EAST FAREWELL
NEWS
Thursday, August
7, 1958 Vol. C684
LOCAL
NEWS
SWIM ACROSS THE LAKE HAS CLOSE
CALL
East Farewell - The 3rd annual Swim Across The Lake
had a close call on Saturday that has prompted changes in the rules,
eligibility and monitoring. The very popular event has grown each year and this
year there were over 125 entrants and a record 80 racers started at the cannon’s
boom. Race founder’s Hugh Reston and Frank Dunlap were once again in the
driver’s seat for this event. They supervised all the prerace advertising,
established the four different signup spots throughout town, and took care of
manning those spots. They also organized the setup of the swim lanes and
organizing the flotilla of spectator and first-aid boats that lined the lanes.
This year those boats played a very important part of the race when the
youngest swimmer, Joey Sewell, began to struggle about half way across the
lake. First-aid boat #4 manned by registered life guards Hal Feldman and Steve
Ross quickly steered to the edge of the lane where Ross leapt into the water
and grabbed the flailing Sewell. Feldman brought the small boat right into the
lane and hauled Sewell in helped by Ross. Once in the boat Feldman was able to
administer mouth to mouth resuscitation while Ross headed the boat back to
shore where Sewell was attended to by Dr. Cashman and the onsite medical team
also recruited by Dunlap and Reston. Sewell was treated and released to his
family.
The race was
not affected by Ross and Feldman’s heroics only two other swimmers were close
to Sewell when got into trouble. The rest of the group was spread across the
lake. Once again Raleigh Beach was the finish line and Frank Logan, president
of N.U.D.E., was on the beach, surprisingly, wearing a bathing suit and
greeting the swimmers. The beach is owned by the N.U.D.E. organization, a local
nudist group that has a retreat five miles down the road. Mr. Logan is not only
the president of N.U.D.E. he is also the de-facto community interaction
representative for the organization. He represents the organization when
interaction with the “outside community is needed.
The large group
of swimmers this year made for a very crowded field but in the end one winner.
The 2.7 miles were covered by David Wilson, 22, a college student and member of
the school’s swim team. Wilson is a summer resident and his family has been
coming to Lake Charles for many years. He has swum in every race but this is
the first time he even came in in the first ten. He made the crossing in a
record 1 hour 29 minutes. He broke Robbie Jenkins record by a minute. The
female winner was Joan Early last year’s runner up. She finished with a
personal best of 1 hour 32 minutes. Race founders Dunlap and Reston finish very
respectfully at fifth and eighth (Dunlap, Reston). Out of the 80 racers that
started 62 finished, crowding Raleigh Beach to capacity and causing Mr. Logan
to try to herd the group onto the road back to the Lakefront Plaza and away
from any inquiring eyes. The participants eventually
made their way back to the Lakefront Plaza and there was an informal ceremony
where ribbons were awarded for first second and third place.
Young Sewell’s
predicament brought about some proposed changes to the requirements for entry
to the race Reston and Dunlap announced on the Lakefront Plaza after the
ceremony. The exact changes have yet to be defined but the age is going to be
raised and a swimming requirement will be put in place. Both Dunlap and Reston
were extremely relieved the young Sewell was not seriously injured and were
very thankful to both Mr. Ross and Mr. Feldman for their quick thinking and
fast action.
Next year’s
race may have a different look but it is expected to be just as much fun. If
trends continue there will have to be even wider lanes and a larger ending
beach.
Raleigh Beach
is full at the end of the race
SPORTS
TRAVELERS GROUND EAGLES
East Farewell – The Travelers extended their winning streak on
Saturday when they brought the high flying Erie Eagles down to earth with a 5-1
thumping. The score could have been worse for the Eagles but after the
Travelers scored their fifth run in the fifth the Eagles put in reliever Joe
Galliano who was able to stop the run scoring machine. Galliano was able to
pitch four scoreless innings and allowed only three hits.
The Travelers
were able to do all their damage in the first five innings with big blasts by
Johnny Cloos and Dale Dunham. Both homers were multiple run drives and
accounted for all the Traveler’s runs. The Travelers were able to capitalize on
several singles and work the offense to set themselves up for their big
hitters. The defense was also outstanding. They were able to turn three double
plays and keep the Eagles off base, stymieing any possible offensive threat.
The home stand
has been good for the Travelers, winning all three games played during the home
stand. They have one more home game before they start an extended road trip
though the late mid-season. Next week the Travelers will host the Monticello
Vikings beginning at 1:30 in the ballpark. The Vikings are starting to show
strong signs of improvement after their disastrous debut season and are now
right in the middle of the pack in league standings.
NATIONAL NEWS
NAUTILUS SAILS UNDER THE NORTH POLE – MEANY
CALLS FOR TEAMSTER REVOLT – MILLER VERDICT OVERTURNED – HOUSE INCREASES SOCIAL
SECURITY BY 7%
The White House discloses that the Nautilus, the world’s first
nuclear-powered submarine has crossed the top of the world, traveling below the
arctic icecap. The sub cruised arctic some 400 feet below the surface. The feat
was disclosed at a White House ceremony where President Eisenhower awarded the
ship’s commander, Comdr. William Anderson, the nation’s highest peacetime
decoration.
President George
Meany calls on “honest and decent” elements in the
teamsters Union to rebel against Union Chief James R. Hoffa and throw him out
of office. At the same time, Meany condemned any alliances between AFL-CIO
member organizations and the Teamsters.
The U.S. court of appeals overturns the conviction and orders
a judgment of acquittal for playwright Arthur Miller, husband
of Marilyn Monroe.
The case grew out of Miller’s refused to tell the House Committee on
Un-American Activities in 1956, the names of Communist writers with whom he
acknowledged attending meetings in 1947. Marilyn Monroe celebrated with a
champagne breakfast and a long telephone call to her mate.
The House approves a bill to raise the Social Security checks
of 11,800 beneficiaries by 7%.
Many, many
thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for
contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.
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