By H.V. Rose, Supt. Welfare, Smithfield
Just before Rev. S.A. Cotton moved from Smithfield to take up his work in Franklinton he left at the disposal of the county superintendent of public welfare a number of school books that had been used by his children and laid aside as they had advanced from grade to grade. Mr. Cotton wished that the books might be given to school children above over the county who might not be able to get a full supply of books suitable for school use and to be read at home. This small collection of books has fulfilled its mission. Every one of them is now in use somewhere in Johnston county.
During Christmas week of 1921 there was a splendid allotment of clothing placed at the disposal of the county superintendent of public welfare. Some of this clothing was brand-new and some of it had bene used and out-grown, much as the books had been that were donated by Rev. Mr. Cotton. It is conservate to state that the clothing that was so given was worth $100. Not only clothing but valuable gifts of fuel and food were made. One citizen of Smithfield alone gave five cords of wood. It must be gratifying to those who made this splendid contribution of helpful articles to know that all the food and fuel went immediately into use and that practically every garment has been placed where it will do good against these wintry blasts.
The county superintendent of public welfare has no storehouse where books, food, fuel and clothing can be stored until ready for distribution; but if there is any person in the county who would like to divide his or her stock of such necessaries it can be easily arranged by writing a letter to the county superintendent of public welfare and stating what can be given. All letters will be filed and the articles will be called for as they can be advantageously placed.
This is a kind of co-operation that means service. It may be the only means of some child getting hold of a good book to read or a warm coat to wear.
From The Smithfield Herald, Jan. 31, 1922
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