1/28/1960

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, January 28, 1960   Vol. C761

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LOCAL NEWS

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A STRANGE TALE

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East Farewell – A group of high school seniors were hiking around the north end of Lake Charles last week exploring the area that is not developed and still pretty wild. They came upon a clearing in an isolated area and noticed tracks crossing across the clearing. They first thought they must be a deer or fox but upon closer investigation they noticed they were not the tracks of a four legged animal at all but the tracks of a two legged animal or possibly a human. “We were way out in woods,” said Frank O’Dea, one of the hikers, “there wasn’t anybody around. We thought maybe it was a bear but bears don’t walk upright like that. The tracks were real big, too, not like a man would make. We all thought maybe this could be some kind of abominable snowman or something. It was really weird”

            Weird indeed. After the hikers returned to town and told some others about what they found, a larger group was rounded up and they headed back out to investigate further. The snow was not that deep and the sun was coming out but the temperatures were still hovering in the low 30s. When the group reached the grove they not only found the tracks that the first group found but an additional set appearing to go in the opposite direction. Part of the group closely inspected the tracks and some others went off into the woods in search of the thing that made the tracks. The track investigators determined whatever it was it did not have boots on. The tracks appeared to be made by a large foot or paw, a very large foot or paw. Meanwhile off in the woods the other group had found a trail of broken branches and more footprints. Danny Martin, a member of the second group was standing on the trail and looking off towards where it led when he saw a flock of birds all rise up at once in the distance and it seemed like there was someone or something running off away from him. He shouted out and the rest of the group ran to him. “I saw something over there!”

            Martin started after the thing but it was too far away and disappeared in the woods before he got more than 100 feet. The rest of the group caught up to him but no one went much further. “I don’t know what that was,” said Martin, “but it was really big and looked like it had fur all over it!”

            Does East Farewell have its own abominable snowman? There have been claims that Lake Charles has a smaller version of the Loch Ness monster but those have been pretty much debunked. Big Charlie, a huge bass that was caught and released by David Gettingsomwhere back in 1955, is the closest the lake has had to a “monster”. There were rumors back in 1955 just before “Big Charlie was caught that some seniors had seen a serpent like creature up in the north end of the lake. These rumors arose at the same time that sightings were reported on Loch Ness in Scotland and the whole event was put to rest by high school science teacher, Bud Farrell, who explained the impossibility of such a creature being in Lake Charles. The chance that there is some sort of abominable snowman being in the region seem extremely remote and the only information about any sighting comes from an excitable group of teenagers still some people are jumping on the bandwagon and passing the rumors along.

            The police department has been understandably skeptical about the whole situation but they still they have sent out officers to investigate the reports. “We are looking into the claims and will put every effort into finding out the truth here,” said Police Chief William Wilkens, “We don’t want to become part of some high school prank but many people have asked us about the stories and we plan to get to the bottom of them.”

            As with every great mystery, there are many different angles and several inexplicable conditions. It seems the case of the East Farewell Abominable Snowman will have to wait for some more information before it can be resolved. Rest assured, though, both the public and the police are going to continue to investigate this very strange tale. 

Strange tracks in the glen

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SPORTS

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COUGARS GET BACK ON TRACK

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East Farewell – The Cougars came home after a split road trip that saw them lose their first two games of the season. The home gym was a welcome venue for the team that faced a very strong Slate Mountain Miners team. The Cougars were able to get back into their rhythm and took control of the game early. The “big three”, Hawkins, Tasker and Mitchell, set up in the forecourt and were able to work the ball around, eat up the clock and score when they wanted. The first half ended with a commanding Cougar lead, 26-20. In the second half was a little more tilted toward the Miners because Coach Wilson started playing his second string in the third quarter. The bench players, Wendell Williams, Robbie O’Shea and Walter Ferguson, played very well and with the excellent backcourt play by Mackenzie and Fox the Miners were unable to make a serious run. As time wound down Ferguson made one last shot from almost half court and it went in.  “He wasn’t trying to add insult to injury, he is a senior who doesn’t get to play much and this was his one moment. After the game I talked to the other coach and made sure he knew there were no bad feelings. We both know we have a long rivalry and he was not happy. He did say ‘We’ll get you next time’ I like that,” said Coach Wilson after the game.

