Knitted as second-class mail maitei August 20, 192.8, at the PoSt Oflice at Ttyori, N. Cl. lc (Hie tTnion Ikuhj Bulletin lc Vol. 2. TRYON, N. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1929- Car Leaps 50 ft Fill Pianino 1 O I Tiro Men In Pacolet Rirer W Chevrolet sedan ran off steep bank into river gorge just above boulder bridge this side of Melrose last night about 9 o'clock,, and buried in the water two men who broke through the glass doors and crawled out far enough to keep from drowning where they waited for two hours in icy water and a swift wind until rescued. The roar of the rapids drowned their cries for help and they probably would have staffed there all night had not two farthers in a wagon seen the car leave the batik. They flagged R.W. Earley and Dr.Fulder who were returning from Asheville. They were unable to help them and came to Tryon for more men and some rope for it was thought the car might have to be moved. Dr. Jervey was there for first aid. A rope was thrown to the men who tied it to the cat and crossed the water by walking the rope with their hands while a safety rope was tied around the body. One slip might have been death. It was a miracle that the men Were not killed instead of receiving only slight bruises and cuts. The men were J. H; Wheeler and Ernest Andrews of Campobello. ® Two Fires Today . Home of Mrs. Wilhelmn, near Skyuka burned to ground at noon. Fite department called to burning trash. pile at Mrs. Fred Watson's on Melrose circle. Rotary Meets Friday The World Friendship Circle met at the home of Elizabeth Avant 1 ) Wednesday afternoon, those taking part in the program were: Myrtle Mills, Edith Missildine , Mary Morgan, Mary Sayre. Elizabeth Avant . <*. . No. 31

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