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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1947
Page
7
Walldasians pitcher Harris starred with three perfect fielding chances and one baserunner throwout while Don Packer led Valdese with solid defense. Charles Ballard and Vet hitters struggled as Vetts produced the lone run in the first inning before the rainout halted further action.
Jay Hull of Kings Mountain Vets tops the Western Carolina league in hitting with 25 hits in 50 at bats across 12 games, driving in 12 runs with four doubles and a home run. Conover’s Bolick trails with 30 for 62, leading in at bats and 24 in steals, while Forest City leads defensively with a 0.53 ERA. The piece weaves in regional geography and notes on Iguazu Falls and local agricultural discussions, highlighting a mix of sports stats and surrounding topics from the era.
Forest City Juniors defeated Kings Mountain 11 to 6 in Forest City on June 1 as Philip Harry pitched for Kings Mountain and allowed 13 hits and seven walks while Davis fanned seven for Forest City. Kings Mountain led 6 5 heading into the sixth before Forest City scored three to seize control and finish the game.
Practical notes on preparing fabrics for dyeing include washing, removing trims, and lifting hems to ensure even color. Emphasizes avoiding dulling metals and using large vessels of suitable material. Includes a cricket-like score line and pitcher details from a game, listing players and performance with measurements.
Portulaca grandiflora, a bright annual relative of pusley, thrives in sunny spots. It reaches 4 to 6 inches, with red, yellow, white, and rose striped forms, blooming from June through summer. Varieties include single and double types, useful as edging, rockery groundcover, or cascading in containers. It self-sows and can be propagated by cuttings.
In Lexington the State College Extension agent John Brown notes strong farmer interest in the year’s corn contests. Civic clubs participate and offer prizes, reflecting widespread enthusiasm for home agriculture on Tar Heel farms.
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