            The Cougars stay home next week and host the Central Bears who are currently right in the middle of the standings in the league but always present a challenge for the Cougars. The game is on Friday night starting at 7:05PM in the Regional High Gymnasium.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE REVIEWS ANTI-AMERICAN CUBAN CAMPAIGN & SIGNS US-JAPAN SECURITY TREATY – NIXON CAST DOUBT ON NEW RUSSIAN WEAPON – FRENCH EXTREMISTS BATTLE POLICE IN ALGIERS

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President Eisenhower urgently reviews the anti-American campaign in Cuba during a conference. He says he is perplexed by the anti-American campaign of Cuban Prime Minister Castro, but says he rejects using force or economic reprisals to censure Castro.

Later, President Eisenhower and Japanese Premier Kishi sign a U.S.-Japan mutual security treaty. In it, the two nations promise to co-operate economically and to settle any disputes between them by peaceful means.

Vice President Richard Nixon declares it inconceivable that Russia could have a new weapon devastating enough to give the Soviet Union the confidence to make a surprise attack on the United States.

Thousands of French extremists battle police in Algiers with submachine guns and tear gas, seizing several city blocks in a right wing uprising against President de Gaulle. Over 20 persons are killed. In Paris, de Gaulle called for restored order. He indicated that he would not budge from his intention to give Algeria the right of self-determination.

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1/21/1960

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, January 21, 1960   Vol. C760

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LOCAL NEWS

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THE FIRST SNOW IS NOT A STORM

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East Farewell – The first snow of the season and of the year and decade fell over the weekend. It was not a big event but it was pretty. About 2 inches fell. It started late Friday and fell until late Saturday. The streets got covered, the fields got covered and the lake, which had started to freeze, was covered in some parts. The town took on the quiet beauty that comes with the first snow. Almost everyone in town was happy to see it and it did not cause any real problems with the Transit System. By Sunday the streets and sidewalks were clear and people were out and about enjoying the new season. The temperatures were still only in the 30s but that was just another reason for folks to show off their new winter coats, hats and accessories.

            “Finally, finally it came. I thought we were going to another winter without snow. Like back in ’02, we didn’t have any snow for the whole season that year,” said a warmly dressed octogenarian, Bud Finely, “We didn’t have a lick of snow that year, not a lick. This is nice, though, I like to see the seasons change. I don’t know if I would still be around if there wasn’t any changing seasons. No sir, not at all.”

            The weather report is calling for more storms in the near future and much more accumulation. By the end of the month the forecasters say we will be well into winter and everything that comes with it. But for now everyone can enjoy a “pretty” snow and the beautiful scenes that come with it.

The snowy streets of East Farewell January, 1960

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SPORTS

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COUGARS GET BUZZED BY THE HAWKS

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Southport – The Cougars knew they would have their work cut out for them when they faced the Southport Hawks last Friday. The Hawks and the Cougars are evenly matched and they split their games last season. Both teams have experienced seniors and juniors playing and both teams were in the tournament last year. The Hawks like to press and the Cougars like to work the inside. Both have strong backcourts and the forwards are very evenly matched. The Cougars have a bit of an edge with James Hawkins in the center but the Hawks center, Darrell Benson, is no pushover.

            The game started with both teams playing their games, the Hawks pressed heavily and the Cougars set up Hawkins in the center and tried to feed him the ball. Both strategies worked somewhat but both teams had done good pregame research and both games plans only worked so far. The Cougars were able to break the Hawk press fairly easily and the Hawks were able to double up on Hawkins and keep him off balance. Defense was the order of the day and by the end of the half the score was 18 apiece. In the second half both teams picked up their pace and the game became more wide open with the Hawks abandoning the press and the Cougars moving the ball around the outside more. The lead went back and forth but neither team was able to get the upper hand. As time ran down the Cougars held a slim lead, 38-36 with less than a minute left. The Hawks got the ball and their shifty guard, David Earle was able to get the ball up court and start a drive down the center but as he made his cut he gave a perfect outlet pass to the other guard, Phil Franks, who set a shot from the outside. Score, the game was tied. Forty seconds left and Mackenzie breaks through the newly instituted press and drove down the court. He pulled up about six feet out and took a jump shot. He had made that shot many times and it was a clean shot. It hit the back of the rim and bounced to the left right into Hawks forward Brian Fieldstone’s hands. Fieldstone, although somewhat surprised at the bounce, controlled the ball took a couple of dribbles and looked down court. He saw Franks streaking away and threw a high pass to him. Franks had to leap to catch the ball but in the same motion, almost mimicking a top college player, tossed the ball towards the rim without touching the ground. The ball rolled around the rim and looked like it was going to roll off the side but it slowed and dropped through as the buzzer sounded. The Hawks walked off with a win, 40-38.

