submitted, all of which will be considered, for, as it was pointed out, Port St. Joe is woe- fully lacking in accommodations for anything like the number of people expected to come here fcr the centennial. J. L. Kelly, member of the com- mittee, read a letter from Gover- nor Cone in regard' to the cele- bration in which he invited Mr. Kelly and Mr. Sharit to meet him and discuss the matter of secur- ing money from the fund appro- priated by the legislature. The two gentlemen went to Tallahas- see yesterday to convene with rt d g n f- e- e f e S, s ,t r- e s K- a 0 n s L- PURCHASE OF, TRAFFIC LIGHTS IS AUTHORIZED The board! of city commission- ers, at their meeting Tuesday eve- ning, authorized the purchase of two traffic lights to be placed at the intersection of Monument avenue and First street and Monu- ment avenue and Fifth street. The light at the First street in- tersection will be of the warning type, flashing on and! off, while that at the Fifth street intersec- tion will be of the "stop and go" type. Cost of the two signals is $196.23. It was pointed ou. that some type of signal is necessary at the Fifth street location, as the hotel shuts off the view on the high- way to the south. GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. Registered Pharmacists. Phone 27. ---~------- START BRICKWORK ON MARTIN THEATER 1 Work of laying bricks for the walls of the new Martin theater I on Reeld avenue got under way this week and is proceeding at a Fast tempo. Sand is being hauled in. to make a fill for support of the sloping entrance and audi- torium. From present indications it won't be long until residents of the city will be enjoying the com- forts of the new playhouse. ----- ----- GARY-LOCKHART DRUG CO. Try Our Fountain Specials. ---f-~------ J. M. Smith left Sunday for Jacksonville to 'enter a hospital for treatment. Mrs. Ethel Lewis and daughter, Norma Jean, and Mrs. W. M. Howell were visiting friends and relatives in Dothan and Bonifay Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs. M. B. Smith and Miss Erie Gulledge left Wednesday for Do- than, Ala., where they will make their future' home. Mrs. Darden Haley of St. Petersburg arrived Saturday to be here permanently. Mr. Haley has been employed by the St. Joe Pa- per Company for several months. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Roberts and baby spent Sunday and Monday in moreor, Ala., guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Steele. Mrs. R. E. Hartmann and daugh- ter, Miss Carolyn, of Mobile, Ala., were the week-end guests of R. E. Hartmann, manager of the St. Joe Paper Company. Miss Onita Joiner of Wewa- hitchka was the week-end guest of Miss, Estelle Dickens. 'i - Mr. andi Mrs. Pete Bernal and Mrs. W. Conklin were business visitors Tuesday in, Panama City. MOVE INTO NEW HOME Mr. and Mrs. W. Conklin, form- erly of Panama City, moved to their new home on Garrison ave- nue last Saturday. COLORED MASONS MEET The colored lodge of Free and. Accepted Masons, No. 468, met Wednesday aight in their hall in) a recepti n for the members of the Easteri Star. Talks were made by Rev.D. L. Battle, wor- sbiprul master, \and Lela D. -Gant, worthy matron.\ State Gray. Present at Wednesday night's meeting were J. 4. Kelly, C. L. Morgan and Roy Connell of We- wahitchka; Mayor J..L. Sharit, Arthur Lupton, E. C. Lewis, C. A. Tovey, W. R. Gait, G. F. Kaser, M P. Tomlinson, W. S. Smith, R.. C. Rector, B. W. Eells, Sr., B. L. Kelly, Robert Dorsey, D. C. Ma- hon, Miss Brownie Carter and W. S. McLin, all of Portt St. Joe, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kane, Gulldege spent Sunday in Talla- Mrs. J. M. Smith and Miss Erie hassee and Wakulla Springs. PETE'S Cash & Carry SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY-SATURDAY-MONDAY FEBRUARY 25 26 28 CisAKE 1 i eaN TOILETS w vl~ll SOAP S10G0 cONCENTRTED 1 PKG. SUPER SUDS o10 6 COCOA, 2 lb. 2 for-.......25c M l 3 Small 104 Hershey's Chocolate S3 Large 19. Syrup, 1 lb. can ...... 1 DUGAN,5 lbs. 256 Can. Spaghetti.... 2 FOR COFFEE - E. PEAS, No. 2 SEASONS, Tomatoes,' No. 2 15 FOUR SEASONS, lb._._19 Tomatoes, No. 2 High Grade Safitos, lb 234 Marshmallows, 1 lb..-....19c Peanut Butter, 32 oz. ..-25c We grind it while U wait S5 bs. Potatoes IQq BAKE-A-CAKE KIT....31c CHIFFON FLAKES 2" CRACKERS, I lb. box 10c with Glass--......--.... CORN FLAKES, 2 for 15c Octagon Cleanser, 2 for 9c STEW MEAT, lb. 10c 15c PAN SAUSAGE, 2 Ibs. 35c HAMBURGER, 2 lbs. 25c OLEOMARGARINE lb 15c LOOK FOR SPECIALS ON OUR WINDOW FHA Financing NOW AVAILABLE o St. Joe Lumber Co. Qualified to Handle Your Application See Us Before Building Sthe governor and Secretary of George H. Clements of Orlando. PAGE EIGHT THE STAR SPAGHETTI ...( MACARONI ..... Potted Meat...... 3 FOR I Or, KETCHUP, 14 oz. ..-...-l0c Argo Peaches, No. 2V2 19c Potato Salad. 15V2 oz..-.19c PHONE 69 PORT ST. JOE, FLA. Friday, February 25, 1933 i |