The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-12-03
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
PROSPEROUS PROSPERITY
Entertain for Bride to Be-Pastor
Griffin Substantially Welcomed
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the approaching marriage of their
daughter, Susan, to Mr.. Hanmie L. !
Chaplain of Neeees, the marriage to
take place December 20. The entire
lower aoer of the spacious heme was
a veritable bower, Of autumn leaves
and roses. Tables were arranged for
rosk, which had as center pieces
besutiful autumn leaves and delic-
ieus grapes. During the rook game
music was softly played by the hos
tess assisted by Mrs. ]. F. Browne.
Then followed a "Lest and Found"
.cpAtest which revealed the announce
naent Of the wedding. A sweet course
followed by coffee was served by
Misses Blanche Kibler and Edna Eel
,lers
Rev, and Mrs. J. D. Griffin were
bountifully pounded on Wednesday
afternoon by the members Of Wight
man chapel thus showing their appre-
cation of their pastors return for
another year. Again on Thanksgiv-
ing day they were surprised by a
pounding given by the missionary So
ciety Of Zion church. Rev. and Mrs.
Griffin have made many friends since
coming to Prosperity, who rejoice
with these congregations over their
good fortune.
. Sunday night closed a series of
meetings at Wightman chapel. The
meetings were well attended and sew
,eral new members were added to this
congregation. :, Rev. O., A. Jeffeoat,
who conducted these meetings, was =
very interesting and forcible speak
er.
Miss Myrtle Lester and Fred P.
.Nsqaenhsn were, married in Newber-
)ry. last Saturday night. The bride is
the attractive daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ~. +. Lester of st. Lukes COM
! sinnnity. Mr: Mendenhan, who is
.eenneeted with Tucker and Laxton,
has MADE many friends While in our
.tewn. The, young couple left on the
nightstrain for High Point, their fu-
tssre home. 4
Another daughter Of. Mr. and. Mrs.
Nv. F. Lester was married Monday
evening when. Miss Minnie Lester be-
came the bride Of Charles Thomas of
Chester. Mr.. Thomas is an eleetri-
clan, having been connected with
Tucker and Laxton.
AT Mount Tabor Lutheran parson-
age on Wednesday afternoon Miss
|; Ivy Long, and Lincoln Shealy were
married By Rev. J. B. Harman. Mrs.
ssheaIy is the yopng daughter of Mrs.
u. w. C. Long Of the Mt. Pilgrim sec
stion. The groom is from Leesville.
Mrs. Mahala, Werts, widow of the
late Dr.. D.. H: Werts, 'diSd at the
home of her SON, E. H. Werts, on
Tuesday. Mrs. Werts' death did not
cssaesas q shock, as she had been in
Feeble health for some time. She was
SCI years Of age. The funeral was
held Wednesday at st. Pau1s, being
conducted by the: Rev. S. P. :koon.
Surviving are three sons, E.. H.
Werts. N. N. Werss and J. w. Werts
and ene daughter, Mrs. Joe D. Quat-'
tlebaum.
Mr.. and Mrs, r. H. Hellams of Co..
lumbia wem guests Thanksgiving of
Miss itiiet Mae Wise. '>s->.,, .
ME H. Inademi, student Of the
Theological seminary, Columbia, adj
dressed Grace congregation Sunday
evening. $50
Pref. J. C. Guilds, president Of Co.
lumbia collegeswiA FIJI the pulpit at
ziana next Sunday morning and at
Prosperity il the afternoon. -
Miss Ruth Stoekman of Columbia
college, Miss Myra Hunter of Win
throp college, were home for the
Thanksgiving holidays.
C. G. Wyche has returned to
Greenville after visiting his parents,
DR.. and Mrs. C. T. Wyche.
Miss Iona Stone of Newberry is
guest OF. Miss Annie Siagley.
Miss Susan Langford of Spartan
burg has been on visit to her par
erits, Mr.. and. Mrs P. L. Langford.
Miss Vita Counts spent Thanksgiv-
ing day in Columbia.
Mrs. H. P. Wicker has returned
from Greenwood.
Misses Bernice. and Rubie Mae
Merchant of Newberry are guests of
Miss Grace Wheeler.
Misses Julia Lester, Rosalyn and