            “I don’t think it was lucky, he made a great shot,” said Coach Wilson after the game, “We played a good strong game and they did the same. Sometimes the ball falls for you and sometimes the other way. This time it went the other way for us. They are a good team and they always give us a run for our money. We will see them again later in the season and we will see what happens.”

            The Cougars come home next week to host the Slate Mountain Miners. The game is on Saturday afternoon and begins at 1:30PM in the Regional High Gymnasium.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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KHRUSHCHEV SAYS HE CAN RELY ON ROCKETS – NIXON SAYS NOT SO FAST – IKE SIGNS SECURITY TREATY WITH JAPAN – NEVIL SHUTE DIES

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Soviet Premier Khrushchev declares that the Soviet Union is so strong it can cut the number of men in its armed forces and rely on rockets and intercontinental ballistic missiles - the best possessed by any nation. Says the Premier - "more awesome power is to come”

Vice President Richard Nixon declares it inconceivable that Russia could have a new weapon devastating enough to give the Soviet Union the confidence to make a surprise attack on the United States.

President Eisenhower and Japanese Premier Kishi sign a U.S.-Japan mutual security treaty. In it, the two nations promise to co-operate economically and to settle any disputes between them by peaceful means.

Author Nevil Shute passed away January 12th at the age of 60. He was best known for "On the Beach." He had suffered a series of heart attacks.

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1/14/1960

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, January 14, 1960   Vol. C759

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LOCAL NEWS

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WINTER FINALLY ARRIVES – WITH GUSTO

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East Farewell – What a difference a week makes. Just last week people were walking down Lakeshore Drive in shirtsleeves and even some shorts. Yesterday there was only a few people out on the drive and those that who ventured out were bundled up in heavy coats, hats and gloves. The temperature dropped over the weekend by an eye-popping 45 degrees and then on Monday night it dropped another 10 degrees. Gusting winds added to the cold feel and heavy clouds made Mother Nature’s announcement of the beginning of winter all the more emphatic. The only thing missing is snow but extended forecast predict some accumulation by next week. While the changes have been swift and severe they were not unexpected and for many not unwanted. “I’m kind of glad that the cold finally arrived,” said Natalie Mallard outside the Lost Oasis Bar on Main Street, “I was getting a little concerned about the long summer, I love summer, but this was getting out of control.”

            East Farewell has never seen weather this warm this late into winter. The last time there was a snowless New Year was 1919. Since the sudden change last week the average temperature for the month has been dropping with every day as the chilly weather hangs on. The town has been getting prepared for winter since just after Thanksgiving and Town Council President Tom Connelly is very confident that every department is prepared, “We have the plows all ready to go and we have tons of sand and salt piled up in the depot yard. Our routes are planned and all our workers are ready for the overtime (laughing).”

            It is not a question of if the snow will come, it is a question of when and how much. The very cold temperatures and gusting winds have already started to freeze Lake Charles and many ice fishermen and checking daily for the go ahead to get out on the ice. It will probably be at least another week before they will be allowed to make their way out there. Many huts have already appeared on the shore of the lake. As soon as they get to OK they will just slide the huts out to their favorite spot and get fishing.

Ice huts on Lake Charles last year

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SPORTS

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COUGARS DEMOTE THE CAPTAINS

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Fort Lee – The Cougars bounced back after their tough loss to the Riverview Wildcats with a win over the Fort Lee Captains, 42-36 on Friday night in the newly renovated Fort Lee High School Gymnasium. The Captains have done well so far this year, their 2-2 record belies their talent and team coordination, but the Cougars came in looking to rebound from their first loss. The game started like many of the Cougars games this year with center, James Hawkins, establishing himself in the center and forwards, Tasker and Mitchell setting up strong support. Bobby Fox and Mack Mackenzie were in charge of the back court and the Cougars jumped out to a 10-4 lead in the first seven minutes. The Captains were not going to roll over though; they called a timeout and came back with a new defense and a better passing offense. They were able to tie the game by halftime at 24 apiece.

