December 23,1939: Old Town Club’s Opening Reception
Miriam DuBose was the Winston-Salem Journal reporter who described the opening reception at Old Town Club, held on this day in 1939. She and a staff reporter were given a sneak preview of the...
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October 26,1939: South High School’s New Name
The Winston-Salem School Board honored a local citizen on this day in 1939. The School Board approved the renaming of South High School. The name was changed to James A. Gray High School, in...
June 11,1939: Helen Keller Comes to Winston-Salem
On this day in 1939, Helen Keller (left) and her companion, Polly Thompson (right), took the stage at the Carolina Theatre to speak at the State Lions Convention. Miss Keller represented the American Foundation...
March 19,1939: New Buildings for WSTC
Winston-Salem Teachers’ College (now known as Winston-Salem State University), held a dedication service on this date in 1939. The dedication service was for three new buildings: an auditorium, a dining hall, and a women’s...