August 18,1766: Salem’s First Lovefeast
On this day in 1766, the Moravian sisters visited Salem for the first time. A lovefeast was held in the partially completed first house. This was the first lovefeast held in Salem. The photo...
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August 17: Happy Birthday! Frances Burkhead Griffin
Frances Burkhead Griffin was born on this day in 1916, in Asheboro, to Carl Burdette and Fannie Burkhead Griffin. Frances attended school in Asheboro and in Thomasville, where she moved in 1929 with her...
August 17,1926: Buena Vista to Vote on Incorporation
On this day in 1926, an article in the Winston-Salem Journal reported that 65% to 70% of the voters in the Buena Vista section are in favor of having their property incorporated by the city....
August 16: Happy Birthday! John Clifton Kiger
John Clifton Kiger was born on this day in 1931, in Surry County, to Will Ray and Lula Ashburn Kiger. He came to Winston-Salem when he was about 21 years old, and was an...
August 16,1906: Brown-Rogers to Expand
On this day in 1906, the Union Republican announced that the Brown-Rogers Company is planning to enlarge their hardware store by an addition, three stories high. The store will occupy space on Main Street. The...
August 15: Happy Birthday! Judge Henry Reuben Starbuck
Judge Henry Reuben Starbuck was born on this day in 1866, in Winston-Salem, to Darius Henry and Ellen Blickenderfer Starbuck. His home was located on the lot where City Hall is situated today. Henry...
August 15,1926: D. G. Craven Addresses Lighted Signs
On this day in 1926, local merchant, D. G. Craven, announced that the lighted and overhanging advertising signs along Fourth Street are an eyesore for the street. Craven volunteered to remove his $500 electric...
August 14: Happy Birthday! Prince Ibraham
Prince Ibraham was born on this day in 1911, in Persia. He was orphaned at the age of four, and came to the United States to live with foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred...
August 14,1960: Ed Owens Makes Purchase
On this day in 1960, the Winston-Salem Journal announced that Edward P. Owens of Elizabeth City has purchased Motor Sales Company Inc., the local dealer for Imperial, Chrysler, Plymouth and Valiant automobiles. The business...
August 13: Happy Birthday! Blanche Eugenia Stockton
Blanche Eugenia Stockton was born on this day in 1902, in Salem, to Rev. Ernest and Minnie Tesh Stockton. Blanche’s father, Ernest, was a Moravian layman who led prayer services. He was recruited by...