            The second half saw the Captains start off pressing the Cougars and causing some disorder in the Cougars offense. Captain’s guards, David Sanders and Freddy Burkhardt, did an outstanding job of closing down the Cougars in bounds and were able to give the Captains a 32-28 lead with six minutes left. Coach Wilson had seen enough and called a timeout. He turned the offense around, putting Hawkins up front and let Mitchell and Tasker move outside. This opened the middle for Fox and Mackenzie to use their ball handling skills top drive in for scores. They also used Hawkins to break the press. That was so effective that the Captains abandoned it with three minutes left. By then, though, things had changed substantially, the Cougars had retaken the lead and didn’t look back. After Captains guard, Sanders fouled out Mackenzie and Fox took over completely scoring 8 points in a row. The Captains had run out of steam and the Cougars walked away with a win, 42-36.

Next week the Cougars are still on the road as they head over to Southport to battle the Hawks. The game begins at 4:00 in the Southport Gymnasium.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE FORECASTS BUDGET SURPLUS – TRIESTE DIVES TO +4.5 MILES IN PACIFIC – NIXON IS RUNNING FOR PREZ – PHILADELPHIA FALLS TO #4 IN POPULATION – IKE IS MAN OF THE DECADE

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President Eisenhower tells Congress he forecasts a $200 million federal surplus this June 30, in spite of the long steel strike and reveals he will submit a balanced $79.8 billion budget for fiscal 1961 with a surplus of $4.2 billion to reduce the national debut.

The U.S. Navy’s bathyscaph Trieste dives more than 4 ½ miles into the Pacific Ocean for a new world’s record. Two men, a Navy submarine officer and a Swiss scientist, rode in the craft when it sank to 24,000 ft. off Guam yesterday.

Its official - Vice President Richard Nixon is in the running for the Republican nomination for President, as he agrees to run in three state primaries this week. He'll run in the Oregon, Ohio and New Hampshire primaries.

The city of Philadelphia finally concedes it is #4 in population - recently outpaced by Los Angeles. Philly - with its 127 square miles falls to #4 from #3 with 2,207,200 persons. Los Angeles, with its 451 square miles, now has 2,397,500 persons…

In a recent Word Gallup Poll – President Eisenhower is chosen as man of the decade. The follow-ups in order were Premier Khrushchev, Sir Winston Churchill, Premier de Gaull, and Dr. Albert Schweitzer.

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1/7/1960

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, January 7, 1960   Vol. C758

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LOCAL NEWS

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WELCOME 1960 – A NEW YEAR AND A NEW DECADE

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East Farewell – The new decade was ushered in with the traditional New Year’s Parade down Main Street, up Lake Shore Drive and ended on Lakefront Plaza. The extremely warm weather made the parade a shirtsleeve affair and many people stated on the Plaza for the impromptu concert by the Regional High School Jazz band. The parade launched from the Iron Works parking lot with the Girl Scouts once again leading the way, followed by the Boy Scouts. The Girl scouts have enjoyed a string of good luck winning the parade leading coin toss three years in a row. The Scouts were followed by several nicely appointed floats sponsored by the Restaurant Association, The Playhouse and the local SPCA. The SPCA not only had a float but also a sort of mini-parade with at least 10 dogs of different size and breed all walking in line, kind of, being led by SPCA leader, Joan Wilson. “We just love showing off our charges, they are loving companions that will give anyone’s spirits a boost,” said Wilson when asked at the adoption event on the Lakefront Plaza after the parade.

            A surprising but not unexpected entrant in the parade was the float sponsored by N.U.D.E. (Nothing Until Democracy Evolves) the local nudist organization that owns and runs a camp/retreat at the north end of the lake. They have been in the last three parades and have always been clothed with respect to the community. This year there was a rumor that with the warm weather they might try to show more than before and push the limits of decency. But NUDE president and chief spokesman, Frank Logan, had given the Commissioners his assurance that there would be no ostentatious displays of skin. The float was met with the now usual jeers and comments that have now become almost welcomed by the float riders who have started to respond with their own retorts. It was all in good fun.  The Regional High Marching Band brought the finale and along with the Jazz band that actually just marched was greeted with cheers from the hometown crowd and the many, many visitors. This year the crowd was estimated at almost 10,000 thanks to the warm weather.

              It seems the weather was staying warm just long enough to keep Christmas and New Year’s way above normal and unseasonably snow free. On the 3^rd the bottom fell out of the weather inversion and temperatures dropped 35 degrees in 24 hours and continued to drop for the rest of the week. By press time the average temperature for the last 24 hours was 32 degrees. Winter has arrived with gusto and now as the New Year dawns things seem to be getting back to normal. So, as the excitement of the New Year starts to fade everyone is starting to bundle up and get back to business.

