3/1/1956

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, March 1, 1956   Vol. C557

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LOCAL NEWS

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CAR CRASHES INTO RESTAURANT

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East Farewell – The tall snow piled up along the edge of Main Street was not enough to stop a car that careened out of control into the Lost Oasis restaurant last Tuesday. Gerry McManus was parking in front of the bar-restaurant when he inexplicably jumped the curb, burst through the snow pile and plowed into the restaurant’s front window. Luckily, no one was seated at the table by the window at the time. The car came to rest right inside the restaurant and no one was hurt. The staff was startled but no one was near the front of the building. The bar is located in the rear of the restaurant and there were several patrons but no one was injured.

            Police are looking into the incident and McManus has stated that it seemed like the car just sped up and blasted through the window. “ I was getting ready to put it in park when it just took off,” said a visibly shaken McManus, “I don’t know what happened but I am sure glad no one was hurt. I feel bad that the restaurant’s front window was smashed, I really like that place. I am sure they can fix it up. It is just a shame.”

            McManus has not been cited, yet. He was able to walk away from the accident and the car was towed out within a hour of the crash. The front of the Lost Oasis has been boarded up and owner, Charles Wenz has spray painted a big WE ARE OPEN across the front. “It was just a fluke event,” said Wenz, “luckily no one was hurt. I know Gerry and he may have had a little confusion with the brake and gas on his car. He’s getting older.”

            McManus said he was 78 years old and has been driving for over 60 years (“70 if you count the tractor”) and has never had an accident.

Car crashed into Lost Oasis 

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SPORTS

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COUGARS HOLD OFF CAPTAINS

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East Farewell – The Cougars bounced back last Friday as they played a hard fought game against a much improved Fort Lee team. The two stayed locked in a tight fight until the final quarter when the Cougars were able to take the lead and out last the flagging Captains, 54-50. The Cougars backcourt of Green and Conner were very stable and ran a tight game and were able to score a combined total 26 points but more importantly, no turnovers.

            The game started off fast with both teams hot out of the gate. The centers battled for inside position but the fight went on for the whole game and neither center, Cougars Watson or Captains Doyle, were able to establish control. The first half ended with the Cougars ahead by 2.

            The second half was much slower as each team seemed to be trying to find the other teams weakness, but to no avail. The lead shifted back and forth throughout the third quarter and into the first half of the fourth. As the clock ticked down to 3 minutes the Cougars took final control. Green and Conner started a fast shooting offense and Watson exerted control under the basket. The Cougars pulled away for keeps with two minutes left at 54-48. The Captains scored the last basket with 30 seconds on the clock and the Cougars ran the clock out. The next game for the Cougars is this Friday at home against the Southport Hawks. The game is a rare evening game and begins at 7:30PM in the gymnasium.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE TO RUN AGAIN – BALLOONS OVER RUSSIA – UAB SUED AGAIN – BAD WEATHER FOR ADM. BYRD IN ANTARCTICA

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President Eisenhower says he will run again and assures the nation he is fit enough to do the job. “So far as my own personal sense of well-being is concerned, I am as well as before the (heart) attack occurred.” The President said. “As of this moment there is not the slightest doubt that I can perform as well as I ever have all of the important duties of the presidency.” His first formal act as a candidate for re-election was to approve a united California Republican delegation.  A Gallup Poll finds President Eisenhower with a 76% approval rating.

U.S. Camera-carrying balloons over Russia - The Kremlin protested, now the United States tells the Kremlin that Russian balloons have flown over U.S. territory (Alaska) too. A note to the Kremlin asked, “What are you complaining about?” Both sides are guilty of doing the same thing.

Miss Autherine Lucy, the first Negro student in the history of the University of Alabama and who was expelled February 29, is herself being sued along with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People by four men who charge they had been falsely accused of participation in mob action. The suits were based on a petition filed Feb. 9 by Lucy. Lucy was expelled as a disciplinary measure by the university board of trustees. They said the coed had made the outrageous charges that school officials conspired with the mob in order to get her out of school. In her petition, she named these four men and others.

The current United States Antarctic expedition involving Adm. Richard Byrd has discovered a vast trough of ice, thousands of square miles in extent, in which the vilest weather in the world is spawned.

