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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY HERTFORD, N. ft,
FRIDAY. AUGUST 26, 193& v
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Simcn Rutcnbcrg
Ons Of llortf orfs
Oldest Her chants
Engaged In Clothing
Business 25 Years Be
fore Opening Store of
His Own In 1928
The store of Simon Rutenberg, lo
cated on Church Street, just across
from the State Theatre has as its
owner a man experienced in the wear
ing apparel line of merchandise.
Mr. Rutenberg had been engaged in
the clothing business in Hertford for
twenty-five years before opening his
own store at the present location in
1928.
Distinctively arranged with , con
venience in every plan of layout, the
ladies' wear and millinery depart
ments are on the second floor of the
newly modernized and attractive es
tablishment. An extensive stock of
men's and boys' clothing, including
such nationally advertised brands as
Taney-Town and Hoff-Tex, are con
vincingly displayed on the ground
floor.
The idea of carrying in stock na
tionally advertised products is ex
tended to the shoe department, also
on the ground level floor, where fam
iliar trade names as Co-operative,
Plymouth, Walk-Easy and Endicott
Johnson are found for both men and
women.
Extensive alterations have been in
the scheme of things since the open
ing in 1928, the latest of which was
the opening of the second floor quar
ters. A wide stairway from th
rear center of the first floor leads to
the office quarters and then to the
second floor departments. Rest
rooms on the two levels are part of
the layout.
The force of courteous attendants
include Mrs. W. G. Hollowell, Miss
Dorothy Hoffler, Miss Mary E. White
and Durward Barber.
New Labels on Old Statues
"In some remote regions," said
Hi Ho, the sage of Chinatown, "our
ancestors made statues to heroes
look all pretty much alike, so that
when a new set of heroes came
into fashion they could simply apply
new labels and so save much expense."
Perquimans' New Agricultural Building
UJt
Here is pictured the new Agricultural Building on Dobb Street.
An auditorium, the offices of the county farm agent and. offices of the
home demonstration agent are housed here.
Glenn Roberson,
PWA spending at rate of $5,532,510
an hour, Ickes says.
Won Many Friends
Operator of First Class
Drug Store and Ac
tively Connected With
Various Groups
Genial Glenn Roberson, civic mind
ed owner of Robersoh'B Drug Store,
came to Hertford with his family
from Franklin, Va., just three years
ago tomorrow.
During the short period since his
arrival here, besides bringing the
standards of his establishment up to
a 100 per cent rating, he has become
active in the Rotary Club and was ap
pointed to a position of distinction on
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me ooara oi aireciors oi me j.uw
Criers, Hertford's newest civic inter
est league. A member of the Ma
sonic Order, he is also president of
the Perquimans County Historical
Society.
The casual visitor in Mr. Rober
son's drug store finds an atmosphere
of friendliness. The customer finds a
force of courteous attendants, includ
ing Mr. Roberson, "Jim Bob" White,
Fred Campen and James By rum, all
local boys and Perquimans County
High School graduates.
The store's extensive stock runs
the gauntlet from efficient prescrip-
Bridge Celebration
Recalls Hertford's
Affair 9 Years Ago
Copy of Old Hertford
News Tells df Opening
Of Beautiful Bridge
Over Perquimans
it was on May 16th, Just nine years
ago that Hertford was celebrating
bridge opening of its own when the
cutting of the ribbon on the draw
of the new Perquimans River span
was scheduled to take place at 12
o'clock noon, according to the May
16th issue of the old Hertford News,
a treasured copy of which was ra
tion counter through stationery, cam
era supplies, greeting cards, patent
medicines, china and glassware, cos
metics, magazines, veterinary supplies
and veterinary books, access of the
books which he offers free to those in
terested. Mrs. Roberson, who was formerly
Miss Laura Spivey, native of Per
quimans County, is president of the
Woman's Clubhand like Mr. Roberson,
is boundlessly interested in things of
civic improvement nature. Mr. Rob
erson himself, is the registered phar
macist who presides over the pre
scription counter in this cool roomy
store. , , ,
cently loaned this newspaper by Mrs.
B.CL Koonce.". , f
It is noted in the editorial columns
'thaV..?.Thc!4 Hertford News appear? a
day early this week because this is
Perquimans' great day. Only bad
weather caifc prevent this from being
the greatest occasion in the county's
history."- -. '-V-";-'v-i'.
v So it appears that bridge openings
have always been an occasion for
celebration. - The actual ' Construction
time had taken 210 working days.
The work - started in August, 1928,
when the contract was awarded to J.
iS.' Bowersi of Whiteville, and the
State Highway Commission placed
W. M, SpruiU, of JKocky Mount, as
resident engineer, and C. B. Patten
as constructing superintendent. .
fiis The ; length ' of the : bridge, as it
still Stands,' was 640 feeVthe draw
160 feet and' the widtVofTthe bridge
the same as the-soadway, so as to
conform with i the city": ? streets ' of
Hertford.: A six T and one-half i foot
walk , eliminated I danger vto ' pedes
trians. A ; full ' progranii was scheduled "for
the celebration day; beginning with a
band concert by the Kinston "Boys'
Band in' front of the courthouse. Then
as parade, headed by the band, started
at the school building. Cutting of
the ribbon on. the draw was by the
Hon. Frank Kugler commissioner of
the First District. . The Hon. Jose
phus Daniels spoke" later at the
courthouse. At 1:30 barbecue was
served on the courthouse green by
members of the entertainment com
mittee. Boat races on the river and
a baseball game" In the high school
park finished oft the, program. -I
In the same issue of the Hertford
News it -was noted that the founds- (
tion was being laid if or: a two-story
brick building to be occupied by its ,
owner, M. J. Gregory.
The store of jBrinn-Brothers hady
lost $250 worth of merchandise in
Saturday nieht robbery. : No trace of'
the culnrits had been found although
officers were following up several
"hot" clues.
6 BABIES IN 7 YEARS
Longmont, Colo. Married seven
years, ago, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Perdue
have had a new baby every year'
since. They now have six children,
the oldest of which is seven and the
youngest only a few weeks' old. I,,".
"Carolina's Finest Theatre"
OFFERS GREETINGS . . . AND INVITES YOU TO
VISIT THIS DELIGHTFUL, COOL THEATRE
The State
Theatre . . . New
Air-Conditioned . . . Fire
Proof . . . Comfortable
Seats . ; . Attractive Sur
roundings . . . Western
Electric Equipment . . .
Ideal Entertainment .'. ,
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"The Pick of Pictures at Popular Prices"
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HERTFORD, N. C.
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As The Progressive Pioneering People of The
Albemarle Celebrate Another Step In Progress
We Welcome the Opportunity to Extend Greet
ings and Congratulations . :. Here's an Invitation
to Visit Hertford and Stop In This Modern and
Attractive Store.
Our Courteous
Personnel
Ready to Greet You
SIMON RUTENBERG
MRS. W. G. HOLLOWELL
MISS DOROTHY HOFFLER
MISS MARY E. WHITE
D. L. BARBER
MRS. JAKE WHITE
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It has always been the policy of this establishment to endorse
and offer whole-hearted support to every move destined to
bring prosperity and progress to the Albemarle section.
Our store reflects this progressive Albemarle trend. Here
you will find Style, Durability, Courteous and Helpful Service,
and Universal Prices in .. .
MEN'S ANDBOYS' CLOTHBNTG WORK CLOTHES .
SHOES) FOR THE FAMILY
Ladies' and Children's Ready-to-wear and
Millinery Department . . . Second Floor
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