Biography

The Johnston County Commission on Bicentennial of U. S. Constitution College was established the summer of 1987, and the following officers were elected: Ray Boyette, Chairman; Sarah Ann Sasser, Vice-Chairman; Loretta Woodard, Vice-Chairman; Grethel Boyette, Secretary; Edna Palmer, Treasurer. After being designated a Bicentennial Community by the U. S. Commission in September, 1987, the Johnston County Board of Commissioners awarded the Johnston County Commission an operating fund of $500. In celebration of the bicentennial, various events, dedications, re-enactments, school presentations, and tree plantings were held. Also, a musical drama entitled “Johnston!,” which was written by Doris Cannon of Smithfield, NC, was presented in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium at Johnston Community College to an audience of about 6,000 persons. The last meeting of the Commission was held in 1992, and remaining funds were donated to Flower Hill Conservation Project, the Johnston County History Room, and the Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield.

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