August 8,1941: Groundbreaking for Strong Dorm
On this day in 1941, ground was broken for the new dormitory at Salem College. Money for the dormitory was given to the school by Mrs. Hattie Strong. It will house 40 students, and...
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August 7: Happy Birthday! John Clarke Whitaker
John Clarke Whitaker was born on this day in 1891, in Winston-Salem, to William and Anna Bitting Whitaker. He attended the University of North Carolina and Guilford College. In 1913, he joined R. J....
August 7,1970: Forsyth Tech Moves In
On this day in 1970, Forsyth Technical Institute began moving into its new classroom and student center. The three-story building contained a learning center, library, lounge, small cafeteria, and classrooms. The building will house...
August 6: Happy Birthday! Ethel Angelo Williams
Ethel Angelo Williams was born on this day in 1918, in Winston-Salem, to Ernest J. and Ethel Hudgins Angelo. Ethel or “Angie” graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School and attended Salem College. At...
August 6,1970: Historic Bethabara Park Incorporates
On this day in 1970, papers were signed for the incorporation of Historic Bethabara Park. The park was a joint venture of the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The photo above shows the...
August 5: Happy Birthday! John Edward “Eddie” Yuhas
John Edward “Eddie” Yuhas was born on this day in 1924 in Ohio, to Joseph and Mary Yuhas. Eddie was a baseball player, and was first signed by the New York Yankees as an...
August 5,1969: Schlitz Plant Begins Beer Production
On this day in 1969, the Joseph Schlitz Brewery had its first beer production run. Located on Barnes Road off U. S. 52, the new Schlitz plant’s first beer production run totaled 4,500 cases...
August 4: Happy Birthday! Brig. Julius Mack Satterfield
Brigadier Julius Mack Satterfield was born on this day in 1887, in Charlotte, to S. S. and Addie Kimble Satterfield. He began serving in the Salvation Army as a soldier when he was 14...
August 4,1914: Firemen’s Association Meeting in Town
On this day in 1914, the North Carolina Firemen’s Association opened their annual meeting in Winston-Salem. This is the third time the association has selected Winston-Salem as the location of their meeting. The other...
August 3: Happy Birthday! Stella Phelps Nance
Stella Phelps Nance was born on this day in 1879, in Forsyth County, to Melgron and Nancy Grubbs Phelps. Her father was a Confederate soldier who was twice wounded. When he returned from the...