t^TwTamilu JOCTOJR OfrJOHN JOSEPH GAlNES^Mj)-^ “HOW BILL” GETS BY Bill live in my town—in yours too. If the Bills in this land were organized, they would make a formidable political party. There are some fifteen doctors in my town. When Bill moved here he enquired around for the most popular doctor and retained him as his family physician—as long as the doctor would do his work without pay, which was over two years . . . The doctor became too insistent about his pay to suit Bill. Then, our hero sought the form idable competitor of the leading doctor—and recited the two years of “robbery” that he had endured. The ambitious competitor swallow ed the hook, line and sinker! H e treated Bill’s infirmities as long s he could afford to without re muneration; some competitors are that way. Then Bill sought the doctor that lived farthest away from his neighborhood, who had never heard of the experience of his contem poraries with the new patron. He grabbed Bill with open arms. Out of this doctor, Bill got a couple of tonsillectomies, two obstetrical ser vices and several bedside influenza case, before the doctor awakened to the real situation. Every physician that ever touch ed Bill came away with a water haul! At last Bill moves to anoth er town, full of invective for his last place of abode. It was a hick town, with the meanest people in it in the world! • Those of my readers who are acquainted with Bill, know that he can tell you just how the United States Senate ought to perform! It will take a long time to educate some folks to the point of getting above the tactics of Bill—the fel low that public opinion alone can remove from our midst. SPRINGS ATHLETICS The Aurelian Springs teams en joyed participation in the tourna ment held February 3 and 4, spon sored by the Roanoke Rapids Ki wanis Club. We hope that this tournament will grow and be a great success. The Springs girls held Woodland to a narrow marginal win. Porter featured for the girls on offense; Crawley on defense. Miss Parker from Woodland played a very fine game at center. The Springs boys played a splen did game, defeating Woodland 30 28. Boys playing this game were Liles, Carter, Williams, Fowler, and Warren. In the finals these boys and Dudley Powell held the former State champions to a mar gin of only 13-27. This is the Springs 18th game, with nine wins and nine losses. Our next sched uled game is with Jackson, there. IN MEMORIAM f In loving remembrance of J. M. Underwood who died February 3, 1932. tt has just been a year today Since dear old daddy was taken away. It grieves us to know Ho has gone to stay. Dear daddy has gone from earth to Heaven He was loving, kind, and true As long as life and memory last We will always think of you. WIFE AND CHILDREN. Herman Weaver, Earl Wood, Misses Myrtle Keeter and Annie Britt, spent Sunday in Rocky Mount with friends. County Council And Dramatic Association Entertained By Gaston The Northampton County Coun cil of the P. T. A. held their 2nd meeting at Gaston School build ing Februray 2nd. The president, Mrs. Jennings White, opened the meeting with a message from the State Presi dent, Mrs. J. L. Henderson. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Repre sentatives from the following high schools were present: Seaboard, Jackson, Conway, Woodland, Pot icase, Pendleton and Gaston, j Splendid reports were made by the representatives. ; After the regular business meet ing a program was rendered by Mrs. Charles Miller’s Chorus Class The meeting adjourned to meet next with Seaboard Parent Teacher Association. A most enjoyable social hour was spent during which time the Gaston Association served sand wiches and tea. The Dramatic Association were entertained by the Gaston School Dramatic Club Thursday night with a large attendance. Mrs. L. R. Everette, president presided. After the business meeting Miss Novice Kirven preented a one-act play “The Maker of Dream,” after which the P. T. A. served a salad course to all present. Misses Gazelle and Nital Lewis and Bill Haislip spent the week end in Middesex with friends. Mesdames L. C. Taylor and J. B. Archer spent Wednesday with their sister, Mrs. J. R. Allen at Skippers, Va. TALK TOWN Miss Mattie Camp of Garysburg, spent Tuesday with Mrs. John Baird. Eugene Burnette of Garysburg, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. John Baird. Mrs. M. E. Hobbs, of Camps Store, who underwent an operation Friday night at Roanoke Rapids Hospital, is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Johnson of Greenville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Edmonds. William Payne Edmonds has returned from Greenville after spending some time with friends. Mrs. A. P. Mustin and children of Mars Hill spent Sunday with Mrs. Junius Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Womble, Mesdames G. E. Buckner, Brown Thompson attended the church ser vices at Pine Forest Sunday. Misses Olive, Mary, and Sara Cannon, Omara Daniel, and Ruth Chapman spent last week-end in Richmond with Mr. and Mrs. Hun ter Barbee. They attended the Eddie Cantor program Saturday. MONDAY NIGHT CLUB Mrs. Howard Pruden was host ess to her bridge club on Monday evening. The highest score for the evening was made by Miss Margaret Clark. A salad course was served at ten fifteen. The tables were made up of the fol lowing players: Mesdames Julian Allsbrook, Carroll Wilson, Frank -Hawley, Hugh Camp, Cooper Griz zard, Alfred Martin, George Hayes, Paul Heydenwich, T. J. Alford, Misses Margaret Clark, Ruth Tran son, Hart Sheridan and Martha Craddock. M. C. Newsome spent a few days last week in Charlotte, N. C. Here’s “The Point” In Making Your Selection of a Grocery Store and Market Every day you will find ECONO?dY PRICES at the “M” System Gro cery and Market! Prices that are low throughout the week, not just specials for a day or so, but the consistently low prices that clearly demonstrate the savings possible on FIRST QUALITY foods at the “M.” Thrifty women have learned this and, have lowered their food cost—and at the same time have served their families better foods and more appetizing meals. Visit The “M” today and see for yourself just how much further your food dollar will go! Food and Market Prices Good for Friday and Saturday—February 10 and 11th FLAVORING sortie 19c ONION SETS Per<* 10c P & G SOAP Large Size 3forllc rOFFFF “Lady Alice” 1 Qr ^ Guaranteed—lb. ^ Navy Beaus 11 |r 4 lbs. ;v 11 Fv CORN FLAKES 2 Fot 15c PEACHES Large Can* 2 For 25c ORANGES Per Doz- 15c Up P I* A £ N Sweet Pickle O C _ i LHdiLj Large Cans— TOMATO JUICE “T-Sc CAKE FLOUR s,Ti ?°k;n 23c PINEAPPLE ^ 2fOT 25c (SWIFT’S JEWEL LARD 8-lb. Carton ONIONS 3 Pounds 10c CELERY T/zc TANGERINES 2Doz- 25c in i'ii ^iw^r&CTiMraaaa^ -;