5/4/1954

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, May 6, 1954   Vol. C462

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LOCAL NEWS

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INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER DOCUMENTS SMALL TOWN LIVING

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East Farewell – Preceding his photo shoot in Georgetown, photographer, Orlando Suero, stopped by East Farewell to shoot some photos documenting small town living in the USA for Life magazine. It was an unannounced visit so as to make it as spontaneous as possible explained Suero when asked during his visit. “I wanted to find a typical American small town and get some shots of life there,” he explained while scoping out different views up and down Main Street and Lakeshore Drive, “I saw this town on the rail schedule when I was on my way down to Washington, DC on an assignment to photograph John Kennedy and Jacqueline, and the name jumped right out at me. Life had asked me a while ago for a spread of a ‘small town USA’ and this seemed like it was just pulling me in. It was on the same railroad and fairly close to the main line so I couldn’t resist. It is charming and the people are very welcoming. Perhaps Life will do a complete spread using these shots as a basis. We will see. But in the meantime, I am going to enjoy my brief stay here and soak in all the beauty, peacefulness and warmth.”

            Suero then went about his business snapping many photos, talking with townsfolk and even stopping in the Lost Oasis for a meal and a drink. He was so infatuated with the town that he booked a room in Mrs. Mallard’s boarding house overnight. He caught an early train the next morning presumably headed back down to Georgetown. Life Magazine’s editorial board would not comment on the possibility of the afore mentioned article citing business concerns but they did say there was interest in a “Small Town USA” spread possibly in the near future.

Orlando Suero

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS OPEN IN BEAR CREEK

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Bear Creek – The Travelers will open their season in Bear Creek today. Starting pitcher for the Travelers will be ace, Joe Nagy. The Bear Creek Cubs will send out their ace, Randy Bellows. Both pitchers are veterans and have excellent records. The Cubs are coming off a fairly good season winning 25 and losing 10. The Travelers faired a little better winning 30 and losing 5. Both teams ended in the middle of the league standings. The Cubs- Travelers opener has become a bit of a tradition over the past three years with the opening game scheduled first In East Farewell and then the past two at Bear Creek because of the absence of a Traveler’s home ballpark.

            The Travelers starting lineup is a string of popular veterans being led by Johnny Cloos, center field. He came in second last season in home runs. The infield has Bobby Watson at first, Artie Archibald at second, Dale Dunham at short, “Mean” Richie Lane at third and Joey Brown behind the plate. In the outfield there is Cloos in center, Ralph Francis in right and Billy Sweet in left. The pitchers this year are Billy Green, Joey Alfred, Joe Nagy, and Danny Lane. Manager Sam Fowler returns to run the show.

            The game begins today at 1:30 at Bear Creek Stadium. It is promising to be a sellout due to Bear Creek’s close proximity to East Farewell. Many Traveler fans will make the short jaunt to take in opening day. Go Travelers!

 

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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MCCARTHY CAUSES UPROARS – HUDSON & NASH MERGE – PRINCE CHARLES & PRINCESS ANNE WANDER – 3D CAMERA ON SALE – RCA DEMOS COLOR TV – CUBAN TV SHUTS DOWN – SONGS BANNED – POP MUSIC THIS WEEK

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Sen. Joseph McCarthy throws the hearing into an uproar by producing what he said was an FBI warning to the Army against security risks. The Army called it “improper” for the senator to have the letter and a possible “violation of the law.’ Sen. Joseph McCarthy testified that an Army intelligence officer had given him a partial copy of a secret FBI report on Army security risks. McCarthy flatly refused to disclose the name of the officer.

Sen. Joseph McCarthy defied another member of the Eisenhower administration and declared he would not abide by Atty. Gen Herbert Brownell’s decision that any FBI data bearing on a hunt for Communist spies should be kept secret.

The Hudson Motor Car Company and Nash-Kelvinator Corporation merge to become American Motors. The new company will have assets of $350 million and annual sales of $700 million. Hudson & Nash build America’s most popular compact cars including Rambler and Jet. Kelvinator makes home appliances including refrigerators, electric ranges, home freezers, washers and dryers.

Bored at their father’s polo match, Prince Charles, 5 and his sister Princess Anne, 3, proved they are just like any other kids. Anne wandered off into the crowd begging for candy and Charles pulled the hair of a man sitting in front of him. Mother Queen Elizabeth shot a royal frown and sent over a finger wagging call down.

