The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1917-02-23
TOWNSVILLE

Jonesville, Feb. 19.--One of the mos
enjoyable social affairs of the season
was the Progressive Valentine part,
given Wednesday afternoon and even.
ing by the Ladies' Aid Society of the
M. E. Church. The guests first called
at Mrs. F. M. Ellerbe's, where the
sentiment fthe season-Saint Valen-
tine-was charmingly featured in the
decorative scheme, festoons of red
hearts were in abundance. The hostess
was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Her
bert Hames. Mrs. Forest Spears
served delicious punch while Rev. Jus
tus and others rendered a number of
lovely piano solos.
The next place to call was. at the
handsome home of Mrs. J. II. McWhir-
ter where the decorative effect chosen
was Japanese. The affair being a great
Japanese tea," the guests being seat
ed on a mat to enjoy a cup of tea
with waters in heart shape. Receiv-
ing with Mrs. McWhirter were Misses
Marie McWhirter and Belle Free Miss
Corkill poured tea and assisting in
serving were Misses Myrtle Bennett
and Winifred Mclaughlin. The most
interesting feature here was the or
chestra composed of several small
children in Japanese costumes.
Next place to go was Mrs. Cham
bers. Here everything was lovely
the Victrola making splendid music.
while the guests enjoyed salad
course and coffee.
The last place was Mrs. f. f. Kel-
ly's, she being assisted in receiving by
Mrs. j. F. Altman. The Valentine eff
| feet was very cleverly carried out in
the decorations. Hot chocolate and
cake, also other dainty confections
were served. The guests departed
pronouncing this an altogether enjoy
able occasion.
Mrs. Addie Hames was called tC
Gaffney Wednesday on account of the
sudden death of her niece, Mrs. Bessie
Wood, of that place.
| Miss Nettie Gault is visiting he,
sister in Lockhart.
Mr.. j. H. Smith, master mechanic
of the Wallace Mill, has been i'll fo,
several days.
Three children of Mr.. N. J. James
have been very sick for several day.
with measles.
Mrs. J. d. Whitmire and Miss
Alene Holcombe were shoppers in I'm
ion one day last week.
Mrs. j. w. Lipscomb returned Fri
day from Baltimore. She report.
much snow up there.
Despite the cold weather, Cupid has
kept up his work. Two very popular
young people of this place were mar.
ried last Sunday-Mr. Dave Coleman
and Miss Nan Johnson. This came
as a surprise to their many friends
their marriage taking place in Gaff,
ney. They took a trip to several
points in North Carolina, and on theil
return will make their home in Spar.
tanburg, where Mr.. Coleman has 3
position with. Wright-Scruggs Shoe
company. Many friends wish fol
them much happiness.
Mr.. Elijah Philips was called tc
Fairmont last week by a message an.
nouncing the death of his brothers
wife, Mrs. Jeff Philips, who was killed
by the walls of the mill falling.
Miss Ergle of Graniteville was the
guest of Miss Myrtle Reeves last Fri.
day.
The Baptist Woman's Missionary
Society met with Mrs. Jas. Altman last
Wednesday.
Am sorry to note the illness OF
Mr.. Shipman of Hendersonville, n
c., who is spending the winter with
his daughter, Mrs. j. d. Whitmire.
The Sunday school social given by
the Baptist Sunday school Saturday
evening was very pleasant affair
The guests were greeted at the doc,
by Misses Won Lehe and Springfield
who pinned heart on each one, sym.
bolic of Valentine. A short program
was rendered as follows:
Recitation, Mobility" by Miss
Frances Austell.
Reading by Mrs. ]. T. Scott.
Talk, "The Origin of Valentine" by
Mr.. Few Shipman.
Several familiar songs were sung
then came refreshments. The commit
tee served delicious fruits, which were
enjoyed by all.
Several of our ladies expect to at
tend the colonial tea given by the D.
A. RS in Union this week.