JAN FEB 1955 - River Rouge Historical Museum

River Rouge
Historical Museum
10750 W. Jefferson Ave.
River Rouge, MI 48218
E-mail address: rrmuseum48218@aol.com
Web site: riverrougemuseum.com
Delores Swekel – Director
Tom Abair – Asst. Director
Trustees – Jenny Cooper, Sue Decker,
May Halladay, Mitch Cox,
Marilyn Beaudrie, Leif Erickson,
Jim Holiday
The Museum is supported by the River Rouge EDC. Jim Krueger – Chair, Lisa Givens – Vice
Chair, Members: Mayor Michael Bowdler, Linda Dupuie, Lisa Givens, Brian Ponder, Raletha
Moch, Kamilla Pasha, Troy Newman Sr., Lisa Yanatta
MUSEUM NEWSLETTER – November & December – 2010
We decided that with all of the confusion of the Holidays, We are going to combine
November and December into one newsletter. We will add one month onto your subscription,
since we guarantee 12 issues.
May Halladay, a volunteer for the past 12 years, has been forced to resign due to poor
health. Her and Sue Decker will be sorely missed. Because of that and scheduling problems, the
Museum will be closed until Sunday - January 2, 2011.
To subscribe to the newsletter send $10.00 with your name, address, city and zip to the
address above. Make all checks payable to R.R.H.M. Or to get it free by e-mail, send us your e-
mail address and name to our e-mail address above.
Tom Abair

SENTIMENTAL JOURNAL
(Excerpts from the Rouge Herald Newspaper)
BY: Jenny Cooper
January 6, 1955
1955 Joemobile Creates A Stir At Public Showing - The first public showing of the Joemobile, featuring a power
motor engine and boasting a record gas mileage of one gallons per month for long distance travel, caused quite a
stir late Saturday in the neighborhood of the Faulk Motor Company. A pint-sized vehicle it has green leatherette
seats that provide adequate space for four passengers willing to get where they are going via sidewalk and at a
speed of eight miles an hour. The Joemobile began as a power mower and just grew as members of the day and
night welding class at River Rouge High School, using material picked up at nominal cost at junk yards, worked on
it. David Falik, Welding Instructor at the High School supervised the production of the one-of-a-kind model. Gear
boxes were made from an old washing machine and there‟s a forward and reverse clutch. Everything in the car
with the exception of the motor and wheels were made with hand tools. Since the brilliant red vehicle (painted in
the school Auto Shop), is operated by one simple control, Falik‟s four-and-a-half year old son, Joseph, is able to
impress his buddies with his driving skill. Falik christened the fabulous vehicle Joemobile in honor of his son and
the first showing of the new model was held in front of the Falik home at 17167 Kentucky, Detroit. Students in the
welding classes at the High School, according to the Instructor, do much of the maintenance and repair work in the
building and built $150 potter‟s wheel for the ceramics class for $20. Among the projects turned out in the shop
are kitchen stepstools and car seats for kiddies who aren‟t quite old enough yet to tack the Joemobile.
Officials Skirt Financial Crisis - Industry, backbone of the community, graphically illustrated the fact yesterday
when a $215,000 tax payment was made before it was due by the Great Lakes Steel Corp., averting a financial
crisis in the city. The Steel firm‟s early payment of its taxes enable the city to meet its payroll and to pay other
bills due this month. “Without this sum”, City Treasurer P. Thomas Redmond reported, “we would have had a
struggle to pay these bills. We could have met the payroll, however. It‟s nothing new.” Redmond continued,
“Because the steel firm has filed a financial breach many time before for the city in this manner.” The city,
according to Redmond, started the fiscal year with a $200,000 deficit, having paid back bills from the current
budget. “We paid out $105,000 for contracts made prior to July 1,” he said, “as well as $60,000 for unpaid bills
for operating expenses for the last six weeks of the 1953-54 Budget and $40,000 borrowed from the steel mill on
this year‟s taxes to meet payrolls. “Several expenditures were made for unexpected major projects such as $60,000
for a sewer and water mains for the new Detroit Edison plant. It as a case of having the necessary work done or
telling industry to look elsewhere for a suitable location on which to build. “We have had to pay several thousands
of dollars more for the transfer of city rubbish to Monroe than was originally estimated. These and many other
large payments have been met by the city since July 1, and several of these bills will not have to be paid again”, he
said. Finance Commissioner Earl R. Beaudrie estimated that the city had spent 47 per cent of the 1954-55 budgets
in the first four months of the fiscal year. “If we could have pro-rated the $200,000 at a rate of $17,000 per
month”, Beaudrie said, “We would at this time have spent only $85,000 instead of $200,000. “The 47 percent” he
continued, “includes the spending of the $200,000. If this amount had not been included only 35 per cent would
have been expected”. Redmond warned city officials to “tighten the purse strings” at Committee-of-the Whole
meeting Monday night. The city anticipates revenue in the approximate amount of $525,000 from third quarter tax
payments and in State monies before June 30. “If we tread softly as far as our finances are concerned”, Redmond
said, “we should be able to operate with current funds without trouble until we receive city taxes and the state
highway, sales and liquor tax money in the spring”.
City Buys 11 Lots For Parking - Purchase by the city of the last two of 13 parcels of property on which River
Rouge‟s first off-street parking lots will be erected is expected to be made by the middle of the month according to
City Attorney Kenneth J. Logan. Immediately after the final property owner is paid city council will advertise for
bids for the razing of buildings on the properties. Only six of the buildings are in suitable condition to be moved to
other locations in the city. These sites must be approved by George A. Deering, Superintendent of Public Works
and Building Inspector. In July the city sold revenue bonds for $295,000 with an interest cost of 3.18 per cent,

to finance the off-street parking program. Of that amount $165,569.08 has been paid to 11 property owners.
Two parcels on the east side of Burke are yet to be purchased before work on the three parking lots may get
underway. Miscellaneous expenses to date total $4,442.66. The amount includes fees for negotiations, financial
and bonding attorneys, traffic and planning engineers. This week the city, on the recommendation of City
Treasurer P. Thomas Redmond paid a balance of $19,285.88 due for on-street parking meters now in use. The
amount was set aside in the Automobile Parking System Receiving Fund, Redmond said. Council, last July,
adopted an ordinance authorizing the establishment of a parking system. It provides for the authorization of the
Council to issue self liquidating bonds to pay the cost of additional parking facilities and to pay the balance
due to parking meters, and provides for the retirement of the bonds from the revenues of the parking
system. According to Commissioner Earl R. Beaudrie, who spearheaded the off-street parking program, the bond
s will be payable solely from the net revenues derived from on-street and off-street parking meters. The off-street
parking lots will be located on the east and west sides of Burke Ave. for Coolidge to Batavia and on the west side
of Henry Street from the alley to Our Lady of Lourdes property, and will provide space for about 198 cars.
Would Use Old House For Library - Saying he has been conferring with several persons at the city‟s plan to
replace the Belanger house with a new building for River Rouge‟s first library, Commissioner Edwin Walker
questioned the advisability of the plan. He suggested city council consider remodeling the structure at a small cost
for use as a library instead of constructing a new building. Mayor M. Warren Duncan called upon Architect Arthur
Greig to discuss the issue. Greig told the council that the building was termed unsuitable for a library for many
reasons. He said the two-story construction and small rooms were inappropriate for the purpose, and mentioned
that libraries today are designed with a control desk from which every section of the room may be observed.
Commissioner Earl Beaudrie remarked that the Belanger building was turned down as an unsuitable by the Wayne
County Library Commission Consultant, and the City Planning and Library Commissions. A three-to-two
preference for using the old building as a library was indicated, according to Commissioner Tracy F. Denninger,
who had polled 25 persons for their opinions in the matter. Plans and specifications for a new library have already
been presented to and approved by the council.
Society Notes
• Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Favot of 63 W. Cicotte, announce the birth of their son, born on January 2 at the Delray
General Hospital weighing seven pounds. The Favot‟s have another son, Christopher, who is two and a half
years old. Mrs. Favot is the former Cecila Mae Farrand of River Rouge.
• Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Lickfelt of Sault Saint Marie, Michigan spent one week visiting with Ms. Nettie Webb of
94 Leroy,
• Mrs. Jennie Hettrick of 39 Victoria, announces the engagement of her daughter, Rosemary Keimer, to Richard
Cheetam, son of Mr. & Mrs. Harold Cheetam of Lake Shore Dr., Stoney Pointe. Miss Keimer graduated for
Our Lady of Lourdes High School, class of 1954. Mr. Cheetam graduated for Monroe High School, class of
1953.
• Mr. & Mrs. Edward Konarske of River Rouge announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean Marie, to Pvt.
Gerald Raymond Ponte, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Ponte of Lincoln Park.
• Mr. & Mrs. Roy Girardot of 1259 S. Ethel, Detroit, formerly of River Rouge, announced the engagement of
their daughter, Barbara Ann, to Charles Pacheco, of 2128 Michigan Blvd. Lincoln Park, son of the late Mr. &
Mrs. I. Pacheco, formerly of River Rouge. Miss Girardot graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School,
class of 1953 and is now a student nurse at Providence Hospital. Mr. Pacheco also graduated from Our Lady
of Lourdes High School. No date has been set for the wedding.
• Mr. & Mrs. John A. Luzon of 102 E. Anchor, announce the engagement of their daughter, Florence Ann, to
Sgt. Rudy R. Reilly, son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry B. Reilly of Livingston, Montana. Miss Luzon graduated from
River Rouge High School, class of 1954, and is employed by the American Telephone and Telegraph Co.
• Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence King of 107 Oak, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley, to Robert R.
Cieslowski, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cieslowski of 22756 Oxford, in Dearborn. No wedding date has been
set.
• Mr. & Mrs. Edmund Yops of 22 E. Alexis, Ecorse announce the engagement of their daughter, Marilyn to
Gerald Emery, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Emery of 56 Batavia, River Rouge. Miss Yops graduated from St.
Francis Xavier High School, class of 1953, and is employed at the Detroit Tuller Envelope Co. Mr. Emery
graduated from River Rouge High School, class of 1950 and is employed at the Detroit News.
• Mr. & Mrs. Park Richardson of 98 E. Anchor, announce the engagement of their daughter, Helen, to Harold

Sprinkle, son of Rev. and Mrs. Everett Sprinkle of Marion, North Carolina.
Panthers Meet Railsplitters In Return To Cage Wars - by Joe Enright - The River Rouge Panthers return to the
basketball wars after the holiday layoff when they journey to Lincoln Park to face the lowly Railsplitters in a Twin
Valley Conference game Friday night at 8pm. As usual, the Reserve game will precede the Varsity tilt at 6:30pm.
Coach Loften Greene‟s charges will be heavy favorites to down Lincoln Park and maintain their unbeaten record in
TVC competition. So far the Panthers have won only one game, but that triumph came in the only league game
thus far, giving them a good start in defense of the basketball crown. A win over the Parkers will balance the
Rouge season mark at 2-2, so the local lads have a real incentive. It is expected that Coach Lofton Greene will
start the same team which whipped Melvindale three weeks ago. Blanche Martin and Dennis Wilkie will be the
forwards, with Jimmy Childs at center and Lewis Brown and Jack Peer at guards. This quintet has shown flashes
of brilliance and good fortune might spark the Panthers to another successful campaign. Lincoln Park is rebuilding
its basketball fortune, and has a new coach in Hal Bussard, former coach at Grand Blanc. Bussard had several
standout teams at Grand Blanc and is expected to lead the Parkers back to the victory trail, but it will take time.
Despite the home court advantage, Lincoln Park is a decided underdog to the Panthers. Tuesday River Rouge
takes to the road again, meeting the Monroe Trojans in the paper city in a non-league affair. Tipoff time is 8pm.
Monroe has a veteran team back and could supply a real test for Rouge.
Bears Meet Wyandotte Cage Teams - by Joe Enright - Coach Tom Connell‟s Lourdes Bears will invade Wyandotte
twice during the coming week as the Bears return to action in the Catholic League First Division basketball
campaign. Lourdes will meet St. Patrick on Friday night and will return to Wyandotte on Tuesday to tangle with
Mt. Carmel. Both games will be played at Wyandotte High and starting time is 8pm. Lourdes enters the new year
with one loss in West Side play and another defeat will doom the Bear‟s chances of retaining the West Side
basketball title. The Bears are given a good chance of starting the new year right, as St. Patrick has not been
impressive so far this year. However, Coach John Ghindia has been searching for the right combination and could
come up with a winner of his club gets away to a fast start. So far Lourdes has not had many breaks in the young
campaign. To start with, Coach Tom Connell had to rebuild after losing the first six men from last year‟s
Championship Team. Then two promising youngsters, Terry Bodrie and Steve Ditzhazy, were sidelined by
injuries. Now regular guard Ralph Lozon has been advised by doctors to give up the game because of a chronic
knee ailment. Only bright spot has been Bodrie‟s return, but it is doubtful whether the lanky junior can regain top
form until he gets a few games under his belt. Mt. Carmel will pose another problem for Lourdes on Tuesday.
The Comets have a deliberate style of attack that can be very troublesome. Coach Walter Popp has several
lettermen back and expects to fair season.
JANUARY 13, 1955
Tag $170,000 For Expansions - Kresge‟s to begin remodeling; Shinners, Shearers on Bandwagon - Although
ground will not be broken for River Rouge‟s three off-street parking lots until February, signs are already in
evidence that the city‟s business district will be developed into a modern shopping center as a direct result of the
parking program. Tuesday night Council approved the issuance of two building permits for remodeling and
alterations of three buildings to cost an estimated $170,000. An estimated $150,000 remodeling program will
combine the two Kresge stores into one operation and the long-vacant building located at 10543 West Jefferson is
being altered for occupancy by Shinners Meat Market and Shearer‟s Bakery. Kresge‟s stores, managed for 23
years as separate businesses, will be combined into one operation it was announced this week, John Gaddis, who
for the past twelve years has been in charge of the 5 & 10 at 10563 West Jefferson has been chosen to manage the
combined store. Gaddis, long active in local civic and social affairs, has been associated with the Kresge
organization almost 30 years, beginning his employment with the company on October 25, 1925, in Springfield,
Ill. He is a member of the River Rouge Kiwanis Club. Kresge‟s 5 & 10 opened at its present location on May 16,
1931, and the 5 to $1 store was established shortly afterwards. Remodeling of the combined store will start soon,
according to Gaddis, who said plans include modernization of the front and rear of the building; installing a
kitchen, new lunch counter, fixtures and floors, and decorating the interior. The second building to undergo a facelifting
was formerly occupied by the Woolworth store. Owned by Burke Bros., it has been vacant since it was
badly damaged by fire nearly 10 years ago. The new leasees, Shinner‟s Meat Market managed by Robert
Beaudrie, and Shearer‟s Bakery, owned and operated by Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Shearer, expect to be moved into the
building in early May. They will continue to operate under separate management, but will be located in the same
building. An archway will connect the stores. Alteration plans have been drawn by Arthur Greig & Association.

