October 23,1945: VFW Post Dedicated
Post 1134 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars dedicated their new home on this day in 1945. The new VFW Post was located at 122 North Spruce Street. Eighty-six new members were welcomed to...
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August 10,1945: Dorothy Johnson Crowned Miss Winston-Salem
On this day in 1945, Dorothy Louise Johnson was crowned Miss Winston-Salem. And, just eight days later, Dorothy was crowned Miss North Carolina. In September, she competed in the Miss America pageant. Photo courtesy...