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Many, many thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.

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9/1/1955

 

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, September 1, 1955   Vol. C765

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LOCAL NEWS

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BOBBY JONES AND FRIENDS SURPRISE VISIT TO CLUB

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East Farewell – The town was buzzing all week with excitement when golfing greats, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan showed up to inspect the new municipal golf links. The links have been officially open since June and Jones, who helped design the course, came into town to participate in the official naming ceremony. The ceremony took place on Saturday and the new name is the one that everyone had been calling it since it opened, Reese Farm Links. Jones’ pals, Snead and Hogan showed up for the fun and to shoot a round, Jones has long retired but did take a few swings to the great appreciation of his fans. The entire visit was unannounced and not publicized on purpose. Astonished golfers almost dropped their clubs when the three cued up at the first tee. The foursome in front of them asked if they would like to go ahead and defending Masters Tournament winner, Snead, graciously declined thrilling the foursome. The three walked the course and leisurely played a few holes. Jones pointed out his contributions to the course which was mainly designed by Robert Trent Lewis who was unable to attend due to a previous commitment.

After the three returned to the clubhouse the short naming ceremony took place. The main sign was unveiled and the three stars posed for a picture. They stayed and dined at the clubhouse. It was rumored that they stayed in Mrs. Mallard’s boarding house for the weekend but Mallard was uncharacteristically mum about her guests and whether or not they stay there. Later in the week they were seen walking and shopping on Main Street and dining in local restaurants like the Lost Oasis. The three said they expected to stay for the upcoming Music, Art & Country Fair coming next week. The Fair has grown enormously in its size and notability, so much so that it is bringing in huge celebrities like Golfers Big Three.

Sam Snead, Bobby Jones & Ben Hogan in front of the Clubhouse

 

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS GO OUT ON A LEDGE AT SLATE MOUNTAIN

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Slate Mountain – Traveler’s leftfielder Billy Sweet went all the way over the fence to make the play on Saturday night, twice. Sweet’s acrobatics helped the Travelers stop a Slate Mountain team that was on its way to moving into first place in the league standings. In the fourth inning Sweet took off after a long fly by Miners slugger, Louis Richards that looked like a homerun. Sweet tracked the ball to the fence then climbed the fence with a single leap, stuck his glove over the top and grabbed the ball stealing the dinger from Richards and ending a Miners scoring threat. Then in the ninth Sweet did it again. This time it was Miners catcher, Joe Bean smashing a long drive right towards the left field fence but Sweet got a good jump on it, tracked it to the fence and without stopping leapt with one leg out, scaled the fence half way, stuck his glove over the fence and made the grab to the total astonishment of the entire crowd and both teams to end the game. The Travelers won 5-4. The catches were both game saving catches and stuff that keep people in the stands and talking about the games long after they are over.

            The Travelers took an early lead in the second with singles by Archibald and Green and a nice hit into the corner by Alfred driving in both Archibald and Green. Then in the seventh Francis, Dunham and Watson loaded the bases for Johnny Cloos. Johnny was up to the task, he seems to revel in pressure situations. The count went dramatically to 2-2 and Miners pitcher, Jones threw what may have been strike three but was a little low, but that is where Cloos likes them. He drove the ball to the right field fence scoring all three swift runners.

            The Miners did not roll over, they played a very tough game scoring two in the fifth, one in the sixth and one in the eighth. They had two men on in the ninth when Sweet made his spectacular catch. The Miners had won four in a row up until Saturday and had moved into second place behind the Travelers. Since the Travelers had lost three of their last four the stats were very close and a win would have pushed the Miners into the league lead. The Travelers were able to bring it all back and play an excellent game that included perhaps the most stupendous catches of the season.

            Due to a scheduling conflict in Corning the game that was originally scheduled to be played there will be moved to Travelers Park. This will be a pleasant addition to the 10^th Annual Music, Arts & Country Fair that is taking place in East Farewell next week.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE TO RUN AGAIN – SABRE SETS SPEED RECORD – BRIT DOCS BUY WARTS – KINER TO RETIRE – MUSIC THIS WEEK

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Vice-President Nixon says those closest to President Eisenhower and the overwhelming majority of Republican leaders throughout the country are more optimistic than ever the he will run for re-election.

