Flashback to August 1940: The Drink Stand
It might look like these young men are just enjoying their freedom on a summer day in August 1940. They all have smiles on their faces while some of the boys are drinking their...
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Hot off the Press: “Thursday” Newspaper
On this day, March 14th, in 1940, Winston-Salem residents had an additional newspaper option. A new weekly newspaper, called “Thursday,” began distribution. Bill Sharpe, a former Twin City Sentinel columnist, began publishing “Forsyth’s only...
December 22,1940: Southern Book Collection at the Library
An announcement was made on this day in 1940, that a new book collection is available at the Carnegie Library. The Ida Clifton Hinshaw Collection was recently established by the James B. Gordon Chapter...
November 21,1940: First Forsyth County Draft Board Volunteer
Charles Edward Waddell, Jr. became the first volunteer to be qualified for military service from Forsyth County Draft Board Number One on this day in 1940. Waddell was a 32-year-old unmarried man who worked...
November 13,1940: Salem College Hits the Radio
An announcement was made in the Winston-Salem Journal on this day in 1940, concerning the first in a series of radio programs about Salem College. The radio programs were designed to acquaint the people...
October 25,1940: Stein’s Clothing Store Opens
Stein’s Clothing opened their completely remodeled store on this day in 1940. It was located on the corner of West Fifth and Trade Streets. The store was part of Stein’s large group of 46...
July 2,1940: Hine-Bagby Holds Open House
On this day in 1940, Hine-Bagby Company held an open house to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The men’s clothing store was also showing the remodeled interior and modernizing changes that had taken place over...
June 27,1940: Forsyth Kennel Club Organized
On this day in 1940, man’s best friend was recognized when the Forsyth Kennel Club was organized. The organization meeting was held at the Robert E. Lee Hotel, and officers of the club were...
June 8, 1940: Thomas E. Dewey Campaigns in Winston-Salem
On this day in 1940, Thomas E. Dewey brought his campaign for the presidency to Winston-Salem. Republican presidential candidate Dewey spoke to a packed audience in the Reynolds Park gymnasium. The topic of his...
June 1,1940: Reynolds Park is Dedicated
On this day in 1940, Reynolds Park was dedicated to the “entertainment, health, and happiness of the people of Winston-Salem.” Residents admired the 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasium, stadium, amphitheater, and...