Rutherford Auto Races Set for July Fourth Weekend
Kings Mountain dealer Tracy McGinnis enters his last Gilmer Special at Rutherford County in Rutherfordton on July 5. McGinnis previously won the 1946 Southern States championship with Homer Owens. The event, moved from July 4 to July 5 to avoid conflicts and give drivers a fair chance, drew confirmation that top racers will attend.
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Tracy, McGinnis
Kings Mountain
Rutherford
Rutherford County
Fakerounes
McGinnis
Homer Owens
Hudson
Rutherfordton
Hudson Eelerate
New Cement Block Standards Set by North Carolina
Raleigh June 23 Regular regulations for cement blocks and other concrete masonry units were announced by C D Baucom of the State Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Division. Effective July 1 the rules require a minimum road bearing strength of 700 psi, mandatory testing and reporting, and plant registration with details on capacity, locations, and product marks. Inspectors may tag samples and visit plants to ensure compliance to protect the public from inferior blocks.
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Raleigh
C. D. Baucom
Weights and Measures
State Department of Agriculture
General Assembly
Penicillin Trial Promises Scarlet Fever Relief
A 1920s era note explains penicillin as a therapeutic advance for scarlet fever, comparing it to sulfona mide drugs. It says penicillin-treated patients show fewer complications, marking a major improvement in convalescent care and outcomes.
Soil Conservation Plan for J H Goforth Farm
J H Goforth of Patterson Grove, in the Broad River Soil Conservation District, drafted a farm plan with two year crop rotation and terrace system. The plan includes ten acres of permanent pasture, two acres of alfalfa, a wildlife strip serving as turn row and erosion control, plus a field border for cover. Soil Conservation Service staff will assist in implementing these practices for the six milking cows and surrounding cultivated land in strips.
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J. H. Goforth
Patterson Grove
Broad River
J. H
Soil Conservation Service
Frank Ware
Pat Grave
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Board of Agriculture
Soil Conservation News
Joe N. Craver
W. J. Shope
Aearly
Barkley Bros
Ft Ave
Eg Se
Pan YT Ue
Ellow Band
Logan
Near East
Tharry James
Ea’ Kiser
Ray Noble
Tramre Hareinc
Amtie
Shaw
Sammy Taye
Bing Crosby
Como
Guy Mrs Brot
Eddie Howard
Stamps Quartet
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