11/21/1952

                                        EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, November 20, 1952   Vol. C121

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LOCAL NEWS

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IRON WORKS ANNOUNCES 150 NEW OPENINGS ON EXTRA SHIFT

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East Farewell- The Iron Works announced on Wednesday that there will be 150 new jobs created by the starting of a new, over-night, shift.  The new shift will mean the foundry will be operating 24 hours a day.  The new shift was necessitated by the increase in the amount of orders flowing into the plant.  A new contract with the railroad was agreed upon last month and just signed last week.  The order is for rails, switches and other transport related items The Iron Works already produces these items and supplies several railroads across the country.

            “This is wonderful news for the Iron Works and the town of East Farewell,” said Walter Warren, spokesman for the Iron Works, “We look forward to filling these positions with any local residents that would care to apply.”  The unemployment rate in East Farewell is very low but anyone wishing to apply should go to the Iron Works main office, #7 Lakeshore Drive, Monday, 11/17. 

            The Iron Works has been in East Farewell for 25 years and has been a major employer in town since it located here in 1927.  One of the reasons for East Farewell being chosen was the town’s location on the mighty Keystone Railroad Northeastern line.  The railroad purchased rails and other essential items for the completion of its westward expansion towards Chicago.  The Iron Works accounts for a large portion of the business taxes collected in town and has been a model citizen throughout it’s tenure here. 

East Farewell Iron Works circa 1938

 

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 SPORTS

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COUGARS SQUEAK BY RIVERVIEW WILDCATS 21-20

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Riverview- The Cougars met the Riverview Wildcats on Friday in a game to decide first place in the Mountain League.  The Cougars prevailed 21-20.  The defense came up with the winning play by blocking an extra point in the fourth quarter and stifling a late game surge by the Cats.  The extra point was blocked by junior defensive end, Shamus McKeaon with 3 minutes left in the game.  He was able to blast in from the right side and smothered the attempt by kicker Johnny Boyle.  This ended what was looking like a miracle comeback by the Wildcats who played well beyond anyone’s expectations.  This ended what was looking like a miracle comeback by the Wildcats who played well throughout the game but were especially strong in the second half.  While this was only their second loss this season it was far and away their best game so far.

            The Cougars offense was led by the increasingly impressive combination of quarterback Billy O’Conner and wide receiver Phil Flynn.  Together they account for all three of the Cougar’s scores.  The first came early in the first quarter with a bit of razzle-dazzle as O’Conner pulled a beautiful sleight of hand, faking a handoff to fullback “Moose” Boyle, rolling out to the right and passing back across the field to a wide open Flynn who scampered for a 15 yard score.  The second came from another O’Conner to Flynn toss, for ten yards over the middle at the end of the second quarter.  The last was in the fourth quarter when O’Conner completed a very impressive 40 yard bomb to Flynn.  Charlie Cox continued his kicking mastery by completing all the extra points.

            The Wildcats were held scoreless in the first half more due to the five penalties than a lack of offense.  Whenever they got within the 20 yard line they suffered a penalty that pushed them out of scoring range.  They fared much better in the second half.  The offense was lead by quarterback John Cappelli and fullback Louis Castelli.  Together they scored twice in the third quarter and orchestrated a masterful drive that resulted in a two yard run by Castelli with 3:02 left in the game.  The game looked like it was headed for overtime until McKean rushed in to block the extra point.  The Cougars were able to run the clock out and secure the win.

            The Cougars record now stands 5-1 and they are alone in first place in the league.  The next game is Saturday at home against the Fort Lee Captains at 1:30.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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CHURCHILL SPEAKS IN WASHINTON - KOREAN WAR NEWS

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Washington- Prime Minister Winston Churchill yields to the appointment of an American as supreme allied naval commander in Atlantic waters but won a promise of million tons of scarce U.S steel for Britain. The steel will be exchanged for British tin and aluminum, badly needed in America’s rearmament program.  In Washington, Prime Minister Churchill solemnly promised Congress that Britain will help defend Europe and he cautioned the United States “above all things” not to give up its atomic weapons without an ironclad guarantee of peace. “We stand together under President-elect Eisenhower to defend the common cause against violent aggression.” 

Korea- Total casualties of U.N. and Republic of Korea forces in the Korean War reach 414,495. U.S. losses total 104,383 with 16,057 killed in action and 75,602 wounded.  A newly developed bulletproof jacket made of cloth will soon be tested by combat troops in Korea. The Army says the jacket has stopped 45-caliber bullets fired at pointblank range. Made of laminated nylon, it contains no metal and is far more flexible than previously tested jackets. The sleeveless garment reaches to the waist and weighs eight pounds.

 

 

3/20/1952

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, March 20, 1952   Vol. C353

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LOCAL NEWS

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STRANGE LIGHTS SEEN OVER LAKE

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East Farewell- Last Friday night was cold and clear. The moon was new and the sky was dark. Armature astronomer, Harvey Freeman, was on the Lakefront Plaza at about 10:00 hoping to get a good clean picture of the night sky. He was with his son, Timmy, and his dog, Max. They were setting up the cameras and telescopes when from the western horizon there was a very bright blue light. Timmy noticed it first and pointed it out to Harvey who was able to get his camera focused and ready to shoot. The light approached slowly at first then quickly picked up speed until it was right over the center of the lake very high in the sky. Harvey started to snap pictures and got Timmy to grab the extra camera and take some additional photos. They had never seen anything like this. It made no mechanical sounds but seemed to emit a very low pitched pulsing moan. There was no apparent human activity in it or around it and its brightness seemed to pulse along with the moaning tone.  Surprisingly, both Harvey and Timmy kept their composure where most people would have panicked. They continued to shoot pictures and tried to take notes.

