June 1, 1899—The Jim Crow law went into effect. After this date separate compartments would divide the races on the trains in this state. June 1, 1996—The permanent Granville County History Exhibit opened in the old jail building. June 5, 1949—WOXF Radio Station opened with studios in the Hancock Building on Gilliam St. Hart Curl was program director and was the announcer for a farm show where local talent sang in live performances. June 8, 1946—Oxford Recreation Park and pool opened with Thomas B. Currin as manager and Merlyn Cash and John C. Lawson assisting. Admission for children was 15 cents; adults, 25 cents. Swim suits were rented for 25 cents. June 11, 1968—The Oxford Board of Commissioners created a “Recreation Commission of Oxford, NC” with an initial appropriation of $10,000 for the first year of operation. June 15, 1915—A company headed by Dr. W. N. Thomas formed to put a “Jitney Bus” on Oxford’s streets. The company was dissolved in March of 1916. Below is an example of what a Jitney Bus looked like in 1915. June 17, 1911—Mr. James Osborn opened an outdoor picture show in the yard of the old Johnson residence on College Street.
June 19, 1968—Richard H. Thornton Library began Wednesday morning program. Mrs. Vernon Tyson conducted the first story hour. June 22, 1899—The Oxford Methodist Church hosted the Methodist Sunday School Conference of the Raleigh District. June 24, 1874—St. John’s Day. The Masonic Lodges sponsored a picnic and events taking on a carnival aspect. Crowds were estimated at 15,000.
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