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Newspaper

Kings Mountain Herald

Location

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1950

Page

3

Kings Mountain Hosts Weekend Visitors and Games

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Davidson and Miss Delores Davidson of Kings Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bell and daughters. Mrs. Ann Thia Lovelace and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wolf. Miss Mary Pearl Wot. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leaford and son. Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Ware. and others. Other visits involved Bettie Jean Champion, Louise Wright, Sam Bell and families, Austin Bell and family, Talmadge Randall and daughter, and King Mountain players in a doubleheader victory. Kings Mountain posted a 4–3 practice-game record with 4 wins and 3 losses.

Hubert” Davidson Delores Davidson Kings Mountai Horace Bell Annthia Lovelace Shelby Stokes Wright Charles Lawrence Wolf Mary Pearl Wot Beulah Frank Leaford Kings Mountain Woodrow Ware Patterson Grove Eugene Bell Sam Bell Wiliam Wright Austin Bell St. Luke Talmadge Randall Newton Alex Randall Mra Frank Ware Menzel Mex. Randall Buttery Kimmell Gastonia Sis Bridges Harris Kings Michael William Wright

Garden safeties against boll weevil in home plots

County agent Henry Cameron warns gardeners not to use boll weevil dust or spray near vegetables as residues make produce unfit for consumption. With boll weevil spreading to cotton, farmers may apply BHC or Toxxaphone. plant a new garden away from cotton or replant within two weeks to ensure summer vegetables. Plant between now and June 15 include snap beans bush and pole lima beans corn cowpeas squash and tomatoes. Cowpeas plant by June 15 to avoid frost loss. cryolite mentioned as a likely best control.

Tomato seed sowing guide for July transplanting timing

The text advises applying Tor control when peas bloom and sowing tomato seeds now for a fall crop. Several applications may be needed as pods form. Tomato seed sown now should be ready to transplant around July 15.

Farmer logs own wood land for profit in Avery County

Forestry expert Charles A. Musser notes Avery County farmer Gaylord Banner profits from selective logging of mature hard maple. Banner and brother log for 22 per thousand in costs and about 90 per thousand in sales, yielding roughly 58 per thousand for labor after stumpage. Alaska flower growers cited for wealth of blooms in brief Alaskan summer.

Charles A. Musser The State College Extension Service Gaylord Banner Banner Musser Avery Black Mountain Brade Banners Alaska U.S. Department of Agriculture States

Juniors Stop Charlotte Ace Huneycutt For First Victory

Kings Mountain's 1950 Ameri can Legion junior baseball team defeated Charlotte 6 to 1 in state elimination play opening game. Huneycutt surrendered three hits in five innings before Taylor finished. Kirby pitched well for KM with 8 strikeouts, while KM capitalized on Charlotte errors and timely hits.

Kings Mountain American Legion Charlotte Bob Bridges Howard White Don Cobb She I’. Taylor Ollie Harris Payton Kings Mounain Billy Watts Charles Kirby Bessemer CH Kirby Bob Wilson Pleider Roy Hold el Reid Smith Huttsteller Cobb Harrig RBI Reid Kimmel Bridges Harris Kimmell Huneycutt Bob Taylor Kir Mullis Honeycut Ed Maxxwell C. C. Gannon Carpenter

Juniors Split With Gaffney In Two-Game Legion Tilt

Kings Mountain Junior baseball niner s, led by Charity Pain her, blanked Gaffney on one game and routed them in another. In the Friday night clash at Kings Mountain, Jim Kimmel led with two triples and Ollie Harris added two hits as Poole held the Mountaineers to nine base runners.

Kings Mountain Buddy Lewis American Legion Nine Gaffney Lewismen Io City Stadiim Jug” Fritt Mountaineers Sprouse Howard Sonny) White Wing Melby Orto Ahd Lars Lewlamen Jerry Barker Jim Kimmelt i Barker Kimmelt Poochie Shytle

Local social visit and garden notes from prior week

On Monday guests included Mrs Wray and party at Mex with William Wright and Mr and Mrs T A Champion. The Champions and their children from Charlotte spent Friday night with Mr Champion's parents. Fermate will control blue spot on roses and most leaf diseases if applied regularly.

Mrs. Wray Ak Mex William Wright Mrs. T. A. Championnd Charlotte Mr.Champion Mrs. T. A. Champion Fermate

Livestock Advice Warns Prompt Wound Treatment

Farmers urged to treat any animal wound immediately to prevent screwworm infestations. Guidance emphasizes early inspection of livestock on farms and quick care for open wounds to halt spread. Local agricultural officials stress vigilance during warm months when flies are active.

You want a car with some fun in it, don't you

A lighthearted query about seeking a car that delivers excitement and engaging driving dynamics. It hints at a desire for enjoyable performance and spirited handling in a future purchase.

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