6/21/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, June 21, 1955   Vol. C573

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LOCAL NEWS

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GUYS AND DOLLS PLAYS TO SOLD OUT CROWDS

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East Farewell – The East Farewell Playhouse is currently presenting the extremely popular play “Guys & Dolls” This is a local production of the Broadway smash with an assortment of both local and national celebrities. This show was the most popular next to “A Christmas Carol” in last year’s schedule and its overwhelming success made for an easy decision for producer, Jeb Bernstein, to redo the musical. “We very briefly discussed whether to bring it back and it was an undisputed yes to bring it back,” said Bernstein during in an after show interview.

            This year’s version stars Ray Shaw reprising his Broadway role as Sky Masterson along with local hero Phil O’Rourke as Nathan Detroit. The cast also includes local favorites, Natalie Mallard as Miss Adelaide and Sue Logan as Sister Sarah Brown. The music was supplied by the Playhouse’s guest band for this show, Gus Templeton’s Small Band. The scenery was on the minimal side but well placed pews for the Save-A-Soul Mission and interesting Cuban scenes along with simple street backdrops did not take away from the action.

            The show has sold out every show and is expected to continue to sell out for the rest of the run which last until July 31^st. It is not unusual to hear people humming “Luck be a Lady” on the streets of East Farewell. The Playhouse has become the new place to be seen in town and there always a line before show times and it is not unusual to see kids hanging by the stage doors waiting for the actors to come to get autographs.

            “We are having a great time with this play and the turnout has been tremendous,” said O’Rourke after a show, “I’m just love my part as Nathan, he is really the heart of the show, I think, but Ray does a great job and the whole gang really makes this baby go. It is just a great time. I love it.”

Natalie Mallard and the Cast of Guys & Dolls 

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS HOOKED BY ANGLERS

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Riverview – The Travelers got netted on Saturday by a team that was surprising polished with a strong defense and a smooth offense. The Riverview Anglers hooked the Travelers 6-1 in a one sided victory that made the Travelers look a bit road weary. The Anglers tagged Travelers starter, the usually reliable, Joe Nagy, for three runs in the first and then in the third the rock solid Travelers defense crumbled when shortstop, Dale Dunham and catcher, Joey Brown committed costly errors allowing two more runs. The Anglers, Jerry Mack, added insult to injury by blasting Nagy for a solo homerun in the eighth.

            The Travelers have been on the road for the last three weeks but that is no excuse so said team leader Johnny Cloos. “We looked slow and half asleep out there today, it was a disgrace. I apologize to all our fans, we are much better than that. I have to give the Anglers their due. They played a very strong game and did not make any mistakes, unlike us. ”

             The Travelers did get on the board with a solo homerun in the seventh by Tony Dimero but that was too little too late. The game ended with a lopsided 6-1 score and the Travelers limped into the locker room. They finally come home next week when they take on the Cedar Creek Bulls in the Ball Park at 1:30 on Saturday.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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HIGHWAY BILL PASSED – SAFETY DEVICES FOR KIDS IN FRIDGES – POLES RIOT IN POZAN – MARILYN & MILLER MARRY - MARTIN & LEWIS LAST SHOW TOGETHER

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The $33 billion highway bill - the biggest non-defense spending program in history, is passed by Congress and is sent to President Eisenhower. The bill provides for a $14.8 billion hike in taxes to be levied on highway users in the next 16 years. Its major feature calls for a 41,000-mile network of interstate superhighways to cost about $27 billion.

The House Commerce Committee approves legislation to require manufacturers to add a safety device to free children if they become trapped inside refrigerators. The committee left it up to the Bureau of Standards to decide what the device should be.

Thousands of rioting Poles tear down Communist flags and shout for the Russians to get out of Poland in a flash rebellion in the industrial Poland city of Poznan. The Communists repelled with tank and machine gun fire, killing dozens. The city was placed under martial law and communications have been shut off.

Marilyn Monroe and playwright Arthur Miller are married in the White Plains (NY) city hall. The decision to have the marriage performed in White Plains was a spur-of-the-moment as they were motoring back from Connecticut to New York.

Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis are scheduled to appear on the “Today” show this week. The deal was made before the boys decided to break-up. In the meantime, they are fulfilling a promise to appear at the 500 Club in Atlantic City - the place where it all started for the comedy duo.

