Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
Search Results
2472 results
for "Kammerer, Roger"
Record #:
23720
Author(s):
Abstract:
Bridging the Tar River has been a long and arduous process in Pitt County. A free ferry was established over the Tar River at Greenville in 1787 and the first bridge was built over the river about 1823. The next bridge was built in 1848 by Samuel Marshburn. During the Civil War there were several attempts by the Yankees to burn the bridge at Greenville. The bridge was washed away or damaged in the Great Flood of June 1867. In 1879, a new bridge with a drawbridge was constructed and proclaimed the largest wooden bridge in North Carolina, being a few feet of six hundred yards. In 1907, a new steel bridge was built on Pitt Street across the river. In 1927/28, a new steel bridge was built on Greene Street to replace the older one on Pitt Street. With great foresight and a hard fought battle this last steel bridge, one of the very few left in North Carolina, was preserved and now graces the Town Common.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
23722
Author(s):
Abstract:
Animals are wonderful creatures, some are comforting while others put the fear of God in you. The author gives a variety of tales from Pitt County about animals. In the 1890s there were belled buzzards at the Court House and “Buzzards Roost,” about where Chico’s is now situated. The policeman who removed garbage in 1887 had to keep a steel trap on the back of the old horse which pulled the rubbish cart to keep the buzzards away. There are stories of large turkeys, eagles and the capturing of “Bull Robins” to eat. There were songbirds in Greenville that could whistle popular tunes. In the 1950’s there was the Eastern Carolina Racing Pigeon Club in Farmville. There were attacking minks, huge snakes, large hogs, and buzzards which sounded like bears and fooled hunters.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
23727
Author(s):
Abstract:
The new Rose High School officially opened on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1957. The academic wing, gymnasium, cafeteria and band department comprised the entire school. The school was formally dedicated on Thursday night, Nov. 14, 1957, during the observation of American Education Week. Kammerer recalls early events, school fees, and the honor code. He gives a history of the Greenville High School Band , Glee Club and the series of Rose High Bands including The Melodaires, The Furies, The Playboys, Malibu 6, and The Traditionalists. There were all sorts of clubs such as a Hot Rod Club, Science Club, Bible Club, Radio Club, Projectionists Club, Future Physicians Club, Electrical Engineers Club, and Dramatics Club. In the spring of 1957, Ms. Marie S. Wallace, local dance teacher and hostess created “Dansorama,” a dancing program on local television for Rose High seniors and in 1958 the Pose High SGA sponsored dancing during lunch. The Rose High SGA called their meetings to order with a Pepsi bottle and in December 1962 the Student Council presented the SGA with a wooden gavel.
Source:
Record #:
23728
Author(s):
Abstract:
Christmas in Greenville brought special dances at the Tobacco Warehouses and Carolina Club. Christmas traditions in the area also included concerts and parades, and Santa arrived by train.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
23748
Author(s):
Abstract:
There is no question that television changed the nature of life in America. In Pitt County, the same can be said. The drive that changed lives began in 1949. Two years later, in May 1951, Channel 9 (WNCT) was granted affiliation by the Federal Communications Commission to become Pitt County's first television station. A construction permit was granted in December 1953 and they built a tower. However, due to FCC rules and population problems, the first television broadcast did not take place until December 22, 1953 at 5:00 p.m. In October 1953, it was reported there were 3,437 TV sets in Pitt County and a total of 24,000 TV sets in eastern North Carolina.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
23749
Author(s):
Abstract:
There once was a community known as “Taft’s Landing” located on Highway 33, seven miles from Greenville. Taft’s landing, which consisted of a wharf, large store, warehouse, house, tenant houses, outbuildings and steam cotton gin, was one of the most prominent landings on the Tar River. The landing began with brothers, Elias and Arnold Taft, who came here from Massachusetts and started a naval stores business.by 1811. A post office was established at Taft’s Store in January 1853 known as “Tarville,” with James Henry Taft as postmaster. During the Civil War, Taft’s landing was raided several times On Sept. 30, 1873, Taft’s Store was the site of a homicide when James H. Taft was shot and killed by the store clerk, Eugene Holliday. In 1879, a new Episcopal Church was established at Taft’s landing known as “Salem.” All the Taft family moved to Greenville and in March 1896 the store, dwelling house and warehouse burned at Taft’s landing. Taft’s landing soon faded from memory.