Heads Local Dimes Drive Sixth Year - For a sixth consecutive year Mrs. Viola Robertson of 280 Richter, has been
named General Chairman of the March of Dimes campaign in River Rouge. Active in many civic and social
organizations here, Mrs. Robertson is President of American Legion Auxiliary 314 and Department Zone Vice
President. A goal of $5,000 has been set for the local drive which will end January 31. Last year‟s contributions
totaled $4,038. On “Crutch Day”, scheduled for January 22. Volunteer workers stationed at main intersections on
West Jefferson will present miniature crutches to contributors to the fund. During the current campaign the
Mother‟s March will be staged from 7 to 8pm January 27 according to Mrs. Robertson. Approximately 200
canisters and coin cards have been distributed to business placed by members of American Legion Auxiliary 314.
“We have asked local merchants to place the canisters and cards where they may be seen, and also to fasten them
to some object, since seven were stolen last year”. Mrs. Robertson said. Checks and money orders, made payable
to the March of Dimes, may be sent to the Chairman, 280 Richter, River Rouge.
Police Public Service Record Tops In „54 - Beginning the increased service in the operator - chauffeur license
bureau, the River Rouge Police Department plans to continue its excellent 1954 record for public service, Police
Chief Ralph Phillips announced this week. “The License Bureau will be open 54 hours a week, instead of 48
hours, due to the anticipated influx of operator-chauffeur license applications in 1955” Chief Philips said. “We
plan to operate the License Bureau Monday through Saturday from 8am to 5pm without any increase in bureau
manpower, by revising the system of leave days of assigned license examiners,” Chief Phillips explained. With
the cooperation of the mayor, council and members of the safety commission. The River Rouge Police Dept. has
been able to make many important changes in technical departmental procedure and improve service to the public
in 1954”, stated Chief Phillips. Some of the improvements during the past year were: Separate quarters for the
License Bureau; enlarged facilities in the Youth and Records Bureau, with more accurate and complete records.
Police Department records and clerical system was improved with hiring on May 3, 1954, of Miss Vida Luckock,
the first woman employed to do Police Department secretarial work. A white traffic safety car equipped with
public address system was added to the fleet of police cars in addition to the regular scout cars. Also, a new
motorcycle was purchased to maintain better traffic enforcement. Home security check, a new system of guarding
homes of persons away on vacation, was put into effect. When the department is notified that a home will be
unoccupied during a certain period the building is checked at least twice every 24 hours. An inter-communication
System was set up between police department offices and the Fire Department, resulting in more rapid dispatch of
the city ambulance, fire apparatus and rescue car to accident scenes, fires and on hospital runs. Within seconds the
desk officer is in direct communication with the firemen on watch. Three women school crossing guards were
hired, freeing two regular officers for other police duties. The women were trained in the Detroit Police Traffic
School. The Police Department began using intoximeters, introduced for the purpose of determining if the
motorists had been driving under the influence of intoxicating liquors.
City Clerk Says Items Over expended - Informing Council members that 47 items of the 316 in the 1954-55
budgets were over-expended as of November 30, 1954, City Clerk John R. Osborn submitted an “analytical budget
report” to River Rouge officials Tuesday night. Sixteen of the 23 Municipal Departments had items overdrawn,
Osborn said. He reminded council that as clerk “it is my duty to report on the financial status of the city”,
and presented data obtained in a comparative study of budget appropriations for the year 1934, 1944, 1954
and 1955. The analysis, Osborn said, shows that from 1934 to 1955, Department appropriations have increased in
some instances from 163 to 1,00 per cent, with an average departmental increase of 566 per cent. “Revenue in the
20 year period; Osborn reported, “have increased only 470 per cent. This report may be used as a guide for
determining future budget appropriations,” he continued. Osborn later submitted the following figures to
substantiate his statement: In 1934 anticipated revenues amounted to less than $450,000, against the
present anticipated revenue of over $1,600,000. “The report also shows”, the City Clerk remarked, “that several
departments have been added since 1943”. He mentioned the Departments of Civil Defense, Civil Service,
Veterans Affairs, the Planning Commission and Capitol Improvement.
Police Marksmen Win Top Trophy - The River Rouge Police Pistol Team placed first in Class B in the Wayne-
Washtenaw Pistol League in 1954 with an 11,078 total score. A trophy was presented to the team at the annual
banquet held at Westwood Inn January 6. Members of the local team are, Sgt. Dan Krasun and Patrolman Ed
Watt, Ray Schattler and Dick Jones. Chief Ralph Phillips and Sgt. Loren Pittman shot as alternates. Fifteen teams
from Wayne and Washtenaw Counties shot in the league.
Society Notes
• Most families are proud, and rightly so, when a fifth generation newcomer joins the fold. Now consider 86-

year old Mrs. Agatha Chinavare of 1221 Coolidge. The spritely matriarch of the family winks a knowing eye
and chuckles when she counts noses and comes up with three sets of five generations… all girls. Newest of her
great-great granddaughters is Miss Debora Kay Jubelt, four weeks old. She is the daughter of great grandchild
Kay Marie (Mrs. Richard Jubelt). Proud father is a Sergeant in the Air Force now stationed in Germany. His
family will join him in February. Mrs. Chinavere‟s other great-granddaughters are 14 month old Michele
Laughton and Marla Natzel, 13 months.
• VFW Auxiliary No. 2222. The Auxiliary will hold their next meeting January 20. The T.V. party “Ladies
First” is March 29 at the WWJ-TV Studio at 1 o‟clock. Tickets will be 50 cents and can be purchased from
any member. Remember donations for hospitalized veterans. Chairman M. Greig will accept any donation at
the hall on meeting night or at her home at 116 Elm. Best wishes go to all our ill and shut in members
especially Margaret Sharon of 25 Benson Ecorse, who is seriously ill. Get well quick all you shut ins.
• American Legion Auxiliary No. 314 - The Auxiliary will sponsor their first fish fry of the season on Friday,
January 14 from 11am through 7pm at 15 E. Henry. The Bunco parties will continue on Wednesday from 1:30
to 3pm with prizes given away. Don‟t forget “Ladies First” TV show, sponsored by the Auxiliary Tuesday,
January 25 at 1pm sharp. Workers are badly needed for the March of Dimes so try to give a little of your time
to this worthy cause, especially in January 22, “Crutch Day” at which time all who donate will be given a little
crutch pin. The Post and Auxiliary will present a flag to the Boy Scouts Troop in Melvindale on Friday
evening January 14. The presentation will be made by the Auxiliary‟s Americanism Chairman, Sally Lebeck,
and Post Americanism Chairman Jack Klinger.
Our Men In Armed Forces
• Pvt. Robert R. McLaughlin, son of Mr. Thomas McLaughlin of 112 Batavia and Pvt. James F. Westerdale, son
of Mr. Leonard W. Westerdale, of 65 Maple, have recently completed basic infantry training at Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo., with a unit of the 6 th Armored Division.
• U. S. Forces, Korea - Pvt. Robert S. Krempotich, whose wife, Sharon and parents, Mr. & Mrs. Harry
Krempotich, live at 175 White, Ecorse, recently arrived in Korea for duty with the 388 th Engineer Pipeline
Company.
• Kobe, Japan - Pfc. Charles Bailey, 22, son of Mr. & Mrs. Forrest Bailey, 131 E. Henry, River Rouge, recently
spent a week‟s leave from his unit in Korea at Kobe, one of the largest cities in Japan.
Bears‟ Title Hopes Doomed After Loss To St. Pats - by Joe Enright - If the first two games of the season are any
indication; it is going to be a long, dreary year for Lourdes High basketball fans. After a terrific campaign last
year, the Bears have suffered greatly from graduation losses and appear doomed to the West Side basement, unless
St. Theresa can sink lower than the Lourdes quintet. The Bears slipped precariously close to the bottom of the
barrel Friday night when Wyandotte St. Patrick rallied in the second half to overcome a 12-pint deficit and crush
Lourdes, 65 to 57, before a good crowd at Wyandotte. It was the second straight loop loss for Lourdes and
eliminated any title hope that the Bears had for this year. While the loss to St. Patrick was no disgrace, it was a
blow to Bear morale because the Connellmen were expected to handle the Irish. It looked like easy sailing
for Lourdes in the first half, as Center Phil Poirier paced the Blue & White to a 40 to 28 lead. Resumption of
play in the second half brought a quick change in the score, however, St. Patrick Coach John Ghindia,
remembering the successful pressing tactics of the River Rouge Panthers last year against Lourdes, employed a full
court press with fantastic results. In a bit more than three minutes St. Patrick had overcome the 12 point spread
and was in front by five points. Lourdes gamely fought back, but this sudden surge took the starch out of the Bears
and the Wyandotte quintet maintained its edge the rest of the way. Phil Poirier topped Lourdes with 22 points,
followed by Tom Cazabon with 13. Al Callahan with high for St. Pat’s with 18 points, with Jerry Mauren
netting 17 for the winner’s. Lourdes will have a good chance to captive a league victory Friday night when the
Bears are hosts to George Dufour‟s St. Theresa Pirates at the local gym. Tipoff time is 8pm. St. Theresa is
looking for its first triumph of the season also, as a real good contest is expected.
Panthers‟ Second Stanza Surge Whips Railsplitters - by Joe Enright - After a slow, inept beginning, the River
Rouge Panthers got rolling in the second half to whip Lincoln Park, 57 to 39, Friday in a Twin Valley Conference
game at Lincoln Park. A capacity crowd saw the underdog Railsplitter battle Rouge on even terms during the first
half, only to wilt before the Panthers surge in the second half. Parker Coach Stan Bussard surprised Rouge
with a zone defense in the first half, and the Panthers had a rough time adjusting themselves to the zone.
The Parkers played a strange 2-2 zone and had Rouge confused for several minutes. The Panthers also were
having a bad night on relatively easy shots so the score was close for a half. Lincoln Park had a light edge in