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6/14/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, June 14, 1956   Vol. C572

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LOCAL NEWS

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LOCAL DELI EXPLODES – MEAT EVERYWHERE

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East Farewell- The town avoided a full-fledged disaster on Tuesday thanks to the quick thinking of Fire Chief Thomas “Cal” Calhoun.  At approximately 7:00 AM Lou’s Deli, 501 Main, unexpectedly and inexplicably blew up. Debris showered down on Main Street and a huge fire ball rolled into the evening sky. Luckily for everyone the deli was only two blocks down from the fire station. Almost immediately an alarm was sounded and firemen were scrambled. Calhoun arrived on the scene within minutes of the explosion and took charge. He was able to quickly shut down the gas main that fed the block and direct his men to bring the fire under control within eight minutes. The entire structure was demolished but buildings on both sides were spared. The deli was bracketed by a bank and a furniture store and both were closed at the time of the explosion. There was one injury, Miss Monica Shippensport was struck in the head with a ham hock. She was knocked to the ground and suffered cuts and bruises to her head.  She was treated at the scene and sent home to recover further. Miss Shippensport was in the news earlier for other, less catastrophic reasons. She admitted to giving away the Flower Show budget to a con man in the spring. She was sentenced to house arrest and commanded to repay the money. Ironically, last Tuesday was only her third day allowed back on the street. She was walking home from a meeting with her lawyer when she was struck. “I just can’t believe this happened to me. If I was closer I would have been blown to bits. I walking along feeling sorry for myself, I heard the explosion and looked around next thing I know, kapow! This giant hunk of meat hits me in the head and knocks me down. I am feeling like I am the luckiest person in the world right now, a little banged up but still lucky to be alive,” reflected Shippensport to this reporter before she was escorted home.

            It is believed that a gas leak inside the deli caused the explosion but the investigation is ongoing. Owner Lou Myer was in tears out front of the space where his deli used to stand. He had closed the store early because of a family commitment and was called back by Calhoun soon after the fire was brought under control. “This is a tragedy,” sobbed Myer, “I can’t begin to tell you how crushed I am. This deli was my life. Now I have nothing.”

            Many people have already started giving donations to Lou to try and rebuild. Even before he had made any statements a fund was founded at the bank called “Lou’s Deli Fund” and had more than $1000.00 in it through anonymous donations. “We all love Lou and we loved his deli,” said Mrs. Mallard, “I hope he will rebuild and thank goodness no one was seriously injured. How about Monica though, what she doesn’t need right now is a big old ham hitting her in the head. Holy cow, that is some bad luck wrapped in a good luck package. If she was any closer she would have been gone.”

Collapsed Lou’s Deli 

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS MAUL BEARS

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Bedford – The Travelers got back on track in a big way Saturday as they dismantled the Bedford Bears, 10-2. The bats started early and continued through every inning with at least one hit in every inning. The Travelers ended up with a team record of 17 hits. They also set a season record with four homeruns. Every Traveler in the lineup was able to register a hit in the game, another record. This game was a display of offensive power by the Travelers. The homers were all extra run blasts by Cloos (3), Dimero (2), Francis (2) and Brown (3). The defense was top notch, too. The Travelers were able to turn tree double plays and winning pitcher, Danny Lane, was able to strikeout eight hapless Bears.

            The Bears have been having trouble all season. They lost their best hitter, Al Kelly, to a broken foot in the first game and then they lost their star pitcher, Billy Thompson to a torn bicep. They have struggled to score and they have not been able to keep opponents off the board. “So far, this has been a rough season. We lost A.K. in the first game and then we lost Billy T. a couple of weeks later. Along with a lot of other little problems we have been playing catch up all season. It has been really tough but we are still getting dressed for every game and we go out there expecting to win,” said Bears coach, Rob Willis.

            The Travelers continue their road trip next week when they make a stop in Riverview and cast their fate against the Anglers. The game begins at 1:45PM in the Angler Fishbowl (Stadium).

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE STAYS IN HOSPITAL – LOINS BREAKOUT IN ROME – NEW AT DISNEYLAND – MONROE & MILLER TO MARRY – ROCK & ROLL UNDER THE GUN

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President Eisenhower’s personal physician discloses the President will be hospitalized somewhat longer than first forecast. He won’t get out before the middle of next week.

