October November 1965 - River Rouge Historical Museum

River RougeHistorical Museum10750 W. Jefferson Ave.River Rouge, MI 48218E-mail address: rrmuseum48218@aol.comWeb site: riverrougemuseum.comDelores Swekel – DirectorTom Abair – Asst. DirectorTrustees – Jenny Cooper, Janice Chesney,May Halladay, Mitch Cox,Marilyn Beaudrie, Leif Erickson,Jim HolidayThe Museum building is supported by the River Rouge EDC. Jim Krueger – Chair, Lisa Givens– Vice Chair, Members: Mayor Michael Bowdler, Linda Dupuie, Brian Ponder, Raletha Moch,Kamilla Pasha, Troy Newman Sr., Lisa YanattaMUSEUM NEWSLETTER – July - 2012Our Lady of Lourdes closed it's doors on June 30, 2012, ending a 119 year parish history.We were given many items and we plan to put on a special display at the Museum in aboutOctober of this year. We have about 400 pictures on our website for viewing.We still need volunteers to give one Sunday per month for 4 hours. It's very easy - youjust have to walk around with visitors and tell them about the Rouge that you remember. Or youcan help Delores Swekel and Janice Chesney in the reference room sorting through photos andfiles and putting them in order. Please consider helping, we need all we can get.If you can't help by volunteering, would you consider making a donation? We get nomoney from the City or any other source except selling souvenirs. We have expenses like theweb page - about $125 per year, plastic covers for pictures and files, duplication of photos andmovies, cleaning and refurbishing supplies, etc. so help where you can..To subscribe to the newsletter send $10.00 with your name, address, cityand zip to the address above. Make all checks payable to R.R.H.M. Or to getit free by e-mail, send us your e-mail address and name to our e-mail addressabove.Tom Abair

SENTIMENTALJOURNAL(Excerpts from River Rouge Herald Newspaper)By: Jenny CooperOCTOBER 7, 1965Where Did You Get That Hat? – A very successful rummage sale was held by the B.P.W. Club of River Rougelast Saturday in a building owned by Mr. Maurice Smargon, a former River Rouge businessman. Just ask Mr.Smargon how successful it was, - he knows. He was called in by the ladies to repair some plumbing while thesale was in progress. When Mr. Smargon prepared to leave he discovered that the ladies, in their zest, had soldhis hat! If anyone known who bought a man’s hat, please contact Mr. Smargon.Nettlow Appointed F.H.A. Attorney – Mayor Donald R. Nettlow of River Rouge has been appointed F.H.A.Attorney for the 16 th Congressional District to represent the Government in all mortgage sales and redemption.He was appointed to a two year term by the Federal Housing Administration. Nettlow has a law office at 15979W. Seven Mile Rd., Detroit, in association with Victor G. Hansen.Rouge Senior Citizens End Busy Month – The month of September was a busy one for members of the RiverRouge Senior Citizens Club. On September 9, the entire club feted Mr. & Mrs. John Horvath of 209 Richter ontheir 45 th Wedding Anniversary. The party was held in the club rooms of the River Rouge Public Library. OnSeptember 29, the club celebrated the 83 rd birthday of fellow-member William Yax of 73 East Henry. OnSeptember 30, 90 members of the group went on a “mystery trip”. Two buses transported the group to BelleIsle and to various points of interest in Grosse Pointe. Following the trip, they enjoyed lunch at Murl’s SteakHouse. They climaxed the day’s festivities with dancing and cards when they returned to the clubrooms. Thenext regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 13, at 7:30pm, instead of the usual 8pm meeting time.The meeting time has been changed to allow members to attend a very timely meeting scheduled at the RiverRouge High School later in the evening. The later meeting is to inform senior citizens and all interested personon the newly enacted Medicare legislation. Members are urged to attend both meetings, because of theimportance of the Medicare Bill, and to discuss plans for a Halloween Dance and a Christmas Party.River Rouge Priest Named Monsignor – Rev. Arthur L. Valade, Chancellor of the Detroit Archdiocese, hasbeen honored with the rank of Monsignor by Pope Paul VI. An Investiture ceremony was held Sunday, October3, at 3pm in Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Henry E. Donnelly presided. Fr. Valade wasnamed domestic prelate with the title of Right Rev. Monsignor, Domestic Prelates, whose garb resembles thatof a Bishop, are privileged to use the bishop’s candle when they offer Mass. The rank is permanent. Msgr.Valade completed elementary school at Our Lady of Lourdes, then entered Sacred Heart Seminary. Hecompleted his studies for the priesthood at the North American College in Rome, Italy, where he studiedphilosophy and theology for six years. After his ordination in Rome, he was sent to St. Bernard’s. He laterreturned to Rome for two years for further study and received a JCL in Canon Law. Upon his return, he wasassigned to the Chancery. Parents of Msgr. Valade are Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Valade of 133 Walnut, River Rouge.Mr. Valade is the City’s Assessor. He has two brothers, Frank who is a Captain in the Air Corps in Florida, andRichard of Redford Twp., and four sisters, Betty Sondermar of Derby, Kansas, Mrs. Aben Jones of Wyandotte,Mary Farrell and Mrs. Erwin Rugg of River Rouge. On Sunday, Oct. 10, a public reception honoring Msgr.Valade will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes parish hall from 7 to 9pm. All of his friends are welcome.Local Jewry Observe Yom Kippur – Wednesday was the holiest day in the year for Ecorse and River RougeJewish citizens. They began celebrating at sundown Tuesday (beginning of Wednesday by the Jewish calendar)the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. Services continued in the Beth Isaac Synagogue at 2730 Edsel Dr.,Trenton throughout Wednesday culminating 10 days of prayer and self-re-evaluation that began with the JewishNew Year, Rosh Hashanah, September 26. The familiar Jewish “Kol Nidre”, an Eight Century prayer of

forgiveness, opened synagogue rites Tuesday night. The Kol Nidre, literally “all vows”, is a plea to God toabsolve the individual of his failure to keep his vows to God. Parts of the book of Deuteronomy were readthroughout services Wednesday. The holy day ends with a final blast of the shofar, the ram’s horn that beganthe 10-day period with a triple blast.Paper Drive Saturday – The Dad’s Club of Our Lady of Lourdes will complete its paper drive this Saturday,October 9, from 8am to 11am. Dads and their sons will pick up paper that is at the curb, tied in bundles.Magazines are not acceptable at the paper mills. Elderly people with large bundles of paper may call the rectoryor Bob Hilliard to arrange pick-up. The paper drive is held to support the Athletic Program at Our Lady ofLourdes.Twenty Years Ago Football discussions, dancing to name bands on the “juke box”, and sipping cokes takes up muchpleasant time at the River Rouge Community Center. Different bands are featured nightly viarecordings. Main interest centers around the pool room and snack bar with ping pong running third.The annual election of the River Rouge Old Timers’ Social Club will be held Saturday night at theAmerican Legion Hall. August Philippart, founder of the organization, and President for six years,announces that he is retiring as head of the group.Reinhold Witzke, former proprietor of Reinhold Bakery, who returned to River Rouge this week,purchased his old business. He will take over on Monday. His donuts and other baked goods werefamous in River Rouge, but some 26 months ago he turned in his apron for a uniform and starteddishing out something which the Japs didn’t like.Mrs. Mattie Montgomery of Lincoln Park will be Chairman for the evening at the meeting of theWomen’s Bible Class of the Ecorse Presbyterian Church tonight. Assistant hostesses will be theMedames Jeanette Bollhouse of 31 Cherrygrove, Lenora Schrader of West Westfield Ave., and HazelSwartzbough, also of West Westfield.In Chicago early this week attending the National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliarywere Mrs. Anna Neuman of 88 E. Anchor and Mrs. Alice Roche of 5296 Maplewood. The first meeting of the River Rouge Women’s Club will be Thursday, October 11, with a dinner at 6:45at Devon Gables. However, if the present gas shortage continues, then a regular business meeting willbe held at 8 o’clock at room 228 of the River Rouge High SchoolTommie Burns ‘Le Chateau at 251 Burke invites all returning vets to visit.Football: River Rouge High School vs. Monroe, Friday, October 5 at Ecorse Stadium. Lourdes vs. St.Theresa’s, Sunday, October 7 at Heuer Field.Of Interest to Women1. A Papal Blessing was bestowed on Jean Marie Wolske and John W. Marchyok when they were marriedSeptember 18 at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Lincoln Park. Parents of the couple are Mr. &Mrs. Chester Wolske of 4196 Howard, Lincoln Park, and Mr. & Mrs. William Marchyok of 69 W. Cicotte,River Rouge. Maid of Honor was Mary Riney, cousin of Bride; Bridesmaids – Mary Caulfield, cousin ofbride, Mary Linn Marchyok, the bridegroom sister, Patricia Gentis and Paula Marchyok. The juniorBridesmaids, Linda and Debbie Wolske, sisters of the bride. Frank Masters was best man. Seatingguests were Dennis Gregoire, Mike Leininger, John Gestis and Frank Korczyk.2. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Patten of 210 Division St., Mrs. Warren Chandler of 182 Goodell and Mr. CharlesLouzon of 272 Goodell, all of River Rouge, with Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Gagneau of Mullet Lake, visited Mrs.

Patten’s niece, Mrs. Ray Smith at Mackinac Island. Mrs. Smith’s husband is the Mayor of MackinacIsland.3. The annual Harvest HOME Supper will be held at Epworth Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 7,from 5 to 7pm. The church Is located at West Jefferson and Elm St. in River Rouge.4. Women who are willing to be leaders or assistant leaders for the girl scouts are badly needed in theRiver Rouge area. If you can find anytime to help in any way, please call Mrs. Patrick Finnerty, trooporganizer or Mrs. Lewis Wild, neighborhood chairman, between the hours of 10am and 3pm.5. Mrs. Lorraine Bruno of 292 Goodell, River Rouge has just returned from Barbraville, Kentucky, whereshe attended the funeral of Tinsley (Shorty) Grubb.6. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2222, is sponsoring a Linen Party onSunday, October 17, at 2pm in the Post Hall at 175 Charles, River Rouge. Donation is 50 cents and thepublic is invited to attend. Some of the prizes are lovely hand-made pillow cases. The proceeds fromthis linen party go to the Cancer Research Fund.Rouge High Hi-Lites – By: Toni Kamoutsis and Gary Doig – The Student Council conducted the annual classelections today. This has been one of the most enthusiastic campaigns the student body and faculty have seen.The Cross-Country team defeated Ecorse last Thursday, October 30. The final score was 22 – 37. CharlesGardner placed first, Sam Butler third, and Freddy Little, Fourth. The team will meet Hamtramck at RougePark this afternoon. The Student Council is busy making preparations for the homecoming parade and dance tobe held on October 22 and 23. Ken Westover and William Blackmore, Rouge High teachers will be diskjockeys at the dance. Alumni are welcome, but must be registered at the office before the dance. The footballteam will play at Hamtramck tomorrow night at 8pm.The Bear Facts – By: Kathie McEwan and Anne Bayer – Three busloads of enthused Bear fans arrived atPershing Field Sunday October 3 to watch our Bears win a 12 – 6 victory over Saint Anthony’s Teutons.Congratulations Team! That was a wonderful game!! We are behind you all the way. This Sunday, October10, the Bears play Sacred Heart on home field t 2:30. Let’s all be there to cheer our great guys on to anothervictory. Friday evening at 8 o’clock there will be a dance given by the “Juniors A Go-Go”. The dance will bein the auditorium with music featured by the Heathens’ Band. Admission is 75 cents. Last Thursday,September 3, the Sodality of our Blessed Mother held its first general meeting after school. All interested highschool girls attended. Discussion concerned all forthcoming activities for this year. October 1 was certainly aday which generated with excitement. The Seniors traditionally initiated the Freshmen into Our Lady ofLourdes High at a pep rally Friday afternoon. To start things off, the cheerleaders with “vocal” held from thestudent body, led the school in cheers for the game Sunday. Then the hilarity began. Freshmen, dressed inridiculous attire, preformed various stunts for the upper classmen under the direction of the Senior Classofficers and Rev. Father Sullivan. We know the faculty and students enjoy this display of good-natured fun.The record-hop Friday night topped off a perfect, cheerful day for everyone.Panthers Crushed By Second Half Explosion – The Ecorse Red Raiders made up for many long years offrustration on the gridiron Friday afternoon at Ecorse Stadium when they stormed to four touchdowns in thefinal period to wallop the River Rouge Panthers, 39 to 0, in the opening Twin Valley Conference game of theseason for both clubs. The defeat was the worst ever inflicted by an Ecorse team on Rouge in their 40 yearrivalry and certainly must be a high spot for the defending Twin Valley Conference Champions. A fine crowdof 1,200 fans watched a rugged Ecorse defense blunt every Rouge scoring threat and turn the game into a routin the final period when the Panthers simply ran out of gas against the bigger, stronger Red Raiders. Rougemade a valiant effort for three periods, but couldn’t hold off the point-hungry Ecorse crew in the final stanza. Itmay seem strange to say, with Ecorse scoring 39 points, that defense was the dominant factor in the game untilthe closing minutes when Ecorse rolled up most of its points, but it is true. The first half was all defense, withthe Raiders netting 75 yards in total offense while Rouge had 47. Ecorse finally got rolling in the final 24minutes, but it was anybody’s game until 2:38 of the last period when fullback Gerald Childress shook loose fora 42 yard scoring sprint to make it 19 – 0. At that, Ecorse went to the air four times for touchdowns, with

