POLK LIBRARY P.T. 2, SOX 11 COLUMBUS, ii C 11 nov 6 23722 2nd Class Postage Paid At Tryon, North Carolina, 28782 Established January 31, 1928 THE WORLD'S SMALLEST DAILY NEWSPAPER Member: North Carolina Press Assn. (Consolidated with the Polk County News 1955) Seth M. Vining, Jr., Editor and Manager The Bulletin Is published Dally except Sat. and Sun. 106 N. Trade St., P. 0. Box 790 Tryon, N.’C. 28782 The Tryon Daily Bulletin * (USPS643-360) * Phone 859-9151 Printed In the THERMAL BELT ot Western North Carolina Vol. 53 - No. 246 TRYON, N. C. 28782 THURSDAY, JAN. 22,1981 12 Pages Today Price 10c Per Cop; Weather Tuesday: high 50, low 35, rain at 7 a.m. Wednesday was .20. Schools to the west of us were closed due to snow. We had rain, but not enough to get the woods soaked. Ronald Reagan Became President of the United States Tuesday, promising “an era of national renewal" at home and restraint but never surrender abroad. As Jimmy Carter gave up the presidency, Iran yielded the captives it had held for 444 days. The celebration of Reagan, the parade, pageantry, etc. became a celebration of their freedom, too. Former President Carter returned h me to Plains, Ga. Tuesday to cheering friends and neighbors. The redistribution of the Tryon ABC Store profits to increase the Harmon Field portion from 10% to 30% seems a good way to give Harmon Field some more money and not increase the special Tryon Township tax for its support. Harmon Field is a credit to this area and is used for many activities by people from a wide area. The Harmon Field Commission has asked the Town of Tryon to have a special bill introduced in the Legislature Continued On Back Page Landrum Athletes Are Honored The Landrum football players, girls tennis team and cheerleaders were honored last Friday night at the Landrum High School Fall Sports Banquet. The guest speaker was Coach Willie Varner of Woodruff High School. FOOTBALL Most Valuable Player — Nelson Edwards Best Lineman — Mark Miller Best Back — Johnny Wilkins Sportsmanship — Jeff Pace Most Improved — Kelly Cash Scholastic — Sammy Doar JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL Best Back — Jeff Collins Best Lineman — Blake Bridges Best Sport — Spencer Brabo GIRLS TENNIS Most Valuable Player — Marylou Thomson Most Improved — Sandra Horton CHEERLEADER Cheerleader of the Year — Kelly Smith JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADER Cheerleader of the Year — Autumn Stott A New Arrival Mr. and Mrs. Larry Shehan of Landrum are parents of a daughter, Jenni Leigh, born Jan. 19th at St. Luke's Hospital. The paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Shehan of Landrum. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan of Landrum. T.C.C. Annual Meeting Jan. 27 The Tryon Country Club annual dinner meeting will be held for members and associate members at the Hearthstone Inn, Tuesday, January 27th Brief reports of the Club’s progress and tournament award winners for the year will be presented. Three new Board Members will be elected to replace retiring President Bob Gibbs, Financial Chairman Larry Pexton, and House Chairman Bob Creswell. Following a short business meeting after dinner, a film covering the 1980 Masters Tournament will be shown. A social hour to get acquainted with new members will start at 6:00 p.m., with dinner being served at 7:00 p.m. Brown bagging is the custom with set ups and ice being provided. Late reservations will be accepted by calling Paula Joyce 31 859-5216. Carolina doggers Rescheduled The Carolina Cloggers from Canton were unable to appear in Cdlumbus on Tuesday evening due to icy weather conditions in the mountains. Weather permitting, they will be at Stearns School Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m. to give clogging lessons. Call the Polk County Community Schools Office for information: 894-3905. A Need For Foster Parents There is a great need in Polk County for foster parents who are interested in working with young people, ages 13—18 Both emergency and regular foster homes are needed. All interested persons may call the Polk County Department of Social Services, Monday, through Friday between 8:30 a.m and 5 p.m. Executive Committee Of WNCHSA Meets The Executive Committee of the Western North Carolina Health Systems Agency will meet on Thursday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m in the Asheville Mall's S&W Cafeteria in Asheville, North Carolina. Executive Committee members will also review the Agency's Application for Renewal of Full Designation for the funding year. May 1, 1981 — April 30, 1982 before its submission to the Governor and DHHS regional offices. The WNCHSA has been fully designed since 1976. The WNCHSA, with offices in Morganton, is responsible for health planning in 26 western N. Carolina counties in order to increase the accessibility and acceptability of local health care services and retard medical cost increases by preventing duplication and waste. All meetings are open to the public and interested persons are invited to attend

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