12/4/1952

                                        EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, December 4, 1952   Vol. C123

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LOCAL NEWS

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SURPRISE SNOWSTORM BLANKETS REGION

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East Farewell- An unexpected snow storm Saturday shut down businesses and postponed the football game.  Traffic was at a standstill and even the mighty Keystone Railroad experienced substantial delays.  The weather forecasters all thought the storm would pass to the south but it seems to have had a mind of its own, altered its course and slammed into East Farewell and the surrounding counties.  It is estimated that 15 inches of snow fell over a 24 hour period.  The town has foul weather plans for snow removal and emergencies, this storm came so quickly and unexpectedly that the officials were caught playing catch up.  It wasn’t until Monday that the roads were passable but schools were cancelled for Monday.  Business owners were digging out but everyone was in high spirits.  The surprise actually extended the Thanksgiving holiday for many. The huge influx of job seekers and parade fans were able to enjoy East Farewell for a few more days.  Many went down to Lake Charles in hopes of ice skating but the lake was not sufficiently frozen to allow skating.   Police Chief Watson had to dispatch a patrol car to make sure no one attempted to go on the thin ice. 

                “This is so beautiful.  The first snow of the season is always lovely but this was so unexpected and so heavy it was just fantastic,” laughed Natalie Mallard, local resident, “Most of these people are just having fun and enjoying the beauty.  There isn’t much else you can do.” 

                While all the regional schools were closed, the students were mostly helping with the clean up at their homes or, for some industrious youths, shoveling around town for spending money.  A number of snowball fights could be observed or participated in throughout the day, all in fun.  Businesses were able to open late on Monday and the streets were cleared by midday.  Most of the snow removed from the streets was dumped in Lake Charles which made the removal go much faster.  All that was left by Tuesday night was to stroll down Lake Shore Drive, enjoy the scenery and stop by the Lost Oasis for a bite or a drink.

Snowstorm on Main Street

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SPORTS

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FOOTBALL GAME POSTPONED.  BASKETBALL STARTS.

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East Farewell- The last football game of the season was postponed due to the paralyzing snowstorm that enveloped the region over the weekend.  The game will be played this Saturday, December 6th at 1:30 on the Regional High Field.  The Cougars will play for the sole ownership of the League Title against the Southport Hawks who are 4 and 3 on the season.  Coach Burcowitz hinted that injured running back Joey Fox may be available to play.  “We are keeping all options open.  I won’t play Joey unless we are sure he is 100%.”

            The High School basketball team will open their season on Friday night, December 12^th at 7:30 in the High School gym.  The team will be led by returning players; Bill Donahue and Ted Fitzgerald, both seniors and junior Jimmy Welch.  The team hopes to improve on its 9 and 6 record from last year.  Sophomores Billy O’Donnell and Gene Green will round out the starting lineup. 

            “We are looking forward to a great season and the fantastic support from the students and community that we have always had,” said Coach Wilson during a late afternoon practice last week.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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COMMIES BAN SALES - IKE VISITS KOREA

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Just in time for Christmas shopping – The Communists ban sales in East Berlin to West Berliners and will confiscate any West Berlin goods that East Germans bring back with them.

After a three-day tour of Korea, President-elect Eisenhower flew to Guam. He left a promise with allied armies in Korea that “much will be done” to improve their position

President-elect Eisenhower, on board the USS Helena (en route to Hawaii from Guam) will rendezvous with Secretary of State designate John Foster Dulles at Wake Island. They’ll hold a series of conferences to mold the administration’s policy toward Korea and the entire Far East.  

May have a Korea solution? In New York, Gen. Douglas MacArthur tells reporters “There is a clear and definite solution to the Korean conflict” but didn’t disclose any specifics. “Our President-elect has gone there to search of an honorable end to so tragic a slaughter and all Americans join in prayer that he may safely pass through the hazards involved and accomplish his self-appointed task with vision and wisdom.”