the first period, with an 8 to 4 lead. Rouge picked up in the second quarter to lead, 22 to 19, at halftime.
Henry Pollard’s seven points gave Rouge a boost in the second period. Rouge’s captain and top scorer
Blanche Martin finally got going in the third period. Martin tallied 10 points in the third quarter and
Rouge forged to a 41 to 29 advantage. Martin continued his pace in the fourth stanza and Rouge Coach Loften
Greene was able to clear the bench in the closing minutes. Martin came through with ten points in the final period
and finished with 23 points for the night. Guard Lewis Brown was runner up to Martin with 13 points, getting nine
points on free throws. The game was a rough and tumble affair, with 47 fouls being called, 26 on Lincoln
Park Rouge converted 27 to 47 free throws for their best record from the line this year. The win brought
Rouge‟s record to 2-2 for the season.
Rouge - Ecorse Clash Friday - The fur will fly Friday night at the River Rouge High gym when the Panthers
entertain neighboring Ecorse in a Twin Valley Conference basketball game. The varsity game is scheduled for
8pm with the Reserves playing a preliminary at 6:30pm. This Rouge - Ecorse game is the first meeting of the two
schools this season and promises to be a real battle. Ecorse needs a win to stay in the TVC race while Rouge is
looking for its third straight loop triumph and a perfect league record to take into the Dearborn game next week.
Ecorse Coach George Ruele has another hustling team and expects to give the Panthers a first rate struggle Friday
night. The Red Raiders have a talented pivot man in Bob Gholston and a good scoring guard in Nick Mitea. After
the Ecorse game, Rouge faces another big test on Tuesday when the Hamtramck Cosmos come to town to face the
Panthers at the local bandbox. Game time is 8pm.
JANUARY 20, 1955
Alert Rookie Nabs Youth After Chase - Following a short chase at high speeds during which time a River Rouge
Police scout car was rammed, four youths were arrested on a stolen car charge Sunday evening, enabling
downriver authorities to clear up the theft of 35 automobiles during the next six months. For months cars had been
stolen from the tri-city area of Ecorse, River Rouge and Southwest Detroit near the Visger Section, and usually
were found abandoned several days later. The first important break in the case came Sunday evening when River
Rouge Patrolman Richard Jones, riding alone in a scout car observed four teenagers driving on Jefferson Avenue.
Giving chase at a high rate of speed and radioing for additional help, Jones forced the stolen car to the curb on the
other side of the Jefferson Bridge in Detroit. The youths jumped from their moving car which rammed the side of
the police cruiser. Jones managed to capture one 14-year-old youth and Officers Elmer Pregler and Ed Watt
combed the riverfront near the area but was unable to locate the others. Questioned for some time by Capt. Roy
Davis, the youth broke down and confessed, implicating the other three boys. Sgt. Loren Pittman of the Youth
Bureau was called into the case and, along with Officers from Detroit and Ecorse, managed to clear up 13 stolen
car reports within the past few weeks. According to Sgt. Pittman, who worked until early Monday morning, the
boys have implicated several other teenagers and admitted being involved in 35 stolen car complaints, although so
many cars were taken for joy rides that the youth themselves cannot remember all of the crimes. Sgt. Pittman
revealed that all of three boys involved have previous records and was on probation at the time.
Guardsmen To Man AAA Site - National Guardsmen next Monday will begin an extensive recruiting drive for 100
volunteers to take over the anti-aircraft site in Ecorse when regular Army personnel is withdrawn in the near
future. Lt. Col. William M. Womack, 227 th AAA Battalion commander announced this week that the Michigan
National Guard Battalion will begin enlisting veterans up to age 55 and non-veterans, 17 to 44, at the Westfield
Site Monday. Enlistments will also be accepted at the Office of Veterans Affairs in the basement of the Municipal
Blvd., High and Cicotte streets from 9am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. Volunteer and full-time
Guardsmen will replace Army experts in radar-controlled 90 M.M. guns, who have manned two AAA
batteries at the Ecorse site for more than two years, defending the major industrial area from possible sneak
enemy air attack. The 227 th , operating on the “volunteer firemen” principle, will train a security force of
volunteers to man the four firing batteries at the Ecorse Unit, Lt. William Shelton, “A” Battery Commander said
this week. The Unit will be equipped with the Army‟s latest anti-aircraft artillery, radar and other modern
equipment and will serve as a training center and permanent defense for Ecorse, River Rouge and other Downriver
communities. A permanent detail of paid volunteers will man the guns day and night, prepared for any
emergency. If an alert sounds, other members of the unit will immediately report to their assigned battle
stations from home or job. Non-veteran volunteers will be asked to serve two hours one night a week and to

enlist for three years in the National Guard. Veterans may enlist for one year, and cash in on their Military “know
how” in the form of extra pay and retirement credits. All volunteers, Lt. Shelton said, will receive a full day‟s pay
for each two-hour drill period. Full cooperation with the 227 th in its long-range recruiting program has been
offered by Ecorse and River Rouge Veterans’ organizations and school officials.
Peerless To Erect Cement Plant At City Boundary - Plans for the erection of a new cement manufacturing plant on
a 14 acre site on the Rouge River at River Rouge‟s northeasterly boundary were announced this week by Walter C.
Russell, President of the Peerless Cement Corp. The new plant, with an annual capacity of 100,000 barrels,
will increase present plant facilities approximately 25 per cent when completed enough cement for concrete
to build 140 new street or highways each year. Operation, when completed, will require approximately 100
employees with an anticipated annual payroll of nearly $600,000, according to Russell. “These important new
jobs,” Russell said, “will be in addition to the present jobs at the Detroit plant on West Jefferson.
Ultimately our employment at the new plant will be considerably higher”, he said. City Council last
November, after meeting with Benjamin Linsky, Detroit‟s Smoke Inspection Chief, withdrew an official protest
filed earlier with the Detroit City Planning Commission in which they objected to the location of the new cement
manufacturing plant. Council originally was of the opinion the proposed use of the plant would result in air
pollution that could have been injurious to River Rouge residents. Linsky told the Commissioners it was his belief
“the operation as proposed, would not result in injury to the surrounding property.” He based his opinion “on the
assumption the company will use the most modern equipment to reduce dust emissions even below the maximums
allowed under the Detroit Air Pollution Ordinance.” Russell told the Detroit City Plan Commission that Peerless
will use the most modern dust collecting equipment in the new plant and observed: “Modern cement plants are
being built in heavily populated areas without being objectionable to their neighbors because of the development
and installation of such equipment”. Construction is scheduled to start this year with the objective of having
cement from the new plant available for distribution late in 1956 or early 1957. Funds for construction of the plant
will be obtained principally through a long-term loan. “Erection of the completely new plant represents another
step in the expansion and modernization program inaugurated by the company shortly after the close of WWII,”
Russell said. Improvements already may have increased Peerless production facilities by 85 per cent since 1946 at
cost excess of $7,000,000, Russell pointed out.
New Restaurant Offers 2 Prizes - Free gifts will be presented to patrons at the grand opening of Schneider‟s Café,
10837 West Jefferson, River Rouge, January 17 to 24. Marge and Red Schneider, owners of the restaurant, have
also arranged for a drawing, to be held January 25, at which an electric deep fryer and an electric kitchen clock will
be given to the winners. Persons who register at the café are eligible for the prizes. Ken DeGroat, President of the
River Rouge Business Men‟s Association, will conduct the drawing. The owners, who formerly operated the Elms
in Trenton, have had 12 years experience in the restaurant business. Their specialties include chicken, seafood,
broiled steaks and chops. Homemade pies and biscuits will also be featured on the menu. Sunday dinners will be
served in the completely redecorated restaurant which will be open daily from 6am until 11pm. Mr. & Mrs.
Schneider live at 50 Elm St., River Rouge.
Our Men In The Armed Service
• Pvt. Ronald C. Laginess, son of Mr. & Mrs. E. Laginess of 41 W. Cicotte and Pvt. Thomas P. Vallie, son of
Mr. & Mrs. Willard Vallie of 53 E. Cicotte have recently completed basic infantry training t Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo., with a unit of the 6 th Armored Division.
• Marine Cpl. Thomas R. Sams son of Mr. & Mrs. Caston Sams of 26 E. Cicotte, RR, graduated in December
from the 1 st Marine Division‟s Non-Commissioned Officers‟ School in Korea. The four-week course covered
combat operations, military tactics, infantry weapons, map and compass reading, leadership, and military
courtesy.
• Richard A. Bardos, Machinery Repairman Third Class, USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Bardos of 75 Chestnut
St., is on a round-the-world cruise aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Midway
• Fort Campbell - Private First Class Harry C. Wiggins, son of Mrs. Jessie Gills of Ecorse, has recently returned
from a well earned seven days leave..
Lourdes To Hold “Frosty Frolic” The alumnus of Our Lady of Lourdes are featuring their winter dance “The
Frosty Frolic”, on January 22 in the auditorium on Coolidge Hwy. Music will be provided by the Harmonaires a
group from the U of D and Wayne. Dancing is from 9pm to 1am and refreshments will be served. Admission is
$1.00 per person. Single and Married couples are cordially invited to attend.

Panthers Edge Scrappy Raiders 44 - 41 in Overtime - by Joe Enright - A basket from the side by Forward Dennis
Wilkie with only 26 seconds left in overtime supplied the margin of victory as the River Rouge Panthers edged the
scrappy Ecorse Red Raiders, 44 to 42, Friday night at the Rouge gym. The basket by Wilkie, his only points of the
game, was just enough to keep Rouge unbeaten in Twin Valley Conference play and set the stage for this week‟s
showdown battle with Dearborn. The victory was the fourth straight for Coach Loften Greene’s charges after
two early season losses and the third successive TVC triumph. Ecorse now has a 3 - 3 record and stand 2 in
loop play. An overflow crowd jammed the tiny Panther bandbox to watch the two neighborhood rivals meet, and
they were treated to a first rate thriller, even if the basketball was far from brilliant. Both teams played sloppy ball
throughout, with numerous bad passes and atrocious shooting, but the closeness of the score more than made up
for the inept play. Biggest reason advanced for the sad showing of both teams was the fact that the crowd
hampered the players‟ movements throughout, flowing onto the court on both ends. Statistics show the game was
loosely played, River Rouge while making 19 of 50 shots from the floor was woefully weak at the foul line,
converting only 6 of 27 charities. Ecorse was just as bad, hitting 14 of 59 from the floor, making 14 of 31 from the
line. The Panthers lost possession of the ball without getting a shot 35 times, and Ecorse was just as bad. The
game itself was a see-saw affair. Ecorse took advantage of a shaky start by Rouge and jumped to a 13 to 4
lead early in the first period. Ray Gaudy and Levert English had four points each for the Raiders in this
surge. Rouge captain Blanche Martin finally found the range to pull Rouge up to within three points, 13 to
10 at the quarter. Two quick goals by Martin put Rouge in front in the second stanza, but Ecorse stayed close.
Martin‟s goal in the final minute enabled Rouge to hold a 20 - 18 edge at halftime. The lead see-saw throughout
the early minutes of the third period, before the Panthers opened up a four point margin at the six minute mark, on
Lewis Brown‟s goal. Martin hit on a rebound moments after but English matched this effort and it was 31 to 27
for Rouge as the final period started. Rouge led until midway in the period when Bob Gholston tipped in a basket
and Lee Dawson added two free throws to give Ecorse a 38 to 37 lead. Martin‟s free throw tied it, but Nick Mitea
put Ecorse up, 40 to 38, on a push shot with only 55 seconds left. Rouge came back and Center Henry Pollard tied
the score with a jump shot from 20 feet with only 25 seconds left. Ecorse had one shot before the horn but missed,
forcing overtime. Blanche Martin shot Rouge in front with a rebound goal in the first minute of the three
minute extra session, but Ray Gaudy tied it up from in close with a minute left. Then Rouge came down,
missed twice before Wilkie grabbed a loose ball and tossed home a short jump shot to win the game. Martin
topped Rouge scoring with 20 points, while Henry Pollard added 10 for the Panthers. Nick Mitea led Ecorse with
11 points, Lee Dawson getting nine.
Bears Bounce Back With Two Impressive Victories - Just when it appeared that Coach Tom Connell‟ Lourdes
Bears were about to fall into the basement of the Catholic League West Side Basketball chase, the Bears turned in
two impressive wins to bounce right back into contention, although there is little hope that Lourdes will catch front
running Shrine. The Bears topped Mt. Carmel, 52 to 46, and then nipped St. Theresa in overtime, 50 to 46, for
their two wins. The double win moved Lourdes to the 500 mark in West Side play, at 2 - 2, two games back
of Shrine. The Bears could make up more ground this week as they face the top contenders. Ron Bernas and
Tom Cazabon led the Bears to their over Mt. Carmel. Both boys were very accurate at the free throw line, Bernas
collecting seven charities in his 13 points while Cazabon notched half of his 12 points from the free throw line.
Mt. Carmel held slim 25 to 24 margins at halftime, but Lourdes stayed right in contention until the closing minutes
when a late spurt supplied the victory margin. Baskets by Bernas and sophomore Ray Haener gave Lourdes its
bulge in the last three minutes. St. Theresa supplied plenty of trouble for the Bears before bowing, 50 to 46.
The Pirates, paced by their fine pivot man David Trainor, rallied to overcome an eight point deficit in the
final quarter and deadlock the game at 44 all at the end of regulation time. Trainor missed a chance to win
the game over St. Theresa when he blew two free throws in the closing seconds. Lourdes has moved into a 20
to 17 edge at halftime, with Dick Kozik and Ron Bernas leading the way. The Bears widened the margin to eight
points early in the final quarter but lost ground when personal fouls started to claim its toll. In the overtime Phil
Poirier tallied for Lourdes, but Trainer matched his effort. Then “Spider” Kujawa put Lourdes in front with a
basket and Ron Bernas served it up with another two pints. It was a strong effort by the Bears in the overtime that
made the difference. Bernas topped Lourdes scorers with 13 points, with Dick Kozik getting 11, Tom
Cazabon nine, Phil Poirier eight and Ray Haener seven for the Bears. Dave Trainor was the whole show for
St. Theresa, netting 26 points on 11 goals and four free throws. Trainor got most of his points on jump shots from
the pivot.

