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THE JOHNSTONIAJN - SUJN, SELMA, N. C. — THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 1940. ★ "REVIEWING PROGRESSIVE BUSINESS FIRMS" ★ BRANCH BANKING & TRUST COMPANY THIS PAGE EDITED BY W. E. MITCHELL WILSON, N. C. — PHONE 2105 We wish to call attention of the ^ servative yet progressive men, of ° s that The Branch Banking broad and liberal views in the mat & trust Company is also located in ters of carino- Selma, N. C. Sixty-two years of service. Under the direction of astute financiers who for their patrons’ needs, yet men who have carefully guarded the best interests of and de manding the fullest security and ad- have guided this well known bank hering to the cardinal law of finance, to substantial progress, evidenced by j This enviable policy has .gained con- the large business it enjoys and its fidence of the people of all the sur- enviable reputation for safety to j rounding country and among its cus- depositors. tomers you will find the majority of One of the institutions that gives the community’s most prominent men stability to the financial and com mercial interests of the country is The Branch Banking & Trust Co. From the day that it first opened its doors to the people it has always been under the management of con- and firms. The Branch Banking & Trust Co., conducts a general banking business. Its service and advice are sought by the largest corporations as well as by the humblest individual, and in every instance the same courteous treatment is extended and the same careful attention given to the prob lems presented. Its officers are men of high stand ing in their community, and are of sterling character and unassailed re pute. They have always adhered to the soundest principles of banking and are well deserving of the mag nificent patronag’e that has been ex tended to their ably managed insti tution. The Branch Banking & Trust Co., is one of the most valuable of the section’s many valuable assets. All deposits in this bank are insur ed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Company’s plan up to $5,000 00. EASTERN CAROLINA BAKING COMPANY K. W. BALDOW, Prop. — WILSON, N. C. W. P. ROSE SUPPLY COMPANY GOLDSBORO, N. C. Located at Center and Holly St.,' from their dealings in building ma- opposite new water tank. They: tei'ial, the guiding influence of this handle a complete line of brick, j company has always been a deter- lime, cement, sand, gravel, interior finish, building paper, roofing and concrete products. Phone 33. W. P. mination to furnish the highest grade of building material at a reasonable price. There is no one establishment in Rose Supply Co. is one of the oldest: this community that has greater in- establishments of its kind in Golds-' fluence for the betterment of the boro. They have grown up with the building industry than this one. Con- city—serving Goldsboro and vicinity tractors and the public in general for years. They deserve the support have come to know that whatever and backing of every citizen with they desire in the supply line can be genuine pride. | secured from W. P. Rose Supply Co., While it is the object of W. P. of Goldsboro, N. C., with the knowl- Rose Supply Co., of Goldsboro, N. C.,' edge that it lyill be of the highest' that there were more such firms to obtain a fair and honest profit grade, consistent with price. I within our midst. By purchasing’ to an advantage when the markets are right and em ploying experienced help, they are able to offer at reasonable prices high grade goods and encourage the extension of home and enterprise. We are pleased in this edition to give commendable mention to W. P. Rose Supply Co. of Goldsboro, N. C., and assure the public that they will receive the best service and any information that is desired will be given in a most courteous and obliging manner by this firm’s ef ficient employees and we only wish CENTRE BRICK WAREHOUSE HUGH H. COZART, J. C. EAGLES, Pioneer Warehousemen tinctly satisfactory. Real service and has favor with the public than this well . I known concern. By reason of the The Center Brkk Warehouse led the Wilson market for forty seven years. Located in Wilson, N. C. j *hat the management has had j wide experience in every feature of There is no establishment more , the warehouse business and because worthy of mention m this review ;of their comprehensive knowledge of than this well-known tobacco ware- every department of ’the trade, this house. Under the direction of people , establishment has continued to wit- thoroughly conversant with every the increase in the number of feature of the business it is not: patrons strange that it has become one of the most important firms of the j ^his is the day and age when the community. The Center Brick Ware- i public demands not only magnani- house is noted for always paying the | mous service, but the best in service, highest prices as consistent with good j Thoroughly conversant with the gen- judgment. Bring your next load of tobacco here and learn the differ ence. It is a well known fact that there is no one institution in the com munity that has met with greater eral conditions and with an excep tionally wide experience in their par ticular field of endeavor, the man agement of this popular warehouse has been able to render a service to the people in their line that is dis- the best prices possible has been the guiding influence of their policies and it has brought them trade from all the surrounding territory. They deal on a large scale and their activities are conducive to the progress and expansion of the com munity is no small degree. This warehouse is not only a well equipped and expertly operated bus iness concern, but it is