The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-05-24
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
PROSPEROUS PROSPERITY
Commencement Now On--Professor
McSwair and Misses Burton and
Griffin VIII Not Return

ity high school began Friday evening
with a play entitled, kentucky
Bell" The play was a success and
was enjoyed by a large and appre-
ciative audience.
Sunday morning at Grace Lutheran
church the sermon was preached by
DR.. r. @. Lawton Of Greenwood, head
Of the departments of Bible study and
psychology of Lander college. His
text was John 6:5-S, "To whom shall
we go? Thou hast the words of
eternal life" This is called the qucs-
ton Of the ages 20 all who are earnest
seekers for truth and desire to make
a life. In introducing the subject he
pointed out the faliacy of turning to
othe1s-the various sects in Christ's
time or the different "isms' Of today.
There are three main reasons why the
disciples and men of all time instinc-
lively turn to Christ: Because of
wondrous love; and because of His
HIS wonderful works; because of HIS
Grace. The discourse was eloquent
and masterful.
Commencement will be concluded
Monday night with an interesting pro-
! gram by the members of the tenth
grade. The address will be made by
Prof. S. J. Derrick of Newberry
college The members Of the tenth
grade are: Eloise Boozer, Helen
Bedenbaugh, Louise Bedenbaugh,
Ethel Connolly, Esoline Harmon,
Maxcy Harmon, Alma Gibson, L. S.
Long, Jr., Lucille Fugh, Bertha Ruff,
Geraldine Ruff, Juanita Saner. Ralph
Sease, Vera Taylor, Grace Wheeler,
Cults Wise, j. P. Watts.
70 the great regret of the people
of Prosperity, Prof. E. T. McSwain,
superintendent of the Prosperity
school, and Misses Goode Burton and
Josie Griffin, grammar school teach
ers, will not return for another school
term.
Never before in the history Of the
school has there been such coopera-
ton between teacher and parent. Ev-
ervwhere one hears Of the excellent
work being done by the present corps
of teachers, and in the leaving of
these teachers Prosperity will feel a
keen loss. Prof. McSwain IS enter
ing the insurance business, while
Misses Burton and Griffin will teach
elsewhere.
A lovely dinner party was the one
given Wednesday evening by the Rev.
and Mrs. J. D. Griffin, complimentary
to the teachers of the Prosperity high
ard graded school. The lower floor
was adorned with lovely spring flew
ers, the color scheme being pink and
the prevailing flowers being sweet
peas, though there was variation
enough to enhance the artistic effect.
A course dinner was served.
Again on Friday the teachers were
complimented with an enjoyable dim
ner, given by Mr.. and Mrs. T. L.
Shealy. The beautifully appointed
table had basket of lovely sweet
peas as the centerpiece.
In honor of the teachers of the
Prosperity school and especially Prof.
E. T. McSwain and Misses Goode
Burton and Josie Griffin who have re-
signed, Miss Willie Mae Wise gave
a farewell dinner" at her home in
Main street Monday. The handsome
home was thrown en- suite and lavish
lv decorated with flowers. In the
dining room sweet peas and nastur-
tiums were used, the centerplece OF
the table being a basket filled with
glowing nasturtums. \ course dim
ner was served.
Saturday evening Miss Ethel Shealy
entertained in honor of Misses Annie
Belle and Ruby Goode of Connolly
Spring, n. c. Refreshments were
served, consisting Of pineapple and
banana cream and cake.
! Mr.. Simon, a Lutheran student OF
theology from France, who has been
attending NJ. Airy seminary, Phlla-
dclphia, made an address in Grace
Lutheran church Thursday night. Mr..
/ Simon is now making a tour of the
Lutheran church in the south under
the direction Of national Lutheran
council. His message dealt with the
condition of the Lutheran church IN
France that has been aided by the
council.
! Miss Mamie Simpson of Pelham
and Claude Duncan} Of Spartanburg
,,.l If Mrs. n