JANUARY 27, 1955
Slate Parking Lots For Spring - Off-street parking will arrive in River Rouge with the advent of spring if Mayor M.
Warren Duncan and City Council carry out the program they set up Tuesday night. Bids for the razing or
moving of buildings on property purchased by the city for the metered parking lots will be accepted on
February 8 and construction will begin as soon as the land is cleared. Council delayed advertising for
demolition bids until Tuesday when an investigating committee reported its recommendations regarding the
number of buildings in suitable condition to be moved. The report of Planning Commissioner Arthur Greig,
George A. Deering, Building Inspector and Vaughn Cheff, Assistant DPW Superintendent, showed five buildings,
four on East Henry and one on Burke, could be moved. The Committee recommended that none of the garages be
moved. Bidders to purchase the buildings for removal to another location will be referred to the Building
Department for a briefing on the city’s moving laws and special precautions to be taken to eliminate dangers
that may result in damage to city property. Two bids with alternates were proposed by Commissioner
Woodrow W. Dillon and approved by council: *A bid for the demolition of all buildings on the 13 parcels of land
on which three off-street parking lots will be erected; * Alternate bid for razing of all buildings except the five
termed in suitable condition to be moved; * A bid for the sale of five homes collectively or individually, to be
moved within the city within a specified time, under the direction of the building inspector who must approve the
location to which it will be moved. A performance bond of $2,000 on each building to be demolished must be
posted by each bidder.
Three More File For Nominations - Only three aspirants for public office have filed petitions since last Thursday
bringing to nine the number of candidates seeking nominations to eight posts at the February 21 primary election.
Fourth candidate to file for nomination to fill one of the three council vacancies was Orlando A. Rinna of 114
Walnut whose petition was accepted in the City Clerk‟s Office last Friday. Candidates for nomination to two
constable posts are Fred Grant of 37 Hill, who filed late Thursday and Arthur G. Williams of 203 Summit whose
petition was filed Tuesday. Mayor M. Warren Duncan is a candidate to succeed himself for a seventh term with
Commissioner Edwin Walker his only opponent to date. Incumbents P. Thomas Redmond, Treasurers and Jerry
Gagneau, Justice of the Peace, remain the only candidates for their offices. Filed for nomination to three
Commissioner posts besides Rinna, are Adam White and incumbents Earl R. Beaudrie and Roy Cheff. Next
Monday at 5pm is the deadline for filing nominating petitions.
Mothers March For Polio Fund - Porch lights will be burning in River Rouge from 7 to 8pm tonight when the
Mothers‟ March on Polio will be held as the dramatic climax of the 1955 March of Dimes Chairman Mrs. Viola
Robertson. “The lighted doorways will be the signal to volunteers that they will be welcome”, she said. “Tonight
your friends and neighbors will be marching on behalf of children who not only can‟t march but in many cases
can‟t even walk,” Mrs. Robertson pointed out. Mrs. Mae Dailey of 16 Alexander is Chairman of the Mothers‟
March. “Crutch Days”, last Friday and Saturday were reported successful by Chairman, Mrs. Rose Barron of 9435
Henley Place, who said that 1,000 crutches were distributed to contributors. Five hundred balloons were also
given to donors
Spur Action On Industrial Highway - The first step in the acquisition of property for the proposed Industrial
Highway were instituted this week when City Attorney Kenneth J. Logan sent deeds to the six industries owning
land on the route planned for the highway. Deeds for the land transfer will be held in escrow until the city obtains
the necessary funds to begin construction of the road designed to reroute heavy industrial traffic away from the
city‟s main thoroughfares. Logan asked industry officials to have deeds executed and ready for delivery to the city
by April 1 when the city plans to file a petition with the Michigan Municipal Finance Commission for permission
to borrow from gas tax revenue $275,000 needed to carry out the project. Commissioner John Tattan, when Logan
remarked that he had not yet received word from Great Lakes Engineering regarding the firm‟s intentions offered
to contract Charles Haskell, the company‟s President.
Phone Mishap - Foul-Up Not Ours, Folks‟… - DPW Superintendent George A. Deering took umbrage with
“erroneous” reports in a Detroit newspaper last Friday that seemed to point the finger of suspicion at his
construction crew as perpetrators of a foul-up of 900 deadened telephones. “Not so”, declared Deering, who said
his men were deep in an excavation at West Jefferson and Coolidge working on a new water line … blocks away
from the scene of the mishap. Hundreds of River Rouge telephone subscribers were without service several hours
last Friday when construction workers pierced the outer lead covering of as cable while installing one of the City‟s
new light standards on West Jefferson near the bridge. Hastening to defend his men, Deering pointed out that the

workers were employed by an independent construction company. A Michigan Bell Telephone Co. spokesman
said that moisture seeping into the cable after it had been pierced put the exchange out of order at 8:55 am. Police,
Fire and City Hall phones were put back into service almost immediately and at 9:10 am 100 lines were in
operations. Service was restored to the entire exchange at 4:30 pm by Michigan Bell repair crews.
Fete Msgr. Glemet In 75 th Year - The occasion of his Seventy-Fifth birthday was celebrated Monday night at a
program honoring the Rt. Rev. Msgr. E. J. Glemet, who, for 52 years has been pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes
parish. Rosary Altar Society arranged the program which was patterned after, “This Is Your Life”, and depicted
the highlights of Msgr. Glemet‟s life as a Catholic priest. The Rev. Fr. Gerald LeVasseur narrated the history
and former parish assistant priests and other guests introduced by the Rev. Fr. Thomas Esper. Msgr.
Glemet received his first appointment to the River Rouge mission three days after his ordination on December 20,
1902. Unassisted, he heard confessions until Midnight Christmas Eve and then said three Masses Christmas Day.
In 1906 when Our Lady of Lourdes parish was established, Msgr. Glemet became its first resident priest.
For four years he had been living in the homes of Catholic families. During his first years here he also
served as Assistant to his uncle, the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. Raymond Champion, Pastor of St. Francis Xavier
Church in Ecorse. Society members presented a gift to Msgr. Glemet during the program held in the school
auditorium. Musical entertainment was under the direction of the Daughters of Isabella. Refreshments were
served by members of the society.
Fire Bureau Community Service Tops - “During the year 1954, the River Rouge Fire Prevention Bureau performed
many constructive services for the safety of local citizens and the betterment of the community”, stated Fire Chief
Phillip Goniea. “With us deaths resulting from fires in 1954 and a considerable cut down on fire runs, it is evident
that the work of the Fire Prevention Bureau is taking effect”, Chief Goniea added. The Bureau was established on
July 1, 1953, with the appointment of Tom C. Moore as Fire Inspector. On July 1, 1954 two more members were
added to the bureau, Sgt. Clifford Krueger and Inspector Bob Tackett. “The aim of the Fire Prevention Bureau”,
Lt. Moore stated, “is to obtain the cooperation of property owners in order to prevent fires thereby saving human
lives and valuable property”. Activities performed by the bureau during 1954 were: Inspecting and reinstating
property for fire hazards; charging violators with major and minor violations; four court cases resulting in four
convictions. Other functions carried out by the bureau were: Violations notices, school fire drills, complaints, 659
investigations, 155 meetings, fire runs, 51 referrals and 98 violations complied. During Fire Prevention Week,
October 3 - 9, Fire Prevention Bureau delivered 5,000 home inspection blanks to the five schools‟s; placed posters
throughout the city; showed fire prevention films; held talks and demonstrations on fire prevention and the use of
the fire alarm box and electrical hazard board for the various schools and organizations.
Of Interest To Women
• Theresa Ditzhazy, bride-elect, was the honored guest Sunday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower at the VFW
Hall. Bridesmaids-to-be, Barbara Blair, Gertrude Lowengruber, Frances Ditzhazy, Kathleen Ditzhazy, assisted
by Mrs. Theresa Ditzhazy and Mrs. Grace Ditzhazy, were hostesses. One hundred guests enjoyed an afternoon
of Bunco followed by a buffet luncheon. A beautiful bridal doll cake made by Mrs. Grace Ditzhazy, was the
center of attention at the luncheon table. Miss Ditzhazy who will become the bride of Frank Zacny on
February 12, was also the guest of honor at a linen shower, Wednesday evening, at the home of Mrs. Russell
Howe, 56 Abbott hostess‟s by Mrs. Jeanette Ditzhazy.
• Mr. & Mrs. L. C. Beaver son of River Rouge and Mr. & Mrs. Woodrow Beaver of River Rouge spent the
weekend at Otsego Lake.
• Delegates from St. Hilda‟s Episcopal Church have been chosen to attend the Diocesan Convention and the
Convention of the Women of the Diocesan to be held in the Masonic Temple in Detroit, February 2 nd . The
delegates to the Diocesan Convention are Arthur Greig, Alexander Cock, and the Rector, the Rev. Sydney S.
Byrne. The alternates are Robert J. Wilson and William Bluhm. The delegates to the Convention of Women
will include Mrs. Louise Balaze, Mrs. George Libka, Mrs. William Bluhm, and Miss Virginia Darabin. the
speaker at the convention dinner will be the Rev. Samuel M. Shoemaker, Rector of Calvary Church, Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.
• Mrs. Bernadette Campeau of 54 Maple, is under observation at Delray General Hospital.
Cosmos See Panthers In Top Form - The River Rouge Panthers turned in their most impressive showing of the
season as they walloped Hamtramck, 70 to 42, Tuesday at the local gym. It was the fifth straight win for Rouge
after two early season losses. Rouge struck quickly, moving into a 15 - 11 edge at the quarter. Martin accounted
for nine of Rouge‟s points with a variety of shots. The Panthers rolled to a 30 to 17 margin at half time as Martin

continued his excellent work. The husky Rouge captain caged eight points in the second stanza. When the
Panthers spurted a 50 to 34 lead at the end of three periods, Coach Lofton Greene was able to substitute freely in
the last quarter. Greene cleared the bench but there was no stopping the Panther attack. Blanch Martin 30 point
splurge brought his season‟s total of 147 points in seven games, a 21 per game average. Lewis Brown was runnerup
to Martin with 13 points while Hal Schatz topped Hamtramck with 18 points.
Bears Drop Two League Cage Meets - After a week of basketball success, Lourdes Bears ran into two of the
Catholic League West Side title contenders and dropped two contests. The Bears were whipped, 80 to 50, by
Royal Oak Shrine, and down 67 to 50 by Redford St. Mary. The double loss dropped Lourdes into fifth place in
the eight team loop with a 2 - 4 record. Shrine, the pre-season favorite, showed Lourdes why they acquired such a
rating by walloping the Bears, 80 to 50. The tall and talented Royal Oak quintet jumped off to an early lead and
had little trouble with the Connellmen. Shrine held a 37 to 17 margin at halftime and coasted home. Hugh Kirtek
and Ron Troy were the big men for Shrine. Kirtek, a 6‟4” Center notched 22 points while Troy collected 18. Dick
Kozik continued his fine play for the Bears, netting 17 points. Ron Bernas was the only Bear to break into double
figures, getting 11 points. Playing St. Mary at Lourdes gym proved an equalizer for the Bears in the first half but
the Rustics got rolling in the second half to win handily, 67 to 50. St. Mary got away to a flying start, with Dennis
O‟Connor and Tom Brorby in starring roles and it looked like the Rustics would run up a big lead in the first half.
Lourdes rallied late in the second period and Dick Kozik sparked the drive which clipped St. Mary‟s edge to only
two points, 28 to 26, at halftime. St. Mary began to click in the third period and Tom built up a commanding lead.
Tom Brorby‟s effective jump shooting was the big factor. Brorby topped St. Mary with 20 points, with Dennis
O‟Connor getting 15. Dick Kozik was the whole show for the Bears, collecting 23 points in a brilliant individual
effort.
ADS
1. D & D Food Mart - 10859 West Jefferson A. (between Walnut and Elm) - Open every night to 9pm. Open
Sunday 9 to 5. * Veal shoulder chops - 45 cents a lb. * Campbell‟s Tomato soup 10 cents a can. * Pot Roast -
lean meaty beef 29 cents a lb. * Tenderized Smoked Picnics 4 to 6 lb. average 37 cents lbs. * Keyko Oleo 2
(1lb. packages) 53 cents. * Domino Pure Cane Sugar 5 lb. bag 39 cents. * California Navel oranges a dozen
49 cents. * Cabbage 2 lb. 19 cents.
2. Pride Cleaners - 11247 West Jefferson - (Only Pride Cleaners Features Sani-Tex) Take Pride in your clothing
in „55. * Shirts, beautifully laundered and finished individually wrapped in cellophane 5 for $1.14. *Men‟s
suits and topcoats and Ladies coats plain and dresses plain cleaned and pressed $1.09. *Shoe Repair - Special
Shoe Repair Service for your added shopping convenience.
3. Alma‟s Beauty Salon - 10637 West Jefferson (corner of Oak above Amiot‟s Cleaners - Open February 1 st .
Alma Roman, Proprietor, brings to River Rouge years of experience in creating personalized hair styles … if
you have a hair problem … Be sure to visit Alma‟s Beauty Salon. Specializing in Hair Styling. We feature
Garielsen and Tepidair cold Wave. Permanent Waves from $7.00.
4. Kresge‟s - 10563 West Jefferson corner of Coolidge - Hurry! Save! Lowest Prices Ever! Our exclusive
„Nylcrest‟ Nylons. Now you can enjoy our first quality Nylcrest hose at new low prices! long-wearing nylons
and more flattering than ever! Get several pairs tomorrow. *Budget Glamour! formerly 98 cents pair now 79
cents a pair 60 gauge, 15 denier, dark and self-seams, neutral and sun-tone. *Lanolized luxury! formerly $1.15
pair now 98 cents pair; 60 gauge, 15 denier; stretchy band in welt; proportioned lengths. *Special - first quality
nylons 57 cents or 2 pair $1.11 Thursday, Friday and Saturday only.
5. Detroit Auto Show - State Fairgrounds - Latest and Greatest in Cars and Stars - Saturday, January 29 through
Sunday, February 6, 11am to 11pm. Plus 2 shows daily 3pm and 8:30pm. Don Cornell, Fontaine Sisters, The
Gaylords, Salt City Five (10 leading Disc Jockeys: Fred Wolf; Toby David; Ross Mulholland; Joe Gentile;
Eddie Chase; Don McLeod; Jack Surrell; Bob Maxwell; Bob Seymour; Ed McKenzie). Hershel Leib
Orchestra. Save buy advance tickets at Cunningham‟s Drug Stores. Adults $1.00, Children 50 cents.
FEBRUARY 3, 1955
Tenure Group Denies „Red Quiz‟ Teacher‟s Appeal – The decision of the River Rouge Board of Education in July
to dismiss Mrs. Blanche Northwood from her elementary teaching position at Northrup School for refusing to
answer questions before the House Un-American Activities subcommittee, was upheld last Wednesday by