Realist’s (stereo) 3-D camera is on sale. It looks like a hand-held, but has three lenses - just $159.00. “The startling realism of 3-D in full rich color is all yours... if you can take good ordinary snapshots! Using the stereo realist is as easy as a box camera and you’ll get prize winning shots on your first roll.”

Television news – Public demonstrations of color TV will be conducted by RCA at the RCA Exhibition Hall at 40 West 40th Street. Festival of Color” will include color telecasts over a closed circuit and a display of cameras and receivers.

Losing money - American and Cuban owners of station Television del Caribe – Channel 11 in Havana, shut the station off. The station is part owned by Storer Broadcasting. It’s the first of five channels in Cuba to discontinue operations.

Music news – CBS bans “Song of the Sewer” by Art Carney for being beneath its “cultural standards.’ Also, the network puts the ban on “Bunch of Bananas” on which Rosemary Clooney and Jose Ferrer are paired. It’s a song about Ernest Hemmingway’s jungle adventure after the plane crash when he lived on bananas and gin. But CBS does not want “gin” uttered at all.

Pop music this week -

Perry Como -“Wanted,”

Frank Sinatra -“Young At Heart,”

Nat King Cole -“Answer Me My Love,”

Kay Starr -“The Man Upstairs,”

Eddie Fisher - “A Girl A Girl,”

Kitty Kallen - “Little Things Mean A lot,”

Patti Page - “Cross Over Bridge

Tony Martin - “Here.”

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Many, many thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.

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4/29/1954

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, April 29, 1954   Vol. C461

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LOCAL NEWS

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IRON WORKS INTRODUCES “ORNAMENTAL” LINE

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East Farewell – The Iron Works which usually supplies industrial grade metal work to the Mighty Keystone Railroad has introduced a new and completely different product. It is an “ornamental” pressing that can be fashioned into fences, gates and almost anything for your garden or house. They will custom design a fence for your property or gates for your driveway. Sales manager in charge of the new division, Garrett Malloy, said they will even fashion stairs and railings for the front porch. “We found an old stamp press from a Philadelphia shop that was used in the 1900s for creating beautiful wrought iron designs for ornamental home accessories like door and cabinet hinges, and window hardware. We were able to transform it into a stamp that would put out fence posts, gates and other line type items. This type of finery was very popular in the ‘20s and 30’s. We felt that it would also find a home in the front yards of East Farewell and other towns in the area,” said Malloy at the inaugural news conference.

            The initial response from town ranged from enthusiastic to guarded. “I think it is beautifully crafted and very sturdy. I think it will hold up much better than the normal wooden fences,” said Sherry McAdams, a local homeowner. It should be said that Mrs. Mc Adams husband, Rupert, is an employee of the Iron Works. The Iron Works is offering employees a company discount on the product.

            “I am not sure I would replace my fence with this iron fence. It looks nice but there is nothing wrong with my fence now and I don’t think I could afford the new fence,” said Mrs. Mallard, local boarding house owner and white wooden picket fence owner, “I guess if I were putting up a new fence I would look into one of those. They are very attractive so if I didn’t have a fence already I might look into that one.”

            The Iron Works is planning an extensive advertising campaign throughout the entire region using door to door sales as well as printed ads and local radio advertising.

Sample of new ornamental iron work offered by the Iron Works 

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SPORTS

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COUGARS END SEASON WITH A WIN OVER MINERS

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East Farewell- The gymnasium was sold out on Saturday afternoon as the Cougars finished their season with a resounding defeat of their detested rivals, the Slate Mountain Miners. The final score was 42-36, Cougars. The game was a bit of revenge for the Cougars who had lost to the Miners badly, 38-32, earlier in the season. Since the loss the Cougars changed their style and improved their game skills. They also improved greatly as a team. After the loss they only lost one more game for the rest of the season, a total of 8 games. The only other team they lost to in that stretch was the league leading Corning Devils.

            The game started out fast as both teams were energized due to the nature of the matchup. Cougar’s center, Dan Davis, took control of the lane and set himself up as a passing pivot for the other forwards and guards. Miners center, Paul Pepperchino, who in the first game, along with Davis, set a league record for points by centers in a game, was unable to get the shots and was not able to keep up with Davis’ fast passing. Both centers only scored four points each. The point scoring shifted to the guards and forwards. Cougar’s guards, Timmy Green and Welch were able to take Davis passes and drive down the lane like they were on roller skates, bobbing and weaving through the Miner’s defense to score repeatedly scoring 20 points between them. The forwards, O’Donnell and Gene Green took more outside shots but were equally effective, scoring 18. The Miners guard, Dominic Angelino was the Miners high scorer with a fabulous 18 points. Both defenses were strong but the offensive shooting could not be stopped.