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12/26/1952

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Friday, December 26, 1952   Vol. C128

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LOCAL NEWS

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CHRISTMAS IN EAST FAREWELL

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East Farewell- Christmas was celebrated in East Farewell and the rest of the world yesterday and this paper postponed publication to allow the staff and crew to be with their families on the holiday.  The town was decorated with wonderful lights, ribbons and bows throughout the town.  The centerpiece was the beautiful Christmas tree that was placed in the center of town square.  It is a 20’ Douglas fir that has been decorated by the local Boy Scout Troop with decorations donated by local merchants.  With the late snow on December 21^st.the square was transformed into a winter wonderland.  The lights and bows made for a dazzling display at night.  The Nativity scene set up in front of St. John’s Church was also a highlight of the town’s decorations.  Along with the town sponsored decorations most of the merchants decorated their store fronts and front windows.  The town was certainly dressed up for the holiday.

            The townspeople also got into the spirit by turning out for the Main Sstroll on December 23^rd.  It was a spectacular success.  Main Street and Lake Shore Drive were full a folks strolling down the streets and conversing with each other.  Carolers gathered around the tree to sing carols and many passing folk joined in the gaiety. Many of the merchants stayed open late and the shops offered a warm respite and a chance to do any last minute shopping that was needed.  The restaurants and bars did an extremely brisk business offering food and drink for the strollers.  This was the third time the stroll was held and each year it becomes more popular.  “I just love this,” said Mrs. Mallard while strolling down Lake Shore drive with her daughter, Natalie, “the beautiful lights with all the shops lit up and all the people out and about, it is truly the most wonderful time of the year.” 

            On behalf of the owners and staff The East Farewell News wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the warmest holiday blessings.

Carolers in the Town Square

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SPORTS

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BASKETBALL GAME POSTPONE DUE TO HOLIDAY

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Corning- The basketball game scheduled between the East Farewell Cougars and the Corning Devils was postponed because the game was inadvertently scheduled for Christmas Eve.  “No one wants to play a game on Christmas Eve let alone go to one,” said Coach Wilson, “I spoke with Coach Barnes and he was of the same mind.  We will play after the holidays, there will be no problem working them into the schedule.” 

            The game has not been rescheduled yet but will be announced at the next game.  The next game will be against the Riverview Wildcats on January 7^th in Riverview.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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POLITICANS SPEND 6 MILLION ON CAMPAGIANS

HANK WILLIAMS DIES

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Investigating Senators say that Radio and Television political campaigns cost $6 million in the 1952 election campaign.  Involved in the survey were expenditures on behalf of candidates for President, Vice-President and both Houses of Congress. The survey showed that Republicans spent 3,457,734 for radio and TV, compared with $2,673,576 by Democrats.

President-elect Eisenhower names three men to serve in $15,000-a-year jobs in the Justice Department under Herb Brownwell Jr., who will be the Attorney General in the new administration. Warren Olney will head the criminal division.  The other two are Warren Burger and J. Lee Rankin.

Dies - Hank Williams - singer and composer “The King of Hillbillies” - dies in his automobile in Oak Hill, Virginia. The singer’s chauffeur said he became alarmed when he was unable to awaken Williams, who had been sleeping in a bed in the rear seat of the car. Williams was dead on arrival at the hospital.  Cause of death was not disclosed.  Williams had left Knoxville for Canton, Ohio where the singer was scheduled to make a New Year’s Day appearance.  Williams penned and sang the top-selling hit “Jambalaya,” also “Cold Cold Heart,” “Wedding Bells.” “Mansion on the Hill,” and “Move It Over.” Although he lived in Montgomery, Alabama, he was still employed by radio station KWKH in Shreveport, LA at the time of his death.  He was also under contract to MGM Recording Co and MGM Pictures. He was married to Miss Billie Jones on October 19th on the stage of the Municipal Auditorium in New Orleans. He had been divorced earlier this year by Mrs. Audra Mae Williams of Nashville.