quarterback Leonard Weems making his tosses count, but it was the running of fullback Gerald Childress thatwas the key factor for the Raiders. Childress shredded the Rouge defense in the second half, picking up 149yards in 14 carries to put great pressure on the Rouge ground defense. With Childress running so well, andAndy Williams always a threat to break away, Ecorse had the Panthers bunched up, making it easy for Weemsto shake receivers loose for long scoring plays when he did take to the air. A first period gamble that failedopened the door for Ecorse’s first touchdown. Rouge tried for a first down on a fourth and one situation at thePanther 39 midway in the opening period, but failed to make it and Ecorse took over. The Raiders scored infive plays, with Andy Williams covering the final seven yards on a wide sweep around left end, after a fine fakeup the middle. Big play in the 38 yard drive was a 32 yard pass from Leonard Weems to Jim Cooper, AndyWilliams tried to run for the extra point but was stopped short. Rouge dominated play in the second period,twice crossing into Ecorse territory, but the Raiders defense stiffened both times and the Panthers had to punt.Rouge received a bad break in this quarter as halfback Benny Benford was injured and lost for the rest of thegame. Benford’s big value to Rouge was on defense, where he did a standout job backing up the line. Anothergamble that backfired cost Rouge midway through the third period, and was easily the turning point of thegame. The Panthers came out at halftime, fired up by Coach Usztics, and ripped off two first downs, reachingthe Ecorse 48, three plays made six yards and the punter was sent into the game, but the keyed up youngstersfigured they could sustain the drive and gambled. Frank Price was thrown for a loss by the hard chargingEcorse line and the ball changed hands. Fullback Gerry Childress broke loose off tackle for 35 yards to theRouge 22. The Panthers, aided by a penalty, pushed Ecorse to the 35, but quarterback Leonard Weems came upwith a big play on fourth down. Weems rolled out to his right, getting outside the Rouge end. The secondarycame up and Weems found end Eddie Dixon on the clear at the five yard line. Dixon grabbed the pass andromped into the Rouge end. The secondary came up and Weems found end Eddie Dixon in the clear at the fiveyard. Dixon grabbed the pass and romped into the end zone, making it 12 – 0. Childress ran for the extra pointto make it 13 – 0. The roof fell in on Rouge in the final period. The Panthers, who were pushed back by theEcorse defense booted out to midfield. After two short gains, Gerald Childress cracked off right tackle, cutaway from a tackler and raced 42 yards to score. Leonard Weems tried to roll around end for the extra point butwas halted. This tally took the starch out of Rouge and Ecorse was quick to capitalize on Panther mistakes.Calvin King recovered a Rouge fumble at the Rouge 18 minutes later. A major penalty set Ecorse back to the31, but Leonard Weems struck through the air, hitting Walt Thomas on a 31 yard scoring play with 7:11 left inthe game. Andy Williams was stopped on the extra point try. Less than three minutes later Ecorse scoredagain, this time on a 56 yard screen pass from Leonard Weems to Andy Williams. The play was well executedand once Williams got into the secondary there wasn’t anybody who could catch the speedy raider halfback.Weems passed to Jim Cooper for the extra point to make it 33 – 0. A pass interception by Maynard Wallace setup the final Ecorse score, as Wallace stole a pass at this own 31. A 38 yard run by Andy Williams moved theball deep into Rouge territory. Penalties pushed the Raiders back but tackle Bob Haller scooped up a fumble ona broken play and ran 23 yards to the Rouge four yard line. Ecorse drew a five yard penalty again but it didn’tmatter as Leonard Weems dropped back and fired a nine yard pass to Eddie Dixon for the final Raidertouchdown. Gerald Childress banged over for the extra point and it was 39 – 0. Ecorse got some fine line playfrom Cal King, Dave Purifoy, Mark Washington, Benny Hayes, and Bob Haller. Linebacker Dan Allen wasanother Raider standout. Offensively Gerald Childress and Andy Williams handled the ground gaining choreswhile Leonard Weems great passer, hitting four touchdown strikes. River Rouge also had some goodperformances, especially in the early going. Standouts for the Panthers up front included Charles Reid, OtisWinfield and Dwight Mullins. This week Ecorse travels to Willow Run for a Twin Valley Conference battle onFriday night at 8pm, while Rouge takes on Hamtramck at Keyworth Stadium, also at 8pm.Bears Nip St. Anthony For First Win, 12 – 7 – A stubborn Lourdes High defense unit twice stopped St.Anthony’s inside the five-yard line to help the Bears chalk up their first victory of the season, a 12 to 7 triumphover the Teutons Sunday afternoon at Pershing High’s field. Some 700 fans watched Lourdes and St. Anthonybattle on even terms most of the way, with the Bear defense providing the difference in the game. St. Anthony,a former grid power, is rebuilding this year, with a sophomore laden roster. The Teutons showed plenty ofpromise, too, with soph quarterback Mike Zitzman looking for a first class signal caller and passer. Lack ofblocking up front keeps St. Anthony from becoming a good club, since the Teuton ground game is shaky.Lourdes has several good scoring chances Sunday, but the Bears are having offensive problems, too. It seems

that a play always backfires at a key time, stalling good drives. Perhaps the Bears missed fullback Joe Zajas,sidelined with a concussion, but Joe Millazzo took over the lien plunging post and did a very good job, pickingup 65 yards in 13 carries. Lourdes got a break midway through the first period when Danny Bodrie partiallyblocked a St. Anthony punt and the Bears took over at the Tueton 48. Lourdes rolled to the St. Anthony sixyardline on ground plays, but then Tom Tattan was thrown for a loss on an attempted pass. Tattan came rightback to ht Joe Millazzo for 16 yards, but St. Anthon y took over at the three-yard line. A fine punt return byChuck Patterson put Lourdes in scoring territory again and this time the Bears capitalized. Chuck Pattersonpicked up 10 yards off left tackle. On the next play, fullback Joe Millazzo cracked over the right side, andrambled 19 yards to pay dirt. The extra point kick by Tom Tattan was blocked. Mike Zitzman’s passing put St.Anthony in scoring position twice in the second period. Zitzman pitched 41 yards to George Vozza early in thesecond quarter to reach the Lourdes 10, but Jim Riney intercepted a pass to end the threat. Minutes later theTeutons threatened again after Zitzman hit Dan Jeromin with a 23 yarder, but Lourdes stiffened and took over atthe three yard line. Neither team could do much during the third quarter, but Lourdes finally got a drive rollingas the stanza ended. Paul Nadzam’s pass interception at the Lourdes 40 got the drive started. It took the Bearseight plays to cover 60 yards, with a pair of Tom Tattan passes covering the final 37 yards. Tattan pitched 15yards to Dave Bower and then flipped a 22 yarder to Chuck Patterson for the touchdown. The conversion trywas wide. St. Anthony roared right back, penetrating deep into Lourdes territory but Chet Wojcik intercepted apass on the eight yard line to stall the march. Things turned quickly, as Lourdes fumbled on the next play andthe Teutons had the ball at the Bear 11. St. Anthony pushed to a first down on the one and then took three playsto punch over the score, with George Vozza circling left end for the score. The extra point kick was good andthe Teutons were back in the game. Lourdes took the kickoff and stayed on the ground, trying to run out theclock. The Bears were forced to punt in the final seconds but St. Anthony couldn’t get a drive going as the finalgun sounded. This week Lourdes will get a chance to move up in the First Division West Side standings whenthey host Dearborn Sacred Heart on Sunday at 2:30pm at Heuer Field. It will be a tough climb, however, sinceSacred Heart has one of the better West Side clubs, with halfback Cornell Moga their scoring ace.OCTOBER 14, 1965High-Rise Apt. Sought For Elderly – Housing Director William Duncan reported Tuesday, October 12, thatRiver Rouge was in the process of securing a high-rise apartment dwelling for local senior citizens. Duncansaid he had made application with the Public Housing Administration in Chicago for a program resurrection of120 units. The building would be financed entirely with federal funds, but would be built by privatecontractors. He added that he was certain the application would be accepted and then expected the city wouldbe notified within the next two or three weeks. *** WALL OPPOSITION – Commissioner Clarence Sabbathreported he and Duncan planned meetings this week with several of the citizens living on Visger – Holford –Superior area for the purpose of discussing a proposed brick wall which would run parallel to Visger, behind thealley, and between the railroad track and Holford. At the October 5 meeting, many citizens from that area werepresented who voiced objections to the wall, on the grounds that it would constitute a hazard. Sabbath said adetailed report would be ready for the October 19 council meeting. *** BID REJECTED – The Councilrejected a bid for $14,108 to install heating equipment in the Department of Public Works garage. The bid isthe second one submitted by the Page Heating Co. of River Rouge. A previous bid of $17,961 was rejected lastweek. The second bid is still several thousand’s dollars more than the monies allocated for the equipment in thecurrent budget. *** Commissioner James Doig recently assigned the task of investigating special bus ratesfor senior citizens, reported that, after contacting Great Lakes Transit Corp, he had been informed the requestcould not be granted at this time. However, the manager of the transit company stated that, should a grant beforthcoming which would make lower fines possible, he would be willing to assist local senior citizens. ***In other action Gus Ratzenberger was reappointed to the Housing Commission to a term which will expire onAugust 19, 1970. *** A letter from William Stevenson Chairman of the Housing Commission, asked thatsub-standard housing in River Rouge be investigated and, in addition, that the entrance to Belanger Park betaken under discussion. Stevenson said the brick wall at the entrance creates a hazardous condition. *** Atthe conclusion of the meeting, Robert Golden, proprietor of Golden’s Market on West Jefferson, asked that thesurvey now being made regarding parallel parking be given careful consideration before any action is taken.Mayor Nettlow assured Mr. Golden that the matter would be given a lot of thought before any changes weremade. “In fact”, the Mayor concluded, “a public hearing might be held on the subject”.

Hayden’s Attend Pope’s Mass – Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hayden of 26 Linden St., River Rouge were among thethousands of enthusiastic persons in New York City during Pope Paul’s visit to America. Mr. & Mrs. Haydenmade the trip via a scenic cruiser and reportedly enjoyed the companionship of their fellow travelers. Mrs.Hayden, a teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes High School said, “It was a majestic thing to watch, and I consider ita privilege to have been a participant in the Pope’s Mass for peace”. Mr. Hayden is employed as an engineerfor the Detroit Edison Co.Chief Pittman Anxious to Return Home – Dear Les: The days are passing swiftly, and it won’t be long until mytwelve-week stay at the F.B.I. National Academy has ended and I will return to River Rouge. I have enjoyedevery minute of my training here, and I am most grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderfullaw enforcement program, but I must frankly admit that I will be glad when it is over. The demands are many,and much is expected of us. Also, it is difficult being away from my family and friends in River Rouge for sucha long time. Since I last wrote to you, I attended a formal reception in honor of our class, and I met J. EdgarHoover. I talked with him for quite a few minutes. He is a very sincere and dedicated man, and our country canbe proud of such an individual who has devoted his entire life to law enforcement. I had an opportunity toconvey the regards of the River Rouge City Government, and all the people of River Rouge, and Mr. Hoovergraciously accepted them. In turn, he asked me to send his best wishes to you, and all our citizens. He was niceenough to say that it was because of cities like River Rouge all across the nation who sent policemen to theNational Academy that law enforcement is fast reaching the status of professionalism. There is no doubt thatMr. Hoover is very proud of the National Academy, and he and all the FBI staff have been wonderful hosts tothe 97 police officers in my class. Enclosed with this letter, you will find a photograph that was taken at theFBI Academy Pistol Range at Quantico Virginia. The officers in the photo are: Mohamed Diah bin Nasir,Deputy Superintendent of Police, Royal Malaysia Police Force, Ipoh Malaysta; Jae Kun Suh, Superintendent ofPolice, Korean National Police, Seoul, Korea; Pittman; Felix Bunoan, Valencia Jr., Supervising Agent,National Bureau of Investigation, Manila, Philippines; Ahmad Nisar, Superintendent of the Police Service ofPakistan, Lahore, West Pakistan; Domingos Fernandes de Delegado Souza, State Sec. of Public Safety, PortoAlegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil. I have become good friends with these men, as well as many others in myclass, and it is very interesting to talk with them. I will have much to tell you when I see you again. Until then,my very best wishes to you, Loren Pittman.New Siding Cuts Repairs – Robert Liberachi, of 79 ½ Abbott St., in River Rouge, known as “Bob The Roofer”,announces that he had added another product to this home improvement business. Bob says he has added themuch talked about NEWBIRD SOLID VINYL SIDING for home improvements. The new Bird solid vinylsiding is not a paint, veneer or coating, but a solid lasting vinyl that is more carefree, beautiful lasting because itwill not peel, blister, rot, rust or corrode and the color goes all the way through the material. It will not dent,scratch and never needs painting and is fire proof to afford long lasting protection for the home. Bird SolidVinyl Siding was chosen for the House of Good Taste exhibit at the New York World’s Fair. Designed byRoyal Barry Wills, it represents the tastes and attitudes of the leading architects, builders and decorators. It hasa muted sheen that is pleasant to the eye, a warm feeling to the touch that cold metal siding can never match; itshrugs off the summer sun and humidity and keeps your home interior cooler. In the winter it seals heat in, coldand dampness and freezing weather out, and helps to block out all street and neighborhood noises. The BirdSolid Vinyl Siding is guaranteed by the Bird & Son Inc., established in 1795, manufacturer of the famoushurricane-proof Random Embossed, no cut-out Bird Architect roof shingle. Bob says, for a limited time therewill be a “Fall” Special for those that call for a free estimate.Twenty Years Ago Our Lady of Lourdes school students earned a holiday promised to them if their football team couldbeat St. Theresa’s team. This happened for the first time in twelve years Sunday and the childrenreceived their long-awaited holiday on Monday.River Rouge is to have an exclusive bus line supplying inter-city service. The new line will operate onWest Jefferson Ave. between the bridge and Orchard St., giving a 10-minute service for a fare of 5cents.