The Air Force announces that a North American F-100C Super Sabre set the world’s first official supersonic speed record over the Mojave Desert in August at 822.135mph.

Two British doctors say they cured children’s warts by “buying” them for a few pennies each and telling the children the blemishes would soon disappear. And believe it or not, Dr D.G. Aiken reports in the medical magazine “The Practitioner,” they really do disappear.” “The result has been quite astounding. Although I have not kept complete records, successful response has been founding over 60%of the cases. I usually offer sixpence (7cents) for the largest wart of a group and tell the child the clearance will take three weeks.”

In sports, Cleveland Indian outfielder Ralph Kiner (33), one of baseball’s greatest sluggers says he will retire after this season. Kiner has been having trouble with his back and legs. He’s lost the swing and power that kept him at the top of the National League in home-run hitting during seven seasons - ‘46-’52. 

Pop music this week - “The Yellow Rose Of Texas’ - Mitch Miller, “Rock Around The Clock” – Bill Hailey, “Ain’t That Ashame” - Pat Boone, “Maybellene” - Chuck Berry, “The Longest Walk” - Jaye P. Morgan, “Hummingbird” - Les Paul & Mary Ford, “Ain’t That Ashame” - Fat’s Domino, “The House Of Blue Lights - Chuck Miller

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Many, many thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.

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9/1/1955

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, September 1, 1955   Vol. C765

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LOCAL NEWS

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BOBBY JONES AND FRIENDS SURPRISE VISIT TO CLUB

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East Farewell – The town was buzzing all week with excitement when golfing greats, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan showed up to inspect the new municipal golf links. The links have been officially open since June and Jones, who helped design the course, came into town to participate in the official naming ceremony. The ceremony took place on Saturday and the new name is the one that everyone had been calling it since it opened, Reese Farm Links. Jones’ pals, Snead and Hogan showed up for the fun and to shoot a round, Jones has long retired but did take a few swings to the great appreciation of his fans. The entire visit was unannounced and not publicized on purpose. Astonished golfers almost dropped their clubs when the three cued up at the first tee. The foursome in front of them asked if they would like to go ahead and defending Masters Tournament winner, Snead, graciously declined thrilling the foursome. The three walked the course and leisurely played a few holes. Jones pointed out his contributions to the course which was mainly designed by Robert Trent Lewis who was unable to attend due to a previous commitment.

After the three returned to the clubhouse the short naming ceremony took place. The main sign was unveiled and the three stars posed for a picture. They stayed and dined at the clubhouse. It was rumored that they stayed in Mrs. Mallard’s boarding house for the weekend but Mallard was uncharacteristically mum about her guests and whether or not they stay there. Later in the week they were seen walking and shopping on Main Street and dining in local restaurants like the Lost Oasis. The three said they expected to stay for the upcoming Music, Art & Country Fair coming next week. The Fair has grown enormously in its size and notability, so much so that it is bringing in huge celebrities like Golfers Big Three.

Sam Snead, Bobby Jones & Ben Hogan in front of the Clubhouse

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS GO OUT ON A LEDGE AT SLATE MOUNTAIN

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Slate Mountain – Traveler’s leftfielder Billy Sweet went all the way over the fence to make the play on Saturday night, twice. Sweet’s acrobatics helped the Travelers stop a Slate Mountain team that was on its way to moving into first place in the league standings. In the fourth inning Sweet took off after a long fly by Miners slugger, Louis Richards that looked like a homerun. Sweet tracked the ball to the fence then climbed the fence with a single leap, stuck his glove over the top and grabbed the ball stealing the dinger from Richards and ending a Miners scoring threat. Then in the ninth Sweet did it again. This time it was Miners catcher, Joe Bean smashing a long drive right towards the left field fence but Sweet got a good jump on it, tracked it to the fence and without stopping leap with one leg out, scaled the fence half way, stuck his glove over the fence and made the grab to the total astonishment of the entire crowd, both teams and end the game. The Travelers won 5-4. The catches were both game saving catches and stuff that keep people in the stands and talking about the games long after they are over.