Two lions break free from their cages at a Rome circus, leaving hundreds of patrons running screaming. One of the lions broke the back of circus mule with a blow of the paw, and then clawed two ponies across their faces. Both were caught quickly. 

New at Disneyland (In Fantasyland) - Walt Disney revives “3-D” at a theater dedicated to the showing of the medium. The pictures include a musical subject, a Donald Duck cartoon and one with Mickey as well. Says Walt; “The 3D vogue went by so quickly that there are probably many people who were hardly aware of it. Therefore, I thought a revival might be a good thing, just for curiosity seekers if naught else.” Also debuting at Disneyland this week is Tom Sawyer Island and a boat ride through the miniature world of fantasy found in Disney films and productions.

Marilyn Monroe announces that she and playwright Arthur Miller will be married sometime between now and July 13. Meanwhile, Miller is in Washington, testifying in front of the House Committee on Un-American Activities - saying he had made errors about his involvement with Red activities, but denied he had ever been “under Communist party discipline.” He said he “wouldn’t deny” he had contributed to Red front groups - “I’m here to tell you the truth.”

The Miami Board of Review, originally appointed to act as a censorship group for comic books, gets into the rock ‘n’ roll act after several area concerts by Bill Haley & The Comets. The concerts went well, despite a non-segregation policy. There was only one arrest when a youth began to argue with police. But at least one board member (The chairman) doesn’t dig rock ‘n’ roll - calling it “Worm ‘n’ Wiggle.” Chairman Regina McLinden says she intends to wage a fight against rock via her pulpit and the schools with an invitation issued to the clergy and school authorities to meet at this month’s board meeting. She describes rock ‘n’ roll dancing as “nothing more than shoving boys and girls around” and “vile gyrations,” adding the “fad can get out of hand unless we act now.”

The Andrews Sisters confirm their reunion and will begin recording this week. Their prepping a June 28 date at the Las Vegas Flamingo, where they last appeared in 1953.

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6/7/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, June 7, 1956   Vol. C571

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LOCAL NEWS

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RACE AROUND THE LAKE ANOTHER HIT

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East Farewell – The 6^th Annual “Race Around the Lake” took place on a beautiful Decoration day and ended with a spectacular finish. The official side of the race had a record high 70 riders and on the unofficial side almost 20 riders joined in at different parts of the race with an amazing assortment of decorated bikes, tricycles and other truly unusual vehicles. The race itself has had a six year tradition but the strange ‘added’ event of riders joining in along the way for as long as they want has been going on for four years now and has become more entertaining each year. This year the official race was won by Frankie Chase with a winning time of 1 hour 57 minutes. This year’s time was considerably slower than last year’s due to the increased peripheral activity that took place along the route. At one point a vehicle that can only be described as a self-powered butterfly piloted by a Wayne Winchell slowed the entire pack down by taking up all of Lake Shore Drive for almost one third of a lap. Winchell was finally pushed off the course and into the lake by bystanders and race participants who had come to a stop behind him. The bemused Winchell came out of the lake laughing and shaking his fists in either mock anger or total success, no one could tell.

This year the race ended at the Lakefront Plaza where there was a stirring sunset memorial service honoring all the fallen. The ceremony was very respectful contrasting the frivolity of earlier in the day. A single bugler, high school senior and ROTC member, David Kane, played Taps from the overlook while the flag was raised over the Plaza. A list of the townsfolk who had paid the ultimate price was read and a moment of silence was held. After the ceremony the large crowd was treated to several local restaurants fare presented on the Plaza and listened to the music of local band leader Gus Templeton along with other local bands, Al Jackson’s Blues Band and a new favorite folk trio, Diamonds. The beautiful weather was the perfect compliment for the early summer kick off holiday in East Farewell.

Butterfly bike piloted by Wayne Winchell

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS GET SMOKED AT CORNING

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Corning – The Travelers showed a rare letdown on Saturday when they lost to CGW 5-2. The game was not the average Travelers style with quick scores early and strong defense. This game was just the opposite, they didn’t score until the eighth and they committed an unimaginable 5 errors in the field. CGW on the other hand was almost flawless. Their ace, Bill “Smoke” Black, was sharp from the start, pitching a perfect first four innings. It wasn’t until the middle of the fifth that Dale Dunham poked a hit through the middle that the Travelers were able to get on the scoreboard, scoring Francis who had walked earlier. That single hit was all they were able to garner that inning and ‘Smoke’ continued to burn. He stayed hot until the eighth when he walked his first batter and then his nemesis, Johnny Cloos, finally connected with a low fastball and drove out of the park.

