July 27: Happy Birthday! Josie White Simons
Josie White Simons was born on this day in 1905, in South Carolina, to Rev. Joseph C. and Nannie Hill White. Josie received her A. B. degree from Benedict College and her master’s degree...
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July 27,1948: Jeepster on Display at Bolling’s
On this day in 1948, the Jeepster is on display at Bolling’s Inc., Willys Sales and Service, at 130 North Marshall Street. The vehicle is known as a sports phaeton, with no windows, curved...
July 26: Happy Birthday! Dr. John Claude Casstevens Sr.
Dr. John Claude Casstevens Sr. was born on this day in 1900, in Iredell County, to James W. and Mary Williams Casstevens. John was educated in Iredell County, at the Harmony Farm Life School....
July 26,1934: Additions to Old Town and Griffith Schools
On this day in 1934, an announcement in the Union Republican stated that additions to Old Town School and Griffith School are nearing completion. The additions will give Old Town School 23 rooms,...
July 25: Happy Birthday! George Hanes Rights
George Hanes Rights was born on this day in 1858, in Salem, to Constantine L. and Lizzie Hanes Rights. He attended the Salem Boys School, where his father was a teacher. He left school...
July 25,2007: Mayflower Seafood Restaurant to Rebuild
On this day in 2007, an announcement was made in the Winston-Salem Journal that land is being cleared at the site of the Mayflower Seafood Restaurant at 850 Peter’s Creek Parkway. The plan is...
July 24: Happy Birthday! Bishop Edward Rondthaler
Edward Rondthaler was born on this day in 1842, in Pennsylvania, to Edward and Sarah Rice Rondthaler. His father and grandfather were Moravian ministers, and his father later became president of the Theological Seminary...
July 24,1914: New YWCA Building
On this day in 1914, an announcement was made by a committee of the site for a proposed YWCA building. The YWCA was organized in 1908 in the First Presbyterian Church. The choice of...
July 23: Happy Birthday! Shirley Evan Hall
Shirley Evan Hall was born on this day in 1872, in Yadkin County, to Rev. J. Sanford and Carrie Hauser Hall. Shirley attended Union High School at East Bend, the Pinacle Academy in Stokes...
July 23,1938: Farmers’ Co-Operative Dairy Groundbreaking
On this day in 1938, ground was broken for the Farmers’ Co-Operative Dairy on South Marshall Street. The $40,000 building will house a common distributing point for members of the co-operative organization. The dairy...