The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-09-19
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS
PROSPEROUS PROSPERITY

Prosperity, Sept. lS--Aii the town
churches of Prosperity except the
lutheran were closed Sunday night
in order to extend welcome to the
Rev. S. W. Hahn, the new pastor OF
Grace Lutheran church. Rev. ). a.
McKeown, pastor of the A R. z.
church, welcomed the new minister
on behalf of the A. R. P.'s of the
town. He was followed by Rev. j.
E. Williams who extended the wei
come for the Baptist church, While
Rev ]. D. Griffin brought a hearty
welcome from the Methodist church.
Rev. Mr.. Hahn responded with a
splendid sermon, having as his text
..Your Soul" Rev. Hahn is man
of imposing personality and v!sloie
strength of character, humorous ana
n,ssessed of all the characteristics
which make for convincing and IN
teresting speaking, and those who
heard him were amply repaid Tor go
mo RI church to hear him. Strang-
ers who were present said they dtc
nor believe that there was any such
thing as denominational differences
in Prosperity.
An enjoyable meeting OF the Li5-
erary sorisis was held Monday after
Hoon with Mrs. ]. F. Brown as hos
tess, at her home on Main street.
The guests were entertained on the
wide porch which was attracsive-y
arranged with ferns, hanging baskets
and iardinieres of zinn:1s. IN ac-
cordacne with the years study on
South Carolina" most interesting
program was carried out as follows:
Roll call was answered with names
of minor poets of Sout: Carolina,
Paper, "Paul Hamilton Hayne,
mrs. ]. D. Quattlebacm.
Reading, t'By the c:'sve OF Tin
rod Mrs. Q. s, Miller.
During the social hour a salad
conrse With Japanese punch : was
served, the hostess being assisted .ioy, by
Mrs. 4. G. Wise and Mrs. L. W. Har-
mon.
The Luther league of Grace ch1rch
was entertained Friday evening by
Miss Willie Mae Wise in compliment
ito the members who le:ve tbs week
for college. The handsome hoae'
thrown open to young folks, was
beautifully decorated in garden aow-
crs and ferns. The ''Polly Aaaa"
e.me was the man feature OF tae
evenings pleasure, after wh;ca zee
cream and ceke were served.
...}fae members Of the E2wortta leagae
motored 70 Pros2erity's country
club Thurs5,sy afternoon where, al
ter enjoying the sports CT the water
q delicious picnic larch was served.
Again on Saturday afternoon " IS
Willie Mae Wise proved herself a
charming hostess when she enter AIN
cd in honor Of Miss Alyne Richorrs
Of I.aurens. In the card foon reaa-
t;ful with summer flowers, tA-ee ta-
bles were arranged for rook. After
the g.nies the hostess served an Ice
course.
The New5er-y Booster club, anier
the auspices of the cham5er OF con-
rerce, were given warm reception
IN Prosperity Friday afternoon. u,
E n. Kibler presided. The welcome
address was made by Dr.. c. i. "yce'
,,.vor Of the town, followed by the
,esnonse by ]. NJ. Kinard Of New
berry. Then followed a talk hy j.
Hunter, a former Prosperity by.
DR. G. Y. Hunter pleSged that .':oS-
pesity would willingly cooperate win
Newberry ii upbuiiding the county.
Rev j. A. McXeown spoke o. the
Power Of Vision and ot inc necessity
os cooperation in accomplishing re-
suits. The last but not least was the
talk given by DR.. J. ". Carson OF
NewbeTTy.
Willie L. Moore died Friday a. r $
horne ii Fairfield community after
an l;rcss extending over Is months
Mr.. Moore was 81 years Old, ana a
progressive former. The fanera! was
Lsld Saturday sfteraoon at NJ. Or
vet Lutheran church, the service &C.
ing conducted by his pastor, the Kew.
Crome~. AZ. Moore is sarTlVed ~
his widow, who vas formerly " S
Carrie Martin, and little so2'
Woodrow. By former marriage nc
leaves three daughters and one son,
Mrs. Allen gamrl, Mrs. Oscar -aar-
tin, Ms. Eczcce Martin and WHaaE