            As soon as it appeared, it shot off to the east. It was only hovering over Lake Charles for about 1 minute according to Freeman’s notes. “It just zoomed away from a dead stop. I have never seen anything like that before, ever,” said Timmy Freeman to this reporter, “It was hanging there and we were trying to take pictures and then zip, zip it shot off that way (pointing east) and it was gone. Just like that. I hope we got some good pictures. We’ll see. We took a lot so there should be at least some good ones. I hope so.”

            Harvey Freeman contacted the police after the event, but they were somewhat skeptical. Apparently, many people over the past year have reported strange lights over the lake. No one had any concrete evidence though. Freeman’s pictures changed all that and he was able to develop them in his own darkroom and present them to the police and to this newspaper. We are publishing the one we considered to be the best of the group but the entire collection came be seen at the local library.

            There are no explanations for what the Freemans saw and their pictures only make it much more interesting. Many astronomers have speculated that life beyond Earth is entirely possible but most discount any ability to travel through space to “visit” us.

Harvey Freeman & son Timmy observe light over Lake Charles

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SPORTS

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COUGARS UPSET FALCONS IN TOURNAMENT OPENER

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Capitol City – The Regional State Basketball Tournament kicked off on Saturday with the Cougars taking a 12^th seed in the rankings, but in the first game of the tournament they were able to upset the #2 ranked Central Falcons, 56-52. The Cougars came in with their trusted run and shoot, up-tempo offense combined with a tenacious man to man defense and very effective press to stymie the Falcons who, apparently underestimated the Cougars. The game was nip and tuck for the first three quarters and the lead changed hands 10 times in the course of the game. In the fourth quarter with Cougars center Bill Donahue, playing with four fouls, the Cougars were able to direct the play away from the center and put the ball in the hands of the forwards, Franny Warner and David O’Shea and the backcourt of Teddy Fitzgerald and Jimmy Welch. This slight change was able to free up Donahue to move in for more rebounds and caused the Falcons to foul both Warner and O’Shea. Falcon’s center, Ned Farmer, fouled out with two minutes left and that opened up Donahue who was able to score six straight points and put the game away for the Cougars. The attending Cougar fans jammed the court after the final buzzer sounded and it looked like they had won the championship. They hadn’t and they had much tougher games to play but for that moment they were the kings of the hill.

            Next week they will face the #5 seed Southern Aces and hope to continue their incredible run. The Cougars were able to secure a tournament place with a mediocre 8-7 season making some question the entire selection process. “I don’t know how they got here. They were 8-7 on the season. We all love them but I am not sure that an 8-7 record is good enough to play in the tournament,” said a loyal fan before the game.

            The Cougars are not questioning the selection process, they were here to play. Their 12^th seed placed them up against much stronger teams with better records but that did not seem to faze them at all. “We are going to make the best of the chance,” said center Bill Donahue during a pregame interview, “I think we can do pretty well here, we are a very close team and we can work together really well. I think we can win a game or two, really.”

            How far the Cougars will go in this tournament is anybody’s guess right now. The top rated Central City Stars defeated the Riverview Wildcats in the second game and the White Water Runners defeated the Eastern Raiders in the evening game. Next week’s games are on Saturday again and begin at 11:00AM.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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TRUMAN WILL NOT RUN – TRUMAN & MCGRATH ARGUE – KOREAN WAR NEWS - STALIN BACK ON STAGE – POP MUSIC THIS WEEK

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President Harry S. Truman announces he will not accept another nomination. “I shall not be a candidate for re-election. I have served my country long and, I think efficiently and honestly. I shall not accept a renomination. I do not feel that it is my duty to spend another four years in the White House. We must always remember the things the Democratic Party has done, and the high ideals that have made it great. We must be true to its principles and keep it foremost in service to the people. If we do that, we can be sure there will be a democratic President in the White House for the next four years.”

President Truman and Attorney General J. Howard McGrath are seen arguing while they waited to greet Queen Juliana of the Netherlands at National Airport in Washington. Their words could not be heard, but the President’s expression was severe. He was pale and his lips formed a thin line. They argued for approximately 5 minutes.

Korean War news - a new rotation plan will keep men on the front lines a bit longer beginning this week. Combat infantrymen, artillery tank and other supporting units have been returning home after an average time of 9 1/2 months of duty. That will increase to 10-13 months. A total of 20,000 men are rotated home monthly and that rate won’t change. That’s because some of the National Guard is being pulled out.

Prime Minister Stalin (72), recently absent from Russian functions, leading to rumors that he was ill, showed up at a session of the Supreme Soviet (Parliament) of the Russian Republic. Deputies jumped to their feet shouting “Long live Stalin,” Cheers to Stalin,” Glory to Stalin.”

Pop music this week in 1952

“Wheel of Fortune” - Kay Starr

“Any Time” – Eddie Fisher

“The Blacksmith Blues” - Ella Mae Morse

“Blue Tango” – Hugo Winterhalter

“Perfidia” - Four Aces

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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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