Encouraging
Progress For
Cancer Treatment
The January meeting of
new Board of Directors of
the
the
Polk County Unit of the American
Cancer Society was held Tuesday
evening, January 15 at NCNB in
Tryon. Dr. Fred Wier, President
of the unit, called on each
committee chairman for a report
of plans and progress. Crusade
Chairman Mrs. John Nash
named the members of her
crusade committee and announc
ed several special fund-raising
events to be held in April,
National Cancer Month. Dr.
Vanna Magsino, Public Educa
tion Chairman, reported various
successful screenings of cancer
films and cancer educational
programs already held for local
clubs, and gave thanks to her
enthusiastic committee for the
many more programs scheduled
for February and March. Mrs.
Ralph Milner, Reach-to Recov
ery Chairman, made an effective
presentation of her work in
helping postoperative cancer
patients upon referral by their
physicians.
Dr. Wier introduced Mrs.
Marcia Cox of Asheville, District
Representative of the Cancer
Society, who reported encourag
ing progress in the search for
effective cancer treatment. One
of the more promising is the
discovery of a biologically active
substance called “interferon”
that has experimentally caused
remission of some forms of
cancer. However, much research
remains to be done to make
available adequate quantities for
testing and, ultimately, for the
PUBLIC HEARING
The Polk County Board
Commissioners will hold
of
a
public hearing on the proposed
building code ordinance. The
Commissioners will receive
public comments on the
proposed building code or
dinance at a public hearing to
be held Monday, Feb. 11, 1980
at 3 p.m. at the Polk County
Courthouse.
treatment of cancer and other
diseases. Mrs. Cox stressed the
active role of the American
Cancer Society in support of the
quest for effective cancer
treatment.
Attending the first meeting of
the Board of Directors were
officers Fred Wier, President;
Joan Nash, 1st Vice-President;
Jean Masologites, Secretary;
Max Dedmondt, treasurer; and
Robert Dedmondt, County Coor
dinator. Directors and committee
chairmen present were Vanna
Magsino, Jo Milner, Mary Jo
Pittman, John Nash, Shirley
Morse,
Nell Bennett, Jack
Weaver, Helen Prince, Terry
Dorsam,
Owens,
Warren Carson, Elna
Linda Hardin, Della
Jackson, Margaret White, Willa
Reed, Carrie Lee Massey, Randy
Walker, Betty Boas and David
Phillips. — Reporter
Saluda Club
Holds Meeting
The Saluda Community Club
met Thurs., Jan. 17 at 7:00p.m. in
the Fire Hall.
Rev. Tom Capell presented
Miss Mary Ann Kilver who gave
a program on C P R
(cardiopulmonary resusciation)
with mannequin. She stated that
700,000 heart attacks occur each
year and now that people are
being trained to use C P R that
number can be greatly reduced.
Miss Kilver also stressed the
need of having telephone num
bers by the telephone for doctor,
police, fire or emergency
medical service. In time of stress
one cannot find telephone
numbers easily.
A course of C P R will be given
very soon in Saluda of 4 sessions
in 2 weeks with 3 hours each. No
fee is required and announce
ment will be made soon.
The secretary’s report was
given and accepted. Miss Cathy
Diggs was also introduced as a
new member.
(Substantial penalty for early withdrawal of certificate accounts)
Mr. Rees gave a report of what
had been accomplished since last
meeting at the depot: fencing has
been completed; letters are being
sent out to peole in the
community; and the planning
committee will again meet at an
early date.
Rev. Capell announced that
Mrs. M. R. Haywood and Miss
Cathy Diggs will be hostesses for
the Feb. 21st meeting, with
program to be announced.
Accounts insured up to $40,000 with FSLIC
Tryon Federal Savings
and Loan Association
P. O. Box 970, Tryon, N. C. 28782
Telephone: 859-9141
Tryon Daily Bulletin, Wed., Jan. 23, 1980
Men’s Garden Club
Annual Dinner
The Tryon Men’s Garden Club
Annual Dinner will be held at the
Hearthstone Inn, tonight with the
Social Hour beginning at 6 p.m.
Champagne punch and Hors
d’oeuvres will be provided by the
Club. Brown bagging will be
permitted. Prime Rib of Beef
dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
and the price is $10.50 per person.
No business will be transacted at
Everybody talks about saving for a
rainyday and there’s nothing
wrong with that —
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savings for sunny days — Making them more en
joyable with the money you’ve tucked away
through one of our Regular Savings Programs.
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REGULAR PASSBOOK ACCOUNTS
Paying
Minimum deposit: $5.00
5.5%
Effective Annual Yield
THE MONEY MARKET CD — Paying
Minimum Deposit: $10,000.00
Term: 6Months (182Days)
Rate good January 24 — 30th
(Interest Does Not Compound)
30 MON^H “T-RATE” CD
Minimum Deposit — $500.00
Rate for January
Effective Annual Yield
this meeting but new officers will
be introduced following dinner.
Guest speaker of the evening will
be Mrs. Carl Ganzenmueller who
will present a discussion of “Far
Away Gardens.” This meeting is
the highlight of the Tryon Men’s
Garden Club and is open to
members, their wives and guests.
— Reporter
WOOD FOR SALE: All
hardwood $25.00 per load.
859-9596. adv. 23, 24, 25, pd.
5.65%
10.40%
10.06%