            The Cougar’s ended their season with a 10-5 record. They ended up in second place in the league with Corning winning the league. “We played a good season, especially the second half, and we are going to be very good next year. I am very proud of the boys and the way they came together as a team,” said Coach Wilson after the game.

            Next up on the sporting front, the Travelers take the field next week as they open their season against the Bear Creek Cubs in Bear Creek. The hometown stadium issue is still up in the air and the Travelers look as if they will live up to their name this season and spend most of their time on the road. There has been rising uproar about a new stadium being built but there has been no word from the owners as of this publishing.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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COMMIES STOCKPILING GAS - NEWSPAPERS GAIN CIRCLATION & OPPOSE BULK MAIL – MURROW HONORED – MUSIC, SPORTS & RADIO NEWS – AT THE MOVIES

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The Army warns Congress that Russia is stockpiling poisonous gases which are tasteless, odorless and colorless. It also reported some success in devising means to detect them.

Publishers report that newspaper circulations are rising despite competition from television for reader’s time. At an American Newspaper Publishers panel discussion, it was revealed that 3 out of every 4 newspapers gained circulation during the last six months. Lee Hills of the Detroit Free Press said TV had had at least two effects on reporting and editing:

“First, many stories must be written now with the knowledge that the public has already witnessed the event.”

“Second – with many women watching sports on TV, sports stories must be pointed toward the whole family rather than only to men.”

Also from the publisher’s meeting in New York – publishers are opposed to the Post Office Department policy of permitting bulk mailing of flysheets and direct mail, un-addressed and just placing them in mail slots - because in effect, they are serving as a circulation department for direct mail advertisers in competition with newspapers.

Edward R. Murrow receives a special George foster Peabody Award just for “being himself.” Many believe it had to do with the telecast which wound-up pitting him against Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

Music news – Dave Brubeck, who recorded for the Fantasy label, signs with Columbia. He just came east for the first time appearing at

Birdland, and was “discovered.”

MGM is re-releasing Hank Williams’ “There’ll Be No Teardrops Tonight” after Tony Bennett cut the song on Columbia Records.

The song “Three Coins In The Fountain” is getting a lot of attention, well before the movie debuts. So far, at least six different artists have recorded the song – Julius La Rosa on Cadence, Frank Sinatra on Capitol, Toni Arden on Columbia, the Four Aces on Decca, Marti Stevens on MGM and Dinah Shore on RCA Victor. The song was written by Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne.

Sports – Cuba makes its debut in the International League as the Cuban Sugar Kings open their first season in the Triple-A circuit against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Havana’s Gran Stadium.

Radio news – West coast DJ Al Jarvis is claiming to have spun his 1 millionth record on the radio. The record was “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love” by Louis Armstrong. Jarvis is credited with taking recorded music out of the radio “fill” category and putting them into the program category along with Martin Block of the East coast. Jarvis is heard on KFWB.

At the movies –

Carnival Story – Anne Baxter

Witness To Murder – Barbara Stanwyck, George Sanders, Gary Merrill

Out of this World (Short subject narrated by Lowell Thomas)

Walt Disney’s Adventures of Pinocchio

Walt Disney’s Rob Roy

From Here To Eternity – Montgomery Cliff, Burt Lancaster, Fred Zimmermann, Deborah Kerr, Frank Sinatra, Donna Reed

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4/22/1954

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, April 22, 1954   Vol. C460

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LOCAL NEWS

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EASTER PARADE – EGG HUNT A BIG HIT

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East Farewell – The annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt took place last Saturday and was somewhat muted this year due to variable weather.  It rained in the morning before the parade and there was talk of postponing it but the rain let up before the 10:30 start and it went ahead as planned. The Regional High School band lead the way followed by several floats that local businesses had put together. Many civic organizations were represented as well as the boy and girl scouts. One of the highlights was the East Farewell Woman’s Club who paraded showing off their elegant and extravagant Easter bonnets. As they strolled down Main Street they stopped and chatted with the folks along the way. Even with the inclement weather there was a feel of spring in the air. Bringing up the rear of the parade was all the egg hunt entrees. Most were in the elementary school range but some were too small to make the walk and were pushed in strollers by their parents.