            CGW had an easier time but by no means a cakewalk. Traveler’s pitcher, Billy Green, held CGW to two hits until the fifth but unfortunately the Traveler’s defense was sloppy. By the end of the sixth CGW had done all the damage it needed to do, scoring two in the fourth and three in the sixth. The Travelers showed a surprisingly porous defense and seemed unable to hold onto the ball. Dropped and muffed balls were the reason for two of the four CGW runs.  But even if you take away those unearned runs the Travelers came up short on Saturday.

            The Travelers stay on the road this week as they travel to Bedford. The Bears are currently in the bottom half of the league standings so the Travelers may have an easier time. The game begins in Bedford at 1:00 on Saturday.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE HAS STOMACH SCARE – KHRUSHCHEV TOURS WITH TITO – HONEYMOONER FALLS OUT OF PLANE – ROBESON IN CONTEMPT

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President Eisenhower undergoes an exploratory operation in the early morning hours, just 24 hours after he awoke with symptoms of indigestion reminiscent of the fateful heart attack he suffered last Sept. 24. This time, however, the president’s trouble was an obstruction of the small intestine which all official sources emphasize had no relation to his cardiac condition.  President Eisenhower was back on his feet and walked with some assistance from his hospital bed to an armchair 15 feet way.

Communist Party Chief Nikita Khrushchev, touring the region with President Tito of Yugoslavia, told a cheering crowd at Stalingrad that the United States is the richest country now “but tomorrow, we will be richer.”

A honeymooner falls 6500 feet to his death from a two-engine DC-3 Piedmont airliner flying from Charlotte to Asheville. Oren A. Pruitt went to get his bride a drink of water when he apparently opened the wrong door. His body landed near a cemetery near Shelby, NC.

The House Committee on Un-American Activities initiates contempt of Congress action against singer Paul Robeson after a session in which the Negro singer declared, “You are the bad Americans… you ought to be ashamed of yourselves.”

Robeson later told a newsman, “There was no contempt. I answered every question. I was just standing my ground.”

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5/31/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, May 31, 1956   Vol. C570

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LOCAL NEWS

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SHIPPENSPORT CONFESSES - ROMANDO GONE

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East Farewell – Monica Shippensport has confessed to taking the Flower Show budget estimated to be $3,000.00. Her partner, Romando, (strangely, only one name) is still missing. Miss Shippensport it seems was the unwitting accomplice of an elaborate scam that involved a whirlwind romance, a naïve young woman, lots of money, a scoundrel and a broken heart that ended with the scammed holding the bag and in jail.

            It all started last year around Thanksgiving when Miss Shippensport first met Romando. She said she met him in the Lost Oasis Bar after she got off work. Romando presented himself as a South American horticultural expert and started talking with Shippensport. She mentioned she was involved with the annual flower show, then he started making small talk. One thing led to another and the next thing Miss Shippensport knew she was being escorted around town by an elusive but very handsome foreign stranger. They became quite an item and were seen celebrating New Year’s Eve together at a local party. Miss Shippensport is said to have confided with a friend that she was hoping that the relationship would go further. Well, it certainly went further, on or around January 2^nd Romando presented Miss Shippensport with a proposal. Not the proposal she was hoping for though, he said that with his experience and her budget they could put on the most fabulous Flower Show ever. All she had to do was give him the entire budget and so he could purchase some exotic South American flowers. Then she could go back to the Town Council and ask for more money to put on the show. Miss Shippensport, smitten by Romando, let her heart block her good judgment and handed over the cash to Romando in late January. She was able to postpone meetings of the committee because of the bad weather at the time so no one was able to question her actions until late February. When confronted with the fund dispersal, she explained the Romando was only going to use a small amount and he had promised to return the rest.

            It was in early April when Miss Shippensport went to Romando’s apartment and found it empty. Frantic, she started to look for him in all their usual places but to no avail. Thinking something nefarious had happened to him she went to the police. The police mounted a short search for him but soon realized the true nature of the crime. Bulletins were sent to surrounding towns and major cities in the area but they were not expecting to find Romando. “He is long gone, I bet he has left the country. If he was really from South America, I bet he is back there living high on the hog with our money,” said police chief, Ed O’Malley.