            The Travelers took an early lead in the second with singles by Archibald and Green and a nice hit into the corner by Alfred driving in both Archibald and Green. Then in the seventh Francis, Dunham and Watson loaded the bases for Johnny Cloos. Johnny was up to the task, he seems to revel in pressure situations. The count went dramatically to 2-2 and Miners pitcher, Jones threw what may have been strike three but was a little low, but that is where Cloos likes them. He drove the ball to the right field fence scoring all three swift runners.

            The Miners did not roll over, they played a very tough game scoring two in the fifth, one in the sixth and one in the eighth. They had two men on in the ninth when Sweet made his spectacular catch. The Miners had won four in a row up until Saturday and had moved into second place behind the Travelers. Since the Travelers had lost three of their last four the stats were very close and a win would have pushed the Miners into the league lead. The Travelers were able to bring it all back and play an excellent game that included perhaps the most stupendous catches of the season.

            Due to a scheduling conflict in Corning the game that was originally scheduled to be played there will be moved to Travelers Park. This will be a pleasant addition to the 10^th Annual Music, Arts & Country Fair that is taking place in East Farewell next week.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE TO RUN AGAIN – SABRE SETS SPEED RECORD – BRIT DOCS BUY WARTS – KINER TO RETIRE – MUSIC THIS WEEK

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Vice-President Nixon says those closest to President Eisenhower and the overwhelming majority of Republican leaders throughout the country are more optimistic than ever the he will run for re-election.

The Air Force announces that a North American F-100C Super Sabre set the world’s first official supersonic speed record over the Mojave Desert in August at 822.135mph.

Two British doctors say they cured children’s warts by “buying” them for a few pennies each and telling the children the blemishes would soon disappear. And believe it or not, Dr D.G. Aiken reports in the medical magazine “The Practitioner,” they really do disappear.” “The result has been quite astounding. Although I have not kept complete records, successful response has been founding over 60%of the cases. I usually offer sixpence (7 cents) for the largest wart of a group and tell the child the clearance will take three weeks.”

In sports, Cleveland Indian outfielder Ralph Kiner (33), one of baseball’s greatest sluggers says he will retire after this season. Kiner has been having trouble with his back and legs. He’s lost the swing and power that kept him at the top of the National League in home-run hitting during seven seasons - ‘46-’52.

Pop music this week - “The Yellow Rose Of Texas’ - Mitch Miller, “Rock Around The Clock” – Bill Hailey, “Ain’t That Ashame” - Pat Boone, “Maybellene” - Chuck Berry, “The Longest Walk” - Jaye P. Morgan, “Hummingbird” - Les Paul & Mary Ford, “Ain’t That Ashame” - Fat’s Domino, “The House Of Blue Lights - Chuck Miller

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9/1/1955

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, September 1, 1955   Vol. C765

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LOCAL NEWS

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BOBBY JONES AND FRIENDS SURPRISE VISIT TO CLUB

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East Farewell – The town was buzzing all week with excitement when golfing greats, Bobby Jones, Sam Snead and Ben Hogan showed up to inspect the new municipal golf links. The links have been officially open since June and Jones, who helped design the course, came into town to participate in the official naming ceremony. The ceremony took place on Saturday and the new name is the one that everyone had been calling it since it opened, Reese Farm Links. Jones’ pals, Snead and Hogan showed up for the fun and to shoot a round, Jones has long retired but did take a few swings to the great appreciation of his fans. The entire visit was unannounced and not publicized on purpose. Astonished golfers almost dropped their clubs when the three cued up at the first tee. The foursome in front of them asked if they would like to go ahead and defending Masters Tournament winner, Snead, graciously declined thrilling the foursome. The three walked the course and leisurely played a few holes. Jones pointed out his contributions to the course which was mainly designed by Robert Trent Lewis who was unable to attend due to a previous commitment.

After the three returned to the clubhouse the short naming ceremony took place. The main sign was unveiled and the three stars posed for a picture. They stayed and dined at the clubhouse. It was rumored that they stayed in Mrs. Mallard’s boarding house for the weekend but Mallard was uncharacteristically mum about her guests and whether or not they stay there. Later in the week they were seen walking and shopping on Main Street and dining in local restaurants like the Lost Oasis. The three said they expected to stay for the upcoming Music, Art & Country Fair coming next week. The Fair has grown enormously in its size and notability, so much so that it is bringing in huge celebrities like Golfers Big Three.