The Girl Scouts lead the 1960 New Year’s Parade

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SPORTS

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COUGARS BROUGHT BACK DOWN TO EARTH

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Riverview – The high flying Cougars were forced down to the ground in their first game of the new decade. They traveled to Riverview to play the Wildcats on January 2^nd and came up on the short side losing 50-44. The Wildcats, like the Cougars, are a senior led team and have played together for three and four years, sometimes longer as some players are longtime friends. The game started off with both teams playing fast and loose. In the first six minutes there were three lead changes and a total of 24 points scored. The Cougars big center, James Hawkins, was matched up with Wildcats senior center, David Bell. The two young men have known and played against each other for the last three years and there is no love lost between them. They both were charged with fouls early in the game and ended the first half with three apiece. The rest of the Cougars fore court, forwards Dan Tasker and Joey Mitchell, had their hands full also with Wildcats David Farmer and Reggie Franklin. The Cougars back court, Mack Mackenzie and Bobby Fox faired a little better as their counter points were the youngest players on the court, Billy Giardini and Felix Kramer. Fox turned out to be the leading scorer in the game with 18, 12 in the second half. Mackenzie put in 12 while Hawkins had only 8 and eventually fouled out with one minute left. His nemesis, Bell had fouled out only one minute earlier so the Cougars were unable to take advantage of the freed up Hawkins. By the time both big guys had left the game it was in looking very good for the Wildcats leading 46-36 with only three minutes left. Hawkins was able to dump in 4 of his points after Bell had left but it wasn’t enough. The Wildcats were able to score around the center and the Cougars were just unable to score enough to close the gap. Time ran out and the Wildcats were victorious, 50-44.

            The Cougars stay on the road next week as they travel to Fort Lee to take on the Captains in an evening game. The game begins at 7:00PM in the Fort Lee High Gymnasium. The Captains have a balanced team this year with two seniors, two juniors and a sophomore but they have only played together for this season. The Cougars will try to rebound against the Captains.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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NIXON IS GRAND MARSHALL AT ROSE PARADE & THEN SETS CROSS COUNTRY SPEED RECORD –

KENNEDY IS A CANDIDATE – LONDON & TROUP MARRY – AROMARAMA IS HERE

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Vice President Richard M. Nixon leads the way as Grand Marshall of the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena and then a 707 jet airliner carrying Nixon back to Washington sets a new commercial coast-to-coast record, flying from Los Angeles to Washington-Baltimore Friendship Airport in 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass) announces his 1960 Presidential candidacy. Kennedy said the current budget for national defense is "too low by a substantial percentage" and said he would not hesitate to call for higher taxes, deficit spending, reshuffling of available appropriations or a combination of these methods to close the "missile gap" which he charged the Eisenhower administration let occur.

Singer Julie London and jazz pianist Bobby Troup marry. The pair had been romantically linked for more than two years. She was once married to Jack Webb. Troup penned the song "Route 66"

Scent comes to movie theaters?  Now you can smell the action. New this week with the movie "Behind The Great Wall" - "AromaRama” (A motion picture with scent) "It's here - the newest and most thrilling dimension in Motion Pictures. In sight - TotalScope. In Sound – Stereophonic. In Scent - AromaRama. At selected theaters”

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12/31/1959

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, December 31, 1959   Vol. C757

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LOCAL NEWS

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1959 THE YEAR IN REVIEW

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East Farewell – 1959 is coming to a close and it is time to take a look back at this past year. The highlights in town are many and the town overall has made great progress in improving the Transit System and the lighting on Main Street and Lakeshore Drive. The Lakefront Plaza has had a face lift, too. Here are some other highlights from 1959;