also an in dustrial and commercial organiza tion of the community, and renders a service that Is necessary to the onward progress of the community. We refer the Center Brick Wai-e- house to all our readers as one of the distinctive features of the com mercial efficiency of this part of the State. Located 120 South Street in Wil son, N. C., phone 2621. The business is conducted along progressive lines and we are proud to say that it is a credit to this part of the State. To be able to make certain of get ting absolutely good bread is a boon to the city. At this plant the most healthly ingredients are used in the process of manufacture. Analysis has proven them to be absolutely free from anything injurious; consequent ly they are not only health protecting but are health giving. They have a large variety of bread and novelties. Their business has increased so rapidly from time to time until to day they have a model industry. Everything in the plant is kept scrupulously clean, as it is the policy j some flavor, has a white close grain of the institution not only to make - and does not crumble in cutting, bakery goods that will pass inspec- When baked it is a uniform brown tion, but to turn out products that | and carries a thin crust and of the are as near an approach to the acme , finest texture and does away with, of perfection as modern machinery i the gas. Their bread is more expen- and up-to-date methods will permit, sive to make but costs you no more. The Eastern Carolina Baking Com- If the public could only compre hend how these products are handled by this company, could understand how pure and health-giving they are there would not be a family in the vicinity which would not be a patron of the concern. Their Mother’s Bread and their other bakery products are very popu lar in the community, being the best the market affords. Their Mother’s Bread has a whole- pany of Wilson, N. C., is supported by several counties in North Caro lina and this is one of the largest individually owned bakeries in this section. The manager has been closely allied with the large business in terests of this section of the State for some time and has been instru mental in the upbuilding of this sec tion of the country and the patronage of the entire people. SOUTHEASTERN FINANCE CORPORATION R. S. NOOE, Mgr., H. W. SEVERANCE, Asst. Mgr. Located in First National Bank Building in Wilson, N. C., phone 2185. When you purchase a car on time, new or used, suggest that it be financed throug’h this conservative finance company. This is a concern which has many satisfied patrons throughout this part of the country and renders a valued and essential service, being the fore most one of its kind. It is a well known fact there is no met with greater favor from the public than this well-known estab lishment. By reason of the fact that The Southeastern Finance Corp. of Wilson, N. C., has had wide experi ence in every feature of this busi ness and because of their compre hensive knowledge of every branch of the business, this establishment has continued to witness the increase in the number of their patrons. There are no more public-spirited citizens in the community than the management of the Southeastern business in the community that has Finance Corp. of Wilson. We wish to compliment them and direct at tention to their business institution, of the community as one of the re liable establishments which has added to the development and prog ress of this part of the state. They are responsible for the bringing and keeping here of many dollars each year and in this re view we cannot fail to compliment them upon their activities in the business world and predict for them a future that is fraught with great promise. SMITH WAREHOUSE WILSON, N. C. — PHONE 3187 Located on South Goldsboro St. This is a home owned and home operated Tobacco Warehouse. Among the attractive and worth while features offered by the Smith Warehouse of Wilson, N. C., is that t’ndir interest does not end with the sale of your tobacco, but they are constantly striving to serve their many friends, the farmers, more ef ficiently year after year. The Smith Warehouse of Wilson, playing of your tobacco. The Smith Warehouse is modern and built to render the proper light to display your tobacco to the best advantage. The tobacco growers patronizing this warehouse have always been satisfied with their dealings and it is proven by their willingness to render every consideration and ac commodation to ceives their personal attention. Their price average is among the best to be had in the entire tobacco belt and, therefore, it is no wonder that they have become so popular over such a wide territory. We in this edition consider it a privilege to compliment the Smith Warehouse of Wilson, N. C., upon their many friends ■ policies adopted and predict for that your patronage is appreciated them many successful years upon R. E. TOWNSEND REAL ESTATE, RENTALS, INSURANCE — WILSON, N. C. Located at 121 South Goldsboro efficiency and has built up a clien Street in Wilson, N. C.