Sam Snead, Bobby Jones & Ben Hogan in front of the Clubhouse

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SPORTS

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TRAVELER GO OUT ON A LEDGE AT SLATE MOUNTAIN

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Slate Mountain – Traveler’s leftfielder Billy Sweet went all the way over the fence to make the play on Saturday night, twice. Sweet’s acrobatics helped the Travelers stop a Slate Mountain team that was on its way to moving into first place in the league standings. In the fourth inning Sweet took off after a long fly by Miners slugger, Louis Richards that looked like a homerun. Sweet tracked the ball to the fence then climbed the fence with a single leap, stuck his glove over the top and grabbed the ball stealing the dinger from Richards and ending a Miners scoring threat. Then in the ninth Sweet did it again. This time it was Miners catcher, Joe Bean smashing a long drive right towards the left field fence but Sweet got a good jump on it, tracked it to the fence and without stopping leap with one leg out, scaled the fence half way, stuck his glove over the fence and made the grab to the total astonishment of the entire crowd, both teams and end the game. The Travelers won 5-4. The catches were both game saving catches and stuff that keep people in the stands and talking about the games long after they are over.

            The Travelers took an early lead in the second with singles by Archibald and Green and a nice hit into the corner by Alfred driving in both Archibald and Green. Then in the seventh Francis, Dunham and Watson loaded the bases for Johnny Cloos. Johnny was up to the task, he seems to revel in pressure situations. The count went dramatically to 2-2 and Miners pitcher, Jones threw what may have been strike three but was a little low, but that is where Cloos likes them. He drove the ball to the right field fence scoring all three swift runners.

            The Miners did not roll over, they played a very tough game scoring two in the fifth, one in the sixth and one in the eighth. They had two men on in the ninth when Sweet made his spectacular catch. The Miners had won four in a row up until Saturday and had moved into second place behind the Travelers. Since the Travelers had lost three of their last four the stats were very close and a win would have pushed the Miners into the league lead. The Travelers were able to bring it all back and play an excellent game that included perhaps the most stupendous catches of the season.

            Due to a scheduling conflict in Corning the game that was originally scheduled to be played there will be moved to Travelers Park. This will be a pleasant addition to the 10^th Annual Music, Arts & Coutry Fair that is taking place in East Farewell next week.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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IKE TO RUN AGAIN – SABRE SETS SPEED RECORD – BRIT DOCS BUY WARTS – KINER TO RETIRE – MUSIC THIS WEEK

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Vice-President Nixon says those closest to President Eisenhower and the overwhelming majority of Republican leaders throughout the country are more optimistic than ever the he will run for re-election.

The Air Force announces that a North American F-100C Super Sabre set the world’s first official supersonic speed record over the Mojave Desert in August at 822.135mph.

Two British doctors say they cured children’s warts by “buying” them for a few pennies each and telling the children the blemishes would soon disappear. And believe it or not, Dr D.G. Aiken reports in the medical magazine “The Practitioner,” they really do disappear.” “The result has been quite astounding. Although I have not kept complete records, successful response has been founding over 60%of the cases. I usually offer sixpence (7cents) for the largest wart of a group and tell the child the clearance will take three weeks.”

In sports, Cleveland Indian outfielder Ralph Kiner (33), one of baseball’s greatest sluggers says he will retire after this season. Kiner has been having trouble with his back and legs. He’s lost the swing and power that kept him at the top of the National League in home-run hitting during seven seasons - ‘46-’52.

Pop music this week - “The Yellow Rose Of Texas’ - Mitch Miller, “Rock Around The Clock” – Bill Hailey, “Ain’t That Ashame” - Pat Boone, “Maybellene” - Chuck Berry, “The Longest Walk” - Jaye P. Morgan, “Hummingbird” - Les Paul & Mary Ford, “Ain’t That Ashame” - Fat’s Domino, “The House Of Blue Lights - Chuck Miller