unanimous vote of the three-member State Teachers Tenure Commission. Her attorney, Harold Norris, said
Tuesday that notice of intent to appeal has been filed in Circuit Court. Mrs. Northwood, appearing before the
Clardy Committee on May 3, pleaded the Fifth Amendment 37 times and also invoked the First and Sixth
Amendments in refusing to answer subcommittee questions as to whether she was or had been a Communist. She
was suspended by the Board on May 10 and after a second hearing on June 29 was dismissed because, according to
the Board, “in refusing to testify before the subcommittee she is, under the Trucks Act, a prima facie member of
the Communist Party”. On May 10 she refused at the request of the Board to sign an affidavit that she “is not a
communist, never has been, nor participated as a Communist or in a front organization.” The Board‟s decision was
appealed by Mrs. Northwood to the Tenure Commission. Hearings began on November 6. Her refusal to answer
subcommittee questions was construed by the Commission to mean, “ when she mentioned the Fifth Amendment
in her blanket answer she took advantage of the subcommittee if she invoked this Amendment on grounds other
than self-incrimination. Refusal on this basis is unreasonable and uncooperative and displays a floating of
authority, conduct unbecoming a teacher who is sworn to uphold the Constitution. “The Commission was of the
opinion that as a teacher “she had a duty to say she was not a Communist or that she was at one time and had
altered her affiliations, activities and beliefs. Mrs. Northwood did not do this either before the subcommittee or
before the School Board.” The former teacher‟s principle witness was Alvin Loving, Northrup Principal, who
testified that in his opinion she was a competent teacher and that he only knew about her in “terms of her
relationship to the community or to her youngsters, in what she does in the classroom and her dealings in the
building.” The Commission held that the mere fact that her principal said she was a competent teacher was
insufficient “since evidence to rebut the presumption under the Trucks Act should go beyond the realm of
superficial contact.” Other testimony offered by Norris on his client‟s behalf at the hearing before the Board,
included sworn testimony and letters of fellow teachers, parents and persons in the community and Mrs.
Northwood‟s own sworn statement that she is not a Communist or a Known Member of a Communist Front
Organization. Concerning the latter the Commission was of the opinion that “It is not worthy of belief in view of
her conduct and statements made during the course of the Congressional Subcommittee hearing.” School Board
Attorney Kenneth J. Logan expressed the following opinion regarding the Commissions‟ decision to uphold the
Board‟s ruling.” The decision in the Northwood case reaffirms a very wholesome principle that the Administration
of the Public Schools belongs to the Board of Education, the members of which are elected by, and responsible to,
the Citizens of the Community. “It further supports the thought that in judging a teacher‟s fitness to teach, her
conduct outside the classroom is just as important as is her classroom competency. Mrs. Northwood‟s ridicule and
open defiance of a Congressional Committee did not seem to the Board to be the best method of teaching children
respect for higher authority. “The decision is also important in that it recognizes the fact that, traditionally in this
state, the Board of Education of a school district has the right to inquire into the past life and associations of a
teacher. This is particularly important when the loyalty of the teacher toward her government is in question. “Mrs.
Northwood and some of her witnesses did not agree with this reasoning of the Board. All I can say is, that it is a
good thing they are not running our public schools. “Mrs. Northwood said last Wednesday that she is determined
to continue this fight in and out of the courts because liberty belongs only to those who have the courage to defend
it.” She contended that the Commission has “neglected to discharge its duty to protect teachers against
unreasonable firing” and claimed that “unless job competence and not unfounded suspicion determined teacher
tenure, this kind of decision harms our entire educational system.” Mrs. Northwood of 11750 Broadstreet, Detroit,
was a teacher at Northrup School from June 8, 1950 until her suspension last June.
First Fluorescent Units Soon To Illuminate Jefferson – Within a few weeks the first units of the new fluorescent
street lighting system that will illuminate Jefferson and Coolidge will be put into operation, John R. Tatten,
Commissioner of Public Utilities, said Tuesday. Each group of 24 fixtures will be lighted as installation is
completed, Tattan said, pointing out that the new rate for fluorescent lighting will not become effective until the
entire system is in operation. Modernization of River Rouge street lighting, scheduled for completion April 1, will
double night visibility on Jefferson Avenue. Under the plan to improve the city‟s ornamental street lighting, 200
fluorescent fixtures will be installed in parallel arrangement, with the pairs of lamps spaced about 95 feet apart.
There are only about 4,000 fluorescent street lamp now being used in the United States. The new River Rouge
lighting will be the country‟s first major fluorescent installation in which the fixtures will be tilted upward to
increase pavement brightness in the center of the street. Detroit Edison crews have installed about 50 of the new
steel posts and the first lamp will be in place within ten days. The present ornamental street lighting went into

operation in 1921. The new system will be maintained and operated by the Detroit Edison Co. and will be the first
fluorescent system owned by the company.
Buy Wheel Chair For Ray Drouin – Young Ray Drouin is sole owner of the costly wheel chair, especially built so
that, although he is paralyzed, he is able to manipulate it himself. It cost $250 and is the first major article
purchased with money from the “Ray Drouin Fund”, set up by the River Rouge Kiwanis Club last December. The
wheel chair has a sliding seat and other special adjustment mechanisms designed by a physician at Henry Ford
Hospital for use by paralysis victims. The Kiwanians “adopted” Ray, 16, of 45 W. Auburn, Ecorse, when they
heard he had been paralyzed since last June when he dove into shallow water in Lake Erie, breaking his neck and
injuring his spinal column. On November 26 the Kiwanians sponsored a special movie party to collect funds for
the boy, and the people of River Rouge and Ecorse contributed $1,200. Manager Don Lancaster donated his
theater for the program and provided a two-hour show. The following Kiwanians comprised the Committee,
appointed by the Board of Directors, to administer the fund: Dr. Victor Graham, President; Vico Rizzi, Lancaster,
John Tattan and George Mihaiu. Ray was home with his family last weekend and his doctor also gave his
permission to spend Christmas and New Years days at home. He has been at Ford Hospital since November and
for months following the accident, was a patient at Grace Hospital.
Our Men In The Armed Service
Jon D. Hayden, son of Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Hayden of 39 Myrtle, entered the Navy on January 10. Jon
attended Our Lady of Lourdes School and is stationed in Illinois and would like to hear from his friends.
His address is: Jon D. Hayden, SR-459-47-19, Holding Co. Bldg. 163, Camp Barry, U.S.N.T.C., Great
Lakes, Ill.
Tokyo – Pfc. William L. Buckley, 20, son of Lawrence A. Buckley, 472 Palmerston, recently spent a
week‟s leave in Tokyo from his unit in Korea. Tokyo is Japan‟s largest Metropolitan area and one of the
largest cities in the world. He is a 1952 graduate of River Rouge High School and attended Wayne
University in Detroit.
U. S. Forces, Alaska – Army Pvt. William Mayrand, 20 son of William C. Mayrand, 20 Cicotte, is
participating in “Exercise Snow Bird”, a joint Army-Air Force training maneuver in Alaska.
Bears Drop To Sixth Spot in League – by Joe Enright – With the Catholic League West Side Basketball race
reaching its final stages this week, Shrine and Holy Redeemer are tied for the loop lead, with defending
champion Lourdes completely out of the race. So far the Bears are sixth in the standings but are just one game
from the cellar. Coach Connell’s young and inexperienced crew dropped two games during the past
week, falling to St. Gregory, 77 to 51, and bowing to Wyandotte St. Patrick, 66 to 59. The double defeat
was a severe blow to Bear hopes of making the upper half of the league standings as both games were
played at Lourdes gym, where Bear teams of the past have enjoyed considerable advantage. Coach Tom
Connell has been experimenting with his club lately, hoping to have needed experience to the youngster who
will return next year. Connell has installed Junior Tom Cazabon in the pivot, and the lanky youth has
responded very well to the experiment. Cazabon has collected 39 pointed in two games since the shift, a very
good showing. St. Gregory surprised everybody with the ease with which they handle the Bears. The
Cherokees found it tough the first half to crush the Bears. Joe Mulville was top man for St. Gregory with 24
points, with teammate Don Gallagher getting 23 and Al Nagy 17 for the winners. Cazabon led Lourdes with
20 points, with sophomore Dick Kozik next with 11 points. Lourdes started out well against St. Patrick,
holding a slight margin through the first period. Things changed in the second stanza, however, as the
Wyandotte quintet found the range and built up a commanding 41 to 30 halftime margin. Jerry Mauren
and Joe Wash were the standouts for the Irish, netting 18 and 13 points respectively in the first half. The
Bears battled back gamely in the third period, clipping St. Pat‟s lead to five points but Tom Cazabon fouled out
and the rebound strength of the Lourdes aggregation suffered considerably. Al Cazabon took over the scoring
chore for St. Patrick and the Wyandotte team held on to win. Jerry Mauren topped St. Pat with 22 points,
followed by Joe Wash with 18 and Al Callahan with 13. Tom Cazabon was high for Lourdes with 19
points, with Dick Kozik netting 13 and Ron Bernas ten in a losing cause.
Shamrocks „Out‟ After First Period – The River Rouge Panthers avenged one of their early season basketball
losses Friday night by tripping Catholic Central, 66 to 57, at the local gym. It was the sixth win in nine games
for Coach Loften Green‟s charges and a very impressive one. Once again it was the brilliant play of
forward Blanche Martin that paced the Panthers to victory. Martin collected 26 points for the night,

