7/28/1955

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, July 28, 1955   Vol. C761

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LOCAL NEWS

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IMPROMPTU SAILBOAT RACE MAY HAVE A FUTURE

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East Farewell- An impromptu sailboat race drew a huge crowd on Saturday and the event has been put on the agenda for the Town Council to discuss and possibly make a yearly event. The race was organized by a couple of local sailors to settle an argument. Ward James and Earl Dornan both had Catalina sailboats and both had done extensive upgrading to the boats. They were talking on the dock about two weeks ago and each felt his boat was much faster than the other.  Neither would back down and a race was scheduled for Saturday to settle the issue once and for all. This was supposed to be a two boat race around the lake but once they filed for a permit to race, permits have been required since the tragic race of 1930, the word got out and several others jumped on the bandwagon. By starting time Saturday there were a total of ten boats signed up, including James’ and Dornan’s. The race course was laid out by the Lake Charles Recreational Authority and they set the start time at 1:30PM. The course took the boats on a three lap race around the lake with the finish line in view of the Lakefront Plaza.

            Word of the race traveled quickly throughout town and with the summer in high gear there was quite a crowd on the Plaza and around other viewing points on the lake. The turnout was unexpected but everyone was in a great mood and there was a party atmosphere in the air. The starter’s gun signaled the beginning of the race and the boats slid past the starting line swiftly and gracefully. The summer breeze was enough to push the boats along at a good clip. Fans cheered, although many were not sure who they were cheering for. It didn’t matter to most, the sun and the beautiful boats on the lake were all that really mattered. As the boats glided by roars erupted and many folks waved and shouted to the boats. Most of the sailors ignored the commotion and went about trying to increase their speed or pass a competitor, but some took the time acknowledge the shore people with waves and salutes.

            The race went back and forth between James and Dornan for two laps but as the boats came around the second turn a third boat, skippered by a summer visitor, Jake Smart, swung wide on the outside, close to the shore, and passed both James and Doran. Smart crossed the line first followed by Dornan and the James. The final order was; 4^th- David Wells, 5^th- Sonny Fisk, 6^th- Kathy O’Malley (the only female entrant), 7^th- Billy Green, 8^th- Walter English, 9^th-Steven Cross and 10^th- Ralph West. The huge turnout prompted the Town Council to look into making a boat race part of the summer schedule. The positives are many and the negatives are few. The only things that need to be worked out are the final course, the date and the basic signup procedure. Everyone looks forward to this new tradition.

Sailboat race on Lake Charles

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS STILL CRACKED IN CORNING

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Corning- The Travelers continued their slide on Saturday when their lack of hitting and failure to keep CGW off the bases led to their third straight loss, 5-1. The CGW nine were the better team Saturday and they showed why they are leading the league in runs. In the first inning they were able to get on the board with two singles and a two run double by Moses. Traveler’s pitcher, Billy Green, settled down and started to throw his trademark curve with some efficiency. The night game was still hot, with temperatures in the high 70s, and the humidity was high. This was no excuse for the lackluster play by the Travelers. In the fourth a rare error by shortstop, Dale Dunham, allowed another run to score and also kept alive the inning. CGW hitters took advantage of the gift and scored two more unearned runs. Finally Green was able to strike out the tenth batter of the inning, Renfroe. The Travelers were only able to get on the board with a single homer by catcher, Joey Brown, in the eighth.

            The Travelers come home next week after a terrible road trip. Hopefully, they will get back on track and not fall to farther out of the race. They will take on the Southport Hawks who are also on the ropes in the standings. Next week’s game starts at 1:35PM at the ballpark.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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US TO ORBIT SATELLITE – IKE CALLS FOR IRON CURTAIN TO BE TORN DOWN – AT THE MOVIES

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The United States says it plans to launch a man-made space satellite that will circle the earth every 90 minutes and share the scientific data gathered from it with all nations, including the Soviet Union.

Geneva – While still awaiting a Soviet reply to his offer to trade military information, President Eisenhower appeals to the Russians to tear down the iron Curtain and permit freer contact between the East and West.

At the movies -

The Man Who Loved Redheads Land of the Pharaohs - Jack Hawkins, Joan Collins, Dewey Martin, Alexis Minotis

We’re No Angels - Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray, Peter Ustinov

Mister Roberts - Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powel, jack Lemmon

The Seven Year Itch - Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell

Not As A Stranger - Olivia de Havilland, Robert Mitchum

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7/21/1955

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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Thursday, July 21, 1955   Vol. C760

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LOCAL NEWS

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ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON THE PLAZA

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East Farewell- The sizzling heat was temporarily turned down last week when the Business Association hosted an Ice Cream Social on the Lakefront Plaza. Booths were set up all around the Plaza and almost every restaurant, café and any local eatery offered their own ideas of ice cream dishes. From plain scoops and cones to fancy sundaes and even banana splits. 18 different groups took part in the fair-like event, each with their own booth or stand. Some just set up an umbrella with a picnic table and benches with large coolers of their ice cream scooping out generous servings for anyone who wanted to partake. The area had been roped off and a small admission fee of $1.00, 50 cents for children under 10, was charged for all you could eat.  One of the most popular booths was not a restaurant at all but a local dairy farm. The Regal Farm fro right outside town is owned and operated by the Dillard family and has been making ice cream for at least ten years. Matriarch, Eleanor Dillard has been serving her own recipe which includes fresh fruit and real chocolates, vanilla, fruit and syrups. She and her children and grandchildren set up two big tables with benches and large beach umbrellas and happily served all who sat down. “We think we served about 100 gallons of ice cream today. It was really fun,” said granddaughter, Darla.

