December 1,1887: Twin-City Hospital Opens
There was a time when sick people were treated in their homes, where doctors came to them and administered medical care. For many people, this style of care worked well. The doctors, however, were...
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November 30: Happy Birthday! Jeannette Graham Trotter
Jeannette Graham Trotter was born on this day in 1909, in Surry County, to Pinkney Lawson and Mattie Fulk Trotter. She graduated from Woman’s College in Greensboro. Jeannette joined the staff of the Winston-Salem...
November 30,1901: Belo Home Women’s Exchange
On this day in 1901, the Belo Home Women’s Exchange opened. The object of the exchange was to furnish an opportunity for women to sell their handiwork, much of which was accomplished in their...
November 29: Happy Birthday! Thomas Dallas Coppedge Sr.
Thomas Dallas Coppedge Sr. was born on this day in 1908, in Raleigh, to G. B. and Mary Wiggins Coppedge. He spent his early life in Raleigh and attended the local schools. He was...
November 29,1928: Library Branch Opens at City Hospital
The Carnegie Library began a branch library at City Hospital on this day in 1928. The library provided books for patrons, and were selected by the library staff. Carnegie Librarian, Miss Janet Berkeley, the...
November 28: Happy Birthday! Dr. Henry Lewis Valk
Dr. Henry Lewis Valk was born on this day in 1916, in Winston-Salem, to Dr. Arthur deTalma and Anna Lewis Valk. Dr. Valk graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School. He graduated from the...
November 28,1913: Fred N. Day Jewelry Store Reopens
A full-page ad in the Winston-Salem Journal announced that Fred N. Day opened his modern jewelry store at 406 North Liberty Street on this day in 1913. Fred N. Day became a jeweler in...
November 27: Happy Birthday! Dr. Homer George Sutton Jr.
Dr. Homer George Sutton Jr. was born on this day in 1924, to Homer George Sr. and Ruth Dawson Sutton. He attended the local schools and graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School in...
November 27,1928: Courthouse Girls Club Forms
A new organization was founded on this day in 1928, called the Courthouse Girls Club. The club consisted of the young women who carried on the work of the county. The girls planned to...
November 26: Happy Birthday! Anna Marguerite Fries
Anna Marguerite Fries was born on this day in 1892, in Winston-Salem, to Henry E. and Rosa Mickey Fries. She attended Salem Academy and College, and graduated in 1911. After graduation, she traveled abroad...