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WHAT’S IN A NAME? PLENTY, SAYS BILL Remember how the hero in the book would say, “I must do this to protect my good name” ? And feuds and wars and changes in history have come about because somebody cast disparaging re marks about somebody’s name. People make a good living out of tracking back family names and building up the old family tree. All of which probably prompted whoever it was to say, “What’s in a name”? The most amusing things can happen when two people possess the same name. And again the most troublesome, as when one gets the others mail and tele phone calls. Then there is the embarrass ing side to having the same name as somebody else, as for instance last week when a William Alli good was held on charges of kid napping and assault on a female. If the girl’s story as told the court and officials is true, this is one of the most terrible crimes which has ever been committed in this community. Now comes the unfortunate part of our story, which has to do with names. Of the same name as the accused man is William (Bill) Alligood of Roanoke Rapids. No finer young man ever lived in any community than Bill Alli good. With his Boy Scouts, his sand lot football and baseball teams, his junior Legion teams, Bill Alligood probably does more actual, downright good for the young boys of Roanoke Rapid' than any other dozen men. All the kids worship him and he exerts a wonderful and comradely influ ence. One leading citizen once toid the writer that if he had the money, he could think of no better way to spend it than to employ Bill Alli good to spend all his time with the young boys of this city, which is our idea of a real compliment. Because of his Boy Scout and Legion activities, as well as the fact that the News & Observer and other state newspapers call on him to pick the All-Northeastern Con ference teams, Bill is known all over the State. So it was most embarassing when he heard that people outside of Roanoke Rapids were wonder ing if he were the one in troubl. Roanoke Rapids people who know Bill, smiled when they saw the name in the paper, but never gave the matter another thought. It was those away from here who wondered. Bill paid no attention to it at first. It seems that once before this other William Alligood has run afoul the law on some minor charge. But this man was from Weldon, so near to our city, and the hearing was held before a Roanoke Rapids magistrate, so out siders became confused. The News & Observer ran an explanation in yesterday’s issue. One part of the story should have been changed also. Magistrate Thompson cleared the room of spectators but permitted the press to remain. And it was a horrible story which was unfolded. Per haps the matter has not grained greater importance because the grirl who has brought the charges is a stranger here. Had the same thing happened to a local girl, it is the writer’s opinion that the town would have been thoroly a roused. But to come back to the main story, and the answer to the ques tion, What’s in a name?, our Roanoke Rapids Bill Alligood can answer, Plenty, when another fel low has the same name as yours. Smith Announces He Has Employed Expert Plumber H. L. Norman, formerly of Durham, has joined the plumbing department of J. C. Smith, and will assume his new duties next Monday morning. Mr. Norman is said to be a skill ed workman with many years of experience. He was connected with the Cities Service Company in Durham, and comes to Roanoke Rapids with a thoi-ough knowledge of city plumbing codes. Mr. Smith stocks a complete line of plumbing supplies and equip ment at his store, nextdoor to the Imperial Theatre. PENDERS INSTALL MARKET The D. Pender Grocery Com pany, located in the South-end business section of the city will open a new and modern meat market at their present store on Friday morning, it was announc ed this week. Jian Lewis, rormeriy oi Lnm berton, N. C., will be in charge of the meat department, while R. C. Bachelor remains as manager of the grocery department. The Pender store has been lo cated in the city for a number of years, and has made a series of improvements since coming here, orincipal of which was moving into their new and enlarged store at 1026 Roanoke Av. on July 1st, of thi syear. The store has progressed under the capable management of Mr. Bachelor, who has managed the grocery department for several years. Added service to their cus tomers, and confidence in the fu ture of Roanoke Rapids are the reasons given for the latest ex pansion. All of the equipment for the market is of the latest and most modern type. A full line of all kinds of meats will now be carried at Penders. CONCERT BY BAND SUNDAY Roanoke Rapids will be hosts to the East Carolina Concert Band on this Sunday, December 10th, when the band will give a concert at the High School auditorium. WANT ADS MAN WANTED — for