2/11/1954

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, February 11, 1954   Vol. C450

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LOCAL NEWS

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NEW STREET LIGHT PLAN PROPOSED

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East Farewell – The street lamps that have illuminated the streets of East Farewell for more than half a century may be in for an upgrade. Town Council has taken up a proposal that was put forth by the Business Association that would refurbish or replace all of the 75 street lamps that are currently in use along the roads. They are referred to as lamps because in their initial configuration they were alcohol based that had to be lit every evening. Giant candles, if you will. For the first five years of the town’s history these lamps were maintained by a team for four “lamplighters” who would light, extinguish and repair the lamps. The leader of this group was a legendary local, Jackie Quinn. He would send the group out daily, rain or snow, to make sure the lights were lit. He was often seen after dark walking around town inspecting their work and making adjustments where needed. To honor his memory the Town Council named the street that runs parallel to Lake Shore Drive Quinn Street which has devolved through the years to be called Quince Street. The only official record of that change is in 1939, a decade after Quinn’s death, the Streets Department posted a new street sign on the street naming it Quince Street. A possible clerical error is mentioned as the reason for the change. It was never changed back. The alcohol based lamps only lasted for five years and were replaced by electric lights but Jackie was seen every evening inspecting the lamps and reporting any problems with those, in his words, “new-fangled monstrosities”. Still everyone in town remembers of the legacy of Jackie Quinn.

            Town Council will review and either approve or deny the request for street lighting improvements by the end of the month. There obviously not be any work done until at least the spring.

Jackie Quinn, the original lamplighter and his replacement

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SPORTS

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 CANARIES SING OVER COUGARS LOSS

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South Slate Mountain – The “Canary Nest” is a formidable location for any team to play. The home team, Canaries, have won an astounding 91% of their games there. Last week’s game was another statistic for the record books. The Canaries won their 20^th straight game on their home court by beating the Cougars 34-31. The game was by no means a run-away. In fact, up until the last minute game was up for grabs. The lead changed hands 27 times throughout the game and it came down to a brilliant play by the Canaries guard, Ronald Jefferson, who threw a pinpoint bounce pass through Cougars forwards Billy O’Donnell and Gene Green to his center, Maxwell Norlander, who took the pass and laid it in drawing a foul for Cougars center, Dan Davis, fouling him out. The bucket was good and Norlander made his foul shot giving the Canaries a 3 point lead with only 5 seconds left. The subsequent in-bounds pass and court length shot attempt by Joey Welch fell short as the buzzer sounded.

            “This was a good game and a tough loss,” said Cougars coach, Charles Wilson, “The boys did all they could but it wasn’t enough. The Canaries have a very strong team and they played an almost flawless game. Still we came close to beating them at home, which would be huge, maybe next time.”

            The Cougars come home next week to host the Fort Lee Captains. The game is a Saturday afternoon game beginning at 1:30 in the Regional High School gym.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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WINTER HEAT WAVE – GLEASON FILES FOR DIVORCE – EAGAN FIRED OVER ON-AIR KISS – BRANDO SUED – MINNELLI MARRIES – GETZ IN JAIL

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A winter “heat wave” hits the northeast. It was warmer in New York (65) and Chicago (69), then Los Angeles (61) and Phoenix (53).

Jackie Gleason was in the hospital with a broken leg. He got into a triangle of a squabble between his estranged wife and dancer Marilyn Taylor. His wife dropped by his room, but Taylor was already there. “Do you love my husband?”  “I do very much. And I want you to know I didn’t start going around with him until you had separated.” The New York Mirror says that Gleason was so mad - he demanded a divorce from his wife. They’ve been separated for 18 months. Taylor is a dancer on his CBS television show.

Television station WBKB-TV (channel 7) in Chicago fires comedian Jack Eagan who does a live show on the station - over a long kiss on the program. Eagan had starlet Cleo Moore on his show - wanting to find out “how they do it in Hollywood.” The pair kissed for more than 2 minutes. The station received hundreds of protests, charging the host with “vulgarity, “coarseness” and “bad taste.” “I have no guilty conscience. I have been very happily married for 18 years to a very wonderful little lady who knew what I had planned for the program. If she had thought there was anything unladylike or rude in it, she would have told me.”

