August 26: Happy Birthday! Audrey Clore LeGrand
Audrey Clore LeGrand was born on this day in 1895, in Virginia, to John N. and Frances Burger Clore. Audrey graduated from Virginia College in Roanoke, where she majored in organ and voice. She...
Monthly Archive: August 2014
August 26,1957: New Courtroom
On this day in 1957, Forsyth Superior Court opened a week-long small claims civil term in a new courtroom. The large courtroom in the courthouse was repainted and soundproofed in the past three weeks....
August 25: Happy Birthday! Frank Adna Stith Sr.
Frank Adna Stith Sr. was born on this day in 1884, in Sampson County, to Julius and Octavia Wilson Stith. He moved to Winston-Salem as a child with his family. He attended the local...
August 25,2010: Demolition Near the Coliseum
On this day in 2010, the Winston-Salem Journal covered the demolition work that was taking place near the Coliseum. The Coliseum Shell Service Station and Cactus Jack’s Steakhouse and Saloon were being removed from...
August 24: Happy Birthday! John George Bambalis
John George Bambalis was born on this day in 1927, in Florida, to George P. and Katherine Bambalis. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving the the United States Army. He graduated...
August 24,1922: Peddycord Service Station Opens
On this day in 1922, the Peddycord Service Station opened. The station was located at 115 West Third Street, between Trade and Liberty Streets. The station occupied the building that was recently vacated by Booe...
August 23: Happy Birthday! Rowland Hill Latham
Rowland Hill Latham was born on this day in 1880, in Plymouth, N. C., to Joseph Addison and Annie Reed Latham. His father was a carpenter who had prepared to attend college, but had...
August 23,1964: Open House at New West Forsyth Campus
On this day in 1964, West Forsyth High School held open house for new students and their families. Principal Harold E. Simpson conducted tours of the new West Forsyth High School that was composed...
August 22: Happy Birthday! Lucy Bramlette Patterson
Lucy Bramlette Patterson was born on this day in 1865, in Tazewell, Tennessee, to William Houston and Cornelia Graham Patterson. Lucy attended school in Tennessee, and at Salem College. Her mother had attended Salem...
August 22,1960: Ard-Vista Animal Hospital Opens
On this day in 1960, Ard-Vista Animal Hospital opened at 527 South Stratford Road. The new hospital was owned by the husband and wife team of veterinarians, Dr. Bert Kalet and Dr. Dorothy Kalet....