12/4/1952

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, December 4, 1952   Vol. C123

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LOCAL NEWS

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SURPRISE SNOWSTORM BLANKETS REGION

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East Farewell- An unexpected snow storm Saturday shut down businesses and postponed the football game.  Traffic was at a standstill and even the mighty Keystone Railroad experienced substantial delays.  The weather forecasters all thought the storm would pass to the south but it seems to have had a mind of its own, altered its course and slammed into East Farewell and the surrounding counties.  It is estimated that 15 inches of snow fell over a 24 hour period.  The town has foul weather plans for snow removal and emergencies, this storm came so quickly and unexpectedly that the officials were caught playing catch up.  It wasn’t until Monday that the roads were passable but schools were cancelled for Monday.  Business owners were digging out but everyone was in high spirits.  The surprise actually extended the Thanksgiving holiday for many. The huge influx of job seekers and parade fans were able to enjoy East Farewell for a few more days.  Many went down to Lake Charles in hopes of ice skating but the lake was not sufficiently frozen to allow skating.   Police Chief Watson had to dispatch a patrol car to make sure no one attempted to go on the thin ice. 

                “This is so beautiful.  The first snow of the season is always lovely but this was so unexpected and so heavy it was just fantastic,” laughed Natalie Mallard, local resident, “Most of these people are just having fun and enjoying the beauty.  There isn’t much else you can do.” 

                While all the regional schools were closed, the students were mostly helping with the clean up at their homes or, for some industrious youths, shoveling around town for spending money.  A number of snowball fights could be observed or participated in throughout the day, all in fun.  Businesses were able to open late on Monday and the streets were cleared by midday.  Most of the snow removed from the streets was dumped in Lake Charles which made the removal go much faster.  All that was left by Tuesday night was to stroll down

Lake Shore Drive

, enjoy the scenery maybe stop by the Lost Oasis for a bite or a drink.

Snowstorm on

Main Street

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SPORTS

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FOOTBALL GAME POSTPONED.  BASKETBALL STARTS.

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East Farewell- The last football game of the season was postponed due to the paralyzing snowstorm that enveloped the region over the weekend.  The game will be played this Saturday, December 6th at 1:30 on the Regional High Field.  The Cougars will play for the sole ownership of the League Title against the Southport Hawks who are 4 and 3 on the season.  Coach Burcowitz hinted that injured running back Joey Fox may be available to play.  “We are keeping all options open.  I won’t play Joey unless we are sure he is 100%.”

            The High School basketball team will open their season on Friday night, December 12^th at 7:30 in the High School gym.  The team will be led by returning players; Bill Donahue and Ted Fitzgerald, both seniors and junior Jimmy Welch.  The team hopes to improve on its 9 and 6 record from last year.  Sophomores Billy O’Donnell and Gene Green will round out the starting lineup. 

            “We are looking forward to a great season and the fantastic support from the students and community that we have always had,” said Coach Wilson during a late afternoon practice last week.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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COMMIES BAN SALES.  IKE VISITS KOREA

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Just in time for Christmas shopping – The Communists ban sales in East Berlin to West Berliners and will confiscate any West Berlin goods that East Germans bring back with them.

After a three-day tour of Korea, President-elect Eisenhower flies to Guam. He left a promise with allied armies in Korea that “much will be done” to improve their position

President-elect Eisenhower, on board the USS Helena (en route to Hawaii from Guam) will rendezvous with Secretary of State designate John Foster Dulles at Wake Island. They’ll hold a series of conferences to mold the administration’s policy toward Korea and the entire Far East.  

May have a Korea solution? In New York, Gen. Douglas MacArthur tells reporters “There is a clear and definite solution to the Korean conflict” but didn’t disclose any specifics. “Our President-elect has gone there to search of an honorable end to so tragic a slaughter and all Americans join in prayer that he may safely pass through the hazards involved and accomplish his self-appointed task with vision and wisdom.”

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