It was estimated that 300 people showed up throughout the day and well into the evening.  In the evening as become the tradition this summer, the Plaza was opened to different musical groups who played for free and entertained the group. This week the band was a local favorite Al Jackson’s Blues Band. Everyone danced off their ice cream and had a great time.

Ice Cream Social on the Plaza

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS DEMOTED BY FORT LEE CAPTAINS 4-6

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Fort Lee-The Travelers could not find the hits against the Fort Lee Captains as they went down to defeat, 4-6 on Saturday. The road has not been good for the Travelers as of late and everyone is looking for answers.  The Captains, who coincidentally share their name with the local High School teams, started the game off with a big first inning scoring three off starter, Joe Nagy. Nagy was off his game and never got in the groove. He struggled through seven innings and was thankfully replaced by reliever, George Flynn. Flynn was able to finish out the game but the damage was done. The Captains had scored 6 and the Travelers were struggling to get on the board.

            “We just never got into the swing of things today. Poor Joe, he feels really bad. I know how important these games are and to have such a bad day today, I know that really upsets him. I hope he is not hurt, his fastball was just terrible today. I am sure he we will bounce back but this one really hurt,” said slugger Johnny Cloos after the game.

            The only bright spot of the game came when Cloos smashed a three run homer off winning pitcher, Burt Darwin. The only other positive point was when the Travelers were able to put together back to back to back hits in the ninth and spark a glimmer of a rally by scoring a run, only to have it snuffed out by a neat double play to end the game.

            The Travelers stay on the road next week when they visit Corning and they try to right the ship. The game is an evening game and starts at 7:05 PM in Corning.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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MEETINGS IN GENEVA – IKE WANTS PEACE – US TO LAUNCH SATELLITE – 49% WANT SAFETY BELTS – ROCKET SLED GOES 1100 MPH

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The Big Four heads of government end their six-day meeting in Geneva with a directive to their Foreign Ministers to continue negotiations on the interlocked problems of Germany’s reunification.

President Eisenhower declares that the Geneva conference brought ‘a sharpened realization by the world that the United States will go to any length consistent with our concepts of decency, justice and right, to obtain peace.”

The United States says it plans to launch a man-made space satellite that will circle the earth every 90 minutes and share the scientific data gathered from it with all nations, including the Soviet Union.

In a Gallup Poll - 49% say there should be safety belts in automobiles.

The Air Force reports that a supersonic rocket sled has hit a new record land speed of 1100 mph.

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7/14/1955

EAST FAREWELL NEWS

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 Thursday, July 14, 1955   Vol. C759

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LOCAL NEWS

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THE CITIES SWELTER, LAKE CHARLES IS COOL AND CROWDED

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East Farewell- The cities on the east coast sweltered under the most oppressive heat on record but in East Farewell the temperatures were much more bearable, only brushing the 90’s. Lake Charles offered cool relief for the vacationers and townsfolk alike.  The swimming beaches were packed beach towel to beach towel and the lake has been full of all nature of boats.  People have been flocking to East Farewell to escape the heat and humidity that has been crushing the cities of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and New York.  Many are prolonging their stays, much to the delight of the local merchants, and staying in East Farewell until the heat breaks in the east. 

“No one wants to go back to that inferno,” said Richard Blackman from Philadelphia, “I plan to stay here as long as I can, this place is great!  The lake is beautiful, the restaurants are fantastic, the Fun Pier is great fun and the people are so friendly.  They treat you like family.”

            The Fun Pier has enjoyed a banner season since it opened on Memorial Day.  Every night but Sunday the Pier is packed with excited children and fun-loving adults riding the world class Ferris wheel, Tilt-O-Whirl or trying to grab the brass ring on the carousel.  The newly renovated roller coaster, “The Shaker” has been a giant hit since it reopened July 1^st.  Renovations took longer than expected and safety checks were run twice to confirm absolute confidence in the ride and to reassure the public.  The coaster sustained extensive damage in the tornado in 1952 and there were many who thought that it should be taken down.  When owner Charles Wentz purchased the new Ferris wheel the roller coaster appeared to be headed for the scrap heap.  Wentz was able to defer “Shaker” renovations for two years while he worked on other repairs and renovations.