Mr. Phil Lozon and Louis Wolf, River Rouge businessmen, City Treasurer Louis Gonia, River Rouge BankCashier Daniel Goniea, and Edward McLachlen and Charles Theeck, former City Treasurer, were a fewof the lucky men who attended some of the 1945 World Series games played in Detroit.Mr. & Mrs. Harry Golden will fly to Washington to be with their daughter, Ester, Y2/c, of the Waves,who is ill.Sgt. Roy H. Cheff of 944 Coolidge, who has been at a Chicago Army Hospital for several months, hasreceived his honorable discharge and returned to civilian status. Does anyone remember when the Herald Want Ad rates were a minimum charge of 50 cents for 17words or less with 3 cents for each additional word.We notice that Madeline Bramhill, Dorothy Enright, Louise DeBaldo, Mary Ann Ruelle, Duane DuChene,Joan Valade, Russell Laurain and Helen Kujawa were some of those who made the School HonorSociety for Our Lady of Lourdes for 1944-1945.Mrs. Roy LaVigne and Mrs. Mamie Letourneau entertained 75 guests at a miscellaneous shower forDelphone Joyce LaVigne who will become the bride of Charles Cooper, October 27.At the regular Sunday evening meeting this week of the Methodist Youth Fellowship at EpworthChurch, officers and commission chairmen were chosen. Helen Mason, Gerald Walcott, June Moyer,Edna Webb, James Mason, Tony Guarino, Beverly Weeber, and Madge Beatty were some of thosechosen to serve.Football as played in the National Professional League will take an additional interest for River Rougefolks this weekend when the Detroit Lions meet the Philadelphia Eagles at Briggs Stadium and thereasons that Ed Frutig, the former River Rouge High School star and later ace pass catcher for the U ofM in the days of Tom Harmon and Bob Westfall, has been signed by Coach Dorais of the Detroit team.Of Interest to Women1. Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Baker of 44 LeBlanc, River Rouge celebrated their golden anniversary at the Inter CityBaptist Church, 4700 Allen Rd., Allen Park, with a service and dinner for 225 guests.2. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Keen of 13 Perrin, River Rouge announce the birth of a daughter, Shelley Ann, atOuter Drive Hospital on October 2. Shelley has two brothers, Peter, 4 years old and Jeffery 3. Hergrandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Millor of Bay City and Mrs. Olga Keen of 16 LaBlanc, River Rougeand Mr. Hubert Keen of California. Mrs. Keen is the former Pat Wood of River Rouge.3. Mr. & Mrs. R. Shannon of Riverview, formerly of River Rouge, are the proud parents of a son, born atOakwood Hospital on September 21. The baby weighted 7lbs. 3ozs. And has been named Reed. TheShannon’s have a daughter, Leah Ann, who is 2 ½ years old. Grandparents of the new baby are Mr. &Mrs. Elmer Livernois of 140 Pine and Mr. & Mrs. Harry Shannon of 53 Forest, all of River Rouge. Mrs.Shannon is the former Miss Barbara Reynolds.4. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Billie of 62 Leroy, River Rouge announce the birth of a daughter on October 1 atWyandotte Hospital.5. Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Krystyan of 47 Batavia, River Rouge announce the birth of a son, Phillip Arthur Jr.,September 27 at Riverside Hospital.6. Wayne Charles was born September 28 to Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Flannery at 215 Fairmount, River Rougeat Riverside Hospital.7. A son, Marshall Wayne, was born October 5 at Riverside Hospital to Mr. & Mrs. Everett Dalgord of 34W. Pleasant, River Rouge.

8. Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Shanteau and their son, David, have returned to their home in New Orleans, La.,after a week’s visit with their parents, Mr. & Mrs. L. W. Shanteau and family of 95 Abbott St., RiverRouge. Wayne showed pictures he had taken of the destruction of his and his neighbor’s housescaused by Hurricane Betsy.9. The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Thompson of 213 Fairmount, River Rouge, who was born September23 at Riverside Hospital was baptized in ceremonies Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes by Msgr. EmmanuelGlemet. The child was named Andrea Jane. She has a sister Jeannine, 4 ½, and a brother, Timothy, 21/2 . Grandparents of the new baby are Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Jobin of 64 Elm and Mr. & Mrs. SteveThompson of 125 Elm. Mr. & Mrs. Napoleon Sigler of 45 E. Henry are great-grandparents.10. The Leisure Time Club will have the first meeting of the new season at the River Rouge CommunityCenter at 168 E. Great Lakes, Friday, October 15 at 1 o’clock.11. Last Sunday, Mrs. Joseph Blanks, Jr. was given a surprise birthday party by her husband. The Blankslive at 539 Polk, River Rouge. Among the guests present were Mrs. Blank’s mother, Mrs. Ethel LeeHudson of River Rouge; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Annie Blanks’ sister-in-law, Mrs. Sadie Burgen andMrs. Cheryl Hudson; and an aunt Mrs. Roxie Thedford, all of Detroit. The centerpiece for the table wasa beautiful birthday cake.Beechwood Canteen Elects Officers – The Canteen Committee of the Beechwood Community Center, RiverRouge, announced its election of officers Monday, October 11. Janet Ragen was elected President; Reggie Lee,Vice President; Mary Ealy, Secretary; Yvonne Miller, Treasurer; Sam Butler; Entertainment Chairman; JamesJohnson, Sgt-at-arms; and Carol White, Ronnie Williams, Joanne Roundtree, and Chester Wright – specialtyassistants. All are junior and senior students at River Rouge High School. The Canteen completed its secondweek of operation, with attendance averaging more than 200 each Monday.The Bear Facts – By: Kathie McEwan and Anne Bayer – Last week the sophomores voted for class officers,and we would like to congratulate their President – George Walowich; Vice President, Pat Zajas; Treasurer,Gary DuRoss; and Secretary, Karen Jones. The junior class is sponsoring a “Hay Ride” on November 6. Allclasses are invited to take part in this trip and are welcome to come with or without a date; price is $2.00 aperson. The “Hay Ride” will start at 7pm and will end at 11pm; the bus will leave the school at 6pm. We hopeto see you all there. The senior girls, before the pep rally last Friday, sold blue & white shakers, also pins with“Lourdes Bears” printed on them. The purpose for the pins and shakers, is to help finance the school’s athleticactivities, and these pens and shakers will be sold at the football games. This coming Sunday, October 17, isLourdes Homecoming Game and our opponents will be St. Frances Cabrini. The game will start at 2:30pmmand the floats we all have worked so hard on for the past two weeks will be judged at halftime. TheHomecoming Queen and her court were voted on by the senior boys last Thursday. We are happy to announcethat Gayle Hogan will be this year’s Queen, Congratulations Gayle! Allana Tibbets and Bonnie Walter makeup her court. The score in last Sunday’s game was the Bears 7 and Sacred Heart 19. This Sunday the boys aregoing to do a little better and beat Cabrini with the help of our cheerleaders and all the Bear’s fans who will bethere cheering them on to victory. On Thursday, October 7, Kathie McEwan, Andre’ Bernaiche, and RichardValois represented Our Lady of Lourdes on Channel 9’s TV show “Swingin' Time”, which is on everyafternoon from 3:30 – 4:30.Rouge High Hi-Lites – By: Toni Kamoutsis and Gary Doig – The Student Council held the annual classelections on Thursday, October 7. The results are as follows: Senior Class – President, David Burns; VicePresident, Mike Riley; Secretary, Rodean Norwood; Treasurer, Marian Colins. Junior Class - President,Dennis Luke; Vice President, Stanley Bowman; Secretary, Geraldine Hardrick; Treasurer, Asa Dawson.Sophomore Class – President, Mitchell Doig; Vice President, Cynthia Bradley; Secretary, Celeste Harrington;Treasurer, Linda Selman. Freshman Class – President, Victor Wharton; Vice President, George Mihaui;Secretary, Gwen Dawson; Treasurer, Candice Taylor. The Panthers defeated Hamtramck last Friday, October8. The final score was 8 – 6. The touchdown was made by Frank Price. There will be a home game at Heuer

yard line. Two plays lost two yards so Rouge tried the Ledl to Price pass again and it worked like a charm.Ledl again looped the ball to Price in the right flat. The senior halfback skipped by one Cosmos defender andwas gone for the score. A bad pass from center spoiled the extra point try but Rouge was in front, 8 to 6, with8:04 left in the game. Hamtramck made one march to the Rouge 27 on ground plays before the Panthersstopped them. Then the Cosmos took to the air in the closing seconds to reach the Rouge 21, but the Pantherdefenders held to preserve the victory. Quarterback Kenny Ledl turned in another fine game for the Panthersthrowing the ball very well considering the conditions. This week the Panthers will try to move up in the TwinValley Conference race when they host Willow Run at Heuer Field on Friday night at 8pm. The Flyers havegreat backfield speed and will present a real test for the Rouge defense.Sacred Heart Rallies To Top Lourdes, 19 – 7 – Dearborn Sacred Heart rallied for two touchdowns in the secondperiod and went on to down Lourdes Bears, 19 to 7, Sunday afternoon at Heuer Field. Some 600 fans watch thegame, with the Bears a definite threat until the final two minutes of the game, when Sacred Heart halfbackLarry LeBlanc pilfered a Tom Tattan pass and rambled 33 yards for the final Irish touchdown. The loss was abitter one for Lourdes, since it knocked the Bears down into sixth place in West Side First Division Standings,with a 1 – 2 – 1 record. Sacred Heart is third on the West Side with a 3 – 1 mark. Visitation leads the loop witha 4 -0 record, followed by the defending champion Wyandotte St. Patrick, with a 3 – 0 – 1 mark. Lourdes gets achance to return to the .500 mark Sunday afternoon when the Bears host Allen Park St. Francis Cabrini at HeuerField at 2:30pm. Cabrini has a veteran club and should give the Bears a real test, with Lourdes hoping for avictory to make the annual Bear Homecoming game a real success. Lack of a running attack hurt LourdesSunday against Sacred Heart. The Bears managed only 20 yards rushing, and really found the going roughagainst the Shamrocks big front wall. Lourdes got on a scoreboard first Sunday afternoon, scoring with 6:48gone in the first period on a well executed screen pass from Tom Tattan to fullback Joe Millazzo. The playcovered 52 yards, with Millazzo following a wall of blockers down the sideline. Tom Tattan kicked the extrapoint – the first successful conversion for the Bears this year. Sacred Heart narrowed the gap early in thesecond period, marching 48 yards in five plays. The touchdown play was a quick look-in pass from quarterbackDoug Dent to left end John Kerr, good for 18 yards. The play caught the Bear defense looking for a runningplay and Kerr scored without any trouble. The conversion attempt by John Stiles was blocked. Late in thesecond period Sacred Heart moved 56 yards to take the lead. The Shamrocks stayed on the ground all the way,taking seven plays to cover the distance, with fullback Jim McClowry cracking cover for two yards out. Thistime the conversion kick was wide but the Dearborn eleven was in front, 12 to 7, with 34 seconds left in the firsthalf. Neither team threatened in the third period, although Lourdes did reach the Shamrock 29 before losing theball on downs. The Bears got a great scoring chance early in the final period after blocking a Sacred Heart puntat the 24 yard line. Lourdes managed a first down at the 13 but then the attack stalled. Late in the gameLourdes got a final chance after Sacred Heart punted to the Bear 30, but on the first play defensive halfbackLarry LeBlanc picked off a Tom Tattan pass and raced 33 yards to score, killing Lourdes’ hopes. This timeJohn Stiles kicked the point and the game ended, 19 – 7. Sacred Heart halfback Cornell Moga was theoutstanding player on the field, gaining 115 yards in 22 carries before being injured late in the game. Lourdesdefense played well, but the Bears offense was stymied by the big Sacred Heart front wall.OCTOBER 21, 1965Identi-Kit Likeness of Robbery Suspect – River Rouge Police are looking for a man who robbed a local jewelrystore of $300 worth of merchandise last Friday, October 15. Mrs. Orlin Neiman, an employee of KenDeGroat’s Jewelry Store of 10449 West Jefferson, told River Rouge Police that a man came into the store andasked to be shown a diamond ring and wedding bands. As Mrs. Nieman was in the process of making out asales slip, the man is reported to have grabbed her wrist and said “this is a robbery”. At this time he is allegedto have pulled a small black gun and warned her to keep quiet or he would kill her. According to Mrs. Niemanhe also told her the rings were not worth her life. The thief left from the front door, Mrs. Nieman said. Theman is described as being 45 to 50 years of age; weighing 160 lbs and about 5 feet, six inches tall. He waswearing a tan coat, a blue baseball cap and sunglasses. River Rouge Police have composed a likeness of thesuspect by using the Identi-kit system which has been used in similar cases. From the description of the manfurnished by witnesses, the police were able to compile an accurate likeness of the suspect. Citizens are askedto call the River Rouge Police if they have any knowledge of a person answering this description.

