ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER AUGUST 20, 1928, AT THE POST OFFICE AT TRYON, N. C. UNDER THE ACT OF CONGRESS, MARCH 3, 1879 ©i* ®rgon latlg bulletin lc per copy (The World’s Smallest Daily Newspaper) lc per copy Seth M. Vining, Editor $1.50 Year in the Carolinas Vol. 13. Est. 1-31-28 •># CURB REPORTER “Christmas Spirit? Bah, Hum bug!” is the Scrooge way a few people feel about Christmas with its decorations, gifts and greet ings, but not so with most Tryon ites. In addition to all their in dividual and group charity work they are making a festive spirit of greeting everyone with the lighted Christmas trees on Trade street. This will be something everyone can enjoy, for the ers and workers can come to town at night and view the beauty of the lighted trees, and some will be helped to catch the inspiration that all this is being done to let the world know that a Christ spirit is in the world, a spirit irradiating friendliness and good f to all. Additional donors to the Christmas tree decoration include Mrs. W. C. White, Mrs. J. _ Continued on Back Page —.. Continued Progress Made In Savings & Loan Ass ? n. The monthly report of the Try on Federal Savings & Loan As sociation published in today’s is sue of the Bulletin shows an in crease in total assets from Octo ber 31 statement of $287,682.14 to Nov. 30th, statement of $292,- 824.89, an increase of $5,142.75 for the month. Total private in vestments increased from $194,- 655.45 to $199,043.37, an increase of $4,387.91. TRYON, N C., FRIDAY, DEC. Mill Spring News (By Mrs. W. M. Barber) Too Late For The Polk County News. Only the 6th of December, but the true spirit of Christmas that of making others have a happy joyous Christmas, seems to be literally “floating in the air” about our village as plans get under way for socials, Christmas trees and gifts, Santa’s visits and Christmas pageants, all proclaim ing “Peace on Earth and Good Will to Men.” The Woman’s Society of Chris tian Service met Tuesday after noon with Mrs. H. T. Edwards. A large number of members enjoy ed an impressive program under the leadership of Miss Ethel Hen derson. The topic for the after noon’s study was “Investing Our Heritage in Social Evangelism.” Mrs. Hugh Edwards gave an in teresting talk on “The Long View”. The program was closed with the hymn “Living for Jesus”, which was beautifully sung by Mrs. W. H. McDonald. During the social hour delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Rev. M. W. Edwards was pleas antly surprised last Wednesday evening when quite a number of his church members and friends gave him an unexpected visit, bringing with them good things to eat to “pound the preacher”. On Thursday evening, Nov. 28, Misses Essie and Vera Edwards entertained the young people of the Epworth League. All reported an evening of grand fun. 6, 1940 1