            “We had to prioritize our projects.  The Ferris wheel was top priority and we spent the most on that.  The Shaker was always on the list but we wanted to make sure we were able to focus on that completely, it was really important to make the repairs in the right way.  Not to mention you would be surprised at the improvements they have made in the roller coaster specifications in just two years.  We now have a state of the art roller coaster.  It will scare your socks off!”

            Lake Charles offers much more than just the Fun Pier.  The cool, clear waters of the lake are fed from several mountain springs and the Lake has always been the main attraction for East Farewell.  When the mighty Keystone Railroad built their station near the lake shore the small camping area became East Farewell.  The town grew and attracted more people, many wealthy prominent railroad employees and even some of the owners bought property around the lake. Small businesses set up in town and several boarding houses were established to help house the growing tourist trade.  The Iron Works was built as a railroad subsidiary to supply rails and other iron and steel products for the rapidly expanding railroad.

East Farewell has enjoyed a long and happy relationship with the mighty Keystone Railroad and has seen many wonderful additions to the town.  The prosperity of the town shows through the happy and welcoming smiles on the folks in the town.

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SPORTS

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TRAVELERS LOSE A TOUGH ONE

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Slate Mountain- The Travelers lost a rare game on Saturday to the Slate Mountain Canaries.  The loss came at the hands of a rookie pitcher, Dale Rustin.  The Traveler fans that made the trip to Slate Mountain were stunned to say the least.  The Travelers had been on a hot streak that included a seven game win streak and an eight game win streak.  They have a commanding lead in the league standings, five games ahead of the second place Corning Devils.

            “We just don’t expect them to lose, not this year,” said Willy Marshal, Travelers fan, “This was certainly a wake up call for us.  That kid did a great job out there today.  I think he is going to be somebody, you just wait.”

            Rustin threw a one hitter and only allowed 29 hitters to come to the plate.  The minimum of batters is 27.  The Travelers one hit came on a single in the eighth by Billy Sweet.  He walked two batters, Dunham and Brown in the seventh and ninth, respectively.   Dunham was erased on a double play and Brown was stranded.  The 21 year old Rustin was throwing a perfect game until the seventh inning walk and a no hitter until Sweet’s single.  The final score was 4-0 Slate Mountain.

            The Canaries scored all their runs in the fifth inning.  A double by Sanchez and a single by White were brought home by a triple by Willis.  Pitcher Danny Lane not having his best day, walked both Blain and Gentile and then went 3-2 on Rolls only to give up a two run double.  In a rare replacement, Bobby Silver came in to finish the game in the sixth.

            “I felt terrible, nothing was working out there, I really let the team down,” said a visibly upset Lane after the game. 

            The Travelers continue their road trip next week with games in Corning and Fort Lee.  They come home in two weeks to play the Southport Hawks in early August.

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 NATIONAL NEWS

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SENATE GIVES MONEY FOR SALK VACCINE – IKE TALKS IN BULGARIA – DISNEYLAND OPENS

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The Senate approves a bill authorizing Federal grants to help states and communities provide free Salk polio vaccine shots to children and pregnant women.

Communism and the Iron Curtain - Eden, President Eisenhower and Bulganin all proposed relaxing trade and communication barriers between the East and West. President Eisenhower asked for a discussion of international Communism, which, he said, adds to distrust and therefore to international tension. Bulganin refused to talk about it

All agreed that Germany should be reunited. The three western powers said solution of this problem should come first. Russia insisted disarmament and security agreements should precede it. The Soviet stand weakened western hopes that Russia was about to relax its hold on East Germany.

Satellite Nations - President Eisenhower said the American people feel strongly that these people have not been given the benefit of international pledges that they should have the right to choose their own form of government. Bulganin said any effort to bring up this question would be interfering in internal affairs.

Disneyland opens in Anaheim, California. Walt Disney gave the dedication speech at the town square at the head of Main Street. “All who come to this happy place - welcome.” “Here age relives fond memories of the past ... and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future.”   “Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America ... with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” After a parade, Disney then visited each of the four lands, giving short dedication addresses. At Fantasyland, he said “This is a timeless land of enchantment where fairy tales come true - dedicated to the young at heart.”

Disneyland has five sections - Fontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Main Street, Tomorrowland.  “Entertainment beyond Expectation! Visit 160 Acres of Happiness - Disneyland. Open 7 days a week 10am to 10pm. Adults $1.00 including tax. Children under 12 - 50cents tax-free. Parking for 12,000 cars. Restaurants for every taste and purse.” 

 Just before it opened its gates to the public, some 15,000 people were waiting to get into Disneyland – four abreast with the line stretching about a mile. Walt Disney seemed to be everywhere - greeting customers at the front gate, at the heliport to welcome arrivals, at the administration building to iron out ever-present problems and circulating through the crowds signing autographs. Some of the exhibits were not yet open. Others suffered temporary breakdowns. A restaurant closed its doors at the height of the noon-hour rush when its dishwashing machines failed. A total of 30,000 attended during the first day

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