scoring from just about every spot on the floor. The 26 point splurge brought Martin’s season total to
192 points in 9 games, or 21.3 points per contest. Martin is a strong six foot who is equally at home
under the basket or in the front court. Catholic Central was expected to give Rouge considerable trouble,
but after the first period the Shamrocks were never in the game. Martin and guard Jack Peer supplied the spark
which enabled Rouge to take a comfortable 36 to 25 lead at halftime. Martin had 16 points in the first half,
while Peer collected six points in the second period to back Martin‟s efforts. When CC lost center Bob
Skrzycki on fouls late in the third period it was all over, as the Panthers built up an 18 point spread in the early
moments of the final quarter and coasted home. Rouge connected 25 of 68 shots from the floor, or 34%,
one of the better showings for the Panthers this year. Rouge also looked much better on the fast break,
utilizing clever passing to score easy baskets. If the Panthers were weak any place it was on defense
where they were a bit slow against the driving layups of CC Star Brian Hussey. Martin‟s 26 points was
high for the game, with Jack Peer next for Rouge with ten. Dennis Wilkie and Henry Pollard had eight a piece
for Rouge and guard Lewis Brown had seven points. Hussey was high for Catholic Central with 15 points,
with Skrycki and Tom Jozwiak next with 12 points each.
FEBRUARY 10, 1955
Dunn Students Dimes Drive Turn-In Record Outstanding – Dunn, smallest public school in size in River
Rouge led the annual schools March of Dimes Drive. Not only did the Dunn School youngsters do a
yoemanlike job of collecting contributions for the fund, they turned in donations totaling $176.70 for an alltime
record total. The pricey sum is exclusive of the teacher contribution of $20 and easily exceeds the
total of the remaining schools combined. Weeks of conscientious effort on the part of all the children
resulted in the outstanding record, and Bill Kucyk, Dunn School Chairman, credits the success of the drive to
their tireless energy, fine student leadership and Teacher cooperation. Kucyk set goals for the children and
Joyce Sprinkle turned in the five hundredth dime. When the 1,000 mark was reached Edith Honeycutt‟s coin
was the winner, and Ova Fletcher contributed number 1,500. All schools have not yet turned in their reports to
Mrs. Robertson, but Ann Visger youngsters and teachers contributed $45 and Northrup‟s total donations
amounted to $60. River Rouge High and Our Lady of Lourdes schools reports remain to be tabulated.
Prosecutor Stages Raids Of Visger – Prosecutor‟s office investigators arrested 11 persons and confiscated a
safe in raids last Thursday on two alleged gambling establishments in River Rouge and Ecorse. Chief
Investigator James J. Stewart and two of his men, who were later joined by local police, entered a shoe
shine parlor at 417 Visger, Ecorse, where they found 11 persons congregated about a pool table
containing four pairs of dice, a croupier stick and $2. The owner, Emmett Fuller, 58 of 3957 Tenth, Ecorse,
was booked for operating a gambling place and the others for frequenting. All were released to appear today at
the Ecorse Police Station. The raiders next went to the Visger Athletic Club at 218 Visger, River Rouge,
where they found 38 persons in the rear room gathered about a pool table watching two men playing
cards. There is no evidence of gambling, but Stewart removed the club‟s charter and a large safe, which will
be opened today. The names of those present were taken, but no one was arrested. Stewart said there
was a shoe shine parlor at the front of the club and the only athletic equipment he observed was a pool
table. February 7, 1955 at 11am the safe was opened and $28.55 in cash and a field cover was found in the
safe. The safe was opened in the presence of Andrew Smith of the Prosecutor‟s Office.
Oh, Where Has Proxy Gone A month has passed since Proxy, a cream-colored cocker spaniel, scurried out
an open gate and disappeared, but a doting grandmother still can‟t bring herself to write four-year-old Sandy
Campbell in Oxford, England, that her little pet can‟t be found. Mrs. Wallace Beaver of 115 Batavia, still has
hopes of finding Proxy. If someone should know of the tiny cocker‟s whereabouts Mrs. Beaver won‟t have to
write the letter she dreads sending. Sandy has been saving her pennies to have Proxy shipped to England,
where her Daddy, S/Sgt. Richard Campbell is stationed. Proxy, six years old, ran away when Sandy‟s
grandmother let her out to frisk about, not knowing the gate to the backyard had been left open. The Beavers
would appreciate any information regarding Proxy because if something isn‟t heard shortly they‟ll have to
write and let Sandy know her pet had disappeared. The person providing information leading to Proxy‟s return
will receive a liberal reward, Mrs. Beaver said.
Muskrat Supper Tomorrow night at Xavier Hall – The ever-increasing number of persons who scout the
Downriver area Friday nights for restaurants serving muskrat suppers need look no farther for tomorrow

night‟s feast. A muskrat supper, prepared by Chef Gene Maurice from a secret Indian recipe handed down
through his family since the early 1800‟s will be served at St. Francis Xavier‟s Third Annual Muskrat supper
Friday from 5pm in the school hall, Outer Drive at Jefferson. Chef Maurice will be assisted in preparing the
delicacy by Joe Michalec and Edwin (Butch) Montroy. Muskrat supper fans may return for second and even
third helpings since the Usher‟s Club has decided to serve the supper on an all-you-can-eat basis. Carry-out
orders will be available. Members of the Ladies‟ Altar Society will serve the dinner as in previous years.
Tickets may be obtained at the door tomorrow night.
Atom Plant To Be Built By Edison – Parts of an atomic-fueled electric power plant will be set up and tested in
Detroit – in a laboratory to be established at Detroit Edison‟s Delray Generating Station. The new step toward
constructive use of atomic energy was announced by Detroit Edison President Walker L. Cisler, Management
Committee Chairman for the Atomic Power Development Associates. The testing project is part of a
$3,815,000 APDA Program for 1955 which had just been approved. Construction of sections of full-scale
atomic power plant parts – pumps, piping, heat exchanges, and other devices for handling liquid metals at
extremely high temperatures – is included in the program. The equipment, which also will include a special
high-temperature boiler or steam generator, will be tested under reactor plant conditions – but without the use
of actual nuclear fuel.
Our Men In The Armed Service
Pvt. John Vamplew, son of Mr. & Mrs. Vamplew of 38 Alexander, a graduate of Southwestern High
School, class of 1954, has recently completed his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Pvt.
Vamplew is now stationed at the Army Chemical Center in Maryland. Pvt. Vamplew was a member of
the Gene Sheppard‟s R.R.A.C. and gave local sport fans frequent thrills as an amateur boxer in 1949
and 1950.
Long Beach, Calif. (FHTNC) – Ships of Destroyer Squadron 13 are scheduled to return here February 6
completing a six-month tour of duty in the Far East. Aboard the destroy USS Blue is William A.
Butler, Radioman Seaman, USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Butler of 16 Perrin, River Rouge.
Fireman Apprentice William E. Young, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Young of 498 Beechwood, is
aboard the U.S.S. Luzon, where he is a member of the crew working in the Metal smith shop. Young
was graduated from River Rouge High School; class of 1954. While he was in school he was a threeletter
man, playing on the varsity Baseball, Basketball and Football squads. His ship is scheduled to
leave for the Far East in a few months from San Francisco, Calif.
Charles Bell, son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Bell of 101 E. Cicotte, formerly stationed at Newport, Rhode
Island, has recently been transferred to Los Angeles, Calif. His ship recently cruised through the
Panama Canal and Havana Cuba.
Norfolk, Va. – Roger Gauthier, Fireman, USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Don Gauthier of 146 Haltiner, River
Rouge has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy at the U.S. Naval Receiving Station,
Norfolk, Va. The Norfolk Naval Receiving Station, commanded by Captain John Harllee, USN
processes approximately 8,000 men a month on their way to and from Naval Activities all over the
world.
Richard J. Grignon, 20, son of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Grignon of 41 Hill, River Rouge, was recently
promoted to Private First Class. He is in Signal Construction, Co. A., stationed at Fort Ord. Calif. Pvt.
Grignon is preparing to move to Fort Lewis, Wash., where his company will build and maintain wire
communications. Pfc. Grignon was graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School, class of 1952,
and has served ten months in the service.
Panther Title Domination Ends With Dale Victory – by Joe Enright – After four straight years of being kingpin in
the Twin Valley Conference Basketball race, River Rouge High School‟s long domination came to and Friday
night when a scrappy Melvindale quintet upset the Panthers 57 to 48, to hand the Dearborn Pioneers the TVC
Crown. The defeat was the second in league play for Coach Lofton Greene‟s youngsters and assured Dearborn of
at least a share of the championship with the Pioneers needing only one win in two remaining tilts to clinch
outright laurels. The loss was a real surprise to local partisans for Melvindale was an easy victim of the
Panthers earlier in the season, and the Dales were supposed to have been further weakened by the midyear
graduation of forward Dick Hoth. However, Melvindale Coach Leo Turner, a former Rouge basketball
star, planned his strategy well and pulled a major surprise. It was the second time in three years that

Turner had upset Rouge, the first time being 1953 when Melvindale snapped Rouge’s 13 game winning
streak. Melvindale strategy was simple. The Dales consecrated on forcing Rouge to shoot from the outside,
throwing up a “keyhole” defense which Turner picked up from Wayne University Coach Joel Mason. While not a
true zone this defense presents all the problems of a zone and still permits man-for-man guarding. When the
Panthers were unable to work the ball in, they became erratic and forgot their fast game for a slowed down offense
which was just what Melvindale hoped for. Anyone who has watched a Turner coached team knows that the
Melvindale mentor puts great emphasis on ball control, with numerous posts and screens to befuddle the enemy.
When the Card defense slowed Rouge to a walk, the deliberate offense of the Dales was a perfect counter to
Rouge‟s pressing defense, as the pots and screens permitted wide open shots for the Cards. Once Melvindale built
up a margin in the fourth period then went into a “cat-and-mouse” stall which protected the lead without much
trouble. From a Rouge standpoint, the defeat was disastrous. First, it ended Panther hopes of an uphill battle with
Dearborn for a share of the TVC Crown. Secondly, the loss showed up several glaring weaknesses the Rouge
armor which was being readied for a defense of this State Championship next month. Once again Rouge was
weak under the boards – where the Panthers were supposed to be strong. Rouge’s press defense was
ineffective most of the time and downright horrible in the closing minutes when the Panthers tried to break
Melvindale stall. The Panthers laced aggressiveness all night on defense and were sluggish on offense. Even
the first appearance of guard Herbie Wood in the Rouge lineup failed to ignite a spark in the Panther
machine. The first period saw Rouge hold a slight edge as Blanche Martine counted 10 points to give the Panthers
an 18 – 14 edge. Don Mack and Dave Onofrio started to click for the Dales in second stanza, netting six points
apiece to pace Melvindale to a 33 to 31 margin at the half. After a nip and tuck period, which saw Melvindale hold
a point edge, the Cards broke things wide open in the first three minutes of the final quarter. Two goals by Mack
and one each by Jon Krueger, Al Porter and Dave Onofrio shot Melvindale in front, 53 to 44, with five minutes
left. When Rouge showed signs of waking up, the Dales went into a stall and protected the lead. Don Mack was
high man for Melvindale with 18 points, Dave Onofrio getting 16, center Al Porter had 12 for the Cards. Blanche
Martin again led Rouge with 20 points, Dennis Wilkie runner up with nine.
Lourdes Out Loop Race – by Joe Enright – With the First Division West Side basketball race finishing up
tomorrow night, Shrine appears to have the inside track for the loop title, with Holy Redeemer still having an
opportunity to tie for the title. Defending Champion Lourdes is out of the race, and can finish no higher than sixth
in the eight team circuit. The Bears made sure they would not finish in the cellar by whipping St. Theresa, 51
to 43, Friday night, after bowing to Mt. Carmel, 57 to 55, earlier in the week. The triumph over St. Theresa
was a big one for the Bears, who were faced with a cellar finish if beaten by the lowly Pirates. Downing the
Pirates in the small St Theresa gym has always been troublesome for Lourdes, but this year the Connellman came
through in great style. It was only the fourth time in history that Lourdes has been able to defeat George Dufour‟s
quintet in the Pirate gym. After holding a slim 24 – 22 halftime margin, Lourdes pulled slowly ahead through the
third period and finish strong to hand St Theresa its ninth league defeat. Should the Pirates lose their remaining
two games it will mean the worst season for George Dufour in his 25 years at St. Theresa. Tom Cazabon
continued his great play for the Bears, netting 17 points on seven baskets and three free throws. Dick Kozik
was next in line for Lourdes with 13 points while Phil Poirier tallied 11 for the Bears. Center Dave Trainor
topped St. Theresa with 15 points. Mt. Carmel surprised the Bears by building up a 29 to 23 halftime lead when
holding on to edge the local five, 57 to 55. It was only the second league win of the year for the comets. Lourdes
almost pulled the game out of the fire in the closing minutes with a belated surge but the rally fell just short. Tom
Cazabon again was high man for the Bears with 22 points, but had little help from his mates. Ed Pryzocki
led Mt. Carmel with 17 points while Joe Gilewski had 15 and Joe Gresser 14 for the Victors. Lourdes will
conclude the league campaign Friday night when they journey to Redford to meet St. Mary. The Rustics are one
of the league‟s better clubs and are big favorites to down the Bears. The varsity game starts at 8pm, with the
Reserve tilt set for 7 o‟clock.
Sgt. Krasun High Man In Second Annual Local 1299 Police Shoot – The Second Annual Police Pistol Shooting
matches comprising of teams and individual policemen from River Rouge and the surrounding communities were
held last Wednesday and Thursday at Roosevelt Memorial Hall range. The competition was held under the
sponsorship of Local 1299 United Steelworkers of America and was supervised by Joe Bodrie the Union‟s Gun
Club President. Three hundred and nine law enforcement officers took part, including several Chiefs of Police.
Dearborn won the team match and the coveted large gold cup presented by the Union. This is the second year
Dearborn won. Lincoln Pak police won second honors. Highest individual officer was Sgt. Dan Krasun of River

