r 4 I. t t THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, N. Cr FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 1938. PAGE SEVXH '4 ma i Hertford Bn!( An Important Factor In Town's Grovth Strong Institution Has Served Many People During 36 Years In Business Since its organization in 1901 The Hertford Banking Company has shown steady, continued growth and enjoyed progress in all banking lines. Located on-United States Highway 17 at the corner of Market and Church Streets, the bank building it self is a landmark of strength and de pendability. Serving the people of this community for 38 years, this in stitution has had a major part in the upbuilding of the county and town and is. anxious to servesjn every way possible consistent with good bank ing policies. Every protection is given its de positors that any bank throughout the United States can give. It is a member of the Federal Deposit In surance Corporation, where a maxi mum of $5,000 insurance is allowed each depositor. It te a member of the American Bankers Association and the Nbrtb Carolina Bankers Asso ciation. Theslatest burglar alarm systems are a part of the building's equipment The banking quarters were made larger several years ago with the re moval from the building of the Hert ford Post Office. Since that time gradual improvements : and expan sions hav been in order until now the banking1 facilities and arrange ments challenge the supremacy of any other banking institution in the State. Modern, convenient, airy quarters dominate where every effort la made to take care of public needs efficiently and promptly. Recently the direc tors have found it necessary to in crease the number of safety deposit boxes on account of the -unusual de mand for these convenient places of safety for Important documents and items of personal value. The boxes are for rent at reasonable rates. A capable board : of directors is composed of Dr. E. S. White, W. F. C. Edwards, Charles Whedbee, Chas. Johnson, Dr. T. P. Brinn and R. M. Riddick, Jr., all men of long business experience."; -. .! The, officers are: Dr. E. S. White,1 president; W. F, C Edwards, vice, president; R, M. RMdick, Jr, cashier; HERTFORD BANKING OFFICIALS ppi Sinclair Station Busy Enterprise Joe & Bill's Located on Site of First Filling Station Doing Busi ness In Hertford The modern service station of Joe and Bill, located on -Market Street, is ort the site of Hertford's first filling station. Additions, modernizations, hew equipment and satisfied custom ers have made this one of the largest and busiest stations in the section. Joe and Bill's was once on United States Highway 17 before Dobb Street was repaved, widened and de signated as the principal artery north and south. The moving of the high way, however, has not affected the service station's business with local automobile owners. Dispensing the famous line of Sin clair products, for which Mr. To we (Joe) is agent, as well as U. S. tires and tubes and U. S. batteries, one will find a splendid assortment of accesso ries. Gradually adding to various modeiin features and equipment, the station today is practically a one-stop service station. Tires and tubes and their repair is one of the station's outstanding services. The only thing lacking is automobile repairing; wt shop work. Road service is anSfiQm at all hours. J. H. Towe. who heads the zation, is a citizen born and in Perquimans County and is in the civic affairs of Hertford, whet he lives. Visiting Parents Mrs. A. C. ' Shamionhouse, of Eli zabeth City, is visiting her paradas, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Stephens. At Nags Head Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hardcastle xn8t son, William, are spending several' days at Nags Head. Visiting Parents Mrs. W. B. Byrd, of New Bern, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Knowles. net- Ton left to right Dr.. E. S. White, president; R. M. Riddick, Jr., cashier. Below W. H. Hardcastle, assistant cashier, and G. R. Tucker, assistant cashier. W. H. Hardcastle, assistant cashier, and G. R. Tucker, assistant cashier. A bookkeeper, one assistant book keeper and a stenographer complete the force of courteous people one meets in the Hertford Banking Company. HONORED BY BIRTHDAY PARTY Mrs. Sidney Layden and Miss Eliza beth Nixon delightfully entertained at a surprise birthday party on Wednesday evening, August 17, in honor of their sister, Mis3 Miriam Nixon. Delicious ice cream, cakes and mints were served. The honoree received numerous useful and lovely gifts. Those present and sending gifts were: Mrs. Addie Jones, Misses Lil lian Ray Perry, Bonnie Lee Leary, Callie Stalling8, Virginia Wilson, Stella Rogerson, Myra Layden, Ethel Copeland, Ellen Copeland, Sarah Eli zabeth Elliott, Edna Layden, Doris Rogerson and Josephine Hunter, and Elliott Layden, Preston Nixon, Sidney Layden, Russell Nixon, Marion Cope land, Preston Rogerson, Roy Bass, Joe Layden, Lorenzo Elliott, Walter Symons, Carey Quincy, Jr., Bob Lay den, Sidney Layden, Jr., and Roy Reed. Welcome .... To the Visitors and the Thousands of People From Across The Albemarle Sound . . . We are proud of the splendid community it has been our pleasure to serve for 25 years . . . To all the people across the Sound we now offer greetings and extend you an invitation to come and see for yourselves the fine values' offered for your selection. OUR STORE IS MODERN We have kept abreast of the times by improving our stock, buy ing large quantities of merchandise and at all times keeping our prices as low as consistent with good business principles. Come To See Us Shoes - Hats - Accessories Ladies', Men's, Boys' Clothing AT ESTABLISHED LOW PRICES 1 D ItTi ED ai ff dl s fln IBirci&s Hertford North Carolina fl&V ;Ul vjr7 f ress Prosperity And Vour Progress Controls Our Prosperity Nowhere lives a finer example of the lusty pioneer people who fathered this great State than here in the Albemarle. To them now . . . when fulfillment of union is theirs ... we offer r.".f V- In Step With Process . . . Marches Success May we welcome you to use our efficient modern fa cilities? No financial transaction is too small to receive our careful attention. . . OFFICERS ;i -i. DR. E. S. WHITEr'Prei! W. F. C EDWARDS, Vice President W. H. HARDCASTLE, JuutL Cnhler RVrH.'RIDDICK, JRi CwWer SUCCESS Is Generally Associated With Good Management... And good management has as its very heart, sound financing. Young men in new businesses are particular ly grateful for the facilities in our COMPLETE BANK ING SERVICE. Let us help you manage your business more successfully, and we can save you time and money in every operation. i .:',-a4t4k.. -MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION rw?fc Ran1rM ) A'tiiiisAiaii-i An - fAmhpr Nnrfh rnrnlina Rankers Association a-Ayr'i''iuWMa i iiwivi, m"v mivv v - -,w-w (smMmmMmmmM. vosmipamy mm IKmmMr UDIRECTO,RS WrMii ' CHARLES WHEDBEE i; ' ;!nCTtIOra;;f s CHARLES. JOHNSON . , DR. T. P. BRINN R. M. RIDDICK, JR. North Carolina 1 kJ It ill MAXIMUM f r S l Sli yiNXCtAMCKV U Oil IK 1 1

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