Jail Sentences Face Rowdy Teens – That small group of area teenagers, completely lacking in respect for lawand order, are about to find out the hard way that Judge George Mihaiu will be meting out jail sentences tothose found guilty of creating disturbances at any high school functions, either during, before or after, and forthose apprehended loitering in public places for no other reason than harassing employees, will also facepunishment upon conviction. This most recent edict of judge Mihaiu follows on the heels of three incidents, allinvolving juveniles. On September 24, Titus Bell, 17, of 415 Campbell, a former River Rouge High Schoolstudent, was observed in the High School assaulting a 16 year old boy. He was arrested and charged as being adisorderly person and, when he appeared before Judge Mihaiu on October 19, was found guilty and given a 30-day sentence in the Detroit House of Corrections. While on trial for the disorderly person charge, Bell wasarrested and charged with felonious assault for an incident which occurred October 15, following a footballgame. Named in the felonious assault with Bell is Winston Fourney, 17, of 388 Holford. According towitnesses, Bell and Fourney stabbed, beat and stomped a 15-year-old boy without provocation. One of the fivestab wounds was serious and necessitated blood transfusions for the youngster. When Fourney and Bell werearraigned in River Rouge Municipal Court Wednesday, October 20, they both entered pleas of guilty tofelonious assault. Mihaiu explained the seriousness of the crime and informed the boys of their right to counseland a jury trial. Both youths waived examination and were bound over to Wayne County Circuit Court. Belladmitted the stabbing and Fourney the kicking and beating. Both said they did not know the victim, but werejust “waiting” in the area (Coolidge and Frazier) when the youngster, accompanied by other students werereturning home from a football game. LOITERING – In an incident where loitering was involved, four RougePolice Officers, Sgt. McGhee, Corporals Bargan and Askew, and Patrolman Chandler, were dispatched onOctober 16 to the Palmerston – Visger area to disperse a gang of loitering teenagers. While dispersing thecrowd, Reginald Sasser, 19, of 481 Beechwood, was apprehended opening the door of a passing vehicle. Hewas charged as a disorderly person and entered a plea of guilty at his arraignment before Mihaiu on October 18.He was given an alternative of $50 fine or 10 days in jail. He paid the fine. JUDGE – CHIEF to speaktomorrow at the High School – “All-A Assembly”. Judge Mihaiu and Acting Chief of Police Ed Watt will bespecial guests and discuss the problems facing teenagers in River Rouge who refuse to abide by a Code ofEthics designed for living in a free society.Twenty Years Ago A preview of the 1946 Chevrolet in Detroit Tuesday, was attended by Bert Honour, Downriver cardealer. Mr. Honour warned motorists not to expect the car to be available in quantities for some time.He stressed the necessity of taking care of the old car until the new cars can be obtained.Appearing in person on the stage as Masonic Auditorium is Col. Lemuel Q. Stoopnagel starring in“Double or Nothing”.A graduate of the 1945 Class of River Rouge High School, Betty Lou Holcomb of 368 Burke, has takenthe position of Secretary to Joe Fowler, Civil Service Personnel Director and John R. Osborn, RiverRouge Veterans’ Counselor.Pfc. Lloyd Dibble, who was captured by the Japanese at Bataan two and a half years ago, called hissister, Mrs. John Crosbie, from the West Coast a few days ago. He had just landed on the Coast andexpects to be home in a few days.Two new members were received into the Downriver Unit of the Marine Corp. League AuxiliaryOctober 5. They were Geraldine and Pauline LaBoe, twin daughters of the incoming President,Florence LaBoe of Leroy St.Doris Williams and Mable Shriver are planning special entertainment after the regular meeting ofWallis-Wainright Hack Unit, American Legion Auxiliary, Monday night.Ecorse High School was one of five Michigan Schools to win Honorable Mention Banners in the O.C.A.Shorthand contest.

The Women’s Relief Corps is holding a card and bunco party Tuesday, October 23, at 1:30pm, at thehome of Mrs. Barbara Buhl of 89 Hill St., River Rouge.Several of last year’s high school notable have been seen about town in uniform. Tommy O’Hara wasseen escorting Jane Farmer to the familiar spots; Stan Rykwalder took in the Lourdes game; RaySchattler was batting breeze with Father Villeroit on Sunday afternoon.Public opinion polls show that a majority of the people favor cancellation of income taxes due fromwar veterans.Rouge Club Plans Parties – River Rouge Senior Citizens at a business meeting held October 13, discussed plansfor a November charity bingo and a Christmas party. Following the meeting more than 220 members of theclub attended a meeting on Medicare held at the River Rouge High School. After the meeting, the groupreturned to clubrooms for an evening of cards and birthday celebrations. Also celebrated was the 53 rd weddinganniversary of Mamie & Ernest Sigler of 50 Elm St. A special guest at the meeting was River RougeCommissioner Orlando Rinna.New Styling Changes On Mustang – Riding the high road of success, the Mustang turns the corner into 1966with the flair that has moved it into third place in auto sales. Styling changes shown on the convertible modelabove, include a new grille, simulated magnesium wheel covers and new side ornamentation. A five-dialinstrument cluster and many safety features are standard. Mustang options will include a new high-performanceengine/automatic transmission.The Bear Facts – By: Kathie McEwan and Anne Bayer – For the remaining school days in October the rosarywill be said in church at 12:10. All students and adults are invited to join in this prayer for peace. Last week,interested juniors and seniors attended an assembly in the gym. A Representative from Junior Achievementexplained J.A. and answered any questions. Many registered and will attend their first meeting during theweek. Sunday, October 17, was the sweet refreshment for the students of Our Lady of Lourdes. It wasHomecoming. The main course was victory, floats and queens; with a dance for dessert. All this past week, thestudents have been making slogans and flowers for their floats. Last week the senior boys voted for our queenand her court. Gayle Hogan was our beautiful queen. Her court was the lovely Allana Tibbett’s and BonnieWalter, Congratulations girls! Sunday afternoon, the floats, queens and all the decorated cars met at 1:30 atMemorial Park to form a parade to Heuer Field for the game. Kickoff time was 2:30. Cabrini made atouchdown at the beginning of the first quarter, but the Roaring Bears weren’t baffled. Our boys shot back,making two T.D.’s to win the game 13 to 7. Congratulations team!! That was the most inspiring game. Keepup the wonderful job! During halftime, we had the Homecoming parade. Our queens were presented withlovely bouquets of red roses. The floats were judged with the following results: The Senior’s float TANKSFOR VICTORY, placed first. The senior float was a red and white tank with a revolving gun. 2 nd place was theJunior’s PUT ‘EM IN DUTCH. The Freshman came in third with BREAK THEIR LUCK, followed last butnot least by the Sophomore’s SLAY ‘EM. All the floats were lovely. A lot of effort went into their making.After the game, the Senior Class had a Senior Dinner at the K of C Hall. This was a delicious spaghetti dinnerfor which the Seniors wish to thank all who made it possible. The Homecoming Dance proved to be aswonderful as the proceeding events of the day. The turn-out was especially good. The Heathon’s Band playedand all agreed this was the best way to end a most perfect day!Rouge High Hi-Lites – By: Toni Kamoutsis and Gary Doig – Rouge High will have its Homecoming paradeand game tomorrow, October 22, 1965. The final event of the Homecoming week will be a dance at the BuckWeeber Gym. All Rouge alumni are invited and registration will be open until 4pm in the Principals office.The parade of class floats, cars and the Rouge High Band will begin at 7:15pm. A Student Council trophy willbe presented to the best float during half-time. The Panthers play Romulus tonight at 8:00pm. The game atHeuer Field will high-light Homecoming. The Homecoming dance will be on Saturday, October 23. WilliamBlakemore and Ken Westover, Rouge High Teachers will be disc-jockeys. The guest stars will be Tom and theFugitives, Tony Clark, The Cliques, and Geraldine Stranger. The dance is from 8:00 to 11:00. The admissionfee is $1.00 for singles and $1.50 for couples. The cross-country team defeated Willow Run on October 14.The score was 17 – 46.

Lourdes Gridders Big Homecoming Hit, 13 – 17 – An eight yard touchdown gallop by quarterback Tom Tattanwith four minutes left in the game gave Lourdes Bears a come-from-behind 13 to 7 victory over Allen Park St.Frances Cabrini Sunday afternoon at Heuer Field and made the Bear Homecoming a real success. Over 800fans watched Lourdes score a pair of second half touchdowns to catch Cabrini after the Monarchs had stunnedthe local forces with a touchdown in the first four minutes of the game. The victory was the second of thecampaign for Lourdes and gives Coach Jim Sytek’s contingent a 2 – 2 – 1 record for the year. St. FrancesCabrini is 2 – 3 for the season. It was a frustrating afternoon for Lourdes most of the time, with the Bears beingstopped three times inside the Cabrini 20 yard line. Lourdes soundly out-played the Monarchs but couldn’tcome up with the big play until the second half. Lady Luck also stepped in to help Lourdes in the closingseconds when Cabrini marched all the way to the Bear four yard line and had a first down and goal only tofumble, with Jim Kirkendoll recovering for Lourdes to save the day. Cabrini started fast, striking for atouchdown with only 3:47 gone in the game. It took the Monarchs only four plays to cover 57 yards aftertaking over at their own 43 following a Lourdes punt. The first play was a big gainer, with quarterback SteveNikodenski hitting end Gordon Bowdell with a pass in the left flat. Bowdell scampered all the way to theLourdes seven yard line before being caught from behind. Three plays later Tom Pietka plunged over from oneyard line. Nikodemski passed to Bowdell for the extra point. The Bears came right back with a march of theirown, driving to the Cabrini 14 yard line before being halted. It was a 50 yard March, all on the ground, withJoe Zajas doing most of the heavy work. Both teams missed out on good chances in the second period. FirstCabrini reached the Lourdes 14 before stalling. Then the Bears, sparked by Chuck Patterson’s 48 yard sprint,rolled to the Cabrini eight yard line before a fumble stopped them. Lourdes got a break in the first minute of thethird period when Steve Nikodemski fumbled at his own 21 yard line and Barney Gwodz recovered for theBears. After picking up a first down at the nine yard line, the Bear running game stalled for two plays. TomTattan took to the air and flipped a short pass to end Paul Plaza, who was uncovered in the end zone for thetouchdown. Tattan’s extra point try was wide. The Bears continued to dominate the action in the third period,rolling 61 yards to the Monarch 10 yard line before a major penalty killed the chance. The violation came asfullback Joe Millazzo was pounding into the end zone from the 10 yard line, but the score was nullified.Lourdes finally went ahead in the final period with a 53 yard march. The scoring play found quarterback TomTattan rolling to the right on an option run or pass play from the eight yard line. Tattan saw the way was clearso he ran, crashing over a Cabrini defender at the goal line. Tattan kicked the extra point, so the Bears were infront, 13 to 7, with four minutes left. Two long pass plays put Cabrini down on the Lourdes five yard line in thefinal minute, but the Monarchs fumbled and the Bears recovered to get out of trouble. This week Lourdesshoots for its third win of the campaign when they play Dearborn St. Alphonsus at Fordson High Field onSunday afternoon at 2:30pm. St. Alphonsus is winless this year, so the Bears will be heavy favorites.Flyers Stun Rouge In Final Minutes, 18 – 12 – The River Rouge Panthers couldn’t stand prosperity Friday nightat Heuer Field and dropped on 18 to 12 verdict to Willow Run in a Twin Valley Conference game. The losswas the third in five games for the Panthers, while Willow Run now has a 3 – 2 record. Defensive lapses afterscoring touchdowns killed the Panthers Friday night. Rouge scored late in the second period to take a 6 – 0 leadonly to fall asleep on the ensuing kickoff and let Flyer Freshman John Baskin return the boot 77 yards for thetying touchdown. Late in the game the Panthers rallied to tie the score at 12 – 12 only to have their passdefense fall apart in the next 90 seconds and allow Willow Run to move into position for the winningtouchdown. This week Rouge should hit the 500 mark for the season since the Panthers play Romulus at 8pm.Friday night at Heuer Field. Romulus hasn’t been able to win a game this year so the Panthers should be able tomake Homecoming a real success Friday night. After a scoreless first period, Rouge broke into the scoringcolumn in the second stanza with a 45 yard scoring march, all the gains coming on the ground plays. LesterHudson picked up the TD on a six yard sweep around end. Frank Price’s extra point kick was blocked. Rougekicked off to the Flyers, and John Baskin grabbed the ball at his own 23. Baskin ran laterally across the fielduntil he saw an opening up the far sideline. He turned on the steam and outran the Rouge defenders for a 77yard touchdown gallop. A pass for the extra point failed. Willow Run moved ahead in the third quarter, with a63 yard march in 14 plays. The Flyers stayed on the ground all the way to the Rouge 12 yard line, wherequarterback Don Stewart tossed a pass in the left flat to halfback Ray Holly. The speedy Flyer back eluded theonly Rouge defender and scooted 12 yards to score. Stewart’s pass for the extra point failed. Things lookedbad for Rouge as time ticked away in the final period but the Panthers finally woke up in the closing minutes.

Taking over at their own 47, Rouge drove 53 yards to knot the score on a four yard plunge by sophomoreJimmie Cowan. Key play in a drive was a pass from halfback Frank Price to Henry Shelton, good for 38 yards.Cowan’s TD plunge came at 9:11 of the final period. Frank Price tried to plunge for the extra point but wasstopped short. Willow Run came right back to win the game with a five play 57 yard march, featuring DonStewart’s passing. A pass interference call also helped the Flyers to a first down at the Rouge 16. Two playsreached the five yard line and Calvin Hicks swept around left end for the touchdown. Only 66 seconds wereleft in the game when Hick’s scored. The conversion run was stopped but it was too late for Rouge. ThePanthers did complete two passes for 35 yards in a last minute bid to catch up, but couldn’t outrun the clock.Of Interest To Women1. The engagement of Karen A. Wise to Mr. Marvin D. Goode was announced by Karen’s mother, Mrs.Ruth Britton of 444 Palmerston, River Rouge. Her finance is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Goode of 456Frazier, River Rouge. Miss Wise graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes High School and her prospectivebridegroom graduated from River Rouge High School. A spring wedding is planned.2. A pillow case card party will be given by the River Rouge Pythian Sisters on October 21 at 7:30pm.There will be a lunch and door prizes. Donation is $1.25. The party will be held at K. P. Hall on Myrtleand Ferguson.3. Mrs. Patrick Finnerty, Troop Organizer, and Mrs. Lewis Wild, Neighborhood Chairman of the Girl ScoutTroops being organized in River Rouge, report that they will have one troop starting in three weeks,one Brownie Troop starting in January, and they hope to have at least two troops at each school byJanuary. With the help of many interested ladies, this can be accomplished.4. Mr. & Mrs. Guy Clawson of 211 Fairmount, River Rouge, will celebrate their Golden WeddingAnniversary at an open house to be held in the Fellowship Hall of the Dearborn First Baptist Church.The party will be given by Mr. & Mrs. Russell Jacobs, the daughter and son-in-law of the honorees andthe Jacobs’ children, Michael, John and Marita. The Clawsons, who were married in Kirksville,Missouri, have lived in River Rouge for 37 years.5. A giant spaghetti dinner is being planned by the ladies of Our Lady of Lourdes parish to supplement theequipment fund of Local Troop 1653. Guaranteed to taste like it was prepared in Italy, this spaghettidinner will include salad, rolls, beverage and pie! All this for $1.25 for adults and 75 cents for childrenunder 12 years. This dinner is slated for Sunday, October 25, from 1:00 until 7:00pm in Our Lady ofLourdes School Hall. Mom – this is a terrific opportunity for you and Just Think … No Sunday dinner toprepare! Bring dad and the kiddies (and your appetite!) to the school hall and treat yourselves to areal Italian meal. MAMA MIA!ADS1. Field’s D & D Food Mart – 10859 W. Jefferson - * Center Cut pork chop 79 cents lb. * Tender juicypork steak 59 cents lb. * Fresh ground all beef hamburger 43 cents lb. * Skinless wieners 3lb pkg.$1.19. * Armour Star Salt Pork 49 cents lb. * Chick parts legs or breasts with back attached 39 centslb. * Lean meaty spare ribs barbeque style 49 cents lb. * Plate boiling beef 29 cents lb. * Our Ownbreakfast sausage 48 cents lb. * Tender beef liver, beef hearts, beef tongues – your choice 20 centslb.2. LeNore Beauty & Gift Shop – 10406 W. Jefferson (corner of Myrtle) – Hair Style of the Month –“Tumble Top” – Air conditioning for your comfort.3. Labadie Rexall Drugs – 11292 W. Jefferson (corner of Elizabeth) – the Oldest Drug Store in River Rouge30 year’s constant service. Your Doctor’s Partner - Your druggist is justifiably proud of that license

you’ve noticed hanging on his wall – it signifies that he has proven his qualifications as a pharmacist tothe Michigan State Board of Pharmacy.4. The Rouge Lounge Bowling Alley – 1919 Coolidge, River Rouge. Open 4pm till 12pm. All teamswelcome … Church teams … Children’s league … Bring your family and enjoy a pleasant evening.5. The River Rouge Firestone at 10013 W. Jefferson has just completed remodeling the exterior andinterior of their store. For the new look the store front has longer larger windows that permits a betterdisplay of merchandise. The ceiling of the interior has been lowered. New strip florescent tubelighting, running the full length of the store, gives the display room a daylight appearance. The newlighting arrangement eliminates all shadows and brings out the true color in the appearance. JimCunningham, Firestone Manager, says he has stocked the store with all new 1966 merchandise for theremodeling sale.6. River Rouge Firestone – 10013 W. Jefferson (Remodeling Sale). * Broom rake 77 cents. * Plastictrash barrels, 20 gal. capacity $1.66 each. * Front floor mat – door to door $1.49 each, limit two percustomer. * Firestone 20” sport bike $39.88. * Firestone “500” bicycle (loaded with extras) $38.88.* Firestone cruiser wagon $9.95. * Firestone motor/king permanent anti-freeze $1.39. * Bag full ofsponges (30 sponges in assorted sizes) 69 cents.7. Kresge’s – W. Jefferson at Coolidge - (Bargain Harvest) – 3 days only. * Boxers, Capri’s, wash & wearboxer longies for boys, Capri’s for girls. Cotton flannel lined $1.27 ea. * Women, girls, tots plushbooties 83 cents. * Ironing board $5.96. * Iron-pad and cover 68 cents. * Sponge mop 94 cents. *30 jumbo soap pads (soap-filled steel wool) 34 cents.8. Shinners Meat – 10549 W. Jefferson – WHY PAY MORE? * Yearling Leg-O-Lamb 39 cents lb. *Hickory smoked polish sausage 55 cents lb. * Fresh perch fillets 69 cents. * Salt water mullets 38cents. *Sno-white fresh chitterlings 10 lbs. $2.39. * Meaty Oxtails 1.00 4lbs. * Young Tender beefliver 3lbs./$1.00.OCTOBER 28, 1965Handbill Ordinance Adopted – Bona fide Newspapers excluded – the River Rouge Council on Tuesday,October 19, unanimously adopted an ordinance which prohibits distribution of handbills and soliciting, unlessso desired by the householder. The ordinance makes it a misdemeanor for any person to distribute posters,handbills, cards, samples, pamphlets, or other literature written or printed for a purpose of advertising the sakeor merits of any product, article, service or thing, upon private premises, residential, occupied or vacant, if thesaid premises are “posted”. Excluded from the ordinance are bona fide newspapers of general circulationwithin River Rouge or material delivered by the United States Post Office. The soliciting regulation prohibitsany person from presenting himself at any home or business placed “posted”, for the purpose of solicitingorders for, selling, attempting to sell, display, giving away samples, demonstrating goods, wares andmerchandise, books, magazine, or any other article of personal property. The ordinance was deemed necessaryto protect residents against trespassing by solicitors, canvassers or handbill distributors upon private property.It is designed to protect the citizens against the health and safety menace and the expense incident of littering ofthe streets and public places by the uncontrolled distribution of advertising matter and commercial handbills.*** In Council action Tuesday, October 26, a letter from James Della Pella, Chairman of the River RougeSafety Commission was read. Della Pella and members of the Committee are seeking two additional policeofficers, to alleviate the present shortage. The Safety Committee commended Assistant Police Chief EdwardWatt for the outstanding work he has done during the absence of Police Chief Loren Pittman. Also read at theOctober 26 meeting was a communication from the Bassett Street Block Club requesting that the city dumplocated at Campbell and Bassett be removed. The letter stated that residents in the vicinity of the dump werebeing plagued with rats and roaches. Mayor Donald R. Nettlow said, “It is unfortunate that the dump is a

nuisance to our Detroit neighbors, but cramped for space, we cannot abandon the site, but will do our best toclean up the dump”. Superintendent of Public Works Felix Sokolowski, to whom the matter was referred, alsocited a shortage of space as creating the problem. *** Councilman Harry Golden, back, after being a patientof Outer Drive Hospital asked that City Attorney T. Roy Finn check the possibilities of forcing owners ofdisreputable looking buildings on Jefferson Avenue, to make needed repairs. *** In concluding action, Finnadvised that two claims against the city, for damage to cars caused by falling limbs, be denied. The claims weresubmitted by Mann Hook of 408 Frazier who stated that his car was damaged during a storm on September 14,and from Charles Thompson of 21 E. James, who claimed falling limbs damaged his auto on September 22.Chief Pittman Graduates November 4 – When River Rouge Chief of Police Loren Pittman graduates from theFederal Bureau of Investigation National Academy on Wednesday, November 3, not only his family but manyof his friends and associates will be numbered among the guests. His wife Margaret and their son Loren; hisparents Mr. & Mrs. Harry Pittman, and his wife’s mother, Mrs. Marie Wirth are just a few planning the trip toWashington D.C. for the ceremonies. Others who will attend are: Mayor Donald R. Nettlow; Deputy Chief ofPolice, Edward Watt and his wife; Sgt. And Mrs. Sheldon Neff; Judge and Mrs. George Mihaiu; Commissionerand Mrs. James Doig; Deputy City Clerk Norman Schooley; Sgt. John Ledl; and Commissioner Sam Adolfo.2 Vietnam Dolls Found in River Rouge Homes – Two dolls sent to River Rouge residents by servicemenstationed in Vietnam were destroyed by the Detroit Police Department Bomb Experts. The dolls weredestroyed when it was thought they might have been equipped with “booby traps”. The “suspect” dolls weretaken.Twenty Years Ago A city-wide Halloween party on Wednesday is planned by the Recreation Department of River Rougewith the cooperation of the public and parochial schools. A parade is planned for 6:15pm.Reconversion is proceeding at a rapid rate in the Downriver Industrial area. Welfare applications whichjumped soon after V-J Day, are falling off rapidly. New automobiles will soon be in the showrooms andhousehold appliances will be coming along rapidly. Dealers are assured that the new items will be inwell before the holidays.The business of the Downriver Transit, operating an exclusively River Rouge bus service on WestJefferson Avenue, was sufficient in the first eight days to warrant the addition of another bus.Scrubable furniture, washable wallpaper, brilliantly colored apparel for beach, sports and stormyweather are on their way – awaiting only production and other details. The first post-war automobile to be shown in River Rouge arrived at the showrooms of the Kramer –Eberts Co. at 10226 W. Jefferson Tuesday. The car, a Buick, is known as a Model 51 Super 4-door. Thenew car cannot be delivered until the price has been determined by the O.P.A., but everyone is invitedto come and look at the new 1946 model.The formation of a Downriver Flying Club is being planned by the Ecorse Junior Chamber of CommerceAviation Committee, headed by Marvin Willis, Jay-Cee Aviation enthusiast.Two biology clubs have been organized at Our Lady of Lourdes High School to aid students in a morefactual study of the subject. Those elected to hold office are Dorothy Enright, Harry Riney, KathrynCabanow, Marion Steiner, Gorden Graham and Richard Peters.“Blondie”, starring Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake, is on the air Sunday at 7:30pm. The series has thegreatest number of listeners per listener set, according to the latest survey.Zourdas Candy Shop of 10543 W. Jefferson announces it will be open on Sundays.Members of the Ecorse High School Girls Club made plans for a trip through the Barlum Tower andattendance at a movie in Detroit were worked out by Jenny Ivan Audrey Westfall and Rose Winn.Local patriots who journeyed to Lansing Friday night had no easy time of it. Ed Kiluk’s ancient auto fellby the wayside, while Matt Speedie and his party suffered three successive blowouts and missed the

