Chamber of Commerce
for Tarboro
One of the most important events that has ever occurred in
Tarboro and Edgecombe county took place Friday evening when around 200
representative citizens met at Clark’s warehouse at a get to gether (was
spelled as three separate words) dinner for the purpose of organizing a
permanent Chamber of Commerce to embrace the entire county.
Dr. D.W. Daniel of Clemson College, S.C., was the principal
speaker and held his audience in rapt attention for one hour, which seemed much
shorter. The subject of his address was “Building a Community” and was one of
the most inspiring ever listened to by an Edgecombe audience. He said four
essentials were necessary to build a community. These are cheerfulness,
co-operation, cash and character. Each was covered in a thorough and
entertaining manner, which has made Dr. Daniel on of the foremost after dinner
speakers of the county.
Milton S. Brown, head of the Coca Cola Co., of Tarboro, was
elected president of the organization by acclamation. Other officers and
directors will be selected two weeks later at the next meeting.
Much interest and enthusiasm were shown and plans are being
made to put the organization into immediate operation. This was considered one
of the most important steps ever taken by Edgecombe citizens and one which will
bring rural and town people closer together. Eleven of the 14 townships of the
county were represented, showing the interest manifested in the movement. The
entire county will be canvassed for members; 124 members signed up yesterday
and 400 are expected shortly.
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