Twentieth Century-Fox brings a $2 million suit against actor Marlon Brando for walking out of the picture “The Egyptian.” 

Married- Vincente Minnelli - former husband of Judy Garland - to Georgette Magnani. 

Musician Stan Getz (27) is arrested at his hotel in Seattle after attempting to hold up a nearby pharmacy. A police officer said the musician admitted orally going here to get narcotics. Later in his jail cell, detectives found him unconscious in what doctors later described as “acute heroin intoxication.” His condition is critical but improving.

At the movies –

The Eddie Cantor Story - Keefe Brasselle, Marilyn Erskine

Taza, Son Of Cochise - Rock Hudson, Barbara Rush

Ride Clear Of Diablo! - Audie Murphy, Dan Duryea, Susan Cabot, Abbe Lane

Wicked Woman - Beverly Michaels, Richard Egan

The Long, Long Trailer - Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Marjorie Main, Keenan Wynn

The Glenn Miller Story – James Stewart, June Allyson

Top Banana - Phil Silvers, Rose Marie

Walt Disney’s “Rob Roy” – Richard Todd, Glynis Johns

Money From Home - Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Marjie Millar, Pat Crowley

The Command - Guy Madison, Joan Weldon

The Bigamist - Joan Fontaine, Edmond O’Brien, Ida Lupino, Edmund Gwenn

King of the Khyber Rifles - Tyrone Power, Terry Moore, Michael Rennie

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10/22/1959

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, October 22, 1959   Vol. C747

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LOCAL NEWS

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EAST FAREWELL OKTOBERFEST 1959

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East Farewell – The East Farewell Oktoberfest opened last Friday and will run through this weekend, closing on Sunday night. The Fairgrounds have been transformed into a little bit a Bavaria for the event. Along with the four very long tents covering very long tables with very long benches there was a midway set up in between the tents that had stalls offering all sorts of Oktoberfest paraphernalia like hats and female wigs as well as giant mugs and pitchers. The rear entrance to the Fairgrounds was opened again this year and the Fun Pier was opened for the week. Inside the tents a small army of waiters and waitresses who were hired from all around the area were dressed in traditional Bavarian outfits and moved up and down the tables with their arms full of pitchers of beer, roasted chickens and sausages. The gates open every day at 11:00AM and stay open until 11:00PM. The hours were adjusted from last year to better accommodate the crowds. This year the estimated attendance is for the whole week is over 15, 000 people.

            The Oktoberfest is in its fifth year and has had increased attendance every year. This year the expected attendance is going to be larger than even the first year when the event ran for two weeks. More and better advertising is the generally accepted reason for the continued increase. “Every year they seem to come up with an even better ad campaign. The word of mouth also has a lot to do with bringing in the people. My place was sold out almost a month in advance this year,” said Mrs. Mallard, local boarding house owner, when asked about the crowds.

            There were Oom-pah bands in each tent that added atmosphere and in the evenings local bands shared the stages. Once again this year the new type of light bulbs were installed that gave a flickering flame look that added even more atmosphere. The fancy lights were mostly ornamental and the tents had long lines of florescent lights to handle the true lighting chores. All along the midway floodlights illuminated the stalls and walk ways. The entire area was so bright during the nights that it could be seen from the new interstate highway that was located almost 10 miles to the south.

            The huge influx of visitors to town was a welcome boost to the businesses and made for a sort of “Indian Summer” for the retail community. Oktoberfest has become a very popular early fall event in East Farewell and each year it becomes bigger and better.

East Farewell Oktoberfest 1959

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SPORTS

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SLATE MOUNTAIN CANARIES SING OVER COUGARS

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Slate Mountain – It was Homecoming for Slate Mountain. While it seems early in the season for a homecoming the weather on Slate Mountain is highly unpredictable and there is usually snow by November. Regardless, the Canaries have traditionally celebrated their homecoming early and last year the Cougars lost a heartbreaker 24-21. This year the Cougars went in riding a convincing two game winning streak and expectations were high and the team was ready. The Canaries were ready, too. This year the Canaries were fielding a mixed team of returning seniors on defense and younger, less experienced players on offense. The Canaries quarterback is a junior, Sam Wright, who did see some action last year but came in off the bench later in the games. They have a wide receiver, Michael Garner who is a sophomore and their lead running back is also a sophomore, Davey Thompson. The Canaries ended in the middle of the standings last year, behind the Cougars.