Source:
Subject(s):
Record #:
23750
Author(s):
Abstract:
] Snow which is a rare event in eastern North Carolina, is a pleasure to some and an annoyance to others. In 1780 the Neuse River froze over and the year of 1816 was known as the “Year Without a Summer.” A terrible freeze in February 1857 froze the Tar River, Contentnea Creek and Neuse River, There were reports of eight foot icebergs in the Pamlico Sound. During Christmas 1876, snow fell in Pitt County to a depth of 18-20 inches. Other snows and freezes occurred in 1884, 1886, 1889, 1895, and 1899, The Tar River froze over again during the great freeze of 1917-1918 and numerous people drove their model T cars across the ice on the Tar River and Albemarle Sound. A blizzard in March 1927 covered Pitt County with 16 inches of snow and another in December 1958 left 12 to 15 inches over the county. The snow of Feb. 9-10, 1973 put down 15 inches across Greenville and the largest snow in recent memory occurred on Jan. 21-22, 1985 when Greenville got 24-30 inches.
Source:
Record #:
23751
Author(s):
Abstract:
The five sons of Walter Brown Wilson and Brittannia R. Saunders had various appointments and stations, fighting in World Wars I and II. The Wilson family of Greenville once had the distinction of being the only family on record in the War Department with five sons acting as officers in the United States Army.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
23752
Author(s):
Abstract:
The beautiful trees that line Fifth Street in Greenville were planted between 1920 and 1929, providing one of the most scenic drives in the city. Trees have a stately beauty, which is a distinct asset to the appearance and economic value of a community. Unfortunately, age, cramped spaces, and toxins added from increased traffic and development, are killing the trees. Every large wind that blows through has taken out more and more trees. The author gives a history of the struggle Greenville has had keeping trees as a part of the town landscape.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
23753
Author(s):
Abstract:
A Greenville native, David Barnhill, Jr. grew up playing stick ball on the streets to being one of the top pitchers during the 1930s and 1940s, playing for teams such as the Miami Giants and New York Cubans.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
23754
Author(s):
Abstract:
Long a part of eastern North Carolina culture, Pepsi was created in 1896 in New Bern by Caleb D. Bradham. Pepsi began to be bottled in Greenville in 1908, the bottling company passing through several hands over the years. The Minges family took over the franchise in 1935, and have made substantial contributions to the area ever since.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
23755
Author(s):
Abstract:
The City of Greenville has been blessed to be home of numerous talented musicians. Kammerer gives small biographies of these famous musicians that include: Joseph Christopher Columbus Morris, aka Joe Morris, aka Chris Columbus (1902-2002) jazz drummer; Sonny Payne (son of Morris) (1926-1979) also a famous drummer; A. Cecil Ellington and John William (Bill) Riggins, Greenville businessmen and former Big Band men; William Myles Nobles, Greenville native and famous national songwriter active in the 1950’s and 1960’s; and Dr. Billy Taylor, who was born in Greenville in 1921 and became one of America’s Jazz greats.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
24049
Author(s):
Abstract:
In January 1937, efforts began to establish Greene Springs Park along Green Mill Run in Greenville, North Carolina. With the coming of World War II, park work ceased until the 1950s, and by 1958 the park was complete and open to the community.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
24050
Author(s):
Abstract:
The Flanagan Buggy Company formerly occupied the corner of Fourth and Cotanche Streets in Greenville, North Carolina, a space that now houses a parking garage. The Flanagan business dates back to 1866 and has an interesting history from its establishment to the time of its closure in 1969.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text:
Record #:
24765
Author(s):
Abstract:
Many buildings downtown in Greenville once contained a number of prominent retailers. A site on Fifth Street first held the Glascow Evans Livery stable in 1890. Other companies used the same site, but the first major company to lease the building was Montgomery Ward in 1928. In 1932, Quinn-Miller Furniture moved in, then Belk-Tyler in 1938. Today, the building houses Crossbones Tavern and apartments.
Source:
Subject(s):
Full Text: