OCT NOV 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, Janice Chesney,
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 – May – 2011
Mrs. Ardis Hall passed away recently and her niece, Ms. Wilbur gave us quite a few
boxes of her memorabilia. Included were monthly newsletters from Whitehead & Kales from
1924 and 1925. Ardis was the executive secretary for them. We will read through them and put
together an article for a future issue.
We have been thinking about scanning the official Village of River Rouge books and
putting them on a CD. The time would cover 1899 to 1923. We have had a few companies
estimate the cost at $4,000, so we may have a fund raiser in the future.
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
BY: JENNY COOPER
(Excerpts from the River Rouge Herald)
OCTOBER 4, 1955
Property Tax Is Not Involved – Three hundred sixty thousand revenue bonds of the City of River Rouge motor
vehicle highway fund were signed Wednesday by Mayor M. Warren Duncan and City Clerk John R. Osborn at
the office of Braun, Bosworth & Co., Detroit. The receipts of the $360,000 issue, turned over to City Treasurer
Thomas Redmond, will be expended for the construction of the Industrial Highway. The rate of interest is 2 ½
and 2 ¾ per cent and the bonds are to be repaid from the city’s share of the state gas tax. Known as
revenue bonds, the issue is not payable in property tax monies. The issue is to be retired part in 1958, and
part in 1962 and part in 1968. The city also has an issue of $295,000 in revenue bonds issued to provide public
parking areas. These will be retired from the receipts of parking meters and property owners are not involved.
The City of River Rouge has no general bonds outstanding now.
50 Students for 12 States Enroll in Rouge High School – Fifty students have enrolled in River Rouge High
School this school year from schools in other states, according to a list compiled in the office of Principal Corda
E. Horton. Kentucky leads the list with almost one-third of the total. In addition there are several foreign
students. One English speaking girl came from Finland. Two youths from Greece are enrolled, their first big
task to learn English. There is one girl from Galt, Ontario schools. One regular student, Peter Mandas, spent
the summer in Greece. Students from other states enrolled in the following numbers; Kentucky, 15;
Tennessee and Alabama, 8 each; Georgia, 6; Mississippi, 3; Arkansas, West Virginia, North Carolina, 2
each; South Carolina, Ohio, Missouri and Pennsylvania, 1 each. From Michigan (other than Ecorse and
Detroit) there are eight; Ecorse has 21 (some Ecorse territory is in the Rouge District) and 13 are from Detroit.
Six have formerly attended Our Lady of Lourdes School. There are 27 students enrolled in the High School
from other schools who attended Rouge schools at some prior time, several during previous residence here.
Auto Sales Volume High Here – The sale of automobiles by the six River Rouge dealers constitutes an
important factor in the community‟s prosperity, it was brought out on Friday last by E. H. Gilbert, President of
Gilbert Motor Sales, Inc., in an address before the Rotary Club at Christ Lutheran Church dining rooms. “The
six dealers have been in business 29, 25, 33, 31, 36 and nine years, respectively, and employ 194 persons, 171
men and 23 women”‟ said Mr. Gilbert. “The total payroll will be approximately $1,025,000 this year. Paid in
city taxes will be approximately $15,000 and this is not a complete figure since one dealer leases his premises.
The average Detroit dealer pays $40,677 in city, county, state, and federal taxes. “We (the six dealers) will sell
and deliver 3,953 new cars and 4,500 used cars and our total sales will reach approximately $13,137,000
this year. Obviously these cars and service sales were not all made to people living in River Rouge, in fact
the people living here are responsible for approximately 20 percent of this business, leaving 80 percent
that is brought here by our various selling organizations. I pridefully point out that this is a job that has
a most beneficial impact on our local economy.” “I am sure that many local merchants would like to find a
plan that would bring such a big percentage of trade from out of town. These out of town customers often bring
their cars in for service and while waiting ask about restaurants, 5 & 10 Cent Stores, grocery stores, clothiers,
flower shops and doctors. They often return for their cars with their arms full of packages. “Again 80 percent
of $13,137,000 in sales or $10,509,600 brought to Rouge firms from outside must out of necessity do
considerable good. One other figure, our combined advertising budgets alone this year will
approximately $132,000. Mr. Gilbert in referring to his own firm which next month will observe its 25 th
Anniversary in River Rouge, said they now operate in 45,000 square feet of floor space, their advertising
expenditures are $45,000, their daily overhead (300 per year) is $1,338, and that the financing of new and used
cars brought considerable insurance business to local insurance salesmen. The safety theme is going to be
stressed a great deal by automobile manufacturers from now on, Mr. Gilbert said, with crash dashes,
visors, seat belts, safety door locks, steering wheel changes and improved brakes. He stressed all
manufacturers have billions invested in plants, inventories, trained manpower, manufacturing,
distributing and selling know-how. They spend 200 million’s for research alone. One-half billion goes to

ing out a complete new model. Before the ’56 model reaches the public, the ’57 is completed, the ’58
near the point of final o.k., the ’59 in the clay model stage, and the ’60 being planned. The speaker pointed
out that there have been 2,530 makes of cars manufactured in his country and that only 17 survived are being
sold today. He said that car manufacturers now employ 893,995 persons. Automobile Dealers of the United
States today employ 1,918,714 persons, thus the total employment in this country of auto makers and dealers,
the latter selling and servicing cars, is 2,812,719. The national automobile sales for ‟54 were 13,200.200.
Honored By K-C Council – A member of the Knights of Columbus for more than a quarter of a century and
chaplain of the local council for many years, Msgr. Emmanuel J. Glemet was awarded a life membership in the
organization Tuesday night. The award was made by Grand Knight Louis M. Laginess. The Rouge
organization was named for the late Msgr. Raymond Champion, an uncle of Msgr. Glemet.
Our Men in the Armed Service
Pvt. Andrew A. Yates of 252 Beechwood, RR, is scheduled to complete recruit training October 21 at
the Marine Corps Recruit Depot here. The ten-week course includes instruction in all basic military
subjects and the firing of all basic infantry weapons.
Ships and planes from the U.S., Great Britain, Portugal and France joined forces September 22 to
participate in North Atlantic Treaty Organization exercises Centerboard. Taking part in the Joint
Antisubmarine Warfare operation aboard the destroyer USS Zellars is Radford O. Tidwell, Gunners
Mate Third Class, USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Tidwell of 23 E. Cicotte, RR and husband of the
former Miss Flora M. Lovett of Haleyville, Ala. On completion of training October 2 the ships will visit
Lisbon, Portugal, for seven days liberty and recreation for the crews.
Pvt. Ernest Gravelin, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Gravelin of 41 E. James has completed his basic
training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., where he is stationed. Pvt. Gravelin was recently home on a 14
day furlough beginning September 18. He is now attending the Sheet Metal School. Pvt. Gravelin is a
graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Class of 1955. He would appreciate hearing from his
friends. His address is: Pvt. Ernest Gravelin, Co. A., 51 st . A.E.D., 6 th Armored Div., Fort Leonard
Wood, Mo.
The Social Whirl
Assisting at the traditional Junior-Freshman Tea Sunday, October 9, as a member of the Refreshment
Committee is Agnes Garcia of 208 Haltiner. Miss Garcia is a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High
School and is a Home Economics Major at Marygrove College.
Mrs. Amy Parrinder of 317 Burke entertained the Pinochle Club on September 27 at her home. Prizes
were won by Mrs. Lee Rinna, Mrs. Thelma Greig and Mrs. Claude Chester. A family style lunch was
served. The next meeting will be held on October 11 at 8pm at the home of Mrs. Lee Rinna of 114
Walnut.
The River Rouge Woman‟s Club will hold its opening dinner at the Wabeek Tea Room, Wyandotte, on
Tuesday, October 11 at 6:30pm. The hostesses for the evening will be the Social Committee. The
Program Chairman is Virginia Lee McGuire.
The Ladies of the Assembly held their first meeting of the fall season on Tuesday, September 20 at the
K of C Club rooms in Wyandotte. Plans were made for a card party to be held in the near future. Mrs.
Arthur O‟Neil will take charge of this affair, assisted by Mrs. John Pinto and Mrs. Al Jenkins. The brief
business session was followed by games and a light lunch. The next meeting will be held Tuesday,
October 11 at the K of C Hall in River Rouge. All members are asked to be present as the annual
election of officers will be held. Following the meeting the ladies will be joined by their husbands for
entertainment and a buffet supper.
St. Hilda‟s Guild will hold its annual Fall Rummage Sale on October 14 and 15 (Friday and Saturday) in
the building on the corner of Oak and West Jefferson, RR., next door to the Detroit Edison Co. Watch
for the posters in the window. The doors will be open from 9am to 6pm. Those wishing to have their
contributions picked up, please call either Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Wilson.
Knee-hi‟s with a distinctive flair – “Crazy Legs” for the coed set. These Bur-Mil knee-hi‟s come in two
styles, “Only a Rose” and “Strawberry Patch”. The unique motifs of wool yarn are hand embroidered

on the cotton sock. Bur-Mils “Crazy Legs” are available in navy, charcoal, red & white as well as a
Black Watch color arrangement on white background.
Sound Off For Lourdes
Credit is due to the Seniors for their fine Showmanship in handling the initiation of the Freshmen. Also a big
thank you to the Freshmen for their wonderful cooperation. The Spinner, the guest of the evening, displayed
great talent while singing the “Freshmen Theme Song”. The Seniors presented the first skit of the year at the
first pep meeting. It stared Mr. Dennweger, the Mental Telepathist. Friday‟s pep meeting featured the skit
“The $64,000,000 Question”, given by the Juniors of 15H. The Bears put up a good fight Sunday, but the score
ended 7 – 0 in favor of Shrine. Election of class officers for the year 1955-56 took place last Wednesday, the
results are as follows: Senior Officers: President Jason Sigler; Vice President Deanna Schultz; Secretary,
Kathleen Riney; Treasurer, Richard Suchyta. Junior officers: President Ed Kling; Vice President Carolyn
Stevenson; Secretary Carole Behn; Treasurer Ray Haener. Sophomore officers: President Tony Kozole; Vice
President Sue Sigler; Secretary Lois Kramer; Treasurer, Bill Boland. The Student Council Representatives are
as follows: Seniors; Joanne Chenavier, Dan Livernois. Junior; Bob Hodges, Pat Bodrie. Sophomores: Diane
Mandernach, Gerald Stroup.
An Improved Panther Team Defeats Monroe – The River Rouge Panthers finally hit the victory column Friday
night, downing Monroe, 7 to 0, before a sparse crowd at Heuer Field. It was the first win after two loses for the
Panthers and Monroe‟s second loss in three games. The Panthers badly outplayed through the first half, put all
their drive into one third period surge that produced the game‟s only touchdown. And it was the passing game,
so noticeably missing in the Hamtramck game, that provided the spark for Rouge. Two aerials from Dennis
Wilkie to end Walt Ector were the big blows as the Panther rolled 68 yards for the touchdown. From the
Rouge standpoint, the game was a tremendous success, with much improvement being shown over the
past two games. The Panther attack, woefully weak during the first two games, took on a new look as the
running game came alive and the pass protection sharpened up so that the aerial attack had a chance to
get into operation. Defensively the Panthers also looked better, but the Rouge front wall is still vulnerable up
the middle. The pass defense was better too, but Monroe‟s air game was hurt considerably when left half Jerry
Oney, was injured and had to leave the game. The game started with Monroe looking like champions. The
Trojans rolled up three quick first downs but a penalty stalled the drive on the Rouge 29. The first break came
to Rouge late in the period when Perry Jones recovered Oney‟s fumble on the Monroe 26. After one first down,
the Panthers were stalled on the eight when a fourth down pass from Wilkie to Ector failed to make the first
down. Monroe took charged again midway through the second period, rolling up three more successive first
downs to reach the Panther 17 but the Rouge line held. The Panthers got their touchdown march in motion
from the 32 after stopping a Monroe threat early in the third period. After Bob Wilson and John Keeley
hit the line for two first downs, Dennis Wilkie fired a pass to halt Ector, who made a great catch, to put
the ball on the Monroe 13. It was a 35 yard play. Here Monroe stiffened and Rouge lost six yards on two
running plays. Then Wilkie dropped back and hit Ector on the same pass pattern, with the big end grabbing the
ball deep in the left corner of the end zone for the score. Henry Pollard booted the extra point and Rouge led 7
to 0. Monroe got a break late in the third period when Rouge misplayed a Trojan put and the Panthers lost the
ball at midfield. However, the line held and it looked like Rouge was in pay dirt. Late in the fourth period
Monroe got one last chance when the Trojans blocked Henry Pollard‟s punt and recovered on the Rouge 14.
Andre Wood plunged for a first down on the four and it looked bad. However, Mike Losey fumbled on the next
play and Henry Pollard recovered for Rouge to end the threat. With only seconds left Monroe got the ball again
and took to the air. After one pass interference penalty, Rouge took over when Ron Montroy intercepted a pass
as the game ended. Rouge looked much improved up front in the game, with Henry Pollard, Perry Jones,
Dennis Armos and Jim Childs doing yeoman work. In the backfield Dennis Wilkie handled the team well at
quarterback while John Keeley and Bob Wilson took care of the ball carrying chores. Fullback John Herczeg
turned in a steady game doing some good blocking for his halfbacks.
OCTOBER 13, 1955
Army Cited Rouge Man – Presentation of achievement was made Tuesday to Clarence B. Sabbath by the
Michigan Recruiting District in behalf of the United States Army Recruiting Service. The award cited Sabbath
“for exceptionally meritorious and outstanding service rendered to our recruiting program in River Rouge”.

Sabbath, who lives at 386 Beechwood, accepted the certificate from Lt. Col. Marvin E. Mitchell, Infantry
Division at Fort Wayne. Present for the ceremony were Capt. Oren S. Gorden, Operations Officer for Michigan
Recruiting Service and Sgt. Edmund R. Jackson of the Local Recruiting Office, several servicemen stationed at
Fort Wayne and many of Sabbath‟s friends.
Rouge Men On Scout Training Staff – The second of six regular fall training sessions for Adult Leaders of
District Nine (Downriver) area of the Detroit Area, Boy Scouts of America will be conducted Monday evening
at Jefferson School in Wyandotte. Robert Mast with Charles Theeck of 22 Linden, RR., and a full staff of
instructors are handling the Boy Scout sessions and the Cub Scout meetings are conducted by Floyd Murray of
192 Goodell, RR., Don Frostic of Wyandotte and Norman Pugh of Lincoln Park, Ed Radke and Lewis Erdos of
Lincoln Park, and Walt Andrews of Wyandotte are directing sessions for Explorers. The Scouters and
Explorers will hold an overnight session in November. Persons wishing to become Scout leaders are invited to
attend the sessions. Those who have taken the training course in the past may makeup meetings they have
missed and receive certificates.
Plan Unique Service of Sacred Songs – A unique service in which a 75-voice combined chorus will demonstrate
the use of sacred song in expressing beliefs and the worship of God will be held Sunday at Epworth Methodist
Church at 10:45am during the regular worship hour. Favorite hymns of the Christian faith will be sung during
the service, the theme of which will be “We Sing Our Creed”. “This service will not be a „demonstration‟ as
such,” the Rev. Harold A. Nessel, Pastor said, “but its primary purpose will be to worship God, the Father, Son
and Holy Spirit”. The combined cherub, youth and senior choirs will participate in the unusual service.
Director of the cherub choir is Mrs. Ruth Montroy and the youth and senior choirs are under the direction of
Mrs. Frances Veatch, Director of Music. Persons who have not church-home in River Rouge are invited to
attend the worship service.
Gvozdich Cleared As Security Risk – Like a flick of a cloth that wipes clean a clouding film of dust, a short
letter in terse military phraseology in one moment wiped away a shadow of suspicion that has for four months
clouded George Gvozdich‟s life. Last Friday Gvozdich, 27, a veteran of the Korean conflict, was notified he
had been cleared as a security risk and his status as a Sergeant in the Army Reserve is to be retained. On June 1
Gvozdich, a good looking six-foot former River Rouge High athlete lost his job as a Detroit Public School
Teacher when he was accused by the Army as a security risk. When he was 14 his mother, Mary, had taken out
an insurance policy in his name with the International Workers Order, listed as subversive in 1949. The policy,
he said was immediately cancelled at that time. When the Army filed the charges in June, Gvozdich demanded
a hearing. He appeared before a Loyalty Board at Fort Wayne and the findings were sent to the Fifth Army
Headquarters in Chicago. Notification of Clearance, was signed, by order of the Secretary of the Army, by
Major Eugene F. Meriville, adjutant at Fort Wayne, Michigan Military District. Gvozdich was “haunted” by the
security risk tag during the two years he served in the Army. He said he was twice blocked in efforts to obtain a
commission, because of the security issue. He was an honor trainee at Fort Riley in 1951 and had applied for
Officers Candidate School when he was sent into combat duty in Korea. He was cited in Korea for meritorious
action and honorably discharged from the Army on September 17, 1953. A teacher in Detroit Public Schools
since 1954, Gvozdich‟s contract was suspended when the security issue was raised in June. He has been
reinstated as a substitute Teacher and hopes to complete his studies for a Master‟s Degree in Education at the
University of Detroit next June. He is looking forward to coaching next fall, having had some experience as an
Assistant Coach at Eaton Rapids High School. He is a graduate of Central Michigan College. Now that he has
been full cleared, Gvozdich said, “I am mostly happy that the matter is settled because of my family. I can‟t
help but think of others who are in a similar situation. If there is anything I can do to help anyone I would be
happy to do so. In fact, I would go out of my way to do for others what so many have done for me”. Since
June, Gvozdich has been receiving letters and telephone calls from college and university professors and fellow
students and friends who have helped him through a rough period. Several letters have come from other states
and strangers visited him at home. “I could say I‟m really fortunate in one respect,” he said, “because I have
learned who my true friends are, and I feel rich in this knowledge. People who do not have to face trouble such
as this must go through life not really knowing if their friends would remain friends when the going gets really
tough. It makes me proud and happy to realize I am secure in my friendships with such fine people”. Gvozdich
lives with his parents, Charles and Mary at 232 Fairmont. He has a younger brother and sister.
Social Whirl

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Haunert of 1121 Coolidge announce the birth of their third son, William Francis born
on October 1 at the Delray General Hospital weighing eight pounds and eleven ounces. The Haunert‟s
other children are: Katherine who is 11 years old; Marilyn, who is 10 years old; Rosemary, who is 8
years old; Rita, who is 5 years old; Joseph, who is 4 years old and Thomas, who is two years old. Mrs.
Haunert is the former Rita Gallagher of River Rouge.
Mrs. Gennie Lozon of 37 Linden, Mrs. Mabel Girrbach of 10783 W. Jefferson and Mrs. Margaret Pack
of Cleveland, Ohio, were guests of Mrs. Agnes Riendl at her cottage at Long Lake during the past week.
All outgoing and incoming officers of the Bernadette of Lourdes Circle No. 640, Daughters of Isabella
are asked to attend an officers meeting in the K of C clubhouse on Friday evening, October 14, at
8:15pm. A special Halloween Party will be the social for the Daughters of Isabella on Wednesday
evening, October 19, in the K.C. clubhouse. Chairmen for this month are Genevieve German and
Margaret Hengy.
The Dunn Parent Teachers Council will meet on October 19 at 7:30pm in the Dunn School for a social
affair. All parents of Dunn School children are urged to attend in order to meet the new principal and
teachers as well as become better acquainted with friends and neighbors. There will be entertainment
and refreshments service.
Everybody relies on tweed sportswear for fall, considering it is still the college girl‟s top favorite.
Active or dressy, tweed styles figure importantly in back-to-college collections. Color in tweed has
been tamed down – the blackened and two-or three- color tweed predominate. Flannel sportswear,
because it has been so dependable, has kindled the interest of college girls. That same interest is
expected to blaze now for charcoal brown (after seasons of gray), then charcoal gray flannel separates.
Charcoal brown flannel offers something new without being radically different. In addition to the
charred brown tones, and darkened greens, some anthracite blue flannels are next in importance. Of
course, charcoal gray continues. With all these motifs in sportswear taken together, the strong costume
theme is established, notes Women‟s Wear Daily.
Did you know there‟s plenty of “psychology” in color A survey shows, for example, that women – by
a score of 12 to 1 – prefer white as a soap color over gray ( and men prefer it by 9 to 1)! One of the
oldest and most famous soaps in American – Lava – after more than half a century of changing “gray
grime into magic white” itself is changing color from a gray to a white bar, to be launched nationally in
October by the Procter & Gamble Co.
Bears Down St. Gregory For Second Win – Lourdes Bears rolled to an easy 39 to 0 win over hapless St.
Gregory Sunday night at Heuer Field before a thousand rabid fans. It was the Bear‟s second win in three starts
and keeps alive their slim title hopes. Any time a team scores 39 points, regardless of the opposition, the
victors must have enjoyed a good night and this was true Sunday – with Lourdes having a good night against a
pitiful St. Gregory team that has little business being in First Division play after the poor showings of the past
few seasons. St. Gregory had little to offer offensively and almost nothing defensively except stout hearted
performances by several Cherokee backs. In contrast, Lourdes presented a strong running game and a
tough defense anchored by center Art Murray. This time Lourdes wasn’t in need of an aerial attack as
the Bear backs swept through and around St. Gregory for long gains on numerous occasions. The
blocking up front showed marked improvement over last week, and the backs appeared to be running better. Of
course, as one someone put it, was Lourdes that good or St. Gregory that bad It appeared to us as the Bears
have rebounded from their sudden slump against Shrine and will be tough to beat from here on. The game itself
was a romp. Lourdes scored the first time it got the ball, going 21 yards after Tom Cazabon returned a
Cherokee punt 35 yards. Five plays later Dan Livernois crashed up the middle for five yards and a touchdown.
Ray Haener‟s placement was wide. A pass interception halted Lourdes’ second drive but a fumble gave the
Bears another chance as Jim Donathan recovered Don Gallagher’s fumble on the Gregory 12. On the
next play Leo Tieppo bolted off left tackle for 12 yards and the score. Haener converted this time and it
was 13 to 0. Moments later Lourdes added a third score when Norm Merta recovered a fumble on the Gregory
32. Dan Livernois goes the T.D., bulling his way 19 yards for the tally. Haener converted and it was 20 to 0 at
halftime. The third period was no different. Lourdes took the kickoff and rolled 63 yards to score. Ray Haener
went the final six yards on a keeper play. Two minutes later Lourdes went ahead 32 to 0 when linebacker Jim

Donathan pulled down a St. Gregory pass in the right flat and raced 38 yards to score. Donathan caught the ball
without anyone near him and easily outran the opposition to score. Tom Cazabon failed on his extra point try.
Things see-sawed back and forth the rest of the way until the final minute of the game when Tom
Cazabon broke lose around the right side, revered his field and raced 37 yards for the final touchdown.
Haener converted and the final score was 39 to 0. Standouts for Lourdes in the line included Gene Brindel
and Dick Suchyta, Ron Benn and Norm Merta and Cal Gravelin and Keith DiMaria. Defensively center Art
Murray was outstanding, making about 50% of the tackles for the Bears. Middle guard Larry Hebert also
played well in his first starting role. The entire Lourdes backfield looked good. And for St. Gregory Don
Gallagher and Ed Mulville turned in excellent jobs.
Mud Slows Game As Rouge, Lowrey Battle to 7-7 Draw – The River Rouge Panthers and Dearborn Lowrey
battled to a 7 – 7 draw in the rain and mud at Fordson Stadium last Friday afternoon before a sparse crowd.
Playing under terrible conditions, the game lacked the usual speed and color, as both clubs were unable to do
much offensively. For three periods it appeared that Rouge was going to make a first period touchdown stand
up, but Lowrey took advantage of several poor punts to get close enough to connect on a 29-yard scoring pass
midway through the final quarter. When Lowrey tied the count, it set the stage for some of the zaniest
football seen in a long time. Both clubs began tossing the wet football all over the place, with little or no
chance of success. Twelve passes were thrown in the last four minutes and the only one completed was
from a Lowrey passer to a Rouge defender. To make things more interesting, Rouge got pushed back by a
penalty to the 11-yard line but this didn‟t bother the Panthers. They passed from inside the ten three times and
only lady luck saved them from blowing the game in the closing seconds, after seemingly having the game won
entering the last quarter. The late Fielding H. Yost would have turned over in his grave if he had witnessed
Rouge passing from deep in their own territory with only two minutes left in the game and the score tied, with
conditions like they were. Rouge took the lead midway through the first period after a Lowrey punt was
down on the Polar Bear 44. Bob Wilson broke loose off tackle for 32 yards to the Lowrey 12. After three
winning plays reached Dennis Wilkie drop back and pitched a short pass to Henry Pollard for the score.
Pollard kicked the extra point and it was 7 to 0. Lowrey almost tied it up on the last play of the half when Al
Nalepa passed to Leny Wascenski before he could hit pay dirt. The third period was scoreless, as Rouge was
content to play a waiting game and Lowrey couldn‟t sustain a drive. However, Pollard‟s punting for the
Panthers began to slip in the third period and Rouge was slowly being kicked back keep in its own end. Lowrey
controlled the ball most of the early minutes of the final period but a fumble halted their first chance. Then
Pollard got away a poor punt, getting only ten yards to the Rouge 29. On the next play Nalepa hit Wascenski
with a long pass on the five and the end romped into score. With Lowrey apparently in place kick formation,
the Rouge defenders stormed through to block the kick but it was a fake and Nalepa passed to Bob Greco for
the extra point, with Greco being wide open in the end zone. Rouge got two standout performances in the
line against Lowrey. End Ron Anderson played a fine game defensively for Rouge, working hard all the
time. Tackle Jim Childs turned in another top effort, halting several Lowrey threats with key tackles in
key spots. Newcomer Art LaLonde also did well for Rouge in the line. Offensively the Rouge ground game
was not too strong, but the conditions made any offensive moves plenty tough. Halfback Bob Wilson turned in
several good runs and fullback John Herczeg came through with several live bucks when needed.
OCTOBER 20, 1955
Law To Curb Health Hazards – Officials of River Rouge, banking on the cooperation of the citizens of the
community, Tuesday night pledged that their concerted efforts would be directed towards making the city the
cleanest, most sanitary in the Downriver area. Passage of a new city ordinance regulating the disposal of
garbage, rubbish and waste, is a major step in bringing about the runs of Mayor M. Warren Duncan and
Council. The ordinance will have a pronounced effect on every resident from a public health standpoint. It will
also affect everyone‟s purse strings, because every family will now be required by law to have a rubbish
receptacle and a water tight garbage can placed on a rack 12 inches from the ground. Cost of such receptacles
has been estimated at less than six dollars. “The Administration determined to adopt the ordinance because
it pertains to one of the foremost problems in River Rouge, public health,” Tracy Denninger, Sanitation
Commissioner who introduced it, said”. “We have been receiving numerous complaints of rats infesting
alley and odors emanating from uncovered receptacles. This ordinance, drafted by City Attorney Kenneth J.
Logan, with the cooperation of George A. Deering, Public Works Superintendent and Dr. Harvey S. Broderson,

Health Officer, will, we hope be the answer in combating unsanitary conditions in the city”, Denninger
emphasized. Mayor Duncan, who is leading a campaign to clear away all substandard dwellings, often breeding
places for germs and vermin, urged the people of River Rouge to work with him and Council in their attempts
to clean-up the city. A reasonable time will be allowed for purchasing the receptacles, Logan said.
Violators then will be required to pay a fine not exceeding $500 or serve not longer than 90 days in jail.
A “litterbug” clause is also included in the ordinance, making it unlawful for anyone to throw rubbish from a
car. Violators will be subject to a fine not to exceed $100 or 90 days in jail. The law also provides that police
will seize vehicles from which rubbish has been thrown. About 1,000 residents have fixed cement receptacles,
Logan points out. These, he said, would be allowed as long as they are sanitary. No additional fixed
receptacles will be allowed. Under the new ordinance garbage and rubbish must be separated and garbage must
not be wrapped. The city is publishing the ordinance in its entirety this week in the Herald as required by the
City Charter. The law will become effective ten days after publication.
“Buck Club” Buys Special Gear For Polio Victims Car – Few folks would miss a dollar when it comes time to
budget family funds, and knowing this, Cecil Roberts revives his “Buck Club” at rare intervals when someone
worthy is in need of a helping hand. Roberts, Director of the River Rouge School Systems Department of
Special Services, set his “Buck Club” in motion once again for Barbara Shepley, a neighbor. Barbara, 17, was
stricken with polio two days after Christmas in 1953. She was a patient in Herman Kiefer Hospital seven
months. This fall she resumed her eleventh grade studies at River Rouge High School, and is carrying a
full scholastic schedule, Robert said she is more than keeping pace with her classmates. Barbara‟s
parents Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Shepley of 214 Richter, bought a car for her with a $1,500 bonus her father
received for a suggestion he made to improve a certain phase of work at Ford Motor Co. She tried to drive to
school but found she lacked the strength in her left hand to manipulate the steering wheel properly when
parking and turning. Robert‟s “Buck Club” members, among them, Mayor Duncan, City Commissioners,
School Board members, School Administrators and teaching staff and many warm-hearted citizens contributed
towards the price of power steering and hand controls for Barbara‟s car. E. H. Gilbert of Gilbert Motor Sales,
arranged to have the equipment installed at no cost. Additional contributions, Robert‟s said, would be used to
purchase gasoline and for the upkeep of the car. Before she was stricken with polio, Barbara worked at
Kresge‟s. Roberts contacted her former employer, John Gaddis, and a word from him prompted all of his
employees, many who had worked with Barbara, to contribute to the fund. “Barbara is one of the bravest
persons I‟ve ever had the pleasure to known”, Roberts said. “She is literally chained to her wheelchair, but her
cheerful attitude makes one aware she has apparently accepted her burden and learned to live with it”. Council
Tuesday night unanimously voted to grant Robert‟s request that a parking space in front of the school be
allotted for Barbara‟s car.
Fined For Violating Building Code - A property owner who converted a garage into living quarters without
obtaining a permit from the Building Inspector was found guilty Tuesday of violating the city‟s building code.
Estel Johnson of 43 E. James, was ordered by Associate Judge George Mihaiu to vacate the premises within 30
days and pay $100 costs. George A. Deering, Building Inspector, was the complainant. The case was the first
of a number of building violation cases to be brought to court by the city in an attempt to rid River Rouge of
sub-standard dwellings. Spearheaded by Mayor M. Warren Duncan, the campaign against slum-type dwelling
and over-crowded living quarters was unanimously endorsed by Council. A central authority will be
established within a few weeks to control the Slum Clearance Program, the Mayor announced. Chief duties of
the group will be to inspect all sub-standard buildings and make recommendations to City Attorney Kenneth J.
Logan. Logan will then determine if condemnation proceedings should be brought up against the property
owners. Chief of Detective Louis Balaze, called upon to investigate complaints of tenants over charged for substandard
dwellings this week advocated immediate prosecution of violators.
The Social Whirl
“On Monday, October 24, a group of members and friends of “Bernadette of Lourdes” circle, Daughter
of Isabella, will appear on the TV program “Ladies Day”, from station W.J.B.K. A chartered bus will
leave the K. of C. clubhouse at 10:15am. Louise Ardouin is in charge of arrangements.
November 20, has been set as the day of Initiation for “Bernadette of Lourdes” circle, Daughters of
Isabella, and all officers of the Degree Team, and choir members are asked to meet every Friday evening
at the K. C. clubhouse.

Mr. & Mrs. William Hatline of 46 ½ Oak announce the birth of their second daughter Kathleen Mary on
Friday, October 7, at the Delray General Hospital, weighing eight pounds and 11 ½ ounces. Mrs.
Hatline is the former Shirley Vigneau of River Rouge.
Mrs. Rose Suzor of 174 Richter leaves Saturday for Chicago to model Arthur Murray Shoes at the
National Shoe Fair, which will be held at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. Mrs. Suzor will be accompanied by
her mother Mrs. R. J. Hubbard of 145 E. Henry.
Pythian Sisters, River Rouge Temple No. 141 will hold a short meeting beginning at 8pm on the
meeting they are sponsoring October 20 at the K. P. Hall. After a card party to begin at 8:30pm on
October 20 (tonight) at the K. P. Hall. All members are urged to attend.
Lourdes Needs Win To Stay In Chase For Westside Title – The first hurdle in Lourdes Bears belated drive
toward the Catholic League First Division – West Side Football crown looms on the horizon Sunday night at
Heuer Field when Redford St. Mary invades the Bear stronghold for a crucial test. The defending champion
Rustics and Lourdes meet in the showdown clash at 7:30pm Sunday night. Lourdes needs a win in this game
if they are to stay in the title chase. Should the Bears drop this one, they would fall two games left, an
insurmountable barrier. Coach Tom Connell is expected to have his club ready for this big game. And
make no mistake about it, Lourdes will have to be set for St. Mary or face a tough evening. The Rustics
are one of the State’s Top Ranked Class B teams and Coach Dan Boisture has welded together a strong,
rugged defense to go with his power ground attack. St. Mary‟s boasts a wealth of big, aggressive linesmen
and has one of the league‟s top backs in Roger “Buck” Donnahoo. The Rustics have been plagued by fumbles
all season long, so an alert Lourdes team could capitalize on this weakness to good advantage. Fans expecting
to see a contrasting style of attack will probably get their wish as Lourdes is expected to rely heavily on
their passing game to offset St. Mary’s rugged ground defense. Meanwhile, St. Mary grinds out yards on
the ground, so far showing little of a passing attack.
Panther Harriers Win 4 th Meet – The River Rouge High School Cross Country Team ran their winning streak to
four straight by whipping Ecorse, 19 to 39, Wednesday at the Raider course. The win was another big one for
Coach Harry Niner and his charges, as the local lads are getting ready for the league meet and the State
Regional‟s. Ecorse ace Willie Harrison and Rouge pace setter Herman Ector staged a real individual duel for
top honors, with Ector winning out in the finals quarter mile, Ector finished in 9:46 to 9:49 for Harrison. Rouge
swept the next four places to win the meet easily. Jim Bentley was third, with Bobby Washington fourth,
William Stephenson fifth and Lamar Hudson sixth.
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OCTOBER 27, 1955
Set Annual Halloween Kid Party - Practically everybody in town turns out to make Halloween a memorable
occasion for all young people in River Rouge. The day is officially set aside for fun and frolic for every schoolage
youngster in a special proclamation by Mayor M. Warren Duncan. This is the twelfth year tots and teenagers
will participate in carefully planned programs designed for them by the River Rouge Recreation
Department, Board of Education, City Council and various organizations in the city. Behind-the-scenes, Frank
Weeber, Recreation Director for the city and the High School‟s Athletic Director, coordinates the activities, as
he has for the past eleven years. School programs will be held from 2pm to 3:30pm at Northrup, Our Lady of
Lourdes, Ann Visger and Dunn under the supervision of the principals. The evening program will start at 6:30
o‟clock with a gigantic parade of school children in costumes who will march from West Jefferson and Henry to
Glemet Field on Coolidge to the music of the River Rouge High School band and the Drum & Bugle Corps. A
giant bonfire will be the focal point around which the hundreds of children will parade in a snake dance. There
will be a songfest and 150 ribbons will be presented to the children wearing the best costumes. The tots will
then march to River Rouge High School for the final judging. Prizes will be given to each youngster who has a
ribbon. Movies are scheduled to begin at 7:15pm, and each boy and girl will receive candy or cracker jack as
they leave the auditorium. High School students will attend Halloween dances from 8pm to 11pm at Our Lady
of Lourdes, River Rouge High School and Northrup schools.
To Break Ground For Hospital – Good news for River Rouge residents was the announcement this week by the
Peoples Community Hospital Authority that ground will be broken Sunday for construction of a $2,500,000,
122-bed hospital site located at Austin and Outer Drive. A similar ceremony scheduled for 2:45pm will mark
the breaking of ground for the Authority‟s new hospital to be constructed in Wayne. The two general, acute
care hospital, according to Kenneth W. Gremore, Executive Secretary of the P.C.H.A., are designed to serve the
needs of the people of western Wayne County. River Rouge, after battling the Authority eight years, last
June arranged to pay, over a five year period past due membership fees, including interest and court
costs in excess of $133,000 to the Authority. The Michigan Supreme Court on June 7, upheld a Circuit Court
ruling ordering River Rouge and Ecorse to pay back assessments for the years 1948 through 1950. A second
suit in Circuit Court to collect judgments for membership fees for the years 1951 through 1954 was dropped by
the P.C.H.A. when River Rouge Council voted to pay past and current assessments. Commissioner John R.
Tattan, one of River Rouge‟s two delegates to the P.C.H.A., in submitting the Authority‟s invitation to the
ground-breaking ceremony to Council, said: “We have been at swords points with the Authority many
years, but Sunday’s ceremony should be proof that we did not wage a hopeless battle. Our fight was in a
great part a factor in the Authority’s decision to build a hospital that will be easily accessible to the
people of River Rouge. The hospital site is now located within three minutes of city hall instead of in
Allen Park, where the P.C.H.A. originally planned to build”. Commissioner Roy Cheff is the city‟s second
P.C.H.A. delegate. The Authority is negotiating a $4,300,000 bond issue to finance construction of the two
hospitals. Gremore said the target date for completion of the structure is early fall of 1957. The 17 member
municipalities in the Authority are, River Rouge, Ecorse, Lincoln Park, Allen Park, Melvindale, Trenton,
Inkster, Wayne, Ypsilanti, Flat Rock and the townships of Taylor, Ecorse, Dearborn, Huron, Nankin, Romulus
and Sumpter.
Dunn P.T.A. Opens Drive For Members – The launching of a membership drive and introduction of school
personnel highlighted the first meeting of the Dunn Street Parent-Teacher Council. Mrs. Walter Bush, Council
President, appointed Mrs. Rena Adkins and Mrs. Jean Campeau as captains of competing teams in the
membership drive which will end Wednesday, November 16, the date of the next regularly scheduled meeting
of the Council. Mrs. Bush introduced the new Principal, Robert Korn, who in turn introduced the school‟s
teaching staff to the parents. Next meetings program will be conducted by Cecil Roberts, Head of the Special
Services Department of River Rouge. Refreshment Committee for next month is Mrs. Delores Keith,
Chairman, assisted by Mrs. Virginia Davidson, Mrs. Adam Mullins, and Mrs. Lewis Stamper.
Service Station Opens Tomorrow – A three-day celebration will mark the grand opening of Payless Service
Station, 2181 Schaefer, between Liddesdale and Liebold, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A free set of large

“Old Timers” water tumblers decorated with reproductions of antique cars will be given to each person who
purchases eight or more gallons of gasoline on the grand opening days. Children accompanied by their parents
will receive toy clowns and balloons.
The Tattletales – Rouge High Hi-Lites – The Vigilant Staff along with Mr. Rasmussen and Mr. Hannon decided
that the cover for this year‟s annual would be black and gold. The Junior Class ordered class rings last week
and now the excitement of the rings coming at Christmas time has all the Juniors in a flurry. The third hour
English seven class finally finished reading “The Return of the Native” much to the surprise of Mr. Rasmussen
and much to the joy of some of the students. Last week the annual election was held at the June class elected as
its officers: Lyle Walcott, President; Joan Daniels, Vice President; Sharon Jenkins, Secretary; and Beverly
Dalton, Treasurer. The January Class elected Herman Ector, President; Linda Flint, Vice President; Janice
McQueen, Secretary, and Gregory Harrington, Treasurer. Members of the Literature Club met last Thursday
and had an interesting discussion on the movie, “Blackboard Jungle” which the club members saw last
semester. The meeting previous to last week the members saw “To Paris With Love” at the Studio Theater
downtown. Sponsors of the Literature Club are Mr. Rasmussen and Miss Parks. On Wednesday, October 19,
the River Rouge High School Cross Country team won the Twin Valley Conference Championship for the
second time in a row. The team is composed of Herman Ector, Herb Wood, James Bentley, Robert
Washington, Lamar Hudson, William Stevenson, and Ernest Hudson. Their coach, Mr. Harry Niner, is greatly
pleased with the team and he hopes it will be able to take the Regional Championship this Saturday at Trenton.
If they win Regional Championship, the boys will go on to State Championship meets. The team last year won
the Regional and the State Championship titles. Last Friday, candidates for the National Honor Society of
Secondary School were elected by the teachers of Rouge High. Students from both the 11A Class and the 12B
class were chosen. Elected from the 11A class were Lorie Skinner, Henry Pollard and Betty Bowman. From
the 12B class Joan Fortner, Dennis Wilkie, Sharon Jenkins, Annette Redd, Don Zouyras, Jean Puckett, Robert
Lowe and Arlene Johnson were elected. Students are chosen for the Honor Society for their leadership,
scholarship, service to the school and character. The Eleventh Annual Citizenship Conference will be held in
Racklam Auditorium on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor today. Representatives from Rouge
High who are attending the meeting are Lyle Walcott, Senior Class President; Betty Higgins of the Sophomore
class, one student from the junior class who has not yet been chosen and Mr. Warren Webb, Sponsor of the
School Government.
Social Whirl
A year of many activities began in October with the annual election of officers of “Bernadette of
Lourdes” Circle, Daughters of Isabella. Installation ceremonies took place immediately after election.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Regent, Loretta Laginess; Vice Regent,
Francis Manard; Past Regent, Helen Cabanaw; Financial Secretary Jean Ryan; Recording Secretary,
Gertrude Feibelkorn; Treasurer, Margaret Zitnik; 3-year Trustee, Gladys Hodges; Monitor, Marie Hoss;
Custodian, Margaret Hengy; Chancellor, Caroline Thomas; Inner Guard, Diza Tittle; Outer Guard, Jean
Stuart; 1 st Guide, JoAnn Hodges; 2 nd Guide, Bernice Kankosky; Organist, Ruth Gravelin; Scribe,
Eleanor McNinney; Banner Bearer, Charlotte Laginess. Sunday, October 30, is Communion Sunday for
the “Bernadette of Lourdes” Circle, at the 7:30 Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, RR. A Special Indulgence
is gained for members receiving Holy Communion in a Body. A regular business meeting will be held
on Wednesday evening, November 2, at the K of C clubhouse.
Cotton filter clothes are widely used in the candy, food, paint, chemical, petroleum, mill, and other
industries.
A favorite trend in kitchen décor is the use of cotton fabrics that feature the identical print of the
wallpaper. Paint and wallpaper stores carry harmonizing papers in a wide variety of colors and patterns.
Team Locks Spirit As Rouge Loses – The River Rouge Panthers are still looking for their first Twin Valley
Conference victory of the season after bowing to the Dearborn Pioneers 14 to 6, Friday afternoon at Ford Field
in Dearborn. The triumph was Dearborn‟s first league victory this year and was a distinct surprise as the
Panthers were favored to win this one. A couple of costly mistakes cost Rouge the game. While the
Panthers showed a much improved offense, the Rouge lads appeared indifferent to the game in many
instances and would seem doomed to a losing season unless they snap out of the doldrums. Rouge hasn’t

much talent, but the few that have it haven’t done much more than dress for every game – a shameful
approach to any athletic contest. What‟s more, the only one who seemed ashamed of Rouge‟s inept showing
against Dearborn‟s sad looking Pioneers was Coach Ed Futrell. The Panthers, themselves , have shown little
pride and even less spirit in the last few games – except for the core of youngsters who really want to play the
game. It‟s a shame that some of the more talented players don‟t put out all the time and lend a hand to the coach
and the “pluggers” on the team. About the only bright spot for the Panthers in the Dearborn game was the play
of quarterback Dennis Wilkie. For a youngster who has been heaped with abuse by some of his more talented,
but less productive mates and buried under a blanket most of the time when he tried to pass, Wilkie has shown a
real competitive spirit – something which most of his compatriots lack. Wilkie carried the brunt of Rouge‟s
attack from the quarterback slot and made better than 50 percent of the tackles on defense. Other Rouge
youngsters who performed capably against Dearborn were end Ron Anderson, halfback John Keeley and
end Walt Ector. After Rouge blew an early chance with a fumble, the Panthers started a drive from their own
43 late in the first quarter. With John Keeley and Wilkie doing most of the work, the Panthers reached the
Pioneer five and Bob Wilson smashed off tackle for the score. The conversion attempt failed and Rouge led, 6
to 0. Rouge appeared to be in control of the situation late in the second period but a fumble gave Dearborn a
last second chance. The Pioneers couldn‟t gain so they went into punt formation with only seconds left in the
half. Of course it was a fake and Craig Van Sciever circled his own right end and shot down the sidelines for 62
yards and the touchdown. Bob Tannas and Dearborn were on top at half time, 7 to 6. The Panthers missed a
good chance early in the third quarter after recovering a fumble on the Dearborn 20 but a pass interception
ended the threat. Nothing developed through the remainder of the period. Midway through the final period
Dearborn scored the clinching touchdown. This time the Pioneers rolled 62 yards for the tally, with David
Morrell slipping off tackle for 27 yards and the score. Tannas again converted and it was 14 to 6.
NOVEMBER 3, 1955
Plan Day-Long Celebration For Lourdes‟ Homecoming – Homecoming at Our Lady of Lourdes High School
will be a day-long celebration Sunday highlighted by a football game, parade, reunion dance and presentation of
the homecoming queen. Proud fathers of Bear gridders will receive the red carpet treatment because Dad‟s Day
will be another feature of the program. The gala event will begin at 1:30pm with a parade from Memorial
Park to Heuer Field, scene of the school’s final game of the season, a first division tilt with the Pirates of
St. Theresa High, scheduled to start at 2:30pm. Heading the parade will be the homecoming queen, Miss
Isabel Hopton and her attendants, Eva O‟Hara and Marianne Washko. In a second convertible will be the
cheerleaders, and four decorated cars representing the high school classes will follow. The 10 cars chosen as
most beautifully decorated will be driven around the athletic field at half time. Also at half time bouquets of
flowers will be presented to the queen and her court by the Rev. Fr. Clement Esper, Athletic Director,
and the fathers of the team members will be introduced. During the game they will be seated in a special
section on the sidelines. Following the game the team, their families and members of the Athletic Board will
be served a buffet luncheon in the school auditorium. Mothers of the players will prepare the luncheon under
the supervision of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Bondy. Alumni and friends of Our Lady of Lourdes High will get together
at a dance in the auditorium Sunday evening.
Police To Get Citations Annually – A new procedure in awarding merit citations to River Rouge Police Officers
has been adopted by the Public Safety Commission. Each year, starting in January, 1956, citations will be made
at a Special Awards Session of the Commission. Previously were made informally at regular meeting of the
group throughout the year. Under the recently adopted plan, fact sheets compiled by the commanding officers
of police who have performed their duties in an outstanding manner or exceeded the requirements of their
duties, are submitted to Police Chief Ralph Phillips. Phillips, after studying the information, determines
whether the officer deserves special recognition, and submits his recommendations to the Commission. Each
officer‟s record is reviewed by the Commission which then acts on Phillip‟s recommendation prior to the annual
awards presentation. Citations have been recommended for Sgt. Daniel Krasun and Patrolman Raymond
Schattler, Eugene Barnes, Anthony Chirillo and Edward O‟Hara, who were instrumental in apprehending on
September 18, three youths whose arrests cleared up nearly a dozen cases of breaking and entering and brought
about the recovery of several hundreds of dollars worth a stolen personal property. Patrolman Schattler and
Daniel McGhee are up for consideration for merit citations for tracking down two juvenile boys who had been
shooting a pistol in an empty housing project unit on Campbell and Melvin streets. Arrests of the youths on a

Detroit-bound bus on September 26 disclosed a second pistol, and investigation revealed they were members of
a gang which had broken into and robbed a gun shop in Detroit. The two guns were part of the loot.
Name Mayor Honorary Chairman – River Rouge‟s Honorary Chairman during the month-long Veterans of
Foreign Wars of Michigan Traffic Safety Campaign will be Mayor M. Warren Duncan, it was announced this
week by Patrolman Eugene Kovacs, Assistant Chairman. Appointed to work with Mayor Duncan as Honorary
Committee members were Police Chief Ralph Phillips, Clarence Sabbath of the Public Safety Committee and
Patrolman John Ledl. Donald Cock, Commander of the H. A. Dennison Post 2222 State Chairman of the
Campaign, has been assured of the cooperation of Commander Joseph A. Childs of Michigan State Police, who
will act as co-chairman. Advisory members will be Detroit‟s Police Commissioner S. Piggins and Judge John
D. Watts of Detroit. Richard Cock of River Rouge will be the Committee‟s Publicity Director for December.
Adopt Plan to Reduce Accidents – Spot check inspections of vehicles with faulty mechanical equipment are
being made by police since Council last week adopted the plan as a preventative measure to reduce traffic
accidents. The plan, devised by Commissioner Roy Cheff working with Patrolman Edward O‟Hara, requires
full cooperation on the party of River Rouge motorists. Police have been directed by Chief Ralph Phillips to
stop motorists committing minor violations that could result in accidents but are not serious enough to warrant
tickets. Among the infractions listed are driving with bright lights, or burned out headlights or taillights and not
making a complete stop at a stop street. “The purpose of this plan”, Cheff said, “is not primarily to
penalize the motorist by imposing a fine for a minor violation, but to make him conscious of any factor
which may result in the faulty operation of his vehicle. “Much too often a small, seemingly unimportant
violation may be the cause of a serious accident. For the most part a person is not aware of the minor defects in
his automobile until it is brought to his attention. On the other hand they are often overlooked by sheer neglect
or carelessness. Our aim is to bring these to his attention”, Cheff emphasized. Motorists stopped by police will
be informed that the equipment on their vehicles will be inspected. They will be directed to the inspection
station in the city garage at the rear of the police station in the city garage at the rear of the police station where
two uniformed officers will conduct the inspection. The inspecting officers will fill out spot check inspection
forms indicating the condition of the vehicle and equipment, and advise the motorist to have the defective
equipment repaired. The inspection form covers only that equipment required to be in proper working
condition by the statute in the Motor Vehicle Code. Each motorist whose car is inspected will be given printed
material directed toward traffic safety. “The upward trend of traffic accidents throughout the nation indicates
the need for a workable safety problem. We proposed starting such a program on a city-wide basis. If each
community takes action within its own boundaries it stands to reason the accident figures will drop accordingly
nationally. “Within the past year in River Rouge and in neighboring communities increased construction
projects have brought an immense upsurge in traffic, creating a strong need for traffic supervision”. We
have an obligation to the citizens of the community to protect their lives and welfare”, Cheff said “and
this can be done only by continued efficient enforcement”.
Burn Leaves, But Comply With Rules – Autumn leaves, as a musical composition is a pleasure to the ear, but
floating earthward settling ankle-deep on every street in town, they become an eyesore to the householder. A
solution to the problem was offered Tuesday night at Council meeting by Fire Chief Phillip Goniea and George
A. Deering, Public Works Superintendent. Council approved their suggestion that householders be permitted to
burn leaves every day between the hours of 4 and 7pm if they comply with the following regulations: Leaves
must not be burned on asphalt pavements but in alleys or between curbing and sidewalks and adults must be
present whenever a fire is set to the leaves.
Social Whirl
Mrs. Thomas Montie of 78 Elm, RR., entertained the members of the Friendly Club last Thursday
evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. J. Steffan, Mrs. C. Montie, Mrs. T. Hargreaves and Mrs. E. Canulle.
Mrs. Ed McLachlan of 2189 Annabelle will entertain in November.
The Leisure Time Club will meet on Monday at 1pm at the River Rouge Community Center, 168 E.
Great Lakes. In October the club welcomed three new members, Mr. Catherine Palmer, Mrs. Hazel
Hammel and Mrs. Marianne Lenner. The club is open to women over sixty years of age living in River
Rouge and Ecorse and welcomes new members. On October 24, the club members visited the Arts &
Crafts Exhibit for retired men and women at the Kundig Center of Detroit. Mrs. Lucy Sawin, a
members of the club, exhibited two of her oil paintings at the show. One of these paintings will be on

exhibition at the Van Antwerp Library, 1232 Washington Blvd., Detroit from November 1 to 11. The
River Rouge Community Center is a branch of the Rouge-Ecorse United Centers, a Torch Fund Agency.
Mr. & Mrs. Napoleon Sigler of 87 E. Cicotte celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on
Saturday, October 30, with High Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr E. J. Glemet
officiating fifty years after he had joined the couple in marriage. Breakfast was served to the family
following the rites and a reception was held at the American Legion hall for approximately 700 guests.
Mrs. Sigler was the former Ellen Hughes of River Rouge. The couple have seven children: Helen,
Jason, Mrs. Lenore LaFountain and Mrs. Joe Jobin of River Rouge; Clare of Detroit, Thomas of
Rockwood, and Irvin of Wyandotte. They have 35 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Out of
town guests were from Hanover and E. Sandwich, Walkerton, Monroe, Newport and Vassar.
The River Rouge Chapter O.E.S. will hold their bazaar on Wednesday, November 9 starting at 10 in the
morning. A noon luncheon will be served and a card party will be held in the evening.
Before the break in the weather Saturday, Mrs. Samuel Galik of 212 Frasier, River Rouge had a touch of
Spring blooming in her garden. Since August Easter lilies had been blossoming one after another and
last Friday she counted four of the white flowers open to the sunlight. Mrs. Galik planted the lily shortly
after she received it from her son Paul and his wife, of Lincoln Park, had given it to her last Easter. Two
lilies appeared in August, others blossomed in September and as late as last Friday the flowers
brightened up her garden of fall flowers.
4 Area Taverns Draw Penalties – Two River Rouge and two Ecorse tavern owners received fines totaling $500
in hearings before the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Receiving the stiffest penalty, Sycamore Bar,
3764 W. Jefferson, Ecorse, drew a $150 fine and seven days suspension of license for selling to minors.
Drawing $150 fines for other violations were Brown Derby Bar, 10644 W. Jefferson, River Rouge and VFW
Post 5709, 3830 W. Jefferson, Ecorse. Gate Inn, 10300 W. Jefferson, River Rouge received a $50 fine for a
minor offense.
Hot „n Cold Panthers Tie Willow Run – A sparse crowd of less than five hundred fans turned out Friday night
to watch the River Rouge Panthers battle Willow Run to a 13 – 13 tie at Heuer Field in a non-league game. It
was the second tie game of the season for Rouge and also the second deadlock for Willow Run. The Panthers,
after playing listless ball for the first half, suddenly got rolling in the third period and pushed ahead, 13 to 6,
early in the fourth period. But then it happened. Rouge went to sleep again and Willow Run tied the count
when Willie Prewitt grabbed the kickoff and ran 90 yards for the tying touchdown. Once again it was a night
of frustration for Rouge. The Panthers moved the ball well on the ground at times, but couldn’t muster
any scoring punch until the third period, although they had numerous good chances. Biggest drawback
came in the aerial game, where Rouge failed to get any mileage against Willow Run’s pass defense which
appeared shaky. After Rouge blew two excellent chances in the opening minutes, Willow Run struck swiftly.
Fullback Bill Freeman shot off right tackle and outrun everybody for a 67 yard scoring sprint. Freeman failed
to convert and it was 6 to 0. Action seesawed back and forth during the second stanza, as neither team could
muster a scoring threat. The Panthers finally tied the score in the third period, rolling 81 yards with the second
half kickoff. Rouge stayed on the ground all the way, using 17 plays to cover the distance, with Bob Wilson
blasting over guard for the score. Henry Pollard‟s kick was blocked and the score remain tied. The Panthers
got their big chance on the final play at the third period when Willow Run’s Willie Prewitt fumbled and
Bob Wilson recovered for Rouge on the Willow Run 20. The Panthers covered the distance in six plays,
with fullback John Herczeg bulling over from the two. Pollard converted and Rouge led, 13 to 6. The
Panther lead lasted only fifteen seconds as Pollard kicked off, Willie Prewitt the speedy halfback grabbed the
ball on his own ten yard line, cut to the right sideline and raced 90 yards for the score. Bill Freeman kicked the
extra point and it was 13 – 13. Rouge had the ball in Willow Run territory the rest of the game, losing the ball
on downs on the ten and missing out on a pass interception on the fifteen. However, the scoring punch was
missing so Rouge had to be content with a tie.
Bears Face Pirates In Final Game – Lourdes Bears will conclude their 1955 Football season Sunday afternoon
at Heuer Field when they meet the St. Theresa Pirates in the First Division game. Kickoff time for the contest is
2:30pm. The final game of the year will be Homecoming for Lourdes High with appropriate halftime
ceremonies planned. That is why the game was changed from night contest to an afternoon encounter. The

final contest will be a big one for Coach Tom Connell and his Bears. A victory over St. Theresa is always a real
feather in the cap for Lourdes and a triumph this Sunday will assure Lourdes of a winning season, as the Bears
now stand even at 3 – 3. St. Theresa, coached by the ever popular George Dufour, has a young eleven that has
shown some flashes of greatness, but has been plagued all season long by injuries. Without a senior in the
starting lineup, Dufour has been building for 1956 so local fans can get a look at one of next year‟s title threats
Sunday afternoon.
Downs Trenton Harriers, 16 – 42 – The River Rouge High School Cross Country team scored their sixth
straight win in dual meet competition Tuesday by whipping Trenton 16 to 24, at the Renton Course. As usual,
it was the fine team balance of the Panthers that paid off for Coach Harry Niner‟s charges. Herman Ector
topped the field in 10:59 with Herb Wood second and Jim Bentley third. Bobby Washington was fourth and
Lamar Hudson sixth to finish out the scoring.
NOVEMBER 10, 1955
Dr. Riendl Opens Office In Rouge – Announcement of the opening of his new office at 10540 W. Jefferson at
Coolidge was made this week by Dr. Jack Riendl, Optometrist. Dr. Riendl, whose family has lived in River
Rouge the past 27 years, attended elementary school at Our Lady of Lourdes. He completed his high school
education and three years of college at Sacred Heart Seminary, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the
University of Detroit. In 1954 Dr. Riendl was graduated fourth in his class, with a Bachelor of Science Degree
from Northern Illinois College of Optometry and last June received a Doctorate of Optometry from the Illinois
College. Until he received his license from the State Board of Examiners in Optometry he worked with Dr.
Edward Wallace in Detroit. He is married to the former Shirley Laginess of River Rouge. Dr. and Mrs.
Riendl, who lives at 37 Linden, are the parents of two children.
Offer Night Recreation Program For Youth – Recreational facilities at Ann Visger, Dunn and Northrup
Elementary schools are now available evenings for the use of Junior and Senior High School boys, according to
Frank Weeber, River Rouge Recreation Director. “These facilities, along with those at the River Rouge and
Beechwood Community Centers, should provide Rouge youngsters with ample recreational opportunities”, he
added. Junior High School students will use Ann Visger and Dunn School gymnasiums on Monday and
Wednesday evenings beginning at 7pm. Senior high students will have access to the facilities on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings. At Northrup school, junior high boys will use the gymnasium from 6 to 7:30pm on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Senior high boys have been assigned the 7:30 to 9:30pm period
the same evenings. Afternoon programs for the elementary school children are conducted at each school by the
school‟s physical education instructor. Basketball, Table Tennis, Kickball, Soccer, Boxing, Tumbling,
Volleyball, Square Dancing, and Trampoline are included in the programs at the various schools. Ted Plaza, Ed
Watt, Lewis Douglas, Lee Elliott and Bill Kucyk will serve as Instructors for the local Recreation Department.
Christmas Comes Early – Officers of the River Rouge Days Committee spread good cheer at Tuesday night‟s
council meeting. Mayor M. Warren Duncan and the Commissioners beamed happily when Harry Golden,
Committee Treasurer, presented a refund of $769 to the city. The sum was the balance in the River Rouge Days
account after all bills for the three-day celebration had been paid.
Let $9,600 Parking Meter Bid – Installation of 200 parking meters on the city‟s three off-street parking lots
should be completed by December 1, Council was informed by a Representative of Trafico Meters. The firm‟s
low bid of $48 per meter was accepted by Council Tuesday night. The sum includes installation and a six
percent discount. Bids submitted by two other companies, Magee-Hall Park-O-Meter and Duncan Parking
Meter, were rejected. Specifications called for manually-operated meters that will take nichols, dimes and
quarters, and register two, four, six, eight and ten-hour periods. The Trafico Meters are manufactured by
the Red Ball Meter Co. of Benton, Illinois. Of the $295,000 bond issue the city floated to pay immediate costs
of the parking lots, $75,844.70 remains over expenditures to date, it was revealed in the audit report submitted
by William G. Whitehead, City Auditor. The revenue bonds, according to Earl R. Beaudrie, Finance
Commissioner, will be retired from net revenues derived from on-street and off-street parking meters.
The report showed on-street parking meter receipts totaling $27,533,53 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1955.
Total expenditures amounting to $24,098.98 included professional services, salaries, repairs and maintenance,
miscellaneous supplies and expenses for on-street parking in operation. City Treasurer P. Thomas Redmond
pointed out that the $75,844.70 balance in the parking system fund remains from a total of $323,000 of which
$28,000 was realized from parking meter revenues.

Panthers Net State Crown – The River Rouge Panthers retained their State Class B Cross Country Title
Saturday morning at the Washtenaw County Club near Ypsilanti with a resounding triumph over twelve other
top ranked Class B contenders. Coach Harry Niner‟s Harriers finished with 96 points to win handily over
Walled Lake, which was second with 123 points and Romulus, which was third with 183 points. The victory
was a sweet one for Coach Harry Niner and his youngsters, for it climaxed a perfect season for the local
youngsters. The Panthers were unbeaten in eight dual meets this year, and also won the Twin Valley
Conference Title and the Regional Meet last week. Coach Harry Niner deserves credit for the fine showing
of the Panthers this year. Since Cross-Country returned as a fall sport at Rouge High last year, Niner has
coached the Panthers, and his record is an enviable one. Rouge has won every dual meet the past two years and
have won the State Crown twice and the League title both times. Only blotch on the Panther record was a
second place in the Regional meet last season. River Rouge met up with some strong competition in the
State finals this time, and the scores were higher than last year. This was due to the many outstanding
individual stars in the field. Wells of Adrian was the individual winner, posting a time of 10:31 for the
two miles. For the Panthers, Herman Ector was top man, finishing fourth. Ector ran a fine race and was just
nipped at the tape for third place. Herb Wood was next in line for Rouge, finishing seventh. Jim Bentley was
the third man, ending up fifteenth. Then the Panthers had to “sweat it out” as Bobby Washington and Lamar
Hudson were not in the next group of finishers, having been boxed in. However, Washington finished 33 rd and
when Hudson romped home 37 th , Rouge had a 27 point margin over its nearest foe. After final tabulations were
in, Niner was presented with the Class B Trophy and the Panthers received medals for their individual work.
While three of Rouge‟s top men will be lost through graduation, the Panther outlook for next year is bright.
Missing next year will be Herman Ector, Herb Wood, and Lamar Hudson.
Sound-Off For Lourdes – On the night of October 28 th , the sophomores sponsored a masquerade party for the
members of L.Y.C. Music was supplied by Dan Livernois‟ band. Prizes for the best costumes were awarded to
Bernadette Jobin, the mystery of the evening, who came as a scarecrow, Kathy Moore and Tom Cazabon who
portrayed George and Martha Washington; Joan Cazabon and Keith DiMaria as a Chinese couple. John Abair
came as the youngster‟s idol, Davy Crockett. There was much confusion in choosing the winners because of
the imaginative minds of the students. Last Friday night started the excitement of the annual Homecoming
weekend when L.Y.C. members participated in a snake dance beginning at school and ending with the
bonfire at Glemet Field. Sunday afternoon the Homecoming Parade formed at Abbott and Genessee and
proceeded to Heuer Field. Student Council members selected the 10 best cars to parade the field during the
half-time. Each class was represented by a decorated car. The “Lodge” contributed to the parade with a ‟36
Buick. The queen, Isabel Hopton, was presented with a bouquet of yellow mums while her court, Eva O‟Hara
and Marianne Washko received corsages. The football players went all out for our Homecoming, giving us the
final victory of the year with a score of 12 – 0. St. Theresa put up a good fight. The football players,
cheerleaders and their families, and the Athletic Board were served a buffet supper following the game. The
fathers of the players had ringside seats on the field, each wearing his son‟s number proudly. Lourdes
emerged as a winning team by having four victories and three losses. Congratulations to the team. We
are sure there will be pleasant memories for all those who will graduate and have seen or played their last
football game as students of Our Lady of Lourdes. Basketball practice for boys and girls will begin this
week and we hope that all athletic-minded students will participate so that we may have a successful basketball
season.
Social Whirl
On October 31 a Halloween Party was given by Joan Barnes of 17 W. Great Lakes; Patricia Hammer of
325 Richter; Betty Gumlack of 209 Haltiner; Lynn Davenport of 124 Walnut; Beverly Murray of 86
Leroy; Mary Ellen Stevenson of 80 E. Henry and Gabriella Bailo of 318 Richter at the home of
Gabriella. 50 teenagers spent the evening playing cards and dancing. Refreshments were served during
the evening and a very enjoyable time was had by all who attended.
Bernadette of Lourdes Circle, Daughters of Isabella, will once again prepare and serve the Knights of
Columbus Memorial Mass Breakfast on Sunday, November 13. All members are invited to help.
Servers are especially needed after the 7:30 Mass.
Our Men In The Armed Service

Cpl. Robert T. Lisicki, 21, son of Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Lisicki, 365 Genessee, RR. Recently completed
seven weeks of Mountain and Cold-weather training in the Colorado Rockies. Corporal Lisicki, a
Medical Specialist, entered the Army in March of last year. He was graduated from Our Lady of
Lourdes High School in 1953.
Pvt. George A. Yates of River Rouge entered service in the Army on October 2. He is stationed at Fort
Leonard Wood, Mo. A twin brother, Andrew, is stationed at Fort Pendleton, Calif.
Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Pregler of 117 E. Pleasant received word their son, Cpl. Robert R. Pregler will leave
Germany on November 17 to return to the states. Cpl. Pregler was chosen as a pack leader to see that
the other 25 soldiers get to their destination. He was stationed in Germany for the past two years and is
a members of the Fourth Chemical Smoke Generator Co. He graduated from the N.C.O. School in
Munich, Germany. Cpl. Pregler graduated from River Rouge High School, class of 1952 and is
scheduled to receive his discharge December 7.
Cub Scouts Get Awards – Bob Cat pins were presented on an impressive October Awards ceremony to RR-3
Cub Scouts Peter Albrecht, Paul Bealczyk, Paul Bereziuk, David Bondy, Michael Daly, Michael Fitzgerald,
Dennis Gallagher, Michael Gallagher, Gordon Hamel, William Hand, Timothy Lancaster, Edward McCauley,
Thomas Schrieber, James Seiling, Timothy Voncina, Edward Rasmussen, Michael Fournier, Donald Kinnell,
and Richard Swartz. Wolf badge, gold and silver arrow‟s were awarded to Gary DeShelter and John
McNinney. Wolfe silver arrows awarded to Edward Cheff, Joseph Bealczyk, Stanley Danowski, Dennis Peters,
William Roe, Victor Ziembic and Lewis Stamper. The pack meeting was held in the scout room in Our Lady of
Lourdes Church. A grand march showing the costumes made by the boys was lead by the Bunny Hop, followed
by a Bob Cat ceremony. Commissioner Roy Cheff, gave an instructive talk on Fire Prevention. Each den had a
different game for the others to play and everyone enjoyed candy apples. The next pack meeting will be on
Wednesday, November 30.
Bears Drub Theresa in Homecoming Tilt – It was Homecoming Sunday afternoon at Heuer Field for Lourdes
High and everything turned out perfectly for the Bears and their many supporters. Coach Tom Connell‟s
scrappy youngsters blanked St. Theresa, 12 – 0 to finish the season with a 4 -3 mark and a fourth place finish in
the Catholic League First Division West Side race. Any time Lourdes defeats St. Theresa in any sport it
brings joy to local partisans for St. Theresa coach George Dufour has long been a target for sports
enthusiasts in this area. And Dufour was at his best Sunday, screaming instructions and witticisms at his
team from the sidelines, much to the delight of Lourdes fans. This time Dufour had good reason to roar, for
his young club dominated play most of the game, but fumbles and intercepted passes killed every Pirate scoring
chance. St. Theresa reached the eight, the ten twice, and Bear 18 in long marches only to blow the chance with
a costly error. Lourdes concentrated all its scoring punch in the second period, with senior halfback Tom
Cazabon doing the honors. Cazabon swept around end from the 25 yard line for the first tally and then reeled
off a 74 yard touchdown sprint to account for both Lourdes touchdowns. Sun marked the final game for
Lourdes seniors, and the youngsters gave it all they had to make the last game a winner. Finishing up their high
school gridiron careers were ends Gene Brindel, Dick Suchyta and Rich Laginess, tackles Norm Merta, Ron
Benn and John Ball, guard Larry Hebet, center Art Murray and backs Leo Tieppo, Dan Livernois and Tom
Cazabon. St Theresa dominated play in the first period, mounting scoring threats that reached Lourdes
ten and the Bear 26 before stalling. Just before the period ended, the Bears finally got rolling, with only
two minutes gone in the second period. Lourdes climaxed a 74 yard march as Tom Cazabon took a
pitchout and swept around his own right end from the 25 yard line for the touchdown. Ray Haener’s
kick was wide and Lourdes led, 6 to 0. St. Theresa stormed back, reeling off four first downs, but center Art
Murray picked off Don Debus‟ pass on the Bear 26 to end the march. The next play Cazabon again took a
pitchout, circles right end, eluded two tacklers at midfield and raced 74 yards to score. Once again Haener
missed the conversion. The third period was all St. Theresa, with the Pirates controlling the ball for all
but four plays. However, a bad pass from center and a fumble killed both chances. Early in the final
period the Pirates rolled again, reaching Lourdes eight yard line but Dan Livernois recovered Jim
Johnston’s fumble to finish St. Theresa’s hopes.

Rouge Loses 14 - 0 to Polar Bears - The River Rouge Panthers and Highland Park met on the gridiron Friday
night at Heuer Field, and the result was the same as most Panther games this year. Highland Park won the
game, 14 to 0, to record their second victory of the year. For the Panthers the loss was their fifth with one win
and two ties on the good side of the legger. As football games go, the contest was one of the dullest ever
witnessed at Heuer Field. As usual, the Panthers were completely inept on offense and Highland Park
was little better, but the Polar Bears were able to score twice and that was the ball game. River Rouge
again showed nothing. The Panthers made only one first down all night and spent 90 percent of the time on
defense. Defensively the Panthers played well except for an occasional lapse on the forward pass. The first
period was one for the books. Neither team could make a first down and it looked like the game would never
have any action. However, Highland Park finally decided to try a pass early in the second period and when the
play clicked the completion of things changed. Highland Park moved to the Rouge 21 but a fumble ended the
drive. Rouge couldn‟t move and punted. Highland Park proceeded to toll 41 yards for the tally, with fullback
Joe Wussles covering the final 25 yards on a smash over the right side. Jerry Neuman converted and the
Parkers led, 7 to 0, at halftime. Rouge got their only real chance in the third period when Neuman fumbled
the kickoff and Bob Wilson recovered for Rouge on the Polar Bear 25. After Dennis Wilkie picked up a
first down on the 13 a fumble cost Rouge 8 yards. Then two passes went incomplete and Rouge was
through for the evening. A 62-yard quick kick by Joe Wussles set up highland Park’s final touchdown.
Wussels kicked to the Rouge 21. The Panthers kicked out to the 48. Highland Park then reeled off three
first downs to reach the Rouge 12. Here Wussels fired a pass to end Percy Lyle for the touchdown,
Neuman converted and it was 14 to 0.
NOVEMBER 17, 1955
Rouge High Annual Gets Top Award - River Rouge High School‟s 1955 yearbook, “The Vigilant”, has been
awarded first place honors in the twenty-first annual year book critique and contest conducted by the Columbia
Scholastic Press Association at Columbia University in New York. Although the publication has won second
place awards in the past 15 years, this was the first time the high school‟s yearbook was awarded top honors,
scoring 365 of a possible 1,000 points in the judging. Theme of the yearbook, “Through These Doors”, layout
and editorial coverage was rated excellent. The staff was also commended for the “attractive and effective”
cover design. Miss Eunice Brake, now teaching in Japan, was faculty advisor to the editorial and layout staff.
The annual was dedicated to Warren Webb, head of the high school‟s Social Studies Department and cosponsor
the Alumni Association. He has sponsored several graduating classes since 1920 when he first became
a member of the teaching staff.
Advance Alley-Lighting Plan - A long-considered plan to light 24 miles of alleys in River Rouge advanced to
the „probable‟ stage Tuesday night when Council voted to ask the Detroit Edison Company to submit plans and
specifications for the proposed alley-lighting system. John R. Tattan, Commissioner of Public Utilities, sparked
the program urging Council to act in this phase of the city‟s lighting program. Tattan also spearheaded
installation of the fluorescent street lighting system on West Jefferson, when he learned Edison had offered to
install the system at no cost to the city. “We made no commitments, in fact, we have no ideas as to the
probable cost of lighting the alleys, but Mayor Duncan and Council are in agreement with the plan to
make River Rouge the best-lighted city in the nation”, Tattan said. “We are interested in beautifying the
city, but our primary thought is to provide protection. Our accident-rate has dropped since the Jefferson
lighting was installed, and we believe vandalism and burglaries will be lessened if the alleys are illuminated”,
he revealed. The type of lighting to be used in the alleys will depend mainly on Edison’s plans, which will
be submitted for fluorescent, incandescent, and mercury vapor systems, Tattan explained. Edison has
submitted two sets of plans for the lighting of the Industrial Highway, now in the first stages of construction.
The city had authorized installation of 11 fluorescent luminaries on the River Rouge side of Visger Rd., to be
installed simultaneously with 22 fluorescent units on the Ecorse northerly boundary by the neighboring city.
Commissioner Earl R. Beaudrie‟s suggestion that the City Engineer submit plans to the city for the lighting of
the three off-street parking lots nearing completion was approved by Council. With the lights in operation,
Beaudrie said, damage to property reported in recent weeks should cease.
Salvation Army Yule Drive Opens - Appointment of Mrs. Mae Dailey as Chairman of River Rouge‟s Annual
Salvation Army Christmas campaign was announced this week by Hazen P. Knoch, Local Campaign Director.
Mrs. Dailey of 16 Alexander, will organize the local fund drive to be conducted, beginning tomorrow, until

Christmas, River Rouge‟s goal this year has been set at $1,000. Serving River Rouge and four other
downriver communities, the Salvation Army Corps in Ecorse has for over 20 years provided food and
fuel orders, transient relief, housing and other types of social aid to area residents. Knoch, whose florist
shop at 10939 W. Jefferson will be headquarters for the River Rouge campaign, is a member of the Downriver
Salvation Army Executive Board. He also represents the five downriver communities on the Salvation Army
Advisory Board. “The Salvation Army is required to raise the funds it uses to supply Christmas food baskets,
clothing and toys for needy families in the area”, Knoch said. “Residents will benefit from the funds collected
in each community”. Members of the Salvation Army Christmas campaign committee from River Rouge
are, Mayor M. Warren Duncan, George A. Deering, Woodrow W. Dillon, John Dioszegi, Mrs. Alice
Hayes, Wallace Bodrie and Mrs. Dailey. Merchants who wish to contribute clothing, toys or other
merchandise may deliver them to Lt. John F. Werner of the Ecorse Corps. At 39 Ridge, or at local
headquarters.
Couple’s Gift Prize Addition To Local K of C Club Rooms - A large, elaborately framed photograph of
the late Rt. Rev. Msgr. Raymond Champion, in whose honor Knights of Columbus Council 2819 was
named, is a prized addition to the Council’s clubrooms on Coolidge. It is the only likeness the Council
has of the priest who served as Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church when it was still a mission.
Although it is a new and cherished property of the council, the photograph is 53 years old. It was
presented to the Council by Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Campau of 3867 W. Jefferson, Ecorse. As a girl boarding
in River Rouge, Mrs. Campau won the handsome portrait at one of Lourdes’ bazaars in old Labadie
Hall, then located at the corner of Jefferson and Coolidge. “I paid ten cents for the raffle ticket, and back in
1902 that was quite a sum for a girl to spend, especially since I had so little”, she recalled. “In every home
I’ve lived in since, the photograph has been prominently displayed”, she remarked. “Once, after I had
returned to my home in Adrian, the parish priest visited me, recognized the photograph and told me he
knew Msgr. Champion well.” Mrs. Campau was correct in thinking the council would appreciate receiving
the photograph as a gift. Shortly after she offered it, Grand Knight Louis Laginess arrived at her home to pick it
up. The Campau’s are members of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Ecorse, where, as a young priest Msgr.
Champion was Pastor. At the same time he traveled to River Rouge every Sunday to say Mass to Our
Lady of Lourdes Mission. Today, his nephew, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. E. Glemet is Pastor of Lourdes Parish.
Netherlands Consul Dedicates UN Flag at River Rouge High - At one of the most stirring assembly programs
staged for River Rouge High School students a recently-acquired United Nationals flag was dedicated this
morning in the school auditorium. W. K. VonWeiler, Detroit Consul for the Netherlands, was main
speaker at the impressive ceremony, which was highlighted with a drum roll heralding the unfurling of
the flag by Vicco Rizzi, School Board President. The program opened with a special arrangement of the
“Star Spangled Banner”, played by the high school band under the direction of Mac E. Carr. In the darkened
auditorium a spotlight was directed at the flag of the United States. A brief history of the United Nation‟s was
given by Warren Webb, Head of the School‟s Social Studies Department, followed by a roll call of member
nationals by Glenn K. Bowen, Superintendent of Schools. As each nation was flag walked to the front of the
auditorium. Corda E. Horton, School Principal, read the preamble to the United Nations Charter and the
band played the “Hymn of Brotherhood”. Immediately after Horton’s introduction of VonWeiler the
entire student body rose as the Netherlands’ National Anthem, “Wilhelmus Van Nassauwen”, was
played. The Netherlands‟ Consul‟s address was followed by a reading of the purposes of the United Nationals
by Horton. Again the lights of the auditorium were lowered, and a spotlight picked out the United Nations flag
as it was unfurled. The accompanying drum rolls and spontaneous applause had not yet ceased when the
senior girls glee club, under the direction of Carolyn Wise, began to sing “One World”. The newlydedicated
flag, presented to the school by the Board of Education, now stands as a companion to the flag of the
United States on the auditorium stage.
Center Provide Programs for Varied Age Groups - Two River Rouge community centers are offering varied
programs for juniors, teen-agers, and adults. Ted Goldberg, Director of River Rouge Community Center,
located on Great Lakes Ave., and Joseph Jennings, Director of Beechwood Community Center, located in the
Northrup School, urge those eligible to participate in the activities sponsored by the centers. At the River
Rouge Community Center, junior club groups for youngsters 10 to 12 years of age meet daily following
school hours. Activities such as games, trips, movies and crafts are under the guidance of Mrs. Doris

White and Jerry Frey. Canteen program, consisting of games, dancing, refreshments, and social activities,
serves high school students on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9pm. Loren Pittman and Ed Ratzenberger
assist in the direction of the program. Among the adult activities at the River Rouge Center are square dancing
held the third Saturday of each month, Leisure Time club, for women over 60 years of age, and Silhouettes
Group, for pleasingly plump ladies. Two new groups, Ceramics class and “Retirees” Club, are currently being
organized. Persons interested in joining any group may call Goldberg. At the Beechwood Community
Center, the Canteen Program, serving youngsters from 15 to 19 years of age, meets every Monday from
6:30 to 9:30pm, featuring activities of social dancing, records, and musical appreciation. Highlighting the
Woman‟s Auxiliary meeting on Thursday evenings are fun nights, fashion shows, folk dancing, trips, guest
speakers, forums and adult recreation. “Entre Nous”, a group for younger married women. Features lectures,
provides talent show leadership, and makes plans for family recreation. The Mothers‟ Club discussed such
topics as child welfare, child psychology, and education, while the Men‟s Club has guest speakers and
participated in community projects. The Golden Agers, a club of ladies 60 years of age and over at the
Beechwood Center, meet on Friday afternoon. Sewing, ceramics, and quilting projects comprise their activities.
Mrs. Rhea Baccus and Daniel Nuesom assist Jennings in program planning and direction.
“The Tattletales” - Rouge High Hi-Lites - The Seniors were busy last week making appointments with the
LaSalle Studio to have their graduation pictures taken. On Friday the Alston Photographer came to take
pictures of the lower classmen for the Annual. A world traveler and deep sea diver “Doc” Parkington visited
the school recently and presented an interesting program on his adventures under the sea. On Tuesday Mr.
Andrew Rasmussen took his entire third hour English class to see the opera “Carmen” at the Masonic Temple in
Detroit. Some of the senior students are competing for the General Motors National Scholarship. They are Don
Zouryas, Herb Wood, and Nancy Wilhite. The junior class has chosen as the class colors, powder blue and
black, class flower, yellow rose, and class motor, “The challenge of life is in that which lies ahead”. If you
were to call the high school some day, and have a charming young lady answer, “River Rouge High School,
student speaking,” it could be Beverly Vroman, Annette Redd, Carol Wilhite, Lorelie Skinner, Sally Linderman
or Elizabeth Kersey, who are the girls helping out in the office each day in cooperation with the commercial
department.
Social Whirl
• The Pinochle Club members met on November 8 at the home of Mrs. William Parrinder of 315 Burke, table
prizes were won by Thelma Greig, Faith Crosson and the door prize was won by F. Chester. A family style
luncheon was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Earl Beaudrie of 27 Cora.
• Last Friday the Social Club met at the home of Mildred Mondella in Dearborn. They played games and the
prize winners were Margaret Pittman, Rose Suzor, Florence Steele. A luncheon was served. The next
meeting will beheld on November 25 at 8pm at the home of Mrs. Rose Suzor of 174 Richter.
• A terry cloth apron is a good idea for the cook who is constantly wiping her hands on her apron. Terry cloth
is highly absorbent and can be tossed into washing machine, with no ironing necessary.
Sound-Off For Lourdes By The “Copycats - Who were the lucky girls who attended the Catholic Threatre
Conference at Marygrove We hear from this fortunate pair, Loretta Solmose and Lucy Beaubien, that it was an
experience not to be easily forgotten. “Look Out Hollywood”. Hey kids! We have a celebrity among us. Want
the facts Well, of course, it‟s a Junior, Tom Delo‟s the guy. This talented boy took part in a real, honest-togoodness
big-time play, Jerry Rad‟s production of the “Champagne Prince” last Sunday at the Detroit Art
Institute. Tom and Bob Delo supported their brother, Ken, who had the leading role. Incidentally, Bob and Ken
are alumni of Lourdes. “Sad Faces”, Monday and Tuesday were dubbed a dreary days at Lourdes. Why
Report card days. In observance of National Education Week, the Sisters of the I.H.M. invited the parents of all
high school students to them in person to pick up their “darling‟s” cards. A few weeks ago the Seniors were
continually raving about their dance party which consisted of a dance instructor, Tom Morton, and eats. All this
for a quarter. This month three Juniors will get their money‟s worth, too. All were looking forward to the party
with great enthusiasm when the paper went to press. The results will be given next week. These two parties

give the Senior and Junior boys no excuse for not bringing a girl to the “Turkey Trot”. By the way, Tattletales,
spread it around to your dance fans. This annual dance will be given by the Junior Class on November 23.
Admission will be $1 per person. We are having a top name band, Johnny Titus, and hope to have a good
crowd dancing to his music. Be seein‟ you at the dance Thanksgiving Eve. Saying of the week: Errors do not
become mistakes unless we refuse to correct them.
Panthers Down Dales, Cinch Last Game - If you were to ask Melvindale Coach Bob Sims about the River
Rouge Panthers and their 1955 football season, Sims probably would never believe that the Panthers lost five
games. For Friday night at the Melvindale gridiron, Rouge completely outplayed the Dales to close out the
campaign with a 14 to 6 triumph. Many times in football you hear of “form” games, where one team dominates
the other regardless of the strength or standings. The Rouge-Melvindale series shapes up that way in recent
years, with the Panthers playing first rate ball against the Cards regardless of the relative strength of the two
clubs. And so it was Friday night. Melvindale was expected to win over the Panthers. The Dales have a
better season mark than Rouge and the Panthers have been slipping badly in the last month. But when
the game started, Rouge completely monopolized things. Rouge‟s front wall, a sad disappointment most of
the year, contained Melvindale‟s ground game all night. Tackle Jim Childs flashed some of his old time
brilliance as he sparked the Panther forwards to their best game of the year. Linebacker Perry Jones also played
a stout game for Rouge and tackle Greg Harrington maintained his steady performance. The Panthers got a
break early in the game when Melvindale fumbled deep in their own territory, but Rouge was unable to
capitalize. Moments later the Dales fumbled again and this time Rouge struck for a touchdown. The Panther
picked up one first down to move inside the Cardinal 10 and then it looked like Melvindale would hold. For
three plays Rouge was held in check, and fourth down found the Panthers were protecting their lead when a
punting situation developed midway through the period. Two major penalties set Rouge back to the one yard
line and Pollard went deep into the end zone to punt. However, Melvindale broke through to block the boot and
the Cards covered the loose ball for a touchdown. This sudden turn of events angered the Panthers and they
stormed through to block the extra point try and hold a 7 to 6 edge. Melvindale kicked to Rouge and the
Cards appeared ready to regain possession of the ball as they stalled the Rouge ground game. Rouge dug
into its bag of tricks and Henry Pollard, running from a fake punt situation, swept around end for 50
yards and a first down on the Melvindale 26. After being fooled once, Melvindale stiffened and took over.
Time was running out on the Dales and they took to the air. Jim Thompson dropped back and fired a bullet toss
over the middle. However, Rouge tackle Jim Childs had just shifted to a linebacker spot and he snatched
Thompson‟s pass out of the air, regained his balance and raced 28 yards for a touchdown to cinch the game.
Henry Pollard converted and Rouge had it wrapped up, 14 to 6. This was the final game for several Rouge
boys. Among those closing out their football careers were Henry Pollard, Jim Childs, Dennis Wilkie,
Greg Harrington, Jim Miles, John Adams, and Art LeLonde and Bill Stanley. The Panthers closed the
campaign with a 2 - 5 - 2 mark and finished last in Twin Valley Conference play despite their win over
Melvindale Friday night.
Rouge Eyes Third State Cage Title - With the football season completed, interest on the local high school front
turns to basketball and as usual that means Coach Loften Greene and his River Rouge Panthers, defending State
Class B Champions for the second straight year. Greene held his opening practice session Monday as some
22 candidates turned out for the varsity. The Panther mentor faces the task of pruning his squad to 15
before the season opener with Highland Park on December 2. The outlook for the Panthers this year is
bright, with returning veterans and promising newcomers in abundance. Greene has center Jim Childs 6‟4”,
forwards Henry Pollard 6‟3 ½” and Walt Ector 6‟2” and guard Herb Wood, the 5‟9” speedster back from last
year‟s title winning quintet. Other promising returnees include forward Dennis Wilkie, 6‟1”, forward Bill
Stanley, 6‟5”, forward Mike Brnovich, 6‟ and guard Glen Woody, 5‟10”. Among the newcomers are Jim
Bentley, high scorer from last year’s reserve team, who will be a guard and another fine prospect, guard
Jesse Brim. Another newcomer expected to see considerable service is center Jasper Jones. As usual
River Rouge plays one of the State‟s toughest schedules, with games against such powers as Jackson, Highland
Park, Catholic Central, Hamtramck, Monroe besides the rugged Twin Valley foes like Melvindale, Ecorse and
Lowrey. The Panthers are also entered in the Centerline Christmas Tournament, which features some of the
area‟s top teams. All Rouge home games this year will be played at the Ecorse High School‟s spacious gym.
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clamps, radiator stop leak, 59 cents; New mufflers.
4. C & E Sewing Machine Sale & Service - 259 Burke - New and Used Sewing Machines and Vacuum
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5. A & P Super Markets - East Henry - * Woman‟s Day - 7 cents now on sale. * Jane Parker Fruitcake - 1
½ lb. $1.45; 3lbs. $2.79; 5lb. $3.99. * Turkeys 4 to 8lb., 55 cents a pound; 11 to 15lbs. 53 cents a
pound; 18lbs. And up, 43 cents a pound. * Chuck Roast, 39 cents a pound. * Gerbers Baby Food
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7. Billy‟s Cloths - 270-272 Visger Rd., RR. - Grand Opening Sale - * All silk ties $1.50. We feature all
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8. River Rouge Furriers - 10441 West Jefferson - for as little as $25. We have a few new coats left from last
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NOVEMBER 24, 1955
THANKSGIVING 1621 - 1955 - A TIME TO BE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR OUR MANY BLESSINGS IN
THIS LAND OF PLENTY.
Goodfellow‟s Set Goal At $3,000 - Santa Clause, with millions of children all over the world to remember at
Christmas needs help other than his tiny elves to make sure no eager little boys and girls are forgotten. The
River Rouge Goodfellows have, for 15 years, given the jolly gentleman our assist and this year will be no
exception. On Thursday, December 1, the Goodfellows will bundle up against the cold and stand all day on
street corners selling newspapers to raise over $2,000 they will need to buy toys for 900 children this year.
Families in dire need will receive food baskets Christmas morning. The Herald will publish a special issue
on December 1 for sale by the Goodfellows. It is the only time the people of River Rouge are asked to pay
for the newspaper they receive free 51 weeks in the year. The Goodfellows will hold a final meeting to
complete plans for the annual newspaper sale on Monday, November 28 at 7:30pm in the city hall Council
Chambers and they will welcome everyone who would like to help. Co-Chairman John R. Osborn and Harry
Golden aim to surpass last year‟s total sales, $2,358, and they have several super-salesmen lined up to make
sure they don‟t fall short of their goal. Bud Pregler, ace Good fellow “newsboy” for six consecutive years,
will be out to top the $139.95 he netted last year. Eyeing Pregler’s number one spot are runners-up Carl

Berg who collected $107.30 and Leo Lisuk, whose total sales ere $100.38. Group honors were won last year
by the firemen, with $943.35 turned in; $443.28 were raised by businessmen and from donations. As in the
past, the Rouge Theater and Lancaster Theater will open their doors for special hour-and-a-half movie
programs for which the only admission will be one item of canned goods. The Lancaster’s special show
will be held on Saturday, December 10 and the Rouge Theater’s Goodfellow movie is slated for the
following Saturday, December 17., both programs will start at 9:30am. Canned goods donated at these
programs are included with other items in food baskets delivered to needy families on Christmas Day.
Residential Area Tops U. F. Quota - The River Rouge residential quota for the 1955 United Foundation Torch
Drive was topped by over 4300, Corda Horton, Community Chairman, announced. A total of $1,855.16 was
collected to date by house-to-house solicitors to pass the $1,510 quota set by the United Foundation. The drive
ended last Friday. “We may exceed the quota by even a greater amount,” Horton said, ”because all of the
returns are not in as yet”. Joseph Jennings and Mrs. Albert Peters, Residential Co-chairmen, want to especially
thank the River Rouge Businessmen‟s Association for sponsoring the “Kick-Off Rally”. They also wish to cite
the Girl Scouts for their untiring efforts and Roy Cheff for making photographic arrangements for the rally.
Awards were given by the United Foundation to Solicitors for outstanding service. Mrs. Albert Peters received
a plaque. Corde Horton, Mrs. Irene Schultz and Mrs. Pearl Dustman, who were captains, were recipients of
pins. Mrs. Bertha Kish, 65, was awarded a pin as the oldest solicitor.
Postmen March For M.D. Funds - The March for Muscular Dystrophy is being conducted in River Rouge by
letter carriers who this week are distributing return envelopes to every home in the community. Householders
are asked to enclose a donation to the fund and to hand the envelope to their postman on his regular rounds.
The envelopes may also be dropped in a mail box without the sender worrying about the postage. The funds are
used for research into to cause and cure for Muscular Dystrophy and the care and comfort of its victims.
Dance Proceeds to Aim Blind - Proceeds of a dance to be held Saturday evening, December 3 at American
Legion Hall Post 314, 15 E. Henry, will be added to the building fund of the Penrickton Nursery for Visually
Handicapped Children. The Penrickton Nursery is constructing a new building at 26530 Eureka, Taylor
Township on a four-acre site furnished by the township, and needs funds to complete the building. Much of the
material and labor has been donated by businessmen and the Lion‟s Club. Tickets may be purchased at the door
the night of the dance.
Would Reactivate Public Housing - The first step in reactivating River Rouge‟s Public Housing Program is
expected to be taken tonight when the Public Housing Committee asks Council to reaffirm, in the form of a
resolution, the need for low-cost rental housing here. William Duncan, Housing director, said the committee is
waiting official notification as to whether federal funds will be made available for construction of 100 brick
housing units. The program was stopped two-and-a-half years ago, Duncan said, because of a lack of funds in
the Public House Administration.
Second Family Night Saturday - since the first neighborhood family night at St. Hilda‟s Church was a success
with over 100 in attendance, a second evening of dancing and cards will be held beginning at 7:30pm Saturday
night. Miss Kay Gill, Downriver YWCA Director, will call the square dances and refreshments will be served
by the Brotherhood of St. Andrews, Men‟s Club of St. Hilda‟s. The public is invited to attend the family night.
Sound-Off For Lourdes - We all know that you are looking forward to these results of the Junior Dance that
took place last Tuesday in the school auditorium so here they are. The majority of the Junior class attended the
gathering. Dance Instructor, Tom Morton, turned out to be a regular Arthur Murray. The lesson consisted of
various steps of the waltz and fox trot. Later the crowd was treated to hot dogs and milk shakes. This was a
dance where there were no wall-flowers. We‟re inviting you, the teenagers of River Rouge, to attend our
annual Thanksgiving Dance, Wednesday evening on the school auditorium. Don‟t forget that Johnny Titus, the
well-known bandleader will supply the music for the evening. Admission is only $1 per person. All Senior
members of Choral and a few deserving Junior members, attended a concert at Masonic Temple (during school
time). The concert was given by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Walter Poole. Lo and
Behold! The long reward for contributing to the paper drive will appear on Wednesday in the form of a
Technicolor movie, “The Bandit of Sherwood Forest”. What about those who had no papers Ask them!
Thanksgiving Thought! God has two dwellings: One in Heaven and one in the heart of a thankful man.
Of Interest To Women

• The Couple‟s Club will meet on December 10 at 8:30pm for their Christmas Party at the home of Mr. &
Mrs. Orland Rinna of 114 Walnut. Plans will be made for their New Years Eve party, which will be held at
Major‟s on Oakwood Blvd.
• Rice is offered in the grocery stores in many forms. Regular polished white rice has the hull, brand and
germ removed. Brown rice has a nutty flavor and more nutrients than white rice. With only the hull
removed, brown rice doesn‟t keep as well and needs longer cooking time. Converted rice is regular white
rice with B vitamins and minerals retained. Precooked rice is partially cooked before packaging.
• When making sandwiches for school lunch boxes, use margarine for the spread. It doesn‟t soak through
break and make sandwiches soggy by lunch time. To make party sandwiches, use bread that is one day old;
it will cut more easily, point out Michigan State University food specialists.
• A dream became a reality last week for Mrs. Charlotte Nemeth of 65 Orchard, RR. A member of thee
Silhouettes, Mrs. Nemeth was presented with a gold trophy and $25 by Mrs. Jean Skupinski, President of
the club for losing 42 pounds. Mrs. Nemeth joined the Silhouettes, a club in which women gather for group
therapy to lose weight, on September 2, 1954, weighing 197 pounds. A little over a year she reached her
pledged goal of 155 pounds with a dress size reduction from 22 ½ to 16 ½. The Silhouettes sponsored by
the River Rouge-Ecorse United Centers, rewards each member with a gold trophy and $25 from the club‟s
treasury when she reaches her pledge of weight to be lost. Mrs. Nemeth is the club‟s corresponding
secretary and has served as a volunteer worker for the Torch Drive for four years. Her daughter, Carol, is
attending River Rouge High School and William Nemeth, her husband is employed at Fabricon Products.
Panthers Eye Third State Title - After a week of drills at River Rouge High, Panther Coach Lofton Greene has
pruned his squad to fourteen men as he readies the two-time State Class B title holders for the opening game
with Highland Park on Friday, December 2. With a veteran first team back, Greene faces the possibility of
playing Highland Park with only ten real practice sessions available, hardly enough time to prepare for
Coach Jim Wink’s fine aggregation. Lacking sufficient practice time is not the only barrier to the
Panthers. Usually a team enjoys a home court edge in its games, but the Panthers are a road team this year,
playing all home contests at the beautiful Ecorse High gym, since the State Fire Marshal has condemned the
Rouge gym. While the Panthers have enjoyed good success at Ecorse, they will not be anymore
accustomed to the Ecorse court than Highland Park. Now that the squad has been cut, Coach Loften Greene
can begin the task of molding his first team. So far it appears that Jim Childs will be the center, with Walt Ector
at the forward and Henry Pollard or Dennis Wilkie at the other front line slot. Herb Wood is the cinch at one
guard, with Jim Bently apparently the first choice at the other guard post.
3 Regulars Return to Bear Lineup - Basketball practice has begun at Lourdes High and Veteran Bear Coach
Tom Connell has a good nucleus from which he hopes to build a title contender this year. With three regulars
back from last year‟s aggregation, Connell figures to have a strong quintet, and the Bears are expected to be one
of the top challengers for the West Side Title currently held by Shrine. With two weeks left before the
opener, the Bears have been working out daily, hoping to get ready for a flying start in the West Side
race. Since Lourdes does not play Redford St. Mary in the regular campaign this year, Lourdes enjoys a
schedule advantage as the Rustics are reported to be one of the West Side’s better clubs. Returning
regulars from last year include high scoring pivot man Tom Cazabon and guards Ray Haener and Dick Kozik.
With lanky sophomore Ed Abair and “Spider” Kujawa available for backboard work, the Bears appear pretty
well set for the campaign. And talent is no good at the local school that Haener, a regular guard last year, will
probably lose this spot to sophomore Billy Watson, a whiz on the Reserve squad last season. Watson is a clever
playmaker and excellent scorer and should make an excellent running mate for Dick Kozik. Two promising
youngsters who missed out last year because of injuries, are also back to bolster the Bears. They are

Terry Bodrie, a slender forward and Steve Ditzhazy, a good outside man. With good personnel available,
Coach Tom Connell has been working these boys hard so he can find the best combination to start the season.