Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1921-11-02
wALHALLA. SOUTH CAROLINA
LOCAL NEWS FROM FAIRtPEAY.
Tho Great Community Fair ut South
UniOn-Personal Items,

Fair Play, Oct. 31.-Special: The
Fair Play High School began It's
1921-22 session on Monday, Oct. "a,
with splendid number Of the pa
irons present to boost our school. The
building is under repair, and when
finished will contain eight large class
rooms and an auditorium. We feel
that the building is something 10 be
proud Of, and we hope that each liti-
zen Of the community will do his or
her part to help beautify the house
and grounds, and then do their ut
most to help teachers and trustees
to keep it in good condition. Let us
make our school this year second TO
no rural school in Oconee. We have
splendid corps Of teachers-Supt
Bert Singleton, Of Westminster, who
is ably assisted by Misses Thode, Per-
kins, Link and Mrs. Louis Glymph.
Mrs. Wallace Glymph was to have
had charge Of the beginners depart
ment, but is i'll with typhoid fever.
However, she is getting along nicely,
and it is hoped that she will soon be
able to resume her duties in the
school room.
The Fair 'Play-South Union Fair
will be held at the new school build
ing at South Union this year on next
Friday, Nov. 4. This is to be the big
| event Of the harvest season. Stop
work, come and see what other pto-
pie can do. Enjoy the day and learn
som mething new
julie Marett was a visitor here for
while last week.
Frank Sheldon, Of Baltimore, and
Mrs. J. d. Sheldon, Of Westminster,
visited their brother and son, ]. Lau-
rens Sheldon, last week
Miss Bessie Glenn and Joe Strib-
ling, who attend the high school at
Westminster, spent the weekend with
homefolks., The latter was accom-
panied by VIM. Foster.
Solicitor l.. w. and Mrs. Harris
and daughter Elizabeth, Of Anderson,
were visitors of Mrs NJ e. Harris
Sunday.
Mrs Steele, Of Rock Hill, was also
a spend-the-day guest Of Mrs. Hary
ris. <
A brilliant social affair of the sea-
fSopFWas a i. "a awe en- tnlsasnrtng pai.;ss
ty'''ar tne home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. U.
Mitchell on Friday evening, Oct 28,
for the benefit Of a piano fund for the
Presbyterian church. Their ovely
home was beautifully decorated in
Halloween colors, ferns, chrysanthe-
NUNS and autumn leaves being used
profusely in the halls, living rooms
and dining room, which were lighted
by the mellow lights Of jack-o'-lant-
erns and Japanese lanterns. Black
cats looked down on one from the
walls, and "der goblins were ev,'y-
! where-almOst hundred in number,
for all of the guests we're in mask.
and most Of them as ghosts. After
much fun the masqueraders unmask
ed and were invited to the witches
corner, where Mrs. Mitchell served
| elegant lunch. The pupils Of MISS
Lii Thompson then gave musical
program, rejecting much credit on
both teacher and pupils. Those who
took part in this program were.
Little Misses Katherine Marett. Lois
Leathers, lone Glenn, MonteZ Marett,
Eleanor Glymph, Hazel Leathers and
Claire Wooten and Marie Grubbs.
Mrs. Meares then introduced her
friend, Miss Annie Strutton, Of Wal
halla, who delighted every one with
two readings. "Mary Cary" and "Bet-
sy in Storm" Miss Strutton is a
charming entertainer and was at her
very best. The chillren, both old and
young, then enjoyed a fish pond At
a late hour the guests departed
thanking the host and hostesh for n
most pleasant evening. About $50
was added to the piano fund. Mr.. and
Mrs. WA. Grant, Misses Annie Strut
ton and Julia Watson, Henry and
Gary Watson, Ralph IIetrick and Rob
Macaulay, Of Walhalla, were out Of
town guests at the party.
DR.. w. IF. Mills. Of Clemson Col
lege, will preach at The Presbyterian
church. Fair Play, on Sunday u 'ht,
Nov. 9Th, for the purpose Of meeting
with the congregation to call Rev.
Coftfelter. now Of Lowndesville as
their pastor. The public IS invited to
attend the service.
Little Dorothy King has been i'll
for the past two weeks, but is much
better. to the delight Of her many
friends.
The splendid rain this morning
will be Of great help to the farmers,
who have about finished picking cot
ton and are planting much more
grain than usual.
| IL. b. Marett has a large field Of
alfalfa, just up. that Is in splendid
condition and thing Of beauty. The
Fair Play farmers mean to beat the
boil weevil