EAST
FAREWELL NEWS
Thursday, April
23, 1953 Vol. C228
LOCAL NEWS
FUN PIER
RECONSTRUCTION ON SCHEDULE
East Farewell- The reconstruction project of the Lake Charles
Fun Pier is on schedule and plans to open for the Memorial Day Weekend
according to Sam Lendel, owner and driving force in the project. The pier was all but obliterated during the
September hurricane last year. The new
pier will be bigger, extending out into Lake Charles about 100 yards, and
better housing more shops and restaurants along a new boardwalk and along Lake
Shore Drive. The premier attractions; the iconic Ferris wheel and the beautiful
carousel will be the anchors of the new pier. Added attractions include a
bumper car ride, a Tilt-a-Whirl, a fun house and an eagerly anticipated new
feature- a roller coaster. The structural skeleton has been the talk of the
town for weeks. The pier has been rising phoenix-like throughout the fall and
even during the snows of winter. The crews have shown incredible resilience
enduring difficult weather conditions but press on to stay on schedule.
“We are
extremely pleased with the progress and I have to give all the credit to the
work crews on the site for getting the job done. This is going to be the best
amusement pier in the state,” said Lenel at a news conference Monday. “I am
sure the citizens will be very happy with the new rides and all the excitement
that comes with them. All the new shops
and restaurants will really make East Farewell a “Destination Station” (using
the term bestowed on the town by the Mighty Keystone Railroad last year).
The Fun Pier is
officially scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend but Lendel hinted there may
be an early surprise for townsfolk if all things stay on schedule. Perhaps a
sneak peak before the official opening. Lenel would only smile when asked
directly.
Artistic
rendition of the new Fun Pier
SPORTS
COUGARS INVITED TO STATE
TOURNAMENT
East Farewell- In a surprising and totally unexpected
announcement the State Athletic Association has invited the Central League
champion Cougars to play in the state tournament. This is an unprecedented first in League
history and a proud accomplishment for the already very accomplished team. The Cougars not only won the league
championship but also set a record for the most wins in a season and the least
points scored on, as well as the most points scored. Coach Wilson was
speechless when told of the invitation. Later he composed himself enough to
hold a press conference and answer questions about the event.
“It is a
single-elimination tournament and we are the last seed so we will be playing
the number one seed. That could be tough. We are a very good team and we have
improved throughout the season. Who knows, I think these kids have played as
well as any team in the state and I am sure they can play with any team in the
state. Of course, the number one team is number one for a reason so our guys
have their work cut out for them. We were very surprised to receive an
invitation, but we are very grateful. I am sure our kids will play a heck of a
game.”
The tournament
starts next Monday with the Cougars facing the Stars from Capitol City at
4:00PM in the Capitol City Arena. There
are only ten teams in the tournament, making the invitation even more exclusive
and impressive, and the elimination will be of a “one and done’ nature except
for the second round where the highest scorer of the first round losers will
advance to play the third second round winner.
This is the seventh year of the tournament, started in 1947, and has
been growing in popularity every year. There is always talk of expanding the
pool but the ten top teams have always been invited. It is rumored but no
officially stated that the number 10 spot is given to the “sweetheart” team in
the state, meaning the team that has showed either the most improvement or has
shown dominance in their own league. The Cougars would fit into both those
criteria. Good luck, boys.
NATIONAL NEWS
IKE THROW OUT 1ST
BALL – CBS SHOWS ITS COLORS – CHAPLIN LEAVES U.S.
Baseball news - President Eisenhower
threw out the first ball of the season in Washington, and then watched the
Yankees beat the Senators 6-3.
CBS demonstrates its version of color
television in a closed circuit feed in New York City. Critics seem to favor the
RCA system. The CBS system cannot be used on present day, black & white
televisions. The RCA system is totally compatible and can be seen in both black
& white and color.
Dr Michael Mason a Chicago plastic
surgeon says that torn fingers can now be rescued by surgery. The patient must
still retain a portion of the severed finger. “The operation got a good start
during the war and is being performed more and more now because a greater
number of surgeons are learning about it.”
Actor Charlie Chaplin (64) says he’s
giving up his residence in the United States because he finds it “virtually
impossible to continue my motion picture work.” under conditions developed
after World War II. “I have been the object of lies and vicious propaganda by
powerful reactionary groups who by their influence, and by the aid of America’s
yellow press, have created an unhealthy atmosphere in which liberal-minded
individuals can be singled out and persecuted.” Chaplin is British, but spent
most of his life living in America.
Abram Myers - a spokesman for
independent motion-picture theaters says their existence is threatened by the
development of 3D films. Producers now are making the films with almost 20
different processes and that it requires the installation of different
equipment in theaters to show them. He’s wants producers and the group that
represents small theater owners, to work together.
