Historical Association
Paul Butler, retired Navy Lt.
Comdr, and a native of Tryon,
delighted a large audience at the
March meeting of the Polk
Historical Association with his
enthusiastic, often humorous and
very informative talk on “Pre
servation of our Heritage in Polk
County”. He was dressed in an
“overmountain man” costume,
made by his ‘wife, Janet, for his
participation in the Bicentennial
Overmountain Victory March
from Tennessee to Kings Moun
tain. This, he said, was a
reminder that in October of this
year the march will be made
again in celebration of the 200th
anniversary of the Battle of
Kings Mountain. Appearing with
him were three ladies — Cynthia
Brand, Doreen Schliski and Janet
Butler, dressed as pioneer
women. Mrs. Schliski described
her attire, some of which she had
woven on her own loom. This
opening scene, along with a
display of numerous books,
maps, etc. made the audience
aware of Butler’s conscientious
research and his genuine
commitment to the preservation
of our heritage.
"In order to instill in our young
people pride in the accomplish
ments of their forefathers”, said
Butler, “we need to do everything
possible to identify that which
represents the very best of our
past and preserve it in some
permanent form for future
generations.” He cited as
necessary objectives in a
preservation effort:
1. Identification of prominent
people in the history of our
county.
2. Identification and preserva
tion of historic sites such as
battlegrounds, trails, birth-
places, gravesites and public
buildings.
3. Collection of old tools,
implements, weapons, clothing,
furniture, etc.
4. Collection and recording of
stories, poems and music of the
past.
5. Attention to oral history of
the area.
6. Careful preservation of the
written history of the county in
the form of books, papers, maps,
letters, etc.
Particularly impressive was
Butler’s reading of a citation
which he had obtained from
Washington honoring Bryant
Womack, who was awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor
posthumously for bravery in the
Hears Butler
Korean War and is buried in the
Lebanon Church cemetery near
Mill Spring. It is his belief that we
should make an intense effort to
gather more information about
such heroes and events of
historical significance in our
area. — Reporter
Saluda Woman’s Club
The Saluda Woman’s Club met
for the March meeting at the
house of Mrs. Allan Ashley.
President Brown opened the
meeting leading the group in the
reading of the Club Collect.
Mrs. J. T. Coates presented a
prayer that former president of
the U. S. Thomas Jfferson, said
every morning while he was in
office for two terms.
Mrs. Sutherland, Arts and
Crafts Chairman reported about
the Festival held in Brevard on
March 8. Our Club won six blue
ribbons for that we are very
proud of. Four of our members
attended.
Mrs. Everette Hysmith, pro
gram chairman, introduced our
guest, Mrs. Mary Atkins,
Administrator of the Saluda
Nursing Home. She gave a very
interesting resume of the
facilities and work at the Home
and invited each one to come and
visit any time.
The April meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Everette Hysmith,
Lake Sheila on April 1. —
Reporter
On Honor Roll
The following students in Mrs.
Fagan’s 6th grade class at Green
Creek were named on the Honor
Roll for the last 6 weeks grading
period: Mark Jackson, Lori
Walker, Andrea McEntire,
Wanda McDade, Paul Wilkins,
Pat Whitmire, Darrell Taylor. —
School Reporters, Pat Whitmire,
Mark Jackson.
Polk Central Menu
Tuesday: Sloppy Joe on bun,
potato patti, cole slaw w-carrot,
apple sauce, cookie, milk.
Wednesday: Veg. beef soup,
saltines, toasted cheese sand
wich, corn on cob, sliced peaches,
peanut butter cookies, milk.
Thursday: Hot dogs, mustard,
catsup, chili, onions, French
fries, cole slaw w-carrot, fruit,
pudding, milk.
Friday: hamburgers, mus
tard, catsup, chili, onions, lettuce
and tomato, French fries, fruit,
milk.
TWGA Luncheon
The monthly luncheon of the
Tryon Country club Women’s
Golf Association will be held at
the club house Tuesday, March
25th, at 12:00. Members are
requested to make reservations
with Cecil Turner by Friday,
March 25th. The weekly event
will be Match Play vs. Par. Those
interested in the April Team Play
should sign up at this time.
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EXECUTOR'S NOTICE
Having qualified as Executor
of the estate of Helen L. Benkert,
deceased, late of Polk County,
North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims against
the estate of said deceased to
present them to the undersigned
on or before September 18, 1980,
or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. All persons
indebted to said estate please
make immediate payment.
This 18th day of March, 1980.
Kyle G. Benkert
Executor of the Estate of
Helen L. Benkert
P. 0. Box 1
Columbus, N.C. 28722
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