Rouge with a big 266 score. The policemen used the pistols they carry while on duty. In the simulated police
pistol course inaugurated by Joe Bodrie, and now a standard part of such matches, are firing was done in the dark
with flashlights. Patrolman William Borne won with his high score of 205, and Sgt. Dan Krasun won the high
daylight trophy. Chief Patch, of Wyandotte, was the high shooting police chief in the competition. The union‟s
fire range is classed as the best indoor pistol and small bore rifle range in Michigan. The union also will be host to
the Midwest National Indoor Pistol Matches next month, when the country‟s best-known pistol artists will come
here from Indiana, Ohio and Illinois.
FEBRUARY 17, 1955
Mayoral Race Spurs Voters – A three-way contest for mayor will be the highlight of River Rouge‟s primary
election Monday. The only other race for public office in the primary is for two Constable for whom six aspirants
are seeking nomination, but keen interest in the mayoral race should bring voters to the polls. Based upon rigorous
campaign activities on the part of the three candidates for nomination to the city‟s chief executive post and the
interest generated as a result, River Rouge electors should top by more than 1,500 the 2,145 total votes cast last
spring‟s primary. Not a mayoral election year, and with slight general interest aroused in the race for three council
seats, voters last February also were forced to brave icy blizzards to get to the polls. The apathy of the voters
shown at the polls last Spring, certainly is not in evidence for Monday‟s election. Entered in the mayoral race
are incumbent Mayor M. Warren Duncan, Roy Lipscom and Edwin R. Walker. Running for two constable
posts are Robert Cameron, David J. Copeland, Leroy Crump Jr., Benny L. Davidson, Fred Grant and Arthur G.
Williams. Since they are the only candidate for their offices there will be no contest for incumbents P. Thomas
Redmond, Treasurer and Jerry Gagneau, Justice of the Peace. Withdrawal of his petition for nomination by
Harold W. Kinsky, a few hours before the deadline February 2, resulted in no contest for three
commissioner posts in the primary. Seeking nomination in the general election on April 4 will be Earl R.
Beaudrie, Roy H. Cheff, James Della Pella, John L. Dioszegi, Orlando A. Rinna and Adam H. White. River
Rouge voters will also be handed ballots Monday carrying candidates for nomination as County Auditor, and to
two non-partisan judicial posts. Only one Republican, William A. Lau, has entered the contest for County Auditor;
Democrats seeking nomination to the post are, Dan Radnovich and Jacob P. Sumeracki, Candidates are the
judicial ballot to fill two Circuit Court vacancies are; Frederick D. Bartholomew, Theodore R. Bohn, (incumbent),
Edgar M. Branigan, Harry J. Dingeman, Jr., Orville L. Hubbard, Wade H. McCree, Jr., (incumbent), James N.
McNally and George D. O‟Brien.
Chief Lists Hourly Raids On Clubs – Released on $500 bonds to appear for examination March 1 were five men
seized in a raid by State Police early Sunday on the Midwest Independent Businessmen‟s Social Club at 178
Campbell. Charged with maintaining and operating a gambling place, all stood mute at their arraignment Monday
before Randall C. Kohler, Redford Township. Justice of the Peace, who will also conduct the examination. Two
additional warrants have been issued. According to Det. Sgt. Carl W. Robinson of the State Police Racket Squad,
for David Edwards, 46, of 11247 West Jefferson River Rouge and Anthony Bachorowski, 41, whose last known
address was 4935 Horger, Dearborn. Raids were made periodically at the alleged gambling spot by Rouge
police in January and February records show. The night of the raid by State Police, Chief Phillips said,
local police made hourly raids from 4:45pm to 1am, finding no evidence of gambling on the premises. Police
files show that last November Phillips wrote to James J. Stewart, Wayne County Chief Investigator, inviting
investigation of the Club and offering the services of the local department. Thirty one other men arraigned
Monday, pleaded guilty before Judge Kohler in Wayne County Jail, to charges of frequenting a gambling place and
paid fines of $25 and $10 court costs each. According to Sgt. Robinson, Edwards and Bachorowski were both
arrested November 3, 1952, for operating a gambling place, the Downriver Angling and Social Club, 11285 West
Jefferson, in June, 1953. Edwards was sentenced to a year probation and ordered to pay $50 costs. Bachorowski
was placed on two years‟ probation and served 60 days in the Detroit House of Correction. Charged as operators
are: Harold Cozad, 35 Hill; and George Burns, 309 Burke, RR; Glen W. Smith, 4031 ½ Jefferson, Ecorse; Alfred
Varga, 7144 Larme, Allen Park; and George G. Eugene, Pontiac; Capt. Raymond Mohr, Commander of the State
Police for Southeastern Michigan; Lt. Fred Davids, in charge of State Police Detectives and Sgt. Robinson led the
raid. Lt. Davids said that by the time police had gained entrance to an inner room of the alleged “Bar but” house,
the men were playing checkers and drinking coffee. “Bar but” is a dice game of Greek origin. After a search, a
pair of dice hidden in an oatmeal carton and $34 in cash were confiscated. Capt. Mohr said a State Police Officer
was participating in the game at the time of the raid.

Switch-On Of First Two Lighting Units Set February 28 – At dusk on February 28 night visibility on Jefferson
Avenue from Great Lakes to the River Rouge – Ecorse boundary line when the first two circuits of the modern
fluorescent street lighting system in River Rouge are switched on. A program, tentatively scheduled for 6:30pm
will mark the completion of the first in a series of units to be put into operation. City administrators from
surrounding communities will join local city official and citizens in witnessing the lighting of the area‟s first
fluorescent street lights. Participating in the ceremony will be representatives of the Detroit Edison Co., since the
fluorescent system will be first owned by the company, which will maintain and operate the system. In early
April, 200 of the fluorescent fixtures, one of the largest such installations in the country, will be in operation
the length of Jefferson and on Coolidge from Jefferson to Beechwood. The new lighting system, according to
John R. Tattan, Commissioner of Utilities, will be the largest capital improvement in River Rouge in 25 years. The
modern type of lighting will eventually be installed on Great Lakes Ave and on Visger Rd., Tattan said. “We will
have to wait until Ecorse officials decide on fluorescent lighting for their city before installation can begin on
Visger,” Tattan said, “because Ecorse owns half of the street”. “There has been talk,” he continued, “that cost
to the taxpayer for service rates will be prohibitive. There will be a slight increase in monthly rates because of the
increased candlepower,” he agreed, “but the city will no longer have to pay maintenance and operating costs since
it is now out of the utilities business. Edison now assumes these costs and the city will be charged only for the
electrical power used. “Also”, Tattan explained, “Edison has paid us $10,322 for all of our old equipment,
and installed all new poles and luminaries at no cost to the city. The taxpayer doesn’t have to worry about
exorbitant taxes. There will be no increase in taxes because of the new lighting system”. Council Tuesday
night approved Tattan‟s recommendation that the $10,322 from Edison be used to start a Capital Improvement
Fund to be set up at Down River Federal Savings & Loan Association at 2 ½ per cent interest. The first such fund
to be earmarked by the city, it will be added to from various revenues and may be drawn upon for future building
programs.
Names New School For Dead Soldier – Some 200 youngsters are daily attending classes in the new Pfc. James D.
Price School at Yuma Test Station in Yuma, Ariz. Named in honor of a River Rouge soldier who died last May 26
of an injury resulting from a truck accident near the station. Pfc. Price‟s body was crushed by an overturned truck
a month before his twenty-second birthday. Word that classes are being held in the elementary school for children
who previously had been taken 32 miles to Yuma to school, was received last week by Pfc. Price‟s widow,
Virginia, from Col. Walter W. Abley, Artillery Commander at the station. She will soon attend a dedication
ceremony of the modern building, at which time a large photograph of Pfc. Price will be hung in the school‟s
entrance hall. Nancy Mae, the seven-month old daughter the soldier had never seen, will be cared for by her
grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Emery of Ecorse Township, with whom he and her mother have been living. The
Emery‟s for many years lived in River Rouge. The son of Mrs. Eva Price, Pfc. Price was reared in the home of his
grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Besancon of 1191 Coolidge, where his mother is still making her home.
The Social Whirl
The Silhouettes welcome the Scale Spinners at their last meeting February 9 for the closing of the contest.
June Holzschu presented $10.00 prize from their treasury to Mary Lane Lesko for winning the contest. A
diet lunch was served after the meeting. Afterwards they played ping pong, while some members chatted,
in the social room. Polly Weis won the door prize and the Traveling Trophy was won by Mary Marth, and
Pauline Pello took home the pig.
A pre-Lenten Dance will be held on Friday, February 18, from 8:30 to 11:30pm at Lourdes Auditorium
sponsored by the Freshman of Our Lady of Lourdes. The music will be furnished by Don Barber and his
orchestra.
A square dance sponsored by the Women‟s Auxiliary of the Beechwood Community Center will be held at
the Hyacinth Court Annex, 476 Lenoir, on Saturday February 19, beginning at 8:30pm.
The Social Club held its meeting at the home of Geraldine Paddock in Lincoln Park on Friday at 8pm,
February 4. They played games and prizes were won by Eileen Foresi, June Kapusky and Mildred Totten.
Lunch was served. The next meeting will be February 18 at 8pm at the home of Margarite Biggs of 129
Elm.
Agnes Garcia, 208 Haltiner River Rouge, a sophomore at Marygrove, will be a member of the Menu
Committee for the National Brotherhood Week at Marygrove College February 20 – 26. All interested in
the Brotherhood theme may attend. Registration begins at 2:30pm in the Liberal Arts Building Foyer.

Foreign meals will be served in the student cafeteria.
Our Men In The Armed Service
Army Pfc. Robert P. Charron, son of James Charron, 59 Oak, River Rouge, recently participated in a
command post exercise with the IX Corps headquarters near Fukanuma, Japan. Regularly stationed at
Camp Sendai, Pfc. Charron is a radio operator with the 4 th Signal Battalion. In the exercise he worked in a
central headquarters under simulated combat conditions.
Pvt. William R. Steed, son of Mr. & Mrs. L. F. Steed, 30 W. Pleasant, River Rouge, recently completed
basic infantry training at Fort Leonard Wood, with a unit of the 6 th Armored Division. After induction into
the army at his home station, Pvt. Steed was processed through the 5045 th ASU Reception Station at Fort
Leonard Wood, where he received his initial army clothing, and the basic qualification and aptitude tests to
determine his assignment in the Army after completion of basic training.
/Norbert G. Martin, son of George & Amelia Martin of 118 Maple, who was formerly stationed at Keesler
Air Force Base, Miss., was promoted to Airman Second Class, and transferred to Massachusetts to receive
a more extensive course in electronics at the Mass. Institute of Technology. A/2c Martin would like to hear
from his friends. His address is A/2c Norbert G. Martin, AF1644841, Box 177, North Truro, Mass.
Archery Classes Friday Nights – Bow and Arrow shooters have at last been assured of a place to improve their
target practice during the winter months. Through the cooperation of the River Rouge Recreation Department and
the Fighting Island Sportsman‟s Club, there will be instruction and target practice every Friday evening at the Ann
Visger School gym from 6:30 until 9 o‟clock. “Scotty” Hager, Wayne County Trick Champion will instruct from
6:30 to 7pm and will conduct the target shooting until 9pm. Persons interested in archery are welcomed, including
youngsters. “Muzo” Muzinski is the President of River Rouge Archery Champion. There will be no instruction
after 7pm.
ADS
1. D & D – 10859 W. Jefferson (between Walnut & Elm) – Free Green stamps – Here‟s how it works – All
you have to do is shop at our store and save the Merchants Green Stamps which will be given to you
absolutely free with your purchase. When you have the required value in Free Stamps, you may exchange
them for the premiums of your choice absolutely free. A list of hundreds and hundreds of valuable
premiums are listed at the back of the redemption book which is also given to you absolutely free. Some
Premiums: Wear ever Aluminum Wear; Dualux Vacuum Coffee Maker; Toastmaster Fully Automatic;
Schick Electric Razor, Cosco Electrical Appliances; Samson Bridge table; and hundreds more of these
famous Nationally Advertised Brands.
2. John Cassidy – 10402 W. Jefferson - *Near the Park – six rooms, 3 bedrooms, shower and lavatory in
basement. Excellent condition. $13,000. *Walnut Street – brick 8 room single. Gas heat. Screens and
storms, side drive, 2 car garage $17,500. *James Street – 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms, hot water heat, good
condition $1,500.00 down.
3. Clock Heating Contractor – 195 Richter Street – Rust-free hot water trouble-free operation are built-in
guarantees in the Coleman Vit-Rock Automatic Gas Water Heater. Stone-lined storage walls. Glass-lined
heat exchanges. 10 year warranty backed by a $500 bond – Only $129.50.
4. W & W Restaurant – 10620 W. Jefferson – Roger & Susi Forsythe invite all their friends to visit them…
their new restaurant will serve nothing but the finest of food plus snappy service. Specializing in the Finest
American & Hungarian Cooking. *Carry Out Service*.
5. A & P – Customers Corner – No Time Like The Present … Perhaps you‟ve been promising yourself that
“one of these days” you‟d start to save money Why not start today … by doing all your food shopping at
thrifty A & P You see, at A & P you‟ll find low, low prices in every department in the store every day in
the week. And every item you buy is guaranteed to please you, or you get your money back without
question! Consistent savings add up. Come see … come save at A & P! * Standing Rib Roast “super
rich” 7-inch cut 69 cents lb. *Ham slices – center cut 99 cents lb. *Macintosh apples 3lbs. 29 cents.
*Eight O‟clock 1lb. 7 cents. * Sliced or piece Pork Butts 37 cents lb. * Cottage cheese – Fairmont 12 oz.
21 cents. *Cornflakes 12 oz. pkg. 19cents. *Sure Good Margarine 2 – 1 lb. cartons 39 cents.
*Silverbrook butter 61 cents lb.

