July 18,1956: Smokehouse Remodeled at Thruway
On this day in 1956, an announcement was made that the Smokehouse, on South Stratford Road, has been completely remodeled. The building will become part of the Thruway Shopping Center by the end of...
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July 17: Happy Birthday! John Christian Blum
John Christian Blum was born on this day in 1784, in Bethabara, to Jacob and Mary Elizabeth Blum. Christian moved with his parents to Salem in 1787 so that his father could operate the...
July 17,1953: Barbara Ann Crockett Crowned Miss North Carolina
On this day in 1953, Barbara Ann Crockett (right), Miss Winston-Salem, was crowned Miss North Carolina. Barbara Ann was crowned Miss Winston-Salem 1953 earlier in the month. The Miss North Carolina pageant took place...
July 16: Happy Birthday! William Edward Vaughan-Lloyd
William Edward Vaughan-Lloyd was born on this day in 1892, in Virginia, to William C. and Catherine Lewis Vaughan-Lloyd. He attended public schools in Richmond, the YMCA night school, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He...
July 15: Happy Birthday! Julius Arthur Woodward
Julius Arthur Woodward was born on this day in 1901, in Iredell County, to George and Della Cheshire Woodward. Julius attended Fruitland Institute at Hendersonville and graduated from Wake Forest College in 1925. He...
July 14: Happy Birthday! Joseph Hampton Rich
Joseph Hampton Rich was born on this day in 1874, in Davie County, to Samuel Chase and Bettie Caroline McMahon Rich. He graduated from Wake Forest College in 1898, and attended Baptist Seminary in...
July 14,1911:Brown Memorial Baptist Church Lets Contract
On this day in 1911, a contract was let to complete construction at Brown Memorial Baptist Church. A. H. Walls will be the contractor to complete the building, which includes the auditorium, vestibule and...
July 13: Happy Birthday! John Henry Tillotson
John Henry Tillotson was born on this day in 1894, in Stokes County, to John Samuel and Mary Lunsford Tillotson. John Henry spent his early years in Stokes County, and served in World War...
July 13,1957: Professional Building Opens
On this day in 1957, the Professional Building opened for public inspection at Cloverdale Avenue and Melrose Street. At this time, the location was considered to the on the “outskirts” of town, and the...
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...