            In January a giant snowstorm could not smother the Grillers on Lakefront Plaza or the snow sculptures enthusiasm. Today’s warmth may have been desired by many in town during January and February of 1959, both months were in the high rankings of snow and ice accumulation. That mess did not stop the fans over the Valentine’s Day dinner dance where Peg O’Malley won for the third time with her always popular and much sought after semi-sweet four layer cake. She also had the dubious honor of receiving the “cake in the face” prize. The ice and snow did finally give way in time for the fabulous Flower Show that was a tremendous success and committee chair, Donna Silverman, was once again the rose in the bouquet. April brought with it an amazing Regional High School senior prank of placing an entire silo on the football field arguably better than the “move the trolley car to behind the Iron Works” prank from the 1958 seniors. Spring also saw the blooming of a Public Transit romance and the fabulous Spring Fair. The Playhouse announced its new student theater plays and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the new group. The “Race Around the Lake” kicked off the summer and the Sailboat Race and “Swim Across the Lake” kept up the summer fun. The golf tournament was hampered by rain but that did not put a damper on the golfer’s determination to play and finish. The Music and Arts Fair & Farm Show was another enormous success and brought the spectacular summer to an end. The ghouls took over Main Street on Halloween and the wonderful Thanksgiving Day Parade opened the holiday season with its usual flair. The Regional High Cougars football team took the championship with a very impressive 10-2 season. As the year wound down some classic East Farewell traditions opened again. “A Christmas Carol” opened as the last presentation of the year by the Playhouse. Finally in a strange meteorological twist the town experienced its first non-white Christmas since 1954. In an even stranger meteorological twist the temperature dropped by 40 degrees overnight and winter roared into town so it looks like the year will end with the normal frost on the window and fire in the fireplace. East Farewell says goodbye to the 50s and welcomes in the 60s. Happy New Year!

East Farewell 1959-1960

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SPORTS

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COUGARS SWIPE CANARIES

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East Farewell – The Cougars did not let the Christmas holiday fun throw off their concentration as they met the Slate Mountain Canaries on the day after Christmas. The game was played in the Regional High Gym and since it was holiday and the game started at 4:00 the gym was packed. The Cougars came into this game with high expectations. The Canaries are a young team and have been having a little trouble getting their team coordination. They are 0-2 in the young season. The Cougars on the other hand are 2-0 and have played two strong games that have strengthened their teamwork.

            The game started off with the Cougars taking an early lead and controlling the pace of the game. Leading 15-9, the Cougars looked like they were going to walk away with the game. But the Canaries came to life and with only one minute left in the first half were able to pull within 2 points, 24-22. The first half ended with Cougars on top, 26-22, but a little less sure of a blowout. The second half showed a hyped up Slate Mountain team that opened with a full court press and they were able to tie the game at 28 all. Cougars coach Wilson called a time out and had a talk with the team. That was all that was needed. The Cougars went on an eight point scoring run with center James Hawkins taking complete control of the center and scoring 6 of the 8 points. The game turned into a runaway when Canaries lead scorer, Bert Breenan, fouled out with three minutes left. The Canaries had a very difficult time scoring after that and the Cougars did not. With two minutes left Coach Wilson emptied the bench and with 10 point lead the younger players did a very good job of protecting the lead and team and school favorite, senior Walter Ferguson, score his first points of the season. Ferguson has been on the team for his entire high school career but has never started. He has said often when asked that he is completely fine being the sixth, seventh or even eighth man coming in off the bench. “I am just interested in helping the team win. Whatever I can do, in practice or in the games, if I can help the team I am happy,” he said when asked earlier.

            Next week the Cougars go on the road to Riverview. This could be a test for the team as the Wildcats are undefeated so far this year and are picked to be one of the top contenders for the crown this year. The game will be played on January 2^nd due to the New Year’s holiday. The game will begin at 4:00 1/2/1960 at the Riverview High Gymnasium.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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ROCKEFELLER OUT AS GOP NOMINATION – “PILGRIMS” LEAVE FOR GALAPAGOS ISLANDS – ELEANOR ROOSEVELT IS MOST ADMIRED IN 1959

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Nelson A. Rockefeller - Governor of New York, backs out of the race for the Republican Presidential nomination. His decision hit the political community like a bombshell. Across the country, politicians reacted with dismay, delight or were just plain stunned. No reason was given for the decision.

Eleven “pilgrims” leave Seattle to establish a colony in Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. The group is the forerunner of about 100 families from the U.S. who are expected to settle there by late next year. The families paid $2,500 to the Island Development Company for the privilege of going native. The colonists plan to raise coffee, cocoa and bananas and fish for lobster, tuna and shrimp on 64,000 acres, including a coffee plantation and refrigerating plan.

Eleanor Roosevelt tops the most admired woman list of 1959. Runners-up in the poll conducted by George Gallup (in order): Mamie Eisenhower, Queen Elizabeth, Clare Boothe Luce, Helen Keller, Mme. Chiang Kai-shek, Pat Nixon, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Dinah Shore, Princess Grace and Princess Margaret.

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