October 1,1952: Change in Bus Fares
Changes took place on this day in 1952 concerning bus fares. Bus tokens were no longer accepted on city buses when Duke Power Company’s new straight 10-cent fare took effect. City bus riders could...
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September 26,1952:Eisenhower Campaigns in Winston-Salem
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, with his wife, Mamie, came through Winston-Salem on this day in 1952. Eisenhower made the trip during his campaign for the presidency. Eisenhower traveled by train and made a brief...
May 7,1952 : Smith Reynolds Airport Terminal Gets New Look
On this day in 1952, an announcement was made in the Twin City Sentinel that the Smith Reynolds Airport terminal building was getting a face lift. The brick building was...
April 11, 1952: Midway Drive-In Opens
The Midway Drive-In Theatre opened on this day in 1952. It was located on Vargrave Street, between Waughtown Street and Stadium Drive. The theatre was formerly the Park-Vue Theatre. The opening night double feature...