game. Reporter (Barry Dowdy) in the company of Cpl. Bob Wieser was misdirected and missed thekickoff.Our Men in the Armed Service Seaman Apprentice Charles E. Horvath, USN, son of Mrs. Rita Horvath of 295 Goodell, River Rouge, isserving aboard the USS Holder, a destroyer, operating out of Norfolk, Va. Horvath is a member of aDestroyer Squadron 32, which supplies escort vessels for the aircraft carrier USS Randolph. The carrierand her escort vessels usually operate together in the Atlantic as Task Group Alfa. The team isprimarily concerned with anti-submarine warfare. As a member of the team, he works as a rigger forrefueling and replenishment at sea. Horvath attended River Rouge High School.Marine Private First Class Thomas P. Babik, son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Babik of 148 E. Great Lakes, RiverRouge, is serving with the 1 st tank Battalion, a major supporting element of the 1 st Marine Division atCamp Hansen, Okinawa. The Battalion has medium and heavy tanks to provide heavy fire support fortactical units of the division. The battalion’s heavy tanks are capable of destroying any known tank inthe world today.The Bear Facts – By: Anne Bayer and Kathie McEwan – Many people have been asking us if this year therewill be a babysitting program like there was last year. At the Senior Sodality meeting last week, this questionwas brought up and discussed; and the Senior Sodalists that babysitting would again be one of the projects ofSodalists. Babysitting will start this Sunday, October 31, after the 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and 12 Masses. We urgeall parishioners who have children from the ages of six and under take full advantage of this wonderful serviceoffered to you by the high school Sodalists. Three cheers for the Lourdes Bears! Once again the Bears havecome home victorious; this time they came home with a 32 to 13 victory over St. Alphonsus. We have onemore football game left in this season to play, and we hope that we can do just as well against Mount Carmel onOctober 31 as we did against St. Alphonsus. Game time October 31 is 2:30; and our last game will be playedon Heuer Field. In one of my earlier columns, I announced that the Senior English Class was going to theFisher Theater on October 20 to see “Carmen”, however, there has been a change in plans due to the fact thatthe opera “Carmen” could not make it to the Fisher Theater. The trip has now been rescheduled for November3, and the Senior’s will see the musical “Carrousel”. On October 29, the senior class is sponsored a Halloweendance. The dance is informal and limited to Lourdes’ students only. Admission is only 25 cents. Let’s see youall there!Rouge High Hi-Lites – By: Toni Kamoutsis and Gary Doig – The Panthers defeated Romulus at theHomecoming game Friday, October 22. The score was 27 – 0. Touchdowns were scored by Frank Price,Lester Hudson and Henry Shelton. Frank Price and Jimmy Cowan scored the extra points. The senior classwon the trophy for the best float. The theme was “Mow ‘em Down”. The Sophomore class came in secondwith “Sophomores, Agents 0068”. The Juniors were third with “Hold ‘em up”. The fifth annual Homecomingdance was held Saturday, October 23. The “Cliques” and “Tom and the Fugitives” provided entertainment forthe evening. All “A” students were honored at an assembly, Friday, October 22. The following studentsreceived all A’s for one semester: Jack Blair, Tony Presutti, James Albright III, Denise Belfi, Claudia Chester,Gwen Dawson, Deborah Lane, and Mitchell Doig. Peter Kithas, Social Studies Department Head, has returned.Mr. Kithas was injured in an automobile accident this summer teaching driver’s training. William Koogan,Rouge High Teacher, has returned from a two-week military reserve training with the Marines. The Cross-Country team defeated Romulus October 21. The score was 23 – 31. Charles Gardner placed first and SamButler third. There is a new debate team sponsored by Mrs. Dodds and Mr. Blakemore. The Question is:“Should the Federal Government adopt a program of compulsory arbitration in labor and management disputesin basic industries?” The debate team will debate other area schools and then enter in elimination tournaments.The football team will play Detroit Cathedral at Heuer Field tomorrow night at 8:00pm.Panthers Rip Romulus in Homecoming Game – The River Rouge Panthers braved the rain and mud Fridaynight at Heuer Field to make their annual Homecoming game a big success as Coach Usztics’ youngster’s

lanked Romulus, 27 – 0, before a fine crowd. The triumph was the third in six games for Rouge and gives thePanthers a 2 – 2 final mark in Twin Valley Conference play. A hard charging front line made things easy forRouge, as Romulus was unable to do anything on the ground, and little through the air. The Eagles, who haveto be the worst Twin Valley team in a decade, finished the night with a minus 29 yards rushing, but did manageto gain 70 yards passing, thanks to the intestinal fortitude of quarterback Bruce Roksandich, who was smashedand bashed by the Panther forward wall, but stayed on the firing line till the final whistle. For the first time inseveral weeks Rouge looked like something offensively, especially on the ground where the Panther attack hasbeen weak all season long. Of course Romulus wasn’t much opposition, but the Panthers did execute their offtacklesmashes smartly and sophomore Jimmie Cowan made the most of some good blocking, picking up 114yards in 13 carries. Rouge did not have to throw much, but did stun Romulus for one TD on a look-in passfrom Ken Ledl to Henry Shelton. The Panther front wall played very well on defense, with Charles Reid, RoyBrown, Dwight Mullins, Henry Shelton, Jerry Prato and Otis Winfield doing yeoman work. Senior Frank Pricecontinued his fine play, backing up a line in great style. The game was only six minutes old when Rouge scoredits first touchdown, marching 52 yards in six plays the first time they got their hands on the ball. JimmieCowan picked up 41 yards in three attempts to spark the drive, with Lester Hudson getting a touchdown on aone yard plunge. Jimmie Cowan plunged off tackle for the extra point. The Panthers second TD came midwaythrough the second stanza, as they rolled 45 yards in seven plays this time, again sticking to the ground. A 23yard run by Jimmie Cowan was the big gainer, with Frank Price plunging over guard from two yards out for thescore. Price also plunged for the extra point. Rouge surprised the Eagles late in the second period to registertheir third touchdown. A 14 yard punt return put the Panthers deep in Romulus territory, with Jimmy Johnsondoing the running. Here the Panthers shifted to the air, with KenLedl firing a short pass to split end HenryShelton. The play caught Romulus napping and Shelton scored without being touched. It was a 24 yard scoringplay. The extra point try by Frank Price was stopped short so the Panthers led, 20 – 0, at halftime. ThePanthers dominated play in the third period but couldn’t score, being stalled at the Eagle 13 once and at the 40another time when a majority penalty popped up. Three pass completions by Bruce Roksandich got Romulusinto Rouge territory midway through the final period but then the Panthers stiffened and took over at their 16when the Eagles were forced to punt. Frank Price broke away from the longest run of the night, an 81 yardsprint, but the Rouge fullback was hauled down from behind at the Eagle one yard line. Price cracked over onthe next play for the final touchdown. Price also ran for the extra point. This week the Panthers play their finalhome contest of the season on Friday night at Heuer Field when they host Detroit Cathedral Central at 8pm.Cathedral has one of the top clubs in the Catholic League and will be a two touchdown favorite over thePanthers.Lourdes Eleven Tops St. Alphonsus, 32 – 13 – A stubborn Dearborn St. Alphonsus eleven gave Lourdes Bearsa rough time for almost three periods Sunday afternoon at Fordson Stadium before Coach Jim Sytek’s crew wasable to get into high gear on the final 15 minutes to drub the Arrows, 32 to 13, in a Catholic League West SideFirst Division game. The victory was the third of a season for Lourdes against two losses and a tie, while St.Alphonsus was winless in six starts. Lourdes will conclude the 1965 season Sunday afternoon at Heuer Fieldwhen the Bears meet Wyandotte Mt. Carmel at 2:30pm. Lourdes will be a two touchdown favorite in this one,but could have trouble with the Comets if they get over-confident. A rugged defense which held St. Alphonsusa 36-yard rushing Sunday provided the margin of difference for Lourdes. The Arrows scored twice, once on a98 yard kickoff return and the other on a long pass, but never did manage a sustained drive against the Beardefenders. Lourdes had plenty of good scoring chances, but couldn’t seem to get clicking until late in the game.The Bears had almost 300 yards in total offense but found the Arrow defense tough in the clutch most of thetime. Lourdes started fast, taking the opening kickoff and marching 79 yards to score. All the gains came onthe ground, with fullback Joe Millazzo plunging over from the one yard line. Tom Tattan kicked the extra pointto make it 7 – 0. Some 15 second later the score was tied at 7 – 7 as St. Alphonsus halfback Andy Belmontgrabbed Mark Witczak’s kickoff at the two yard line and proceeded to scoot right through the whole Bear teamfor 98 yards. Belmont cracked off tackle for the extra point to tie the score. The Bears bounced right back toregain the lead, moving 57 yards in three plays. A 44 yard pass from Tom Tattan to Paul Plaza set up thescoring, with Chuck Patterson going the final 25 yards on a fancy double reverse play – after the Bears had lost12 yards on a previous attempt. The conversion kick by Tom Tattan was blocked. Neither team did much inthe second period and the third quarter was half over before Lourdes came to life. The Bears rolled 70 yards in

10 plays to score, with Joe Millazzo blasting off tackle from 15 yards out for the TD. The extra point try failed.The Bears made it 25 – 7 early in the final session after Chuck Patterson returned a punt to the Arrow 21. Thescore came in five plays, with quarterback Tom Tattan covering the final nine yards on a power rollout off righttackle. The kick was blocked. St. Alphonsus came right back to score in four plays, covering 80 yards withthree pass plays. The score came on a 66 yard pass and run play from Ken Tucker to end Gerald Leskie, whoslipped behind the Bear secondary and was off to the races when he caught the ball. A pass for the extra pointfailed. Danny Bodrie intercepted an Arrow pass in the closing minutes and Lourdes scored in one play, withTom Tattan passing to Joe Zajas for the score. It was a short pass, with Zajas reversing his field and rambling54 yards to the end zone. Tattan kicked the extra point to make the final score 32 – 13.Of Interest to Women1. W. B. A. #70 of River Rouge held a raffle October 19 at the River Rouge Library. The first prize ofluggage went to J. Haefler of 3551 16 th St., Wyandotte; Second prize of an electric can opener went toM. Yacks of 35 Cora in River Rouge and third prize was won by D. Furgeson of 51 Elizabeth, RiverRouge. The ladies would like to thank Girrbach Brothers for donating tickets.2. The Scholarship Committee of the Department of Missions of the Union Second Baptist Churchespresenting the Schoolmasters’ Chorus in a concert on Sunday, October 31 at the church, at 457Beechwood, River Rouge at 4pm. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Admission isfree.3. The Plus Fifty Club of the Rouge-Ecorse Community Centers will sponsor a Trick or Treat Tea onOctober 29 at 3:30pm in observance of United Nations Week. This is to be held at the BeechwoodCommunity Center on Beechwood Ave., in River Rouge. The alms giving of the tea will be contributedto UNICEF.NOVEMBER 4, 1965Add Two New Rouge Firemen – At a meeting of the River Rouge Public Safety Commission heldOctober 28, Chairman James Della Pella announce that two probationary firemen had been hired,James Laginess and Leonard Woods were selected from a field of 13 applicants. Laginess is a life-longresident of River Rouge. He is a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School and a veteran of twoyears in the Army. He and his wife Carolyn, are the parents of three children and reside at 177 GoodellSt. Leonard Woods is also a life-long resident of River Rouge. He is a graduate of River Rouge andattended Colorado State College. He and his wife, Betty, are the parents of a son and reside at 439Frazier St.Report Severe Wind Damage - Strong winds in River Rouge last Sunday accounted for many damagedcars and caused considerable property destruction according to police records. Marion Lee of 19129 S.Liddesdale, Detroit, had the window shield of his car broken while it was parked in front of 455 Frazier.The damage amounted to $80. Anna DeMars of 69 Batavia, complained to police that while her carwas parked at 37 Linden a falling tree limb damaged the left door and fender of her car with damageestimated of $150. Hosea Person of 533 Palmerston had $50 damage done to his car while it wasparked in front of his home. Donald Akers of 92 E. Cicotte complained of damage to his car causedwhen a limb fell on the hood. While Warren Howland of 299 Clinton, Newark, New Jersey, had his carparked in front of 194 Fairmont a tree limb fell on the trunk of his station wagon causing an estimated$200 damage. Catherine Gebolys of 39 Forest reported a falling limb damaged 20 feet of fence,causing $45.00 worth of damage.