—Phone 3216. tele of remarkable proportions, be- This firm specializes in the handling ^the most prominent ; members of the profession of this section. of property for the out-of-town peo ple. They also specialize in rentals j local representative of of all kinds. They are dealers in some of the largest insurance com- Real Estate of all kinds. Get in ‘ panies, they are able to render a touch with this firm for any iirfor-1 service that is unexcelled elsewhere. .. IThat they have succeeded in building mation. I , ,, j u ■ % ; up a business on the sound basis of A large portion of the people of integrity and honesty, is evidenced this community look to this agency ^ jjy that when one thinks or for real insurance service, Representing as they do some of speaks of insurance, he unconscious ly thinks of this agency. The two the largest companies in business,' are firmly connected in the minds they are equipped to sei've every need in the insurance line. During the many years of service to the public this agency has created an of the people of this vicinity. In years long gone the business of insurance salesmen was to convince people of the necessity for insurance enviable record for honesty and and to persuade them to secure their protection. Today the work is not so much educational as it is advisory. The salesmen or agent from his knowledge and experience is expect ed to assist his clients in selecting the kind of insurance best suited to their needs, the necessity for such protection is now generally recogniz ed. No one of whom we have any knowledge is better qualified to per form this important function than this agency. We therefore feel an unusual sense of satisfaction in directing your at tention to the R. E. TownsenjJ -Agency of Wilson, N. C., and rec ommend them to all. Finally, in closing this review, we feel impelled to congratulate the community upon having an agency of such rare capabilities. WOMBLE VENDING MACHINE COMPANY PHONE 2789 — WILSON, N. C. Located at 230 South Tarboro i twentieth century policies. 1 and Mills phonographs, that hereto- Street Wilson N. C. this firm spe- general purpose of this re-: fore were unknown to local industry. cializes in coin operated machines adequate idea of The Womble Vending Machine Co., their progress and the general ex- and is a large industry which has operated ma- brought publicity and business activ- cfijnes, we deem it quite appropriate ity to the city of Wilson from all to devote space to this well known' all parts of the country to be spent parts of the country. This firm is firm. | among our people. of Wilson, N. C., is of great advan tage to the prosperity and growth of the city as it brings money from There is not an establishment in Therefore in reviewing the busi- the country in its line which is of j ness and industrial progress of the greater commercial value than this! community we wish to point with company. Its directing head and as-j pride to this admirable industrial in- ! sociates have opened up channels of ■ stitution as probably the communi- Wilson. Truly an admirable Indus- j trade, not only for coin operated ma- ty’s foremost example of our modern trial institution operating under chines, but the Wurlitzer, Seelburg,! industry. under the direction of a management high in business and social circles of the community, which has done its share in aiding the continued prog ress and development of the city of The managers have at heart the N. C., is operated under the latest interest of the tobacco growers . improved methods, which insures per-| this section. And you can be as-1 finick serv.ce an prices feet care in the handling and dis-: sured that each and every pile re- unquestionable. are EASTERN MOTOR SALESJnc. J. R. DAVIS, Mgr. — WILSON, N. C. in Wilson, N. C.—Phone a special body plant. I The current Oldsmobiles are snap- „ py in appearance. They embody all No previous Oldsmobile ever arous-, , ^ 1 of the advanced Oldsmobile mechan- ed so much interest, enthusiasm and . , - . comment. Thousands are learning ures. their brilliant and totally new ad- No wonder the public demands that vantages. On every road and in ev- Located 2465. This firm is sales agency for the Oldsmobile automobiles. Oldsmo bile, through their tremendous out put and immense production, are able to put greater value in their cars, thus they are taking the lead ership in offering to the public, cars of sound enduring value, and at most reasonable prices. For those who desire payment ar rangements, a plan has been inaug urated whereby you can purchase the Oldsmobile for a reasonable payment and the remaining pay ments as suits you conveniently. To the vast resources already de voted to Oldsmobile investment was added that the new Oldsmobile might be built. It included the erection of Oldsmobile increase their factory ery salesroom they are witnessing output. No wonder that Oldsmobile is the abusive tests of a body so in so great demand. strong, solid and rigid that distor tion, squeaks and rattles are as unlikely as in a steel building with doors hung that will bear the full weighs of the suspended car without springing a hair’s breadth out of true. All bodies are of steel, bolted and riveted and finished in the best of paints in various color combinations. In this review of the progress of this section, The Eastern Motor, Sales, Inc., of Wilson, N. C., line of cars should be referred to the peo ple of this part of the State and it should be suggested that it would be well to look this line over before purchasing a car. They have a fine line of used car bargains. Drop in and look thena being very attractive in appearance. 1 over. A. D. MASSEYS FEED & SEED STORE A. D. MASSEY, Prop. — WILSON, N. C. Located at 204 South Tarboro St., ^ utation far and wide as business men country that quotations of A. D. in Wilson, N. C. Phone 2554. They of wide experience and straight for- Massey’s Feed and Seed Store of are special representatives for T. W. ward methods and it is not surpris- Wilson, N. C., are always as low as Wood & Sons of Richmond, Va. You ing that the volume of business is consistent with sound business. 