EAST FAREWELL
NEWS
Thursday, July 8,
1954 Vol. C471
LOCAL
NEWS
FIREWORKS LIGHT UP LAKE
CHARLES
East Farewell – The sky over Lake Charles was exploding Sunday
as the town’s 4th of July celebration came to a dazzling climax.
Many families brought their beach chairs down to the Lakefront Plaza and beach
and many others watched from surrounding shore points. Many people also
gathered at the Fun Pier which had a magnificent view. The display started
around 8:30 and was managed by the East Farewell Fire Department-Police with
assistance from the regional National Guard. They based their launch point a
few hundred yards west of the Lakefront Plaza beach but were not in contact
with the beach.
This year many
out of towners made the trek to see the display and Main
Street and Lakeshore Drive were filled with parked cars. This year a team
of volunteers made their way through the crowds soliciting contributions to
help pay for the event. It was later reported the $840.00 was raised. Many of
the out of towners also dined at one of the several cafes set up outside the
different restaurants and bars along Main
Street and Lake Shore Drive.
The display
lasted about 15 minutes and was accompanied by music from the Regional High
School Summer Band Ensemble. Many people who have houses bordering the lake
also set of smaller fireworks that complimented the main display. “It was a
beautiful night and the display went off as expected. I couldn’t be happier,”
said Tom Connelly, ubiquitous Town Council President.
The display was
talked about becoming an annual event and although there was never a proper
proclamation it appears to have become one.
Fireworks over
Lake Charles
SPORTS
TRAVELERS BARELY BEAT MINERS IN A SLUGFEST
Slate Mountain – The Slate Mountain
Stadium must be one of the most beautiful stadiums in the East. From its arched
brick and steel façade that wraps a perfectly manicured ballfield; it is the
pride of the town and worth a visit by any baseball aficionado. The evening
game started with a soft breeze to right and the stands were packed.
The
Travelers started off hot, jumping on Miners pitcher, Ben Daley, with Francis
hitting a first pith single. Dunham looped a ball to center for an out but
Watson was able drive a long ball into the right corner and scored Francis.
Johnny Cloos came up and was aiming for the wall but ended up dropping a
Texas-leaguer into right for a single but scoring Watson. Much to Daily’s
relief Dimero went for a high outside pitch and grounded it to shortstop, Will
McCarthy, who turned it into a double play. The Travelers had an early 2-0
lead.
Traveler’s
pitcher, Joey Alfred, took the mound with confidence and struck out the first
Miner. He went on to retire the next two batters and end the first inning
without a mark. That was the end of the pleasure cruise. The Miners came to
life in the second, scoring four runs with four hits including one homerun. The
Travelers did not rollover though; they came back in the third with four more
runs and then again in the fourth they scored three more. The Slugfest
continued as the Miners tacked on three more in the fourth and three in the
fifth. Things started to settle down by the sixth inning, the Travelers were
leading 9-7. In the seventh the Miners were able to grab two more scores off a
rare error by outfielder Ralph Francis. Francis was able to redeem himself, somewhat;
in the eighth inning he smacked a three run homer that put the Travelers up
12-7. The Miners weren’t finished, though, they scored three runs in the eighth
and in the bottom of the ninth they scored one more bringing the score to12-11,
Travelers. A very weary Joey Alfred showed great drive and perseverance to
strike out the final Miner, Jeb Bale, and give the Travelers a well fought for
but very tiring win, 12-11.
The
Travelers will cruse into Beer Creek next week on their way home. The game will
begin at 1:05 Saturday in Beer Creek Memorial Park.
NATIONAL NEWS
US EXPELS RUSSIANS – IKE AGAINST RED CHINA IN UN – LUCY QUITS - DISNEY SIGNS SPACEMAN – PECK DIVORCES – DIZZY
DEAN WANTS TO ACT – POP MUSIC THIS WEEK
The United States expels three Russian officials for “espionage and improper activities” and the Soviets retaliate by ousting two Americans from Moscow says the State Department. A spokesman said, “I am sure that the evidence was conclusive. We got the goods on them and out they went.”
President Eisenhower declares that he is “completely and unalterably opposed, under the present situation, to the admission of Red China into the United Nations.” The President said the possibility of Red China’s admission raised “a moral question” and that he will fight to the last to prevent the United States’ stand from being overridden.
Lucille Ball says she’s quitting when her contract for “I Love Lucy” runs out at the end of next television season. “I’ll do a show now and then, probably in color. Maybe an occasional hour-long Lucy, but no more weekly show.” “I’ve a couple of kids to look after. I can’t spend the rest of my life on dusty sound stages.” Both Luci and Dezi are off for the summer and this week, they can be found house hunting in Del Mar (Near San Diego), CA.
At the mart - Rib Veal Chops - .59lb ...Pork Chops - .55lb ..Uncle Ben’s Rice -14oz pkg- .23 . Cocoa marsh chocolate syrup-16oz-.30 .. Bosco-12oz- 31.
Walt Disney signs Dr. Hana Haber - high altitude and space flight authority to serve as a technical consultant on the new “Disneyland” series, debuting this fall on ABC. He’ll join Willy Ley, noted space historian and other scientists to assist the Disney studio in preparing programs concerning trips to Mars and other out-of-this-world junkets. Dr Haber is the author of “Man in Space.”
Divorcing - Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Peck. They have three children.
Former baseball star Dizzy Dean says he wants to be an actor and signs with William Grady Sr.- former casting director for MGM to co-star in a series of projects. Dean’s career in baseball, his downfall and subsequent return to the spotlight as a baseball announcer were the subject of the film “The Pride of St Louis,” released two years ago.
Pop music this week
Three
Coins In the Fountain - Four Aces
Wanted
- Perry Como
Hernando’s
Highway - Archie Bleyer
I
Understand Just How You Feel - The Four Tunes
Green
Years - Eddie Fisher
Steam
Heat - Patti Page
Crazy
‘Bout Ya Baby - The Crew-Cuts
The Little Shoemaker - Hugo Winterhalter and Eddie
Fisher
Many, many
thanks to www.mrpopculture.com for
contributing to this section of the East Farewell News.
