The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-02-28
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
PROSPEROUS PROSPERITY

erative association held Saturday al
trenoon, it was tLc request Of such
body that all farmers who have
agreed to plant sweet potatoes meet
the county agent, T. NJ. Mills, and a
representative from Clemson college
at city hall, Prosperity, Saturday,
March 4 at 2 O'Clock. At this meet
ing full information will be given
covering the following points: Kind
OF fertilizer to use, variety Of pota-
toes to plant, in brief, all facts rel
ative to the growing of potatoes. Ev-
ery farmer who has pledged for the
growing of potatoes and prospective
potato farmers are urged to be pres
ent.
A live committee is now at work
for subscriptions for the proposed
-four mill for Prosperity. Encourag-
ing reports are coming in and the
mill now promises to meet great
need of our town and progressive ru-
raj districts. Unless something un-
expected happens the mill will be in
operation for the present grain crop.
The first Friday in Lent, March 3,
will be observed by the women
throughout Canada and the United
States as a day of prayer for mis-
sions. The Baptist, A. R. P, Meth
odist and Lutheran Woman's Mission
airy societies have arranged for a
union prayer service to be held at the
Methodist church Friday at 4 p. m.
Let the women of Prosperity lay
aside all other engagements and at
tend the service, as no woman can af-
ford to miss having a part in this
wonderful meeting. The program
will be led by Mrs. J. D. Griffin.
Hymn-Sweet Hour Of Prayer.
Prayer.
Bible study, topic, Penitence-Mrs
0. S. Miller.
Vocal duet-Mesdames J. D. Quat-
tlebaum and G. w. Harmon.
Bible study, topic, Conservation,
Mrs. P. C. Singley.
Song, O Zion, Haste.
One of the most enjoyable parties
of the George Washington season was
given by the Zion league at the home
of Miss Vida Counts Saturday even
ing. The reception shalls parlor and
living room SYere thrown open and
beautifully decorated in flags, tiny
red hatchets, and red, white and blue
crepe paper. Sprays of japonicas,
arranged in japanese effect, heralded
the approach of spring. The home
was the scene of much merriment and
pleasure during the evening. Miss
Elizabeth Barnes and McFall Beden-
baugh dressed as Martha and George
Washington, welcomed the guests.
Relics of Colonial days were shown,
next living pictures including Wash
ington's portrait, the cherry tree
scenes, and bellies and beauX. of Colo
nial days. The boys of the league
dressed in uniform sitting around the
camp fire, sang "Tenting Tonight" "
Flag relay race, word building cen
test and singing contest ended the
amusements for the evening, after
which tempting refreshments con-
sisting of ices adorned with red cher
ries and cakes were served.
The children of Confederacy will
meet with Misses Salome and Ber-
nice Dominick Saturday afternoon at
4 o'clock.
Friday evening the carnival and
entertainment given by the Commun-
ity league demonstrated beyond a
shadow of doubt that it is determin-
ed to beautify the school grounds,
making the school the center of at
traction for prosperous Prosperity" ."
They were assured of the hearty CO.
operation of the public in supporting
them in their efforts to raise money
for this purpose, by the liberal con-
tribution of $4,000 given at this en-
tertainment. The program was un-
der the supervision of Mrs. j. D.
Quattlebaum who teaches the prima-
ry department, and consisted of short
children's plays which reflected great
credit upon the training Mrs. Quat-
tlebaum has given these tiny tots
One of the outstanding features was
the minuet dancing by little Miss
Rosalyn Quattlebaum. Next came
the carnival, which excited keen in
terest among all the young people
There were games and contests fol
the children and all kinds Of side
shows and attractions, and of course
plenty of confetti. Home made can,