'They will always find a complete line of ever increasing. * permit no one to offer greater val- field and garden seed at this store.: This is equally true of the Seed ues, just as they permit no one to 'They feature the famous “Diamond”, and Feed business, and the modern offer higher quality, and this happy brand feeds. This is a firm that can [ firm in this line must be one of ad- j combination has resulted in a large always be depended upon to furnish vanced ideas regarding the scientific and ever increasing patronage, high grade garden, field and grass production of merchandise that is j It goes without saying that Mr. seed in lots from one ounce to a pure, tested and reliable. ‘ | Massey is honest and straight for- carload. These people furnish seed I Every farmer should call around ward and has won the patronage of adapted to this section, their seeds here occasionally and see how pro- | thousands of local and nearby resi- are always tested and you are not duction can be increased. Their. dents through this policy, gambling when you buy from them, brands are by far the better. We are pleased to compliment the *The farmers and city people have | matter of price has also re- i A. D. Massey Feed and Seed Store come to know that they can get from ceived attention here, for it has be- them the best seeds and feeds of all kinds on the market, hence they seek, "^ell established fact not only no further market. They have a rep-1 the city but in the surrounding of Wilson, N. C., and to refer this establishment to all of the readers of this paper. SMITH TRANSFER COMPANY G. W. SMITH, Prop. — WILSON, N. C. Located in Wilson, N. C.—Phone 2896. This firm is giving daily ser vice from Virginia points to the two Carolinas. All agents and drivers are under bond. All goods are insured while in transit. This firm specializes in over night service most anywhere. They save you time and give the best of ser vice. They are very popular with the people over this section of the state as they offer a most modem freight service. In this undignified rush and hurry there is no name in this section of the country that sounds better than this up-t07date motor express. They are equipped in the most standing of all the good rules and a thorough acquaintance with mechan ical equipment of the tmek they are driving, thus assuring the people of efficient and rapid service. Their service aids a great deal in making this city a more metropoli tan place in which to live. This concern is meeting with suc cess as they solve the transportation problems, and offer first class accom modation, they are prepared better than ever to carry freight which aids in the promotion of agriculture and commerce in the territory they serve. They are responsible for the bring ing and keeping here of many dol lars each year and in this .review we modern manner, having trucks to cannot fail to compliment them up- meet all demands. In charge of them on their activities in the business are drivers who are not only care-! world and predict for them a future ful and honest but have clear under-! fraught with great promise. WILSON VENEER COMPANY PHONE 3086 — WILSON, N. C. In a review of the business inter- well merited progress is a matter of ests of Wilson there is no concern actual fact, well' known to the public, more worthy of extended attention | products manufactured by The than this one. This firm specializes j Veneer Company are recog in the manufacture of the very finest nized by the trade as made of best veneering. They pay their labor the highest salaries consistent with sound busi- materials and of the very best work manship. They are sold all over the country and the users have always ness and offer the most sanitary and heen well satisfied and demand their healthful surroundings to work in. Here the public has at its disposal the services of men who obtained their manufacturing and business ed ucation in the school of practical experience. From the inception of the enterprise, quality has been the aim and the standard has been maintain ed from the beginning. It is a concern, under-,competent products when buying again. In making this review of the in ward progress of this part of the country the attention of the people is called to the advantages accruing to the public by the location of this industry in the high quality of the products and the commanding posi tion they occupy in the manufactur- direction of men interested in local big world, excelling as they do in I development and its substantial and their special field of endeavor. FAIR VIEW C. H. PULLEY, Prop. Located on Highway 301, adjoin ing the Country Club, Wilson, N. C., Phone 3656 and P. O. Box 382, Wil son, N. C. The Fair View Nursery is in a position to give prospective buyers a wide variety of specimens to select from. You will find many of their plants growing in the gar dens and yards throughout this sec tion. Everything is guaranteed true to name and in perfect condition. Their many varieties of flowering shrub bery and evergreens are grown right, dug right, and sold right. They are kept in a healthy condition, so that when they arrive at the place of planting, they are in excellent con dition and will grow rapidly. This Nursery business requires considerable capital as well as a wide NURSERY — WILSON, N. C. range of ability and experience. Mr. Pulley is a practical nurseryman as well as being a wide reader of the best authorities on the subject and is an original and practical producer. He understands the condition of the soil, proper location, cultivation, etc., and his knowledge of plant life the nursery business and landscap ing has given him a leadership in this field. If you order a certain plant yon get exactly what you order. It is a place that you can be sure of get ting fresh and dependable nursery stock. You will also find Mr. Pulley very courteous and accommodating and willing to give you any infor mation that you desire. -/■
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