Rawleigh routes of 800 families in Coun ties of Southeast Northampton, Northwest Hertford, Southeast Hertford and West Northamp ton. Reliable hustler should start earning $25 weekly and in crease rapidly. Write immedi ately. Rawleigh Co., Dept. NC 48-S., Richmond, Va. 4t-12-7 LOST—Bunch of 5 Keys on Shell Gas Co., ring. Return to Roa noke Rapids Hospital lt-12-7-np LOST—Last Wednesday night black week-end bag containing wearing apparel and other artic les. Finder please return to The Herald and receive reward. lt-12-7—np. The program will start at 3:30 p. m., according to J. W. Saunders the conductor. George Frost Barnes of Wilson, is the vocal so loist and Edward Simms will ren der a cornet solo. There will be from 35 to 40 pieces in the band with the best talent in Eastern Carolina. This band has played cnce a month in some Eastern city for the past two years and is ranked with the best in the state. w. jTbrItt FUNERAL SUNDAY W. J. Britt, age 58, died at the local hospital, Saturday morning at 2:10 o’clock after an illness of several weeks. He has for years been a resident of Roanoke Rapids and was well known and highly esteemed by all. He was employed by the Roa noke Mills Co., and was a faithful worker. Mr. Britt was twice mar ried, first to Miss Patty Lewis, and last to Miss Emmy Grant. He is survived by his last wife and three children, Jessie Ruth, Louise, and Atlas, and four children by his first wife, Horace and Ernest Britt, Mrs. Jimmie Rogers, and Mrs. Shelton Ivey, and five grand children, all of Roanoke Rapids. Funeral services were conduct ed Sunday at 2:30 from his home at 52 Jackson Street. Mr. Roach officiated. There was a large at tendance. Burial was in Cedar Wood Cemetery. 21 LOCAL HUNTERS ON BIG DEER CHASE Kill Four Deer: Fee Twenty Or More As Kemp Loses Shirt Tail Four deer were killed and a score or more seen at a distance by a party of 21 local hunters who spent the weekend at Camp PD as the guest of F. C. Williams and Hugh Camp. Superintendent and overseers of Roanoke and Patterson Mills were invited on the party. Leaving here last Friday afternoon, they journeyed to the camp, which is owned by the Camp Mfg. Co. It is located at the junction of the Nottaway and Meherrin Rivers. There are thousands of acres of protected woodland and the hunt ers returned with glowing tales of plenteous game of all kinds. A possum hunt Fri. night and a deer hunt Saturday, with three packs of trained dogs and several guides, left only a little time for the huge meals prepared for them by three cooks. Three local men killed deer. They were Bill Medlin, on his first deer hunt, Paul Harris and F. C. Wood. One missed his shot and was given the usual punishment: his shirt tail was cut off. That was Frank Kemp. The others saw plenty of deer but never got a shot at them. Supt. A. Miekle missed two deer which came within a few feet of his stand, but he shot the dogs—■ with his movie camera. Mr. Miek le vows the deer never came his way. He says the only thing he saw was the pack of dogs, so he put down his gun and grabbed his camera. The other boys say the deer were right in front of the dogs and are awaiting develop ment of the film hoping a glimpse of the deer might be in it. Those on the hunt were: Murphy Jackson, Gene Wells, William Med lin, Prank Williams, Hugh Camp, Paul Harris, Jack Cassada, Sam Turner, Clyde Liske, Bill Hodges, A. Miekle, Frank Kemp, Max Higgins, W. S. Dean, Robert Howell, William Jackson, J. C. Farmer, Ewell Gowen, Sam Peace, Jr., and Dr. Covington. SPECIAL PROGRAM All North Carolina citizens in terested in good government axe urged to tune in on any North Carolina station at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday, December 12th when the Institute of Government will broad cast a special statewide program. A large radio is being install ed in the High School auditorium by Shell Furniture Co., and all High School children will assemble to hear the program. The public is also invited to attend. A RADIO from J. C. Smiths Will bring Long and Lasting Happi ness to everyone in the Family. What gift could be more appropriate? Buy To-day on our EASY TERMS— PHILCO from $29., RCA-Victor - - -^$32.95 Up In our Plumbing Department We Take Pleasure in Announcing that Mr. H. L. NORMAN formerly of Durham, will be connected with us To our already efficient facilities for caring for your plumbing we have obtain ed the services of a skilled workman who is thoroughly versed in state and city standards. Mr. Norman is a former employee of the Cities Service Co., Durham. We have complete stock of plumbing supplies and fixtures—at the OLD prices, and can give you prompt, efficient service. Let us estimate your plans today. From planning to installing. , NO JOB TOO LARGE or SMALL—Call J. C. SMITH EASY TERMS ON ALL MERCHANDISE Nextdoor Imperial DIAL R-363
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