            Unfortunately for Miss Shippensport, she is under arrest for taking the money and will have to stay in jail until her hearing because she cannot raise the bail of $300.00. She is understandably upset and says her heart is broken and her pride has been severely damaged. Her hearing is scheduled for later this week. She has profusely apologized for her actions and has said she will accept what ever consequences that are handed down to her.   

Last known photo of Romando

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS WIN GREAT GAME

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East Farewell – The Travelers won one of the best played games, if not the best game, of the early season. The red hot Travelers (13-3) faced an equally incendiary Mountain View Explorers (12-4). Both teams had been enjoying winning streaks and both were playing top notch baseball. The leading hitters in the league were going against the two best pitchers in the league. Something had to give. The pitchers were the ones who took control. It wasn’t until the fourth inning that either team mounted any offense and it was not until the fifth that any runs were scored. Both pitchers, Joe Nagy for the Travelers and Joe ‘Freight’ Trane for the Explorers, were sharp from the start and kept up the pressure till the end. Only a few let downs for each let the power of the best hitters in the league show their stuff. Explorer’s biggest bat, Bobby ‘Hammer’ Taxen smashed a Nagy fastball out of the park in the fourth and Traveler’s Johnny Cloos clobbered a Trane curve for a two run homer in the sixth. That was the difference in the game. The Travelers prevailed 2-1 with Trane throwing a four hitter and Nagy throwing a three hit gem. With this win the Travelers are in sole possession of first place in the league.

            Next week the Travelers go on the road to Corning where they play CGW for the first time this season. The game begins at 3:30 in Corning.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE READY TO CAMPAIGN – KHRUSHCHEV DENOUNCES STALIN – DEAD SEA SCROLLS DECIPHERED – BUS SEGREGATION IN ALABAMA UNCONSTITUTIONAL

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President Eisenhower displayed a touch of campaign fever when he told a national conference of Citizens for Eisenhower that he will campaign for a second term “as cheerfully, as energetically, as enthusiastically as it is possible for me to do.” 

Communist party Boss Nikita Khrushchev denounced Stalin as a mass murderer who was plotting the complete liquidation of his old Politburo colleagues. Stalin was accused of planning to wipe out former Foreign Minister Molotov and Politburo member A.J. Mikoyan among others. Stalin’s death on March 5, 1953 was attributed to natural causes.

Two more Dead Sea scrolls have been deciphered and revealed clues to a legendary buried treasure worth countless millions instead of dealing with Biblical subjects. The scrolls were found beside the Dead Sea in 1952. If the treasure exists, it includes 200 tons of gold and silver. 

In Alabama a three-judge panel in federal court ruled that racial segregation on city buses in Montgomery violated the Federal Constitution. But the court took no immediate action to issue an injunction against enforcement of city and State segregation laws. That will come later.

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5/24/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, May 24, 1956   Vol. C569

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LOCAL NEWS

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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE FLOWER SHOW?

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East Farewell- Lots of questions have been buzzing around town about the absence of the Flower Show this year. It was only in its fourth year but it was not held this year and people are asking questions. In the previous three years it was a successful event and quickly becoming a tradition in town but this year after announcing the dates and theme the event was not opened. The committee that was responsible for scheduling only met once late last year. Committee chairwoman, Monica Shippensport, had stated that the show was going to be scheduled for late March or the first or second week of April and things were moving along smoothly. It is rumored that around last Thanksgiving Miss Shippensport met an attractive but mysterious companion. Friends said the secretive companion went by the unusual name of Romando, only one name, like Liberace, and no known hometown. Everyone likes companionship during the holidays and the couple was seen about town enjoying each other’s company. Unfortunately for the Flower Show Committee Miss Shippensport started to neglect her responsibilities and with the hustle and bustle of the holidays meetings were postponed and rescheduled. The New Year rolled around and the rescheduled meetings were held but there was one glaring absence, Miss Shippensport. Also missing, Romando. The other thing that turned up missing was the budget for the Flower Show. Without the budget the committee was unable to make any plans for the show. Focus was pointed to finding Miss Shippensport and Romando. Late last week Miss Shippensport appeared at the East Farewell Police Department and lodged a complaint against Romando. The case became more complicated when she explained that Romando had absconded with the funds from the Flower Show budget and left her alone in a restaurant in Corning. She said she had advanced him the funds because he had told her he was very involved with the Philadelphia Flower Show, one of the oldest and most prestigious in the country. He promised to arrange connections with members from the Philadelphia show committee and bring bigger and better exhibits to the East Farewell show. Miss Shippensport also stated that she had become romantically involved with Romando.

