The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-11-18
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
PROSPEROUS PROSPERITY

Laurie Christine Wise, heralding her
engagement to Mr.. o. K. Zeagler Of
Fort Motto, the marriage to take
place late in November. The lower
floor of the home was thrown en-
suite, which was beautifully decorat-
ed in yellow and white. The guests
were received by Miss Willie Mae
Wise, assisted by Miss Ruby Thorn.
Progressive tsHeart Dice" was play
ed. While in the midst of the
game little John Cecil McWaters
dressed as a Herald with trumpet in
hand proclaimed the engagement. A
delicious hot lunch was served.
Miss Tena Wise whose engagement
has been announced, shows her
popularity by the many parties that
are given in her honor.
On Wednesday evening Miss Wise
was informally entertained at Wise
Hotel. In the drawing room tables
were placed for bridge. The feature
of the evening was the presentation
of a prettily decorated basket, filled
with lovely gifts for the bride-elect.
A salad course and hot chocolate was
served by Misses Rebecca Harmon
and Elizabeth Brown and Cults Wise.
Miss Tena wise, bride-elect was
given a shower Friday evening by
Mrs. Corrie McWaters at her home on
North Main street. Autumn leaves,
ferns and cut flowers transformed
the reception hall and parlor into a
veritable woodland scene. Mrs. Nc
Waters was assisted in receiving by
Miss Mamie Kinard and Mrs. P. c.
Singley. Miss Annie Ward and Miss
Mabel McWaters served punch to the
guests. Favors were presented by
Miss Julia Quattlebaum. Little
Rosalyn Quattlebaum came tripping
in and singing around the bride-elect
who soon fell asleep. Then Sarah
Quattlebaum and Phoebe Singley,
tiny tots fitted in bearing gifts
which they showered at the feet of
Miss Wise. Misses Lucy Lake and
Annie Mae Gibson served cake and
ice cream to the guests.
Miss Wise will again be honored
this week with a party given by Miss
Hawkins.
The Literary Sorosis met with
Miss Blanch Kibler on Friday after
noon. The Grecian arts was the the
study for the afternoon. Mrs. Nor
ris read a paper ON Grecian archi-
lecture; Mrs. Quattlebaum, sculp-
tors; Mrs. G. W. Harmon, arts.
At the conclusion of the meeting
a tempting salad course was served.
The Prosperity high school cele-
brated Armistice Day by marching to
the public square where they sang
patriotic songs, led by the Director
ess Mrs. J. D., Quattlebaum draped
in the American flag. Half holiday
was given.
Miss Matte Ruth Singley and Mr..
Chas. Grant of Columbia. were mar
ried Sunday afternoon by Rev. ].
A. McKeown at the home of the
brides father, Mr.. j. J. Singley.
Mrs. Grant has been living in
Columbia for the past year, where
she held a good position. Mr.. Grant
is with the Columbia Wholesale Co.
We extend best wishes to this
young couple.
The forward movement of the A.
r. P. church has met with marked
success. The Prosperity's church
allotment was $500 and raised 5000.
Cannon Creek raised $1,000 when her
apportionment was only $1,000.
Rev. j. W. Ransom returned mis-
sionary from India lectured in the
A. R. P. church on Sabbath morning.
His account of the work in India was
very encouraging. While here Rev.
Ransom, his wife and daughter are
; the gusts Of Mrs. j. B. Pugh.
Mrs. Gorge Bearden of Saluda is
visiting her parents, DR.. and Mrs. r.
L. Luther.
Miss Elizabeth McWaters of
Columbia was home for the week
end.
Mrs. William Tallarant of Flor
ence is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Alma Nance.
Mrs. j. C.. Taylor and children
have returned to Batesburg after a
weeks stay with Mr.. A. G. Wise.
Miss Ophelia Connolly spent the
past week with her sister, Mrs