Wilson Daily Times, 24 December 1930.
Located in the block of Nash Street just east of the railroad tracks, the Lincoln was a white-owned theatre with a black customer base.
charitable giving
Signal Boost: Seeds of Hope Wilson needs your help!
Seeds of Hope Wilson grows food, distributes food, stocks a free food pantry, distributes hygiene items, tends beehives, educates children, stocks a gardening library, shares seeds, hosts a Day of the Dead festival, and so much more from its house and garden at the heart of East Wilson. Be a hedge for our community — donate, sponsor, share.
Signal Boost: Sallie B. Howard Angel Tree opportunity.
Sallie B. Howard School draws students from across Wilson County, but its roots are deep in East Wilson. Please consider donating money or gifts to SBH students this Christmas via the school’s Angel Tree program.
School children require assistance.
Sacred cantata at Saint John to benefit charity.
Wilson Daily Times, 14 January 1932.
In January 1932, Saint John A.M.E. Zion Church presented a repeat performance of “The Light of Ages” for charity and with a special appeal for white people to attend. “The entire middle section of the church will be reserved” for them, said Rev. J.B. Holmes.
Junior Mission meets.
Wilson Daily Times, 22 July 1944.
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- Annie Alexandria — Annie Alexander. Annie Barnes Alexander died 2 November 1967 in Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 10 May 1886 in Wilson County to Alex Barnes and Frances Stevens; was a widow; lived at 609 Viola Street; and was buried in the Masonic Cemetery. Mary Bowden of New York City was informant.
- Pauline Henderson
- Rev. Fred M. Davis
- D.M. Royall — Ossie Mae Royal.
City Workers Club brings cheer to the elderly.
Wilson Daily Times, 18 January 1943.
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- Joshua H. Neal — Joshua H. Neal died 29 September 1947 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 6 October 1883 in Franklin County, N.C., to Abraham Neal and Louisa Brodie; was married to Vera Neal; worked as a laborer; and lived at 1319 East Nash Street.
- John C. Dancy — John Christopher Dancy died 28 March 1972 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 10 October 1900 to John Dancy and Elizabeth May; was married to Pennie Mills Dancy; was a retired city laborer; and lived at 702 Suggs Street.
- N.J. Jeffreys — Nathan Jefferies died 5 June 1952 at Mercy Hospital, Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 12 April 1886 in Raleigh, N.C.; was laborer; was a widower; and lived at 1307 East Nash Street. Janie Jefferies was informant.
- Marcellus Farmer — Marcellus Farmer Sr. died 28 November 1964 in Wilson. Per his death certificate, he was born 9 April 1899 to Morrison Farmer and Gracie Sharpe; was a widower; and worked as a laborer.
Lane Street Project + Seeds of Hope Wilson: ’tis the season!
Seeds of Hope Wilson has been a fantastic friend to Lane Street Project, and we want to return the love. Seeds of Hope occupies a nearly 115 year-old house on Viola Street and tends a teaching garden on adjoining lots. Located across from the current Samuel H. Vick Elementary, down the street from the original Vick school, and around the corner from the Vick house, Seeds of Hope feeds the community body and soul.
As you gear up for the holidays, please remember our neighbors in the heart of historic East Wilson. Unopened, unexpired, non-perishable foods, as well as basic toiletries, are much-needed and greatly appreciated. You can drop donations at the Seeds of Hope House, 906 Viola St East on Tuesday and Saturday mornings between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M. (Or place small quantities of food items directly in their pantry facing Carroll Street.)
Thank you!