FEBRUARY 24, 1955
Disabled Ex-Marine Gets Television Set – Hour upon hour of wearisome sameness over a period of 27 years spent
in a wheelchair were dispelled Tuesday for Milo B. Sullivan, 72, of 95 E. Pleasant, with the arrival of a television
set in his living room. An ex-Marine Corporal, Milo was thrown from a horse while stationed in Trinidad, Cuba in
1906 and years later the injuries to his knees and wrists resulted in permanent disability. As a former serviceman,
he became a member of H. A. Dennison Post 2222, for years joining in the post‟s Poppy sales and other activities
he could handle while in a wheelchair. Milo‟s VFW buddies, spearheaded by John V. Hayes, Hospital Chairman,
figured a T.V.set would perk him up just fine and hopefully contacted the Allied Veterans Council of Detroit for
help. Within a few days, on Washington‟s birthday, Milo had his T.V. set. He and Carrie, his wife, set by the
hour, now, happy with their new-found entertainment. Before television, Milo would often occupy quiet times
with recollections of his four years with the Marine Corps. He saw action in Seoul, Korea, in the Russo-Japanese
War, long before latter day Marines added another chapter to American history there. While in the Philippines in
1903 he served as General Arthur McArthur‟s orderly. During World War II he followed with a personal interest
the achievements of that general‟s son, Douglas. There was plenty of action in the Cuban Revolution back in
1906, and island hopping from post to post in the South Pacific. Things were going great until Trinidad when that
horse rolled over on him. The crippling set in during 1929 and he was sent to a government hospital in Wakasha,
Wisc. After six months he was discharged without a pension because he couldn‟t locate the doctor who treated
him or any witnesses. Milo has another buddy in Carrie, who, until six years ago, until she too, became ill, carried
the financial burden on her shoulders. They‟re getting along, happy because they‟re together in the home they
own. And, too, now, there‟s that television set.
Name Howell, McNinney K of C Knights Of Year – Two outstanding members, Roy W. Howell and Joseph J.
McNinney, were named Knights of the Year at a tribute dinner held last Saturday by Msgr. Champion Council
2819, Knights of Columbus. Knights and their guests filled the River Rouge Hotel Rumpus Room to capacity for
the Fourth Annual Honor Awards Affair. Howell, one of the council’s founders served as initial Grand Knight
in 1940 and 1941. He has held chairmanships of the Council’s Catholic Action Committee and Chalice
Club, and is a past faithful navigator of the Wyandotte Fourth Degree Assembly, K of C 1802. He has also
served as President of the Holy Name Society and the Ushers Club of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.
McNinney, initiated into the Knights in 1945 with the Fifth Anniversary class, was editor of the “Champion
News” seven years, and served on numerous committees. He was at one time acting Deputy Grand Knight
and held the office of Lecturer. Elected the Council‟s Seventh Grand Knight in 1951, he held the office two
years. During his first term, McNinney was named Chairman of the Detroit Metro Knight of Columbus Day
Committee. The previous year he had served as the Committee‟s Secretary. He retired this year from the post
of Financial Secretary of the Council to which he was appointed in 1953 by the Honorable Supreme Knight
John E. Swift, of the Supreme Council. McNinney has for eight years been faithful controller off Wyandotte
Fourth Degree Assembly.
Delegate By Governor‟s Appointment – Appointed by Governor G. Mennen Williams to represent River Rouge as
delegate to the second Michigan Teen-Age Driver Safety Conference, Carl Mason, a junior at River Rouge High
School attended the two-day session February 18 and 19 at Michigan State College, Mason, a Herald Carrier boy
for over four years, successfully completed a driver training class at the high school and was appointed delegate in
recognition of demonstrated leadership to local teen-age driver safety and related community programs. He is the
son of Mrs. Gladys Mason of 191 ½ Goodell
Balaze Will Take Part In Bob Test – The signal honor of being chosen to participate in the nuclear weapons test at
Yucca Flat in Las Vegas, Nevada, in mid-April belongs to River Rouge‟s Civil Defense director, Chief of
Detectives Louis Balaze. An invitation to be among the participants in the test came after he had been asked to
join 16 men in Michigan to observe the test. Balaze will be one of a select group of persons taking an active part
in the undertaking. Eight high-ranking officials from Detroit and eight from out state areas, as observers, will be
required to remain at the test site five days. Balaze and other participants must remain seven days. The office of
civil Defense in River Rouge was organized in 1941 and Balaze, who lives at 96 Walnut, has been Director since
that time. He has been a member of the Police Department 22 years.
The Social Whirl
Mrs. Margaret Biggs of 129 Elm was hostess to the Social Club at her home last Friday. Prizes were won
by Eileen Foresi, June Kaposky and Margaret Pittman. The girls will meet with Geraldine Paddock of

Lincoln Park for their March meeting.
Lee Rinna, Virginia Bewick and Hazel Parringer were the lucky prize winners at the Pinochle Club held
Tuesday at the home of Virginia Bewick of W. Cicotte St. A delightful luncheon was served and plans
were made to meet in March at the home of Elaine Brouch of Richter Street.
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Pacheco of 90 E. Pleasant announce the birth of their son Jack Joseph, born February 18,
Mrs. Pacheco is the former Lou Ann Foucher.
Pride Adds New Special Service – Pride Cleaners, pioneers of the first practical cash and carry merchandising
method and originators of the scientific Luster-Tex Cleaning Process, having introduced another exclusive service.
Effectively immediately, all hats cleaned and blocked will be returned in a new package offering 3-way protection
against crushing and soiling. The crown of the hat is protected by Cellophane cover, the brim of the hat is
protected by a pasteboard contour disc.
Our Men In The Armed Services
Cpl. Robert J. DeWing, son of Mr. & Mrs. M. H. DeWing of 56 W. Pleasant, RR arrived in Bremerhaven,
Germany, where he expects to be stationed for about sixteen months. Robert is with the 93 rd Engineering
Co. A graduate of River Rouge High School, he enlisted when 17 year old.
Cpl. Jas. D. Foster, whose wife, Dorothy Sue, lives at 14754 Kennebec, Wyandotte is assigned to the 4 th
Armored Div. at Fort Hood, Texas. Foster, son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Klein, 783 Coolidge, RR, is a Tank
Commander in Company C of the Divisions 35 th Tank Battalion. He entered the Army in May, 1953, and
completed basic training at Fort Knox, Ky.
Army Pfc. James E. Jones son of Joe Jones, 524 Holford, RR, is scheduled to participate in Exercise Surf
Board along the western coast of the U.S. March 21 – 26.
Sgt. James G. Jackson whose parents reside at 355 Polk, RR, arrived home last week after spending three
years of service in France. A welcome home party was held at his home Sunday. James will report March
5 at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Capt. Margaret Vizard, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. E. Vizard of 131 Leroy, was made Major on January 10.
She served in World War II at Swift Army Base in Austin Texas. After two years as a civilian she entered
the Air Force at Topeka, Kan., and was sent to Japan and since then has been sent to Biggs A.F.B. in El
Paso. She saw service in India, while in the Army and in Japan while in the Air Force.
Pvt. John M. Moore, son of Mr. & Mrs. George A. Moore of 60 Salliotte, recently completed his basic
training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Pvt. Moore spent his two weeks furlough at his home. He is now
stationed at Fort Knox, Ky., in tank training.
Pvt. Kenneth H. Montroy son of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Montroy, 55 Oak, RR, has completed the Medical
Training Center‟s eight-week course of advance basic training at Brook Army Medical Center.
Rouge Trounces Ecorse Before a Thousand Fans – by Joe Enright – Sparked by some excellent guard play by
Herbie Wood and Lewis Brown, the River Rouge Panthers trounced the Ecorse Red Raiders Friday night, 54 to 38,
before almost a thousand fans at the spacious Ecorse gym. The triumph was the fifth in seven league games for
Rouge and was one of the best performances turned in by the Panthers this year. Superior defensive play and
some deft ball handling by Rouge’s clever pair of back court men proved too much for Ecorse. Herbie
Wood came up with a fine offensive chore, scoring 11 points and setting up numerous baskets with his
perfect passes. “Bullet” Brown turned in a real defensive gem for the Panthers, holding Ecorse’s high
scoring guard, Nick Mitea, to a lone field goal for the night. Brown also scored seven points. Since Ecorse
had almost down Rouge in their first meeting at the Panther gym, the Raiders were looking for a win Friday night,
but were never in the game after the first quarter. Rouge seemed to enjoy playing on the big Ecorse floor, making
Ecorse look outclassed with excellent ball handling and a tight defense. In fact, Rouge should have had a wider
margin in the game, except for some poor shooting on easy shots. Rouge Coach Loften Greene installed Walter
Ector at forward for the Ecorse game, hoping to add some speed a foot to the Panthers game. While he only tallied
five points, Ector played a strong game off the boards and was touch on defense. As usual, forward, Blanche
Martin was the offensive standout for the Panthers. Martin scored 22 points to lead the scorers, marking
the 13 th straight time that he has topped the Panthers, Martin now has scored 279 points in 13 games. The
Panthers got away to a 5 – 0 lead early in the first quarter but Ecorse rebounded to tie it up. The score was
tied four time before Walter Ector notched two free throws to put Rouge in front to stay at 13 – 11. Baskets
by Wood, Martin and Henry Pollard and another charity by Ector made it 20 – 11, and Rouge held this

edge through the third period. The Panthers locked it up early in the final period when Wood tallied twice
and Brown and Martin added field goals to make it 50 to 34. Only Bob Gholston could do any scoring for
the Raiders, but the lanky center’s fine work was not enough. Gholston was high for Ecorse with 17 points,
followed by Lee Dawson with 12 points.
ADS
1. D & D Food Mart – 10859 W. Jefferson Ave. – “Prices are born here and raised elsewhere”. - * Pot Roast
(lean-meaty beef) 29 cents lb. * Round Steak 39 cents lb. * Spry or Fluffo 3lb. can 78 cents.
*Fisherman Fish Stix 8 oz. pkg. 33 cents. *Betty Crocker 3 boxes 99 cents. * Smoked Picnic Ham 6 to 8
lb. average 33 cents lb.
2. Gilbert Motor Sales – 10955 W. Jefferson Ave. – Ford combines exciting Thunderbird styling with new
Trigger – Torque response! When you meet the new ‟55 Ford, it‟s love at first sight. That advanced
Thunderbird styling – those stunning Luxury Lounge interiors, with unique upholstery and color
combinations, capture your heart. And wait‟ll you try Ford‟s new Trigger-Torque response! Wait‟ll your
in command of this quick-as-a-trigger power. The purr of the idling Ford engine only hints at the “go”
that‟s under your foot. The open road tells the full story. As the miles melt away, you‟ll discover an
unusual smoothness. It‟s the new Angle-Poised Ride that comes from Ford‟s advanced Ball-Joint Front
Suspension for ‟55. Visit your Ford Dealer‟s and make a “date” to test drive the beautiful ‟55 Ford at your
earliest opportunity.
3. House of Bar-B-Q – 11204 W. Jefferson Ave. – Ribs – Chicken – Fish and chips 70 cents – Carry-Out
Service.
4. Schneider‟s Café – 10837 W. Jefferson Ave. – “Take her out once a week … in fact take the whole family
… It‟s fun to eat out – Special Lenten Menus – Fish Fry Special – Fresh Perch – French Fries – slaw – veg.
– coffee $1.00.
5. Smargons – West Jefferson at Leroy – Final Clearance – Blankets – Special blend of rayon cotton and
nylon … 5 inch satin bund edge. 72 X 84 in blue, rose, tan, light and dark green. Excellent for gifts. $5.95.
* Woven Striped Border – Dish towels – 35 % linen. 6 for $1.00. * Chix Cheese Cloth – 5yd. pkg. 39
cents.
6. Dixon‟s Super Market (Formerly Consumers Market) – 585 Visger Rd. - *Maxwell House Coffee drip –
reg. l lb. can 97 cents. * Fresh creamery butter a lb. for 59 cents. * T-bone Sirloin Steak 69 cents a lb. *
First Cut Pork Chops 48 cents a lb. * Potted meat – 2 cans 18 cents. * Northern Tissue 3 rolls 25 cents.