College Night Set November 11 – River Rouge High School will be host to representatives from collegesand business schools on Thursday, November 11, 1965 from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Students from RiverRouge High School, Ecorse High School and Our Lady of Lourdes High School will participate. Theoccasion is the Ecorse and River Rouge High Schools 9 th Annual Combined College Night.Representatives will talk to students and parents about the educational opportunities at theinstitutions they represent. This is an opportunity for students from River Rouge, Our Lady of Lourdesand Ecorse High School to ask questions that they may have regarding schools in which they haveinterest. Parents and students from three high schools participating are to assemble in the RiverRouge High School auditorium by 7:30pm on Thursday, November 11, 1965. The evening will be splitinto three equal periods. The following schools have been contacted and indicated they will be able tosend a representative: Central Michigan University; Cleary College; Detroit College of Business; DetroitInstitute of Technology; Eastern Michigan University; Ferris State College; General Motors Institute;Highland Park Junior College; Madonna College; Detroit Business Institute; Henry Ford CommunityCollege; Mercy College; Michigan State University; University of Michigan; University of Detroit; WayneState University; Western Michigan University; Michigan League of Nursing; U. S. Air Force; CambridgeBusiness Schools; University of Windsor; and Margrove College.20 Years AgoA heavy vote is anticipated at the Ecorse City Election. The Voisine – Labadie contest for Mayorholds the center of the state. 14 offices are to be filled, from Mayor to Constables. Avery’s Music House at 10617 West Jefferson, River Rouge, Maytag dealers for the past 14years, has just been informed of the addition of an automatic washer, an automatic clothesdryer, both gas and electric, a gas range and electric frozen food locker to the Maytag line ofthe appliances.3,000 persons viewed the two new Ford cars on display at Gilbert Motor Sales, Saturday andSunday. Interest was keen in the cars, a Deluxe Tudor and a Super Deluxe Tudor. Orders arebeing taken subject to price announcement’s, which is expected daily. Many persons wereheard to express their pleasure that new cars were on display after a lapse of four years.Freshmen at Marygrove College who will receive caps and gowns at the investiture ceremony,November 6 include Geraldine Green of 12 W. Woodward, Ecorse and Dorothy Pennefather of48 Pine, River Rouge. Juniors at the college are Lorraine Plourde of 24 W. Westfield, Ecorse andMary Ann Barbor of 45 E. James, River Rouge.Seniors Maintain Busy Schedule – Approximately 150 members of the River Rouge Senior CitizensClub attended the group’s Halloween party held last week. Prizes were awarded for the prettiest, ugliestand most original costumes. Dancing was the highlight of the evening. Special guests at the party wereCouncilmen Harry Golden and Orlando Rinna, and City Clerk Roy Berger. Business Meeting: TheClub’s next regularly scheduled business meeting will be held November 10 at 7:30pm. The meeting isof extreme importance as there will be nomination of officers and the coming Christmas party will bediscussed. Charity Party: Tickets for the Charity Card Party which will be held November 18, are

eportedly being sold at a record pace. They are available from any club member and will also be soldat the door. Proceeds from the party will be used to prepare a dinner for the children living at the D. J.Healy Home on Vernor. There are at the present time between 60 and 80 children residing at HealyHome. The Card party promises to be one of the finest in the area in many months. In addition to theusual table prizes, there will be many valuable door prizes. Refreshments will be served. On November16, the Rouge Senior Citizens will trek to Ann Arbor to entertain patients at the Veteran’s Hospital.This is the third time the local group has been invited.Of Interest to Women1. The engagement of Nancy L. Warfield, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Warfield of 54 Elizabeth,River Rouge to William E. Leatherman, son of Mr. & Mrs. T. P. Leatherman of Charlottesville,Va., is announced by her parents. Miss Warfield is a junior at Milligan College in Tennessee,majoring in education. She is a graduate of River Rouge High School. The prospectivebridegroom will graduate from Milligan College in January. A December 27 th wedding isplanned.2. The American Legion Auxiliary of the Wallis Wainwright Hack Post #314 met at 11327 W.Jefferson, River Rouge for their regular monthly meeting on November 1. Attending themeeting were Mrs. Evelyn Burean, Miss Alma Kurtz, Mrs. Mae Klinger, Mrs. Marie Lazaras, Mrs.Lorraine Lewis, Mrs. Nick DuPaccio, Mrs. Lloyd Starkweather, Mrs. Joseph Robertson and Mrs.Arthur J. Kurtz. After the meeting coffee and donuts were served. The Post & Auxiliary willsponsor an Armistice Day Turkey Dinner on November 11 from 6 to 8:30pm to be held at theAmerican Legion Memorial Home, 41 Oak St., River Rouge: Adults - $1.25 and children 75cents. Reservations must be in by November 6, to Mrs. Arthur J. Kurtz or contact JosephRobertson, 280 Richter, River Rouge. Mrs. Arthur Prather will sponsor a dress and hat saleNovember 17 at the American Legion Memorial Home at 2pm. Ladies, this will be the place topick up your holiday dress and hat. Mrs. Mamie Letourneau is chairman of a card partyscheduled for November 17 at the Memorial Home at 7pm. Donation will be $1.00.Refreshments will be served by the hostesses. Co-Chairman for this event is Mrs. Stella Edge.The public is invited to attend all the above affairs.3. The Downriver YMCA Parents Without Partners will have as their speaker, November 10, FatherTimothy Sullivan from Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, River Rouge. The meeting starts at 8pm.This will also be election night. There will be refreshments after the meeting. Any parent whois widowed, separated or divorced is invited to attend.4. A regular meeting of the River Rouge B.P.W. Club will be held Monday, November 8, at theRiver Rouge Public Library. The program for the evening will be a demonstration in the art ofproper make up. Mrs. Barbara Redmond will be in charge.5. Mr. & Mrs. Walter Popyk of 132 East Great Lakes, River Rouge celebrated 25 years of marriageat a surprise reception given in their honor by their children. Walter, Marylyn and Marvin. Thereception was held October 16. Dinner was served to 400 guests.6. Mr. & Mrs. Napoleon Sigler of 43 E. Henry, River Rouge celebrated their 60 th weddinganniversary on Saturday, October 30, by repeating their marriage vows in Our Lady of LourdesCatholic Church before the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel J. Glemet. The same priest who marriedthem 60 years ago in the same church.

7. Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Bemis of 95 Batavia, River Rouge announce the birth of a son, PhillipSteven, September 27 at Riverside Hospital. Phillip has two sisters, Penny, 17 and Lynda 15 anda brother, Timmy 9. He weighed 9 lbs., 7 oz.8. Mr. & Mrs. James Donathan of 106 Walnut, River Rouge announce the birth of a daughterOctober 15 at Wyandotte Hospital.9. Dr. & Mrs. Angelo Derubeis of 28 Forest, River Rouge announce the birth of a son, CharlesDavid, October 20 at Riverside Hospital.10. A daughter, Kim Marie, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Holton of 52 LeBlanc, River Rouge, onOctober 26 at Riverside Hospital.11. Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Blankenship of 229 Richter, River Rouge, are the proud parents of adaughter, born October 25 at Wyandotte Hospital.The Bear Facts – By: Anne Bayer – Kathie McEwan – Last Friday, October 29 th , a Halloween Dancewas held in the school auditorium. An enjoyable time was had by all who attended. Speaking ofHalloween, last week, Mr. Farmer’s homeroom Juniors had a “Great Pumpkin” contest. Manypumpkins, with various faces and funny hats were displayed on the windowsills. Mother Superiorjudged the best “Great Pumpkin” and named Candy Petit as 1 st place winner. On October 31, Lourdes’Bears played their last game of the season and what a great game it was! The team came out on top, avictorious 22 – 7 win. Our boys tromped Wyandotte’s Mount Carmel Comets to the ground! For manyof our Senior players this is the last football action they will be in. A victory such as this is a fine way toend a wonderful season. Congratulation boys, for your many victories and wonderful spirit. Mondaywas a free day for Our Lady of Lourdes students because of All Saints Day. I’m sure all Lourdites aremaking the most of their one day vacation! The first quarter will shortly be coming to a close withquarter tests and report cards just around the corner.Rouge High Hi-Lites – By: Gary Doig and Toni Kamoutsis – River Rouge High School will hostrepresentatives from colleges and business schools on November 11. Students and parents from RougeHigh, Our Lady of Lourdes and Ecorse High School will talk to various representatives. The generalmeeting will be in the auditorium at 7:30pm. School was dismissed at the end of the morning lastTuesday. Teachers were allowed to attend the funeral of Hubert Schultz, late member of the Board ofEducation. School was not in session today and will be excused tomorrow. The annual convention forteachers are on these days in Cobo Hall. First marking session grades were given to Rouge HighStudents on October 27. The Honor Roll was not available for this edition of the Herald. NationalEducation Week is next week, November 8 to 12. This year parents will be able to confer with teachers,Thursday afternoon, November 11, starting at 1pm. School will not be in session during this time. TheNational Honor Society initiation will climax the week on Friday, November 12. Rouge High’syearbook, The Vigilant, is now on sale. Tickets costing $3.00, can be purchased from seniors. CoachRoy Krueger’s Cross Country Team has captured the TVC Championship. The team was lead byCharles Gardner most of the year. Rouge High Panther football team was defeated by Detroit Cathedral35 – 18 last Friday. The team has one remaining game at Wayne High School tomorrow. Peter Kithas,injured in an auto accident last summer has returned to teaching. He extends his “thanks” to the RiverRouge Community. He hopes to thank everyone in person, he states.Bears Tip Mt. Carmel in Final Game, 22 – 7 – The 1965 football season which started on a sour note forCoach Jim Sytek and his Lourdes Bears, ended in a much different fashion Sunday afternoon at HeuerField as Lourdes whipped Wyandotte Mt. Carmel, 22 to 7, to finish the season with a 4 – 2 – 1 record,good enough for fourth place in the Catholic League West Side race. One of the pre-season choices towin the West Side crown, Lourdes got off to a rocky start, bowing to Visitation in the first game, but theBears finished strong with three straight triumphs to post a respectable record. The loss to Visitationproved a good indication of the Eagles strength, as the Detroiters went on to win the West SideChampionship with a perfect 7 – 0 mark. Mt. Carmel was expected to give Lourdes a rough timeSunday afternoon but the Bear defense was overpowering and the Comets proved easy prey for Lourdes.

The Bear front line charged so fiercely that Mt. Carmel was thrown for losses on most running plays,and the Comet passing game, except for one brief moment, was pretty well throttled. A glance at thestatistics shows that Lourdes dominated the action, although the Bear passing game wasn’t used muchafter quarterback Tommy Tattan suffered a broken ankle early in the game. Chet Wojcik took over forTattan and did a good job filling in. Lourdes kept Mt. Carmel bottled up deep in Comet territorythroughout the first period and the pressure finally paid off. The Comets tried to punt out but a bad passfrom center gave the Bears the ball at the Mt. Carmel eight yard line. Lourdes scored in two plays, withChuck Patterson cracking off tackle from the three yard line for the tally. The extra point try failed.Neither team did much in the second period but both clubs woke up in the third session. Lourdes rolled32 yards to score midway through the period after Barney Gwodz recovered Comet fumble. Joe Zajaspicked up a score on a fine 21 yard run off tackle, as he cut sharply to the sidelines and went inuntouched. Joe Millazzo plunged for the extra point. Mt. Carmel’s only offensive thrust of the gamecame in the final minute of the third period after a short punt put the Comets in business at the Lourdes39. On the first play quarterback Ed Zalupski dropped back and fired a perfect pass to end Earl Brown,who had outrun the Bear secondary. Brown grabbed the ball at the 15 and raced into the end zone. AlBeaton kicked the extra point and the Comets were back in the game. Lourdes started a long marchwhich took up most the final period only to lose the ball at the Comet 20. The Bear defense held andMark Witczak smashed through to block the Mt. Carmel punt at the five yard line. It took the Bears fourplays to score, as the Comets battled hard, but Joe Millazzo finally lunged over from the one foot line.Joe Zajas ran for the extra point. The Bears kicked off and the Comets fumbled at their own one yardline but recovered Ed Zalupski tried to get out of trouble on the first play but the Lourdes line surgedthrough and nailed him in the end zone for a safety to make the final score 22 – 7. Joe Zajas was the topoffensive threat for the Bears, picking up 94 yards in 20 carries. Lourdes was handicapped somewhatbecause their passing game was blunted by the injury to Tom Tattan but the Bear defense more than metthe challenge.Cathedral Runs Over Rouge Eleven, 35 – 18 – Unleashing a powerful ground game, Detroit Cathedralbounced the River Rouge Panthers, 35 to 18, Friday night at Heuer Field in a non-league contestwitnessed by a slim crowd of 300 fans. The win was the fifth in seven games for Cathedral Centralwhile Rouge now has a 3 – 4 record. Cathedral simply had too much strength and power for Rouge,with a couple of hard running backs, John Reig and Joe Buck, tearing the Panther defense to shreds.Operating behind a hard charging line, Reig and Buck had a field day, with the 200 lb. Reig gaining 229yards in 29 carries while Buck lugged the ball 21 times for 138 yards. Rouge tried hard to giveCathedral a tussle, but the Panthers, who were outweighed some 25 pounds per man up front, couldn’tcope with the power runs of the Irish. The Panthers started out in great style, taking the opening kickoffand driving 73 yards in 10 plays to score. The TD came on a three yard pass from Ken Ledl to FrankPrice, with Price all alone in the right flat when he took the toss. The extra point try failed. Cathedralcame roaring back, going 61 yards in five plays, with a 42 yard ramble by John Reig sparking the march.Quarterback Dave Ferry sneaked over from one yard out to knot the score. John Reig swept around endfor the extra point. The Detroiters made it 14 – 6 early in the second period with an eight play, 82 yardmarch as John Reig raced the final 25 yards on an off tackle power play. Reig swept around end for theextra point. Cathedral moved 26 yards for their third TD after a fine punt return by Ed Santangelo set upthe scoring chance. The tally came on a 20 yard pass from Dave Ferry to Santangelo. Joe Buck ran forthe extra point. The Panthers scored with only 41 seconds left in the first half on a freakish play.Cathedral punted from deep in its own territory. The ball bounded near the midfield, where a Cathedralend slapped the ball up the field. Thinking the play was dead, the Irish coverage relaxed. Rougehalfback LaJoel Wasson scooped the ball up at his own 48 yard line and raced down the right sideline 52yards to score. The pass for the extra point failed so it was 21 – 12 at the half. A fumble stymied oneCathedral drive in the third period but they came right back to roll 44 yards for their fourth touchdown,as John Reig plunged over from one yard out for the tally. Joe Buck cracked off tackle for the extrapoint. A pass interception started the Detroiters to their final score early in the last quarter. Cathedralmoved 59 yards in nine plays, with John Reig powering across from the one yard line. Dave Ferrypassed to Ed O’Malley for the extra point. Rouge’s defense accounted for the final Panther touchdown

