February 6: Happy Birthday! Thomas Dewitt Meriwether

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Thomas Dewitt Meriwether was born in Missouri in 1885.  He was educated and trained as a  CPA, and he founded the Winston-Salem office of Ernst and Ernst.

In 1931 he joined Hanes Knitting Company and retired in 1952 as executive vice-president, after serving in several positions in the corporation.

In civic affairs, Meriwether was a charter member of Old Town Club.  He was president of the Rotary Club, and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and the Masonic Order and Shrine.

Meriwether passed away in 1967.

Birthday greeting postcard courtesy of Wayne and Louise Biby.

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