In a special edition of the Smithfield Observer, issued September 13, following are some of the things said about our Johnston neighbor, Benson:
With splendid co-operation on the part of its citizens, Benson has grown in a gratifying manner and at present (two lines obscured).
Here are some of the things Benson has.
One of the most modern and attractive school buildings in the state.
Complete water, light and sewer systems.
Five churches.
Two tobacco warehouses.
A Chamber of Commerce.
A 50-piece military band.
As live a bunch of citizens—men and women—as will be found anywhere.
A good variety of industrial and commercial enterprises.
The light, water and sewer systems are new improvements, having been made under the last administration with C.C. Cannady as mayor and W.D. Boone, J.C. Wilson, C.T. Johnson as commissioners. The present administration is composed of Mayor Cannady and Commissioners W.H. Royal, J.H. Godwin, L. Gilbert and Jake Greenthal. J. Willis Creech is chairman of the board of county commissioners.
Benson is no slacker when it comes to education. Although it has one of the best equipped schools in the state, the town recently voted $50,000 bonds for further improvements to the school system, made necessary because of congested conditions.
Benson is moving forward as a tobacco market, and with good prices in prospect because of an unusually good crop, the coming season bids fair to be a prosperous one. The two tobacco warehouses will be open the first part of September. The Banner warehouse will be operated by J.F. Motley and the farmers’ warehouse by J.E. Harris, both experienced warehousemen.
The town doesn’t believe in resting on its oars and as long as “progress” is in the dictionary, Benson will continue to be an example of it.
The Dunn Dispatch, Sept. 20, 1921
No comments:
Post a Comment