EAST FAREWELL
NEWS
Thursday, October
21, 1954 Vol. C486
LOCAL
NEWS
NEW GIZMO FROM PROFESSOR
QUANTRY
East Farewell- Local scientific expect and beloved inventor,
Dr. Phineas T. Quantry, unveiled a wonderful but head-scratching device he
invented and presented it at the Regional High School Science Fair. Dr. Quantry
is a volunteer science teacher in the school and works with students who are in
the advanced science program. He was not an official entrant, as that was only
open to students, but he showed off his new invention more for educational enlightenment
than for any form of award. He has labeled his invention a “solar battery”. It
consists of thin discs of silicon, an ingredient of common sand, spread across
a flat sheet. The discs gather the sun’s rays and convert them into usable
electricity. Dr. Quantry hooked up a tiny motorized pinwheel that had an
electric motor to the output and the pinwheel would merrily spin once light was
shown on the panel. As long as light was shining on the panel the pinwheel
would spin. “There are many people working on things like this, R.S. Ohl, G.L.
Pearson, C.S Fuller and D.M. Chapman have done wonderful things along with the
Bell Labs, They are all working on this concept so, I am not alone here,” said
Quantry at the show. Reverting to his professor status he then said, “Ever
since Archimedes man has been searching for the secret of the sun. For it is
known that the same kindly rays that help the flowers and grains and the fruits
to grow also send us almost limitless power. It is nearly as much every three
days as in all the known reserves of coal, oil and uranium. If this energy
could be put to use there would be enough to turn every wheel and light every
lamp that mankind would ever need.”
The Science
Fair has been a Regional
High event for several years now and each year it grows larger as more
students participate. This year many projects were from the outer space and
solar system category. There were also projects concerning the earth and all
the natural resources. This
year’s first place ribbon went to ninth grader, Fred Dormmer, with his very
intricate handmade model of the moon and a description of the possible travel
route to be taken for men to travel there. Second place went to another ninth
grader, Amanda Wren who created a wonderful model of the solar system complete
with every moon for each planet, a very impressive display.
Each student
who participated was able to demonstrate their display, if warranted, as the
judges walked the floor. It was a wonderful day of science.
Dr. Quantry shows off his new solar panel
SPORTS
COUGAR GET A WIN FOR HOMECOMING
East Farewell – The Cougars got their
first win of the season on Saturday when they played before a packed house and
celebrated their homecoming. They were able to make a very strong showing for
the hometown crowd with a convincing 28-21 win over the Sun City Eagles. Both
the offense and the defense played well and it looked like the team was finally
starting to come together after a disappointing 0-4 start to the season.
Quarterback, Joe McKay, was able to direct the offense and score on the first
procession with several runs by halfback Jimmy O’Conner and some short passes
to Mitch “Merc” McMaster. The defense was strong also holding the Eagles
scoreless for almost the whole first half, they were able to get a score with
thirty seconds left in half when a broken play turned around for them and their
fullback, Chuckie Dempsey was able to pick up a loose ball and scamper in for a
nine yard score. The first half ended with the Cougars in charge 21-7.
In
the second half the Eagles played much better and were able to score twice but
the Cougars were able to check them most of the time and put together a time
consuming drive in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The Eagles scores
came both in the third quarter and were quick hits, one a long, 25 yard bomb to
wide receiver, Matt Brown and the second and end run by Dempsey. But, for the
most part the defense did not look bad, even when the Eagles scored there was
not a sense of desperation. The offense completely controlled the fourth
quarter and the Eagles were not able to get any momentum. The final score was a
long pass from McKay to McMaster for thirty yards and a score.
“We
really needed that win,” said McKay after the game, “It being homecoming and
all. It was great to get a win before the hometown crowd. We are looking to
turn this season around.”
Next
week the Cougars will go on the road to face the Riverview Wildcats. The
Wildcats are very tough in their home field. The game begins at 1:30 on
Saturday on Riverview field.
NATIONAL NEWS
GERMAN OCCUPATION OVER – HITLER DID COMMIT
SUICIDE – HURRICANE IN CANADA, OHIO RIVER SWELLS – RENYOLDS & FISHER A HOT
ITEM, TAYLOR EXPECTING AGAIN, AUTRY & RODGERS SHOT DOWN BY COURTS, FREED TO
RUN ANOTHER BALL, TOP DJ SALARIES
The United States, Britain and France reach formal agreement on ending the occupation of Germany and restoring its freedom.
The Bavarian magistrate’s court says it has no doubt that Adolf Hitler committed suicide in Berlin during the closing days of World War II. The court issued the opinion as it neared the end of a 21-month investigation into the question of whether Hitler is legally dead. It has been a long-standing belief that Hitler, with his wife, Eva Braun, committed suicide in his Berlin Bunker on April 30, 1945.
A hurricane rumbled and whipped into Canada wreaking death and destruction in eight states. 53 are dead with damage in the millions. The Ohio River, swelled with torrential rain waters and spilled its banks, it crested almost nine feet above flood stage. Thousands were evacuated in West Virginia and Ohio.
Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, known as America’s most romantic couple, will be seen together for the first time on television next Sunday (Oct 24) on David Selznick’s “Light’s diamond Jubilee” on CBS. Their romance has caught the imagination of the nation. Debbie’s not rushing into matrimony until she’s sure.
Elizabeth Tylor announces that she and Michael Wilding are expecting another child March 1. The Wildings have one son, Michael, born January 6, 1953.
Both Gene Autry and Roy Rogers tried and failed as the Supreme Court rules for television stations to continue showing old cowboy movies starring each. The two actors had tried to stop the TV showings because they have no control over the commercials injected between reels. They expressed fear the public might get the idea they endorsed the products. If one of the products happened to be perfume or something sissy like that, it would make Gene and Roy look pretty bad in the eyes of their young fans. They contended their contracts with Republic did not provide for showing the movies on commercially sponsored TV programs.
Alan Freed will head up New York’s first rhythm and blues bash at the St. Nicholas Ballroom January 14 & 15. Alan Freed heard on WINS radio, is calling it the “Rock and Roll Ball.” He had used the “Moondog Ball” back in Cleveland, but Freed recently lost the title to the original Moondog, Louis Hardin – a blind percussionist who works on the streets of New York.
Ever
wonder what top disk jockeys make these days?
These
are New York DJ’s and their stations:
WOR
- John Gambling - $150,000 per year
WABC
– Martin Block - $100,000
WNEW
– Dee Finch and Gene Klavin - $90,000 each
WINS
– Bob and Ray - $75,000 each
WNEW
– Jerry Marshall - $75,000
WMGM
– Ted Husing - $80,000
WCBS
– Jack Sterling - $60,000
WNEW
– Art Ford – $40,000
WMGM
– Ted Brown - $50,000
Chicago’s
Howard Miller at $70,000
Pittsburgh’s
Rege Cordic at $50,000
Many, many
thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for
contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.
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