            Needles to say, the police have a lot of questions. Not the least of which is where is the money? They also want to talk to Romando. Miss Shippensport is cooperating with police and has been remanded to her home and promised not to leave town. For the moment she is claiming to be a jilted lover who was scammed by her suitor. The police are not convinced. While Romando remains at large the total sum of money involved is estimated to be $3,000.00. The investigation is ongoing and the situation is far from being cleared up. The biggest loser is the townspeople of East Farewell and the surrounding communities because they have been deprived of one of the favorite events of the year.

            “We are trying to sort through this and there are a lot of questions that have to be answered,” said police chief, Frank Needles. “We have a lot a unexplained goings on and we still don’t know where the money got to. Mr. Romando is being sought and we have asked for help from neighboring police departments as well as the Philadelphia police department. We are hoping they will be able to give us some insight into this gentleman, we don’t have any information on him but on first look it seems he is your run of the mill conman who sucked in one of our citizens and stole lots of money from the town.”

Scene from the 1953 Flower Show

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS CONTINUE HOT STREAK

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EAST FAREWELL-The Travelers continued to streak through the league winning another three games in their last four games.  That makes their record 12-3 in the still young season.  More impressive is the fact that they have only let their opponents score an average of 3 runs a game with three shutouts.  The top three batting averages in the league are all Travelers; Bobby Watson, 1^st base, .304, Anthony Dimero, right field, .311, and Johnny Cloos, center field, an astounding,.323.

            The latest run started with a win over Erie, 6-0, home runs by Cloos and Brown and three double plays.  That was followed by a thrashing of Albany, 10-3. That was highlighted by Johnny Cloos hitting for the cycle, a single, double, triple and topped off with a homerun.  The next game was a rare loss to Slate Mountain, 0-3.  The Travelers bounced back at home this week with a solid win over Monticello, 4-2.

            This could be a record setting season if this pace keeps up.  The best record the Travelers have ever had was the magical season of 1943 when then went 82 and 28.  The Travelers are on a record to pass that number this year. Their fortunes will be tested next week when they play the also red hot Mountain View Explorers with pitching ace, Joe ‘Freight’ Trane and league leading slugger, Bobby ‘Hammer’ Taxen. The Travelers will counter with their own ace, Joe Nagy, and all time hit leader, Johnny Cloos. The game begins at 1:30 on Saturday at the ball park.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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FRENCH TROOPS BATTLE MUSLIMS - MORE YOUNGSTERS LIKE IKE – NBC SIGNS MORE RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMING – ROBESON CALLED TO TESTIFY

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Thousands of battled-dressed French troops and special police swoop down on Alger’s Casbah area (Arab area) in an unprecedented raid for rebel suspects and arms. Arms were seized and 4480 Muslims were detained for questioning.

For the first time since New Deal days, America’s younger voters express a preference for a Republican candidate for President. Whereas 20 years ago two out of every three voters in the 21-29 age bracket favored Franklin D. Roosevelt, present indications are that Dwight D. Eisenhower would receive nearly as large a proportion in their vote in an election now. In another Gallup finding - If an election were held this week with President Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson - Eisenhower would lead at 62% and Stevenson - 35%.

NBC radio signs its fourth paid religious program. The policy of permitting religious groups to buy airtime was adopted less than three months ago. The network had presented such programs free of charge. The new program is “The Voice of Prophecy,” a program associated with the Seventh Day Adventists. Also NBC presents “A Portrait of Fred Allen” on the network’s “Biographies in Sound.” The presentation was a devoted tribute by some of his closest friends. Cardinal Spellman, Tallulah Bankhead, Jack Benny, Jimmie Durante and Uncle Jim Harkins and other appeared on the broadcast. Jack Haley served as narrator.

Negro singer Paul Robeson, the baritone with passport troubles, is subpoenaed to appear before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Robeson’s passport was revoked in 1950 on grounds that his traveling abroad would not be in the interest of the United States. He was awarded a Stalin peace prize in 1952.