            This year was surprisingly similar to last year’s game. The Cougars started out strong scoring on their second possession. Dugan handed off to Big Robbie Blackman who rumbled in from four yards out and little Sammy Regalia added the extra point. By the end of the first half the score was tied 14-14 after the teams traded scores. The Canaries Wright looked very strong completing 6 of his seven passes and using Thompson effectively on the short yardage plays.

            The third quarter was a battle between the thirty yard lines but in the fourth quarter Dugan was able to lay a beautiful pass right on Max O’Hara’s hands as he split to the outside. O’Hara faked inside and went outside leaving his defend stumbling. He ran in for the score. When Sammy Regalia came in to attempt the extra point a sloppy snap from center Louis Tiller caused holder, Dugan to try to pick up the ball and run outside. He was wrapped up and the Canaries smelled their chance. With only two minutes left Wright was able to hit a streaking Michael Gardner on the right sideline. Gardner was able to make it all the way down to the one yard line finally being brought down by Daniel Green. Wright was able to muscle in on a quarterback sneak and tie the score at 20 all. Canaries’ kicker, Bill Zander was able to kick the extra point with only 20 seconds left on the clock. The Cougars tried a last minute bomb to O’Hara but it was knocked down and the fans went wild. For the second year in a row they had pulled out a win in the last minute of play against a very competitive team. “They played a great game, I feel bad for Louis, he fells terrible. Apparently the ball hit his leg as he was snapping it and it just went off from there. These guys were good, though, they won fair and square,” said Coach Burcowitz after the game, “We aren’t going to let this get us down, we are still confident in our skills and abilities. We will come back next week, I’m sure of that.”

            Next week will not be all that easy, the Cougars stay on the road when they travel to match up against the Central Bears in Centerville. The Bears are the league’s defending champs and have many returning players. The game is a Saturday game and begins at 1:30PM on the Central High Football field.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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TROUBLES IN CUBA SPILL OVER TO THE US – POSTMASTER GENERAL CONFIRMS FACSIMILE MAIL TEST OVER “SECRET CIRCUIT” MAY CHANGE TELEGRAM SERVICE

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The government arrests more than 50 “counter-revolutionaries” and demands the extradition from the United States of former air force Maj. Pedro Diaz Lanz in connection with a rebel “air raid” last week. Mounting tension between Cuba and the U.S. grows. Cuban President Osvaldo Dortico’s rejection of the U.S. State Department note was presented by U.S. Ambassador Philip Bonsai.

Also, island-wide meetings were held in protest against alleged air raids and bombings from the United States and U.S. authorities were condemned all over Cuba.

Day-long radio announcements appeal to all Cubans to donate their salaries to enable Cuba to buy jet fighters to “defend its national territory”

Postmaster General Summerfield confirms that a facsimile mail test between Los Angeles and Washington over a “secret circuit” has been conducted. If it comes to fruition, a cheaper rate of telegram transmission is hinted. The cost of sending such a message from the West to the East coast would be only $7.00 compared to $36.95 by conventional telegram. In addition to printed messages, the process will handle drawings, hand written messages and other documents except photographs.

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12/26/1957

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, December 26, 1957   Vol. C652

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LOCAL NEWS

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1957 IN EAST FAREWELL- YEAR IN REVIEW

