Wilson Daily Times, 20 December 1940.
Entertainment
F-R-E-E Christmas party!
Wilson Daily Times, 19 December 1947.
“Cabin in the Sky” at the Drake.
Carol-singing at First Baptist.
Wilson Daily Times, 22 December 1948.
Medical auxiliary entertains at afternoon tea.
Wilson Daily Times, 14 December 1948.
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- Mrs. W.H. Phillips — Rena Carter Phillips.
- Mrs. Addie D. Butterfield
- J.L. Cook — Jerry L. Cooke.
- Hartford Bess
- W.H. Manley
- Iris Langley
- Matile Floyd — Matteele Floyd.
- Mrs. Ethel C. Hines
- Mrs. J.F. Cowan — Annie Williamson Cowan.
- Mrs. Flossie H. Barnes
- C.W. Hines — Carl W. Hines.
The 3rd Alarm.
The Globe Theatre screened silent melodrama “The 3rd Alarm” in 1923 as a benefit for Ben Mincey and the Red Hot volunteer firemen.
Wilson Times, 24 April 1923.
Poster courtesy of imdb.com.
B.W.A. Historical Marker Series, no. 35: Georgia Burke.
In this series, which will post on occasional Wednesdays, I populate the landscape of Wilson County with imaginary “historical markers” commemorating people, places, and events significant to African-American history or culture.
We been here.
Boycotted school to protest abuse of Black teacher Mary C. Euell in 1918, then taught at alternative Wilson Normal & Industrial Institute. In 1928, launched renowned stage and movie career in New York City spanning decades. In 1920s, lived at 332 S. Spring [now Douglas] Street.
Detail from 1925 Sanborn map of Wilson showing house in which Georgia Burke boarded.
Lincoln Theatre badly damaged by fire.
Wilson Daily Times, 2 December 1932.
The Lincoln, a white-owned movie theatre serving black patrons, did not reopen after the fire. Its owner auctioned off his movie equipment, organ, and other fixtures, and the building was soon advertised for rent. In my youth, it was home to the Midtown Lounge. It now houses Whole Truth Church of God in Christ.
Goldsboro girl sings at Saint John A.M.E. Zion.
Goldsboro News-Argus, 29 November 1945.
The attendees from Goldsboro included Wilson native Lula Taylor Faucette and her daughter Sue Faucette.
B.W.A. Historical Marker Series, no. 33: Lincoln Theatre.
In this series, which will post on occasional Wednesdays, I populate the landscape of Wilson County with imaginary “historical markers” commemorating people, places, and events significant to African-American history or culture.
We been here.
Opened 1928 by Greek immigrant George C. Woller for an African-American audience. Featured motion pictures, musical and theatrical acts; hosted fundraisers for black schools and hospital. Badly damaged in fire in December 1932; did not reopen.
Photo by Lisa Y. Henderson, October 2025.