July 12: Happy Birthday! Robert Lee “Bob” Blevins
Robert Lee “Bob” Blevins was born on this day in 1917, in Mitchell County, to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Blevins. He earned his undergraduate degree in English and social studies from Milligan College in...
Winston-Salem Time Traveler
July 12,1919: New Traffic Regulations
On this day in 1919, several events were taking place regarding managing traffic in Winston-Salem. One regulation that was put into place prohibited a left-hand turn around the traffic officer at the intersection of...
July 11: Happy Birthday! Robert C.”Bob” Estes
Robert Colfax “Bob” Estes was born on this day in 1914, in Asheville, to Poindexter “P. D.” and Margaret Terrell Estes. He grew up in very modest financial circumstances, and did not receive formal...
July 11,1919: Ogburn-Hill Tobacco Factory Sold
On this day in 1919, the old Ogburn-Hill Company tobacco factory was sold to the Peerless Candy Company by C. J. and C. D. Ogburn. The factory was located at Cherry and Sixth Street,...
July 10: Happy Birthday! George Douglas Boyle
George Douglas Boyle was born on this day in 1901, in Rhode Island. He specialized in hotel food service and was with the Food Allocations Board and the War Food Administration during World War...
July 10,1911: RJR Opens New Office
On this day in 1911, the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco office force moved into their new building on the corner of Main and Fifth Streets. The office force moved from RJR Factory #8, where...
July 9: Happy Birthday! Mary Fries Blair
Mary Eleanor Fries Blair was born on this day in 1873, in Salem, to John William and Agnes de Schweinitz Fries. She graduated from Salem Academy and Salem College, and did graduate work at...
July 9,1954: Farmers Dairy Bar Opens
On this day in 1954, the Farmers Dairy Bar opened on Stratford Road. The new building was a two-story, Colonial-style structure, with lots of windows on all sides. The floors were...
July 8: Happy Birthday! Charles Byrd Wade Jr.
Charles Byrd Wade Jr. was born on this day in 1915, in Morehead City, to Charles Byrd and Bessie Ormond Wade. He graduated from Duke University, majoring in history. He joined R. J. Reynolds...
July 8,1919: Warren Dull Flies with “Skull and Bones”
On this day in 1919, Winston-Salem Journal reporter, Warren Dull, flew in the “Skull and Bones” airplane at Reynolds Field. Dull recorded his flying experiences with Lieutenant Brandt and Sergeant Berkshire in their airplane...