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East Farewell - As 1957 draws to a close it is time for the East Farewell News “Year in Review” 1957 was an exciting year with many memorable events. The year started with a much appreciated snowfall and a surprise appearance of the snow sculptures on the Lakefront Plaza. The Valentine’s Day dance was moved to a new location to support the much larger turnout and turned out to be another great hit. The “new” Flower Show was eagerly and excitedly opened and ran with great reviews from everyone attending. A new look for the Lakefront Plaza as well as a cleanup of the city dump were proposals on the record in the early spring. The Easter egg hunt on the Lakefront Plaza attracted many young hunters and was a huge success. Speaking of successes, both the Memorial Day Parade and the bicycle race proved to be both wonderful and fun for all. No one will forget the explosion of Lou’s Deli in the early summer, Lou has since rebuilt and is open for business once again. The fireworks display was a blast. The Second Annual Sailboat Race drew big crowds from out of town and looks like it will become an annual event. The Second Annual Swim Across the Lake along with the Second Annual Golf Tournament were only part of the summer fun that included the Third Annual Hotdog Eating Contest and the Barbecue Cook-off on Lakefront Plaza. The now traditional Music and Arts Fair hosted huge crowds and as the summer wound down the beloved Travelers finished their season without a title but a respectable 40–10 record. Everyone was shocked at the train robbery in early September and the robbers are still at large but the FBI has been engaged. In the fall the Soviet launch of Sputnik put everyone on edge but the Farmers Market and a wonderful Oktoberfest seemed to soothe everyone’s fears as well as the Science Club’s first blast off somewhat reassured folks that the US is not lagging in science minded students. The Thanksgiving Day Parade saw Santa Claus enter Boyles using the Fire Departments new extension ladder engine and new Christmas lights glowed across Main Street bringing the Christmas season to full bloom. To close out the year, a Christmas Carol, the favorite show from the Playhouse Productions opened with newcomer to East Farewell but well known movie star, James Mason taking the lead as Scrooge. In the closing weekend the Winter Social made a comeback and was a giant success and talk of making it permanent abounded. Next week will usher in 1958 and the promise of a new year will be greeted with the East Farewell traditional parade.

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SPORTS

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CANARIES SING OVER COUGARS

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Slate Mountain- The Cougars went on a road for the first time this season and traveled up to Slate Mountain to take on a very strong Canaries team. The Cougars were unable to match the Canaries strong offense and suffered their first defeat of the season, 40-48. The Canaries got off to a quick start taking a 10 to 2 lead and led the entire first half with only two instances of the Cougars’ being able to tie the game. The Canaries lead at the half 26-20. The second half was better for the Cougars as they were to able to close the gap and even take a brief lead at 36-34 but were unable to hold on as the Canaries continuously attacked. Center Dave McGill had his hands full with Canaries center, Larry DiSanto, as DiSanto had almost 2 inches on McGill. Regardless, McGill played a tough game but ended up fouling out in the last two minutes. The Cougars backcourt made up of junior Bobby Fox and senior Fergal Connor were also challenged by a strong defense thrown up by the Canaries. The Cougars tried several different approaches, at one point speeding up the game and another throwing up a full court press. Neither approach worked well enough to stop the Canaries. By the time McGill had fouled out in the last two minutes the Canaries were in a commanding position, leading 46 to 40. Substitute center, Walter Ferguson, was able to slow down DiSanto but the damage had already been done. The Canaries added one last basket on a wild half court, last second shot by canaries sub, Ernie DeAngelis. “It was just a lucky shot and I know they weren’t trying to rub it in. The kid was a substitute and took his chance when he saw it. That was just icing on the cake for them and kind of summed up our frustration with the afternoon,” said Coach Wilson after the game.

The Cougars stay on the road next week as they travel to Riverview to play the Wildcats for the first time this season. The Wildcats are also rebuilding this year having lost four of their five starters to graduation. The game will begin at 4:30 on Friday afternoon in the Riverview gymnasium.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE & MAMIE SPEND A QUIET CHRISTMAS WITH FAMILY – IKE APPROVES 4 BILLION FOR EDUCATION – E. GERMANY IMPOSES TRAVEL RESRTICTIONS – AT THE MOVIES

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President Eisenhower spends a quiet, but merry Christmas at home in the White House with his immediate family. The Chief Executive appearing rested after his grueling trip to the Paris NATO conference, devoted the early part of the day to “just taking it easy.”

President Eisenhower approves a four-year billion dollar program of Federal aid to education designed mainly to bring the country abreast of Russia in the production of scientists.

Communist East Germany imposes travel restrictions on allied civilians including diplomats traveling in and out of Berlin. And effective Jan. 1, travelers must have East German instead of Soviet visas.

At the movies -

Legend of the Lost - John Wayne, Sophia Loren, Rossano Brazzi

All At Sea - Alex Guinness

Sayonara - Marlon Brando

Walt Disney’s Old Yeller

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