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5/17/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, May 17, 1956   Vol. C568

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LOCAL NEWS

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IT IS OFFICIAL- IRON WORKS TO STAY- AT LEAST UNTIL 1959

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East Farewell-After weeks of public questions, cancelled news conferences, rampant rumors and fretful hand wringing the Iron Works has announced that they will not be closing, moving or downsizing in any way, at least not until 1958.  Charles Lumeier, company president, made the announcement to the public and press on Tuesday.  The announcement sent a wave of relief through the East Farewell community.  The Iron Works is one of the largest employers in the region as well as a huge source of tax revenue for the town.  The Iron Works will continue to supply rails for the Mighty Keystone Railroad as well as many other special iron orders for other transport systems and building firms.  Lumeier was very enthusiastic about the announcement, trying to put to rest the rumors and innuendos about the solvency of the company. He was slightly less enthusiastic when asked for the plans out past 1958, when the union contract comes up for renewal.  “We are concentrating on the here and now and making the best product for the best price as well as serving the community.  When that time rolls around we will be prepared to face that situation.”

            East Farewell has been in the rumor mill since the news broke three weeks ago about the possible shut down of the Iron Works.  The IW has been a part of East Farewell since East Farewell was founded in 1913.  Originally, East Farewell was a tourist destination that was designed and financed by the Lawson brothers with the blessing and support of the Mighty Keystone Railroad.  The railroad needed a terminal halfway between New York/ Philadelphia and Chicago to supply rails and track supplies.  East Farewell offered a prime location as well as a bucolic getaway for the railroad executives and high ranking employees.  The Iron Works was finished in 1915 and has been a stable and productive member of the community ever since.

The Iron Works in East Farewell

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS GET SHUTOUT BY MINERS

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East Farewell- In a rare stumble the Travelers were shut down and shutout by arch-rival Slate Mountain Miners, 3-0. There was no pep in the team or in the bats that were so intimidating last week. Not only did the Travelers not score a run, they did not get a hit until the fourth inning. Miner’s pitcher, Gene Ford, was remarkable, pitching the entire game and only allowing four hits and no runner advanced beyond second base. The rookie pitcher was only in his third start for the Miners and looked like he was a seasoned veteran. Throughout the game he rarely went deep in the count and whenever he gave up a hit he seemed to buckle down even harder for the next batter. The Travelers struggled to connect with his fastball and fell for his high outside curve all day long.

            The Travelers pitcher, Danny Lane, pitched a good game but let up a two run slam in the third to Miners big bat, Harry Topper. Things started to get away from him in the eighth when he let three straight hits fall in for the third and final run. The defense was fine but not stellar. The Travelers did not turn any double plays for only the third time this year but they did not commit any errors.

            It was quite a surprise for the fans to see such a lackluster performance from their beloved team. No excuses or explanations were given by the team or the coach after the game. The next game is home against the newest team in the league, the Monticello Vikings. The game begins at 1:30PM at the ball field.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE CALLS COMMUNISM A GIGANTIC FAILURE – STEVENSON WINS IN FLA & OREGON –MEADOWS MARRIES

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At a commencement at Baylor College in Waco, President Eisenhower said European Union seems “nearer now than in centuries” to a union and called communism “a gigantic failure” but said “even this mighty nation is not wholly immune” from its threat.

Adlai Stevenson gets a close victory over Tennessee’s Senator Estes Kefauver in the Democratic Presidential primary in Florida.  More primary - Stevenson does it again in Oregon with a victory over Kefauver in their Oregon write-in test.

For its first year of operation ending July 1 -Disneyland will write-off $3 million and still show a substantial profit. Revenue from rides, attractions and concessions plus daily attendance are nearly matching early predictions.

TV wife Audrey Meadows of “The Honeymooners” weds Washington real estate agent Randolph Rouse. Jackie Gleason wasn’t invited. A Gleason aid did say the comedian received a telegram saying: “Dear Ralph - so sorry, but I’m becoming a bigamist today, marrying Randy Rouse. Love, Alice.”  The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father, Rev. Francis James Meadows Cotter. Meadows and Gleason will continue to appear together in shows this fall.

