October 7,1908: Tag Day
Tag Day was observed on this day in 1908, for a worthy cause. Cardboard tags were sold for 10-cents, and were designed to be worn on one’s lapel or dress. Sales from the tags...
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October 6: Happy Birthday! James Richard Pleasants
James Richard Pleasants was born on this day in 1854, in Wake County, to J. R. and Annie Jones Pleasants. He married Laura O’Daniel on October 6, 1875, which was his 21st birthday. His...
October 6,1908: Piedmont Fairgrounds Open
Ideal weather was forecast for this day in 1908. In fact, the weather was predicted to be great all week. And beautiful weather is so important when the activities take place mainly outside. Holding...
October 5: Happy Birthday! Betty McCall Smith
Betty McCall Smith was born on this day in 1927, in Forsyth County, to William and Therese Cooke McCall. Betty graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School and Randolph Macon College. She worked in...
October 5,1941: Inauguration of Sunday Movies
Movies began showing in Winston-Salem theatres on this Sunday in 1941. The reason for beginning to show movies on Sunday was to provide a means of entertainment for the servicemen stationed in town. Movie...
October 4: Happy Birthday! Katharine Davis Ogburn
Katharine Davis Ogburn was born on this day in 1914, in Forsyth County, to John Neal and Elva Wall Davis. Katherine attended the public schools and Meredith College. She was president of her class...
October 4,1947: Winston-Salem Drive-In Opens
The Winston-Salem Drive-In opened on this Saturday evening in 1947. The first drive-in theatre in Winston-Salem was located on Cherry Street Extension and Indiana Avenue. The opening feature was “River Boat Rhythm,” starring Leon...
October 3: Happy Birthday! Joseph Paul Sticht
Joseph Paul Sticht was born on this day in 1917, in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Grove City College, and married Ferne Cozad. He was president of Campbell Soup Company and president of Federated Department...
October 3,1989: Brookridge Baptist Retirement Community Dedicated
Brookridge Baptist Retirement Community was dedicated on this day in 1989. Construction of the new facility, located on 46 acres off Bethabara Road, began in 1987. It was opened to residents in August of...
October 2: Happy Birthday! Jonas “Joe” Shearn Rice
Jonas “Joe” Shearn Rice was born on this day in 1902, in Texas, to David and Martha Botts Rice. Joe attended school in Houston and studied at the University of Virginia. After college he...