Obit: Mayor W. W. Carter of Benton, La. - Bossier Parish

Submitted by: Susan Shaver
Source: "The Planters Press", Thursday, August 16, 1951



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Benton Citizens Saddened 

In the death of Mayor W. W. Carter the citizens of Benton have sustained 
a distinct loss. He had served them faithfully and splendidly as a public 
offician for many years, and from a civic standpoint, was one of the most 
active and useful men in the town, which is the parish seat of Bossier 
Parish. 

For half a century Mr. Carter, who until retirement from active business 
as a planter, had resided in Benton. In 1928 he was elected a member of the 
town council. He served in that capacity until commissioned mayor a number 
of years ago. 

Under his leadership the Benton public received important community 
improvements, contributing to its reputation as one of the cleanest and most 
law-abiding communities in the state. Every movement for the public good had 
Mayor Carter's earnest attention. In addition to seeking improved conditions 
and welfare in his hometown, he gave helpful advice and cooperation in 
parish-wide activities. 
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