April 3: Happy Birthday! Captain John Ralph Allred
John Ralph Allred was born in Forsyth County in 1893. His father, John Wesley Allred, was a member of Volunteer Engine Company No. 1, and worked there until the volunteer company was disbanded...
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January 31, 1968: Retiring Fire Chief L. C. Williams Honored
On this date: January 31, 1968. Retiring Fire Chief Lester Cardoss Williams was honored at a reception. Chief Williams retired after 42 years and nine months of service with the Winston-Salem Fire Department. Williams was...
January 2, 1940: Fire on West Fourth Street
On this date, January 2, 1940: The Variety Fruit Store at 314 West Fourth Street had a visit from the fire department when the two-burner oil stove in the store caught fire and exploded....