            Once the parade reached the Lakefront Plaza, which was recently completed, the hunters all gathered on the north side. Once they had all been given baskets and instructions a horn was sounded and knee-high chaos ensued. This year there were 38 hunters searching for a total of 200 eggs generously donated by Livingston’s Food Market. The winner was Jimmy Galliston, 10, with 18 eggs. Second place was a tie with David O’Hara and Denice Dunn, both 9, with 17 eggs and in third place was little Joey Wilson, 5, with 15 eggs. The winners all got gift certificates to town businesses ranging from $10 to $5, a major haul for a ten year old.

            The Parade and Egg Hunt has been an East Farewell tradition since to town was a mere whistle stop on the Mighty Keystone Railroad. It has endured and grown into a notable event that draws not only almost everyone in town but also some fans from other nearby towns. Although it has not reached the status of the New York City Parade it is getting nearer every year.

Easter Paraders Mrs. Mallard and Sue Logan

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SPORTS

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COUGARS HOT AS SEASON NEARS END COUGARS 52-HAWKS 45

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Southport – The Cougars stayed hot as their record season is coming to an end. They were able to dispatch the Southport Hawks fairly easily, 52-45. The Hawks put up an initial strong fight by taking a quick 14-10 lead with their star forward, Arthur Thomas, scoring 8 points on 4 shots. By the end of the first half the Cougars had regrouped and were able to leave the court at halftime with a 2 point lead. In the second half Cougar’s forwards, Billy O’Donnell and Gene Green were able to contain Thomas and the Cougars were able to control the game. Cougar’s center, Dan Davis led all scorers with 24 followed by Thomas with 20. The Cougars backcourt of Timmy Green and Joey Welch took on some of the scoring responsibilities and contributed another 20 points, Green with 12 and Welch with 8. The Cougar’s forward were tied up controlling Thomas but were able to add 8 points together, 4 points apiece. The Hawks seemed to run out of stem towards the end of the third quarter but Coach Wilson did not put in the substitutes. “I wanted the boys to stay on the floor because the game wasn’t a run-away and the Hawks were able to do some damage even though they were tired,” said Coach Wilson after the game, “and with only one game left I wanted to give the boys a chance to play together as a team.”

            The Cougars finish their season next week at home against their arch rivals the Slate Mountain Miners. They lost to the Miners earlier this season so they are looking for a little revenge. The game is another Saturday game and begins at 1:30 in the Regional High School gymnasium. A sell-out is expected.

 

 

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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STATE DEPARTMENT SAYS TROOPS TO INDO-CHINA UNLIKELY – EISENHOWERS ATTEND CHURCH & WATCH GRANDKIDS HUNT FOR EGGS – NY CITY EASTER SERVICES DISRUPTED – MARILYN WANTS TO BE A MOMMY – FRANK IS BACK – ALLEN TO REPLACE CEASER & COCA ON “YOUR SHOW OF SHOWS”

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The State Department declares it is highly unlikely that American troops will have to replace French forces in Indo-China, but supported Vice-President Nixon’s stand that south east Asia must be saved from Communist aggression.

Vice President Nixon says the United States would strive for an “honorable peace” at Geneva but would oppose outright surrender of Indo-China to the Communists.

President and Mrs. Eisenhower attend traditional Easter church services after watching their three grandchildren hunt for colored Easter eggs

At least a score of Easter paraders in New York had their holiday dresses slashed and hundreds more were scared off 5th Avenue as a slasher roved undetected for more than an hour through the crowds around St Patrick’s Cathedral. A shabbily dressed man who mumbled, “I hate women – they get you into trouble,” was arrested as he followed close behind a woman on 5th Ave.

Marilyn Monroe says she wants to become a mother. “Joe and I want a lot of little DiMaggios” she told a press conference. “Am I expecting now? Oh, no. but I wish I were. We want children as soon as possible.”

Frank Sinatra is back after lagging for several years. After copping an Oscar for his supporting role in “From Here To Eternity” – he scored on the charts with his new record label – Capitol and “Young at Heart.” His old sides are being reissued. Columbia is putting out an album of Sinatra oldies. RCA Victor is also cashing in on the new-found record popularity of Sinatra with the release of “Fabulous Frankie,” based on old sides made when he was a vocalist with Tommy Dorsey and Axel Stordahl. Universal is reissuing a film he made three years ago: “Meet Danny Wilson.” And, his latest Capitol album is a best-seller.

Sid Caesar’s replacement on “Your Show of Shows” this fall is Steve Allen. Both Caesar and his costar, Imogene Coca, are expected back on NBC-TV next fall in their own individual programs

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