Open House Social Season Highlights Thomasville Holidays
In Thomasville on New Year’s Eve Mrs. Mary Green Matthews hosted an open house at West Main Street drawing many relatives and friends. Guests enjoyed a punch service led by Mrs. Robert S. Green and ornamented tables with bells and pine. Other gatherings noted included Christmas motif hosts in Erwin Heights and visits from families in High Point and Live Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
Mary Green Matthews
West Main Street
Rs. Matthews
Robert S. Green
Willie Murphy
Matthews
Jesse S. Green
Charles F. Finch
M. L. Bales
Joe Bales
Erwin Heights
Alvah Boyles
Charles Fanes
Harry Brown Finch
Henry Leach
Live Oak
Fla
L. O. Willard
High Point
George Johnson
James Johnson
J. R. Blair
Elizabeth Blair
George Finch
Glenn Pennington
Punch
James E. Lambeth
Joe Johnson
Robert Rapp
Ex Treasury Official Oscar Crosby Dies at 85
Former assistant secretary of the treasury under Wilson Oscar Terry Crosby died in Warrenton Virginia after a long illness. He founded Potomac Electric Co and led utilities in Washington Wilmington and Chester. Survived by three daughters and a grandson. wife Jeanne Vosery predeceased him. Private funeral services held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Oscar Terry Crosby
Former Resident Walter Young Dies in Kentucky Hospital
Walter Marion Young, a well known clothing salesman once linked with Wright's Clothing here, died December 24 in a government hospital at Lexington Kentucky after years of ill health. Death followed an internal hemorrhage. The funeral was held in Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Marion Young
Wright
Lexington
W. J. Wright
Mr. Young
Post holiday social notes requested for column
Readers invited to share items about people, visitors, illnesses, trips, or social plans for inclusion in community notes. Please send details of plans or events to be mentioned by Madeline Hoover and Mary Ruth McKinney.
January Bulletin Details Emerywood Club Social Schedule
The 1947 January bulletin lists the Emerywood Country Club events for January. Highlights include the January dinner dance on January 25 and the monthly evening party on January 17. The annual membership meeting is on January 21 at the clubhouse to elect three new directors. Bridge events run on Tuesday mornings and the Emerywood Duplicate club meets Saturdays, with hostesses named for each date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Country Club
Emerywood
Roger Edwards
Frank Armfield
Morris Jones
Howard Marsh
O. C. Durland
E. T. Howard
J. T
Alma Gordon Hosts Bridal Shower for Mrs Wade Davis
Alma Gordon honors Mrs Wade Davis at a bridal shower with games and advice giving. Guests included Eloise Robbing, Mrs O R Robbins, Peggy Robbing, and Frances Gordon. refreshments featured ivy and bridal color decor. Nebraska Williams noted as marathon walker in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Jane Gordon
Wade Davis
Tiende
J. E. Gordon
Eloise Robbing
O R. Robbins
Peggy Art Maxine Robbing
Fere Green
Frances Gordon
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. C. Covington
Wagram
D. M. Jester
Moore Street
FE. C. Jernigan
Louisburg
Pegey Mendenhall
Mrs. Moyer Mendenhall
St. Louis
War Department
S. L. Pollock
Kinston
Forrest Grimes
Ann
Charlotte
Ore Grimes
Treasury
Kentucky
NEL Florist
Guilford
S. H
Alfred E. T
Eck
Princess Bt
Main St
Auty Shop
Eostoeern
Tel
Madeline Hoover
Mary Ruth McKinney
Helena
Mont
Last Chance
Jack Longmaid
Longmaid
Oslo
Phil Warner
Bridge
Nebraska Williams
West Commerce St
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