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5/10/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, May 10, 1956   Vol. C567

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LOCAL NEWS

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG IN EAST FAREWELL

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East Farewell – It was a long cold winter and at some points it seemed like it would never end but with the warm spell last week all the snow has finally melted and the sun has been shining brightly. Buds have appeared on the trees and the certain spring sign, the restaurants have started putting their tables out on the sidewalks again, letting people dine al-fresco and people watch. The longer evenings also made the evening dining almost Paris like. All along Main Street and Lake Shore Drive different shops have stayed open longer and taken advantage of the beautiful weather. The Lake Front Plaza has once again become a prime meeting place. Even the Fun Pier has shown signs of getting ready to open. Owner, Sam Lendel, has scheduled the Fun Pier opening for the weekend before Memorial Day. “We are going to have a ‘sneak’ preview for all the folks in town and give a special discount at the gate,” said Lendel during an interview at the pier last week.

            Strolling down Lake Shore Drive has replaced shoveling off Lake Shore Drive and everyone is much happier. This year several new shops have opened on the Drive. There is a new art studio, Framed, where local artists can show their works. A new café opened, The Coffee Cup, and a wonderful little clothes shop, Arleen’s, opened at the end of the block. All the new building in and around town have brought a lot of new people in town. The new look around town has added a fresh appearance to the Lake Shore Drive and everyone seems very pleased about the new look.

Looking down Main Street from Lakefront Plaza

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS UNLEASH BIG BATS AT ALBANY

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Albany- The Travelers took their longest road trip last week when they visited Albany for the first time. The Albany Senators were added to the league over the off season and have only been in existence for three years. They are a young team and have not had a lot of success in their short history. The Travelers came into town and showed the boys how to hit the ball. The big bats unleashed a mighty 10 runs in the lopsided victory on Saturday. The Travelers own Johnny Cloos was the highlight of the game as he hit for the cycle, a single a double a triple and a homerun. His hot bat was only part of the display the Travelers put on as they managed to bat around in two different innings and defensively were able to hold the Senators to only nine hits and three runs. They also turned two double plays.

            Cloos started the game off with a triple in his first at bat, he was driven in by Ernie Silver who was replacing Dimero in right. That was the beginning of a long day for Senator’s pitcher, Joe Rollins.  He struggled through seven innings giving up fifteen hits and eight runs. Reliever, Tom Franz, was able to finish the game allowing only three hits but two runs. The Senators are still trying to find their footing, having only won one game this season so far.

            The Travelers hitting spree was spread out throughout the lineup with everyone in the lineup reaching base at least once. While Cloos was the big blaster Dunham, Watson and “Little” Billy Sweet all added dingers to the scorecard. Cloos’s homer added three, Dunham, Watson and Sweet’s added two each and the last run came off good old baseball, a double by Francis, a sacrifice bunt by Dunham and Cloos’s single.

            The Travelers come home next week to face Slate Mountain. The Miners are currently tied with the Travelers for first place in the standings. While it is still early in the season, both teams are playing at the top of their games and the game should be exciting. The game begins at 1:30 on Saturday at the ball park.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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VIOLENCE IN GREECE – SATCHMO CHATS UP PRINCESS MARGARET – PRINCESS GRACE DINES WITH FRANCO – WELK TO SHOW ROCK & ROLL – HITS THIS WEEK

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Violence continues in Greece as Britain hangs two Greek Cypriot extremists despite anti-British and anti-American riots sweeping the country. Anti-British riots have already taken three lives and there is a call to sever diplomatic relations with Britain.

Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, breaks theatrical protocol before Princess Margaret telling the audience “We’ve got one of our special fans in the house and we’re really gonna lay this one on for the Princess.” A gasp went over the crowd at Empress Hall in London. The Princess didn’t seem to mind at all. Performers are not supposed to mention members of the royal family when playing before them. 

Honeymooning couple Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco lunched with Spain’s Generalissimo Franco in Pardo Palace. All members of the Spanish government and their wives attended.

Lawrence Welk signs to do a second TV show. Welk says this show will concentrate on the “Rock and Roll” audience and will feature “unknown” performers. 

Pop music this week - “Heartbreak Hotel” - Elvis Presley, “Hot Diggity” - Perry Como, “Blue Suede Shoes” - Carl Perkin, “The Magic Touch” – The Platters, “A Tear Fell” - Teresa Brewer “Ivory Tower” - Gale Storm, “Long Tall Sally” - Little Richard, “Rock Island Line” - Lonnie Donegan, “I Want You To Be My Girl” - Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers, “R-O-C-K” - Bill Haley and the Comets, “Eddie My Love’ – The Fontane Sisters, “Moonglow (Theme From Picnic)” - Morris Stoloff

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