11 r *° v G^ COLUS^-” ' 2nd Class Postage Paid At Tryon, North Carolina, 28782 Established January 31, 1928 THE WORLD'S SMALLEST DAILY NEWSPAPER Founded Jan 31,1928 by Seth M. Vining (Consolidated with the Polk County News 1955) Jeffrey A. Byrd, Editor and Publisher The Bulletin is published Daily except Sat. and Sun. 106 N. Trade St., P. 0. Box 790 Tryon, N. C. 28782 The Tryon Daily Bulletin (USPS 643-360) Phone 859-9151 Vol. 63 — No. 201 Printed In the THERMAL BELT of Western North Carolina TRYON. N. C. 28782 FRIDAY, NOV. 16.1990 62 Pages Today 20C Per Copy The weather Wednesday: high 66, low 35, hum. 77 percent. Polk County commissioner John Edwards, a veteran, spoke at the Veteran’s Day ceremonies last Sunday in Columbus. He said the number of people turning out to honor America’s veterans was very disappointing, and that he expected more patriotism from Polk Countians. The number of people making donations to the Habitat Auction, which will be held Saturday, is not disappointing. An interesting variety of items, from art to automobiles, will be auctioned at the Habitat Resale Store in Landrum from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The first annual Crafts for HOPE sale will also be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stearns Gym in Columbus. All proceeds will go to benefit Steps to HOPE. There will be a musical program held Saturday at 7 p.m. at Tryon Elementary to raise money to help pay the hospital expenses of Harry E. Fox. A nationally acclaimed, one- woman portrayal of Pulitzer Prize winning author, and turn- of-the-century pioneer Willa Continued On Back Page Tryon Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary The Tryon Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary will have their meeting on Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Refreshments will be provided. All active members are urged to attend. Godshaw Hill Elects Officers The Godshaw Hill Residents’ Association met Nov. 5, at the Tryon United Methodist Church for its annual meeting. The following officers unanimously re-elected to serve an additional year President, Ace Rickenbacker; Vice President, Mrs. Clarence Scoggins; Treasurer, Dawson Chiles; Secretary, Mrs. Richard Widdicombe. Re-elected board members were Mrs. Eleanor Barber, Tom Beaver, Willaim Crowell, Richard Fink, Mrs. Sheldon Raiser, and Mrs. Cooper Stringer. Elected as board member replacements were Mrs. Vail Miller and Michael O’Steen. New residents to the area were introduced and matters pertinent to the area were open for discussion. The speaker for the evening, John w. Lawrence, author and local historian, was introduced by Ace Rickenbacker. Mr. Lawrence gave an interesting account of railroad development Continued On Back Page Tennant Attends Young Leaders Conference Ryan Tennant of Tryon is attending the 1990 National Young Leaders Conference from November 13 to November 18. Having demonstrated academic achievement, leadership and citizenship, Ryan is among 350 high school students from across the nation of the conference for outstanding young leaders sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership council. Ryan will meet with Senator Jesse Helms, Senator Terry Sanford, Representative James McClure Clarke, or designated members of their staffs. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss important policy issues and focus on topics of state and local concern. Culminating the Continued On Back Page Topless Dancing Ceases For Now Tryon Police Chief nathan Shields delivered a copy of Tryon’s newly adopted “adult businesses” ordinance to Papa’s Bar & Grill on Hwy. 176 Thursday afternoon. The ordinance, which restricts the location of “adult” businesses, was to take effect at 5 p.m. Thursday. Under those restrictions, topless dancing would no longer be permitted at Papa’s present location. Bar owner, Frances J. Pritchard of Lynn, said she would comply with the ordinance for the time being. “There won’t be any dancing here tonight,” she said. “I’d rather not say anything right now until I talk to my attorney, which I will do so tomorrow.” Tryon Town Manager Matthew Dolge said he had double checked with legal counsel from the N.C. League of Municipalities and that, according to the League, the wording of Tryon’s ordinance is legally sound. The ordinance, passed by the Tryon Town Council Monday night, restricts the location of “adult businesses” according to their secondary effects on surrounding neighborhoods. Under the ordinance, such businesses cannot locate within certain distances of schools ’esidentml neighborhoods or other adult businesses. Followine hose guidelines, an adult business would only be permitted in Tryon on South Trade Street Continued On Back Page

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