November 22: Happy Birthday! Meade Homer Willis Sr.
Meade Homer Willis Sr. was born on this day in 1878, in South Carolina, to James Perry and Canton Mehaffy Willis. He grew up on a farm and attended the country schools. He also...
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November 8,1964: Reynolda Manor Library Is Dedicated
On this day in 1964, the Reynolda Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library was dedicated. The library opened to the public on October 1, 1964. The library was located across the street from...
October 26: Happy Birthday! Mae Kreeger Tillman
Mae Kreeger Tillman was born on this day in 1908, in Forsyth County, to Eugene and Cora Brewer Kreeger. She was a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School and Salem College. She also...
October 13: Happy Birthday! Jane Smith Hill
Jane Smith Hill was born on this day in 1931, in Rockingham County, to Albert Bynum and Fleta Field Smith. She grew up in Guilford County and married Robert Belton Hill Sr. Jane worked...
September 19:Happy Birthday! Katherine Margaret Reid
Katherine Margaret Reid was born on this day in 1905, in Stokes County, to William Henry and Maggie Apperson Reid. She spent her early years in Pilot Mountain, then she taught in the public...
September 12,1963: “Pocketbooks” at the Public Library
Library Director, Paul Ballance, announced on this day in 1963 that the library has a new book rack at the library. In fact, the new book rack was attracting a lot of attention, particularly...
June 15: Happy Birthday! Dallas Conrad Petree Jr.
Dallas Conrad Petree Jr. was born on this day in 1940, in Winston-Salem, to Dallas Conrad Petree Sr. and Cleo Dunn Petree. Dallas graduated from Northwest High School and Wake Forest University. He served...
May 5,1989: Tornado Hits City
Tornadoes hit Winston-Salem on this day in 1989, damaging property and knocking out power. Trees fell all over the county, blocking roads and changing the city’s look when the damaged trees were finally...
March 26,1953: Fifth Street Library Dedicated
After years of raising money and planning, the new public library opened at 660 West Fifth Street on this date in 1953. The library moved from its previous location on Cherry Street, from the...