as linebacker Ken Sexsmith picked off a Ferry pass and ran 69 yards to score with just 1:34 left in thegame. Henry Shelton’s extra point kick was blocked. This week the Panthers travel to Wayne to meetthe Zebras in their final game of the year at 8pm Friday night. Rouge downed Wayne last year and willbe slight favorites again this time. A victory for Coach Chuck Usztics’ aggregation will give thePanthers a 4 – 4 record for the season.NOVEMBER 11, 1965VETERANS DAY - Veterans Day – is the time for remembering the supreme sacrifices of brave men,fighting to preserve our democratic way of life. Veterans Day is a time for dedicating ourselves anew tothe ideals of Americanism for which so many gave so much upon battlefields that gird the world.Veterans Day – is a time for firmly resolving that these noble sacrifices shall not have been in vain. It isa time for alerting ourselves to eternal vigilance against all enemies of freedom, everywhere, forrenewing our determination to keep AMERICA FOREVER STRONG – FOREVER WORTHY OF IT’SHEROES whose memory we honor today.APPOINTED – Unanimous Choice – The River Rouge Board of Education at a special meeting heldMonday, November 8 unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Victor L. Graham to succeed thelate Herbert Schultz. Dr. Graham and his wife Kathryn reside at 72 Walnut and are the parents of twosons, both graduates of River Rouge High School. William is practicing surgery in Pennsylvania andRobert is attending Kirksville College of Osteopathy in Missouri. Dr. Graham who started his practicein River Rouge in 1934 is a member of the River Rouge Kiwanis Club. He has long been noted for hisoutstanding contributions to civic developments and River Rouge schools.Plan To Honor “Singing Mail Man” – Randolph Royals, affectionately known as the “Singing MailMan”, will be honored at a cabaret by the Tri-City Citizens Committee on Saturday, November 20 atRoosevelt Hall in River Rouge. The Committee, under the sponsorship of the Men’s Club ofBeechwood Community Center, has cited Randy as one of the area’s most distinguished citizens in lightof his many years of dedicated service and civic accomplishments. To further honor Randy, the City ofRiver Rouge has proclaimed the week of November 15 – 19 as “Randy Royals’ Week”. Randy livedmany years in River Rouge and, while a student at River Rouge High School was chosen a member ofthe Scholastic Honor Society and selected a member of the Allstate Football team as a halfback. He hasenjoyed bowling for many years and won several awards for his proficiency. He has served many termsas Secretary of the 20-Grand Bowling League.VFW Plans Initiation – To commemorate Veterans’ Day, the City of River Rouge Post 2222, Veteransof Foreign Wars, will hold a long form initiation ritual Saturday, November 13, in the post rooms at 175Charles, River Rouge. The several-time National Ritual team of the Wolverine Post 171, VFW willperform the initiation ceremonies. The public is invited to attend this ceremony and join them in thecommemoration. Refreshments and lunch will be served after the ceremonies have taken place.Members of the local post will also march in the Veteran’s Day Parade in Detroit tonight, whenVeterans will display their support for the troops in Vietnam.Flag Lapel Pins Distributed – Department Commander George S. Frederick of the American Legion,Department of Michigan fastened small metal American flags on the lapels of Detroit civic officials lastFriday at the City-County Building. The metal flags are symbols of the American Legion’s “OperationShow Your Colors” which began this week all over the United States. The plan, as outlined byCommander Frederick, involves the distribution of some 10 million American flag lapel pins across thecountry to be worn by all Americans who are in concert with United States government policy inVietnam. Each flag pin will be accompanied by a card carrying the message: “Operation Show YourColors”. – Americans are serving the cause of freedom in Vietnam. – I wear my country’s flag to showthat I support their efforts! Commander Frederick says the flag pins may be obtained from anyAmerican Legionnaire or any American Legion Post. The Governor’s office issued a proclamation inLansing declaring this week as American Legion “Operation Show Your Colors Week” in Michigan.Twenty Years Ago

2. Gary William was the name chosen for the newborn son of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Hill of Taylor.He arrived Thursday, October 21 at Wyandotte General Hospital, weighing 7lbs. 5 oz. He has a2 ½ year old sister, Gaye Lynn. Gary’s mom is the former Carol Nemeth, a ’59 graduate of RiverRouge High School. The proud grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. William Nemeth of 65 Orchard,River Rouge.3. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Tyra of North Hollywood, California announce the birth of a son, RobertJames, born November 3 and weighing 4lbs., 14 oz. Mrs. Tyra is the former DorothySlowikowski of River Rouge. The Tyra’s have two other children, a boy, Mark Lee, 3 ½ and a girl,Laurie Jean, one year. Robert’s grandmother is Mrs. Bertha Slowikowski of 317 Goodell, RiverRouge.4. Women’s Relief Corps., F. A.Buhl #43 of River Rouge will have its annual Linen Card PartyNovember 16 at 1:30pm. The party will take place at the K of P Hall on Furgeson and MyrtleStreets in River Rouge. There will be many lovely door prizes and pillow cases. The public isinvited. Mrs. Clare Gray is President of the group.The Bear Facts – By: Anne Bayer and Kathie McEwan – Last Friday, November 5, Fr. Sullivanreturned home after a full week of vacationing in sunny Mexico. We are all happy to have him backwith us and he has stated that although he had a wonderful time in Mexico he is glad to be home.Saturday, November 6, four bus loads of happy, excited students left school at approximately 6:30pm totake part in the Hayride sponsored by the Junior class. All who participated had a good time, andeveryone is looking forward to the next trip that will be planned. On November 3, a group of HighSchool English students went to the Fisher Theater to see the stage play “Carousel”. For most of thestudents it was their first opportunity to see a stage play. It turned out to be a very rewarding experiencefor everyone. The performers did a superb job in their presentation of the musical, and the leading starHarve Presnell, gave his autograph to the students who were fortunate enough to see him after the play –he even bestowed a kiss on one girl who did not have her program for him to autograph. The firstquarter has come to an end as the students received their report cards this week on Wednesday andThursday. As is customary, the parents came to school to pick up the report cards and discuss with theteachers the progress of their child. On Tuesday, November 9, the Senior class for the first time put ontheir caps and gowns and assembled in church. The occasion was the blessing of the rings by Msgr.Glemet.Rouge High Hi-Lites – By: Gary Doig and Toni Kamoutsis - In observance of National EducationWeek, parents are invited to come to school and confer with teachers from one to four pm, thisafternoon. School is not in session for students during this time. College Night will be held tonight atRiver Rouge High School auditorium at 7:30pm. Students and parents of Our Lady of Lourdes, Ecorseand River Rouge High Schools are invited. Representatives from colleges will give information ananswers and questions about their schools. River Rouge High School Seniors had their pictures takenthis week. The pictures are taken by Crane’s Studios and should be ready sometime in December. TheNational Honor Society will have its formal fall initiation tomorrow at 10:10am. This year’s initiatesfrom the senior class are Shirley Johnson, Katherine Phillipart and Patricia Price. Rouge was defeatedby Wayne 26 – 21 Friday, October 5 at the last football game. Varsity basketball practice will beginMonday, November 15. The first basketball game is scheduled against Fordson December 7 at thePanthers’ court. The year book, the Vigilant, is still on sale. Tickets can be obtained from any seniorfor $3.00.Larry Brazon Grid Star at Iowa State – Larry Brazon, a sophomore from River Rouge, Michigan, is a“Strong” tackle on Iowa State University football team. Iowa State head Coach Clay Stapleton was astrong advocate of single-wing football. When he changed to the pro-spread offense, he kept his oldterms, thus one side of the line is the weak side; the other is the strong side. Stapleton put Brazon on theright side. Brazon, 6 foot 3 and 244 pounds, would feel a bit silly being called a “weak” tackle. His

fellow football players say he can lift anything he wants to. Brazon’s nickname, “Tarzan”, wasn’tchosen because of his love for Jane. Brazon was tabbed as a top prospect the minute the Cyclonecoaches looked over his records. He had a great season as a freshman in 1964 and moved into thevarsity starting lineup this fall without contest. So far, he hasn’t been challenged for this position. Andplaying behind him is 6 foot 6, 280-pound Ted Tuinstra. The River Rouge athlete has been mildlycriticized for making the normal sophomore mistakes. The criticism, however, has been overbalancedby strong praise for his great blocking. Brazon was singled out for breaking loose three touchdown runsin Iowa State’s 38 – 13 win over University of Pacific. His blocking has been a primary reason whyIowa State won’t finish last in the Big Eight Conference, the place everyone picked for them in thepreseason polls. Brazon, a student of physical education, was a star athlete at River Rouge High School.He played fullback in football, being used on defense at tackle. He also was a member of two StateClass B Championship basketball teams. Larry is the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Brazon of 322 Burke inRiver Rouge.Panthers Retain TVC Cross Country Crown – Veteran River Rouge High School Cross Country CoachRoy Krueger was all smiles Wednesday after at Rouge Park after watching his Panther Harriers win theTwin Valley Conference Championship for the second straight year. Rouge finished with 22 points,followed by Ecorse (58), Romulus (59), Willow Run (80) and Hamtramck (139). This was the actualscoring of the meet. However, Romulus claimed second place in the final standings after the conferencerule, which allows two points subtracted for each dual meet victory, was applied. The official tally wasRiver Rouge (14) Romulus (53), Ecorse (54), Willow Run (78) and Hamtramck (139). The showing ofRouge’s Varsity team made Coach Roy Krueger happy, but the performance of his reserve team madehim smile broadly for the Panther Reserves almost slammed their meet, making the future look rosy forKrueger. Senior Charles Gardner, who has been the Twin Valley Conference pacemaker all seasonlong, led the pack in the league meet, covering the course in 10:12. Panther junior Sammy Butler wassecond in 10:14. Other Rouge finishes include Freddie Little (5 th ), Ron Lane (6 th ) and Ronald Harper(8 th ). Ecorse’s Jim Pongracz was third in the league meet, with Pat Tucker seventh and Bill Tsermengastenth to lead the Red Raiders. Romulus also had two finishers in the top ten. The victory was a sweetone for Rouge, since it keeps the Panthers on top of the TVC for the second straight year, after Ecorsehad dominated things for six seasons. The Rouge Reserves took five of the first six places to win theReserve Team Crown with (18) points. Ecorse was second with (61) points. Art Hudson led Rouge,with Mitch Doig second. David Law was fourth, Roger Little, fifth and Billy Butler, sixth to completethe Rouge scoring. Saturday morning at Ypsilanti River Rouge Charles Gardner finished ninth in theClass B Cross Country finals. Gardner bettered his showing by four places over last year.NOVEMBER 18, 1965Identi-Kit Helps (pictured) – The above is a sketch of a man referred to as the “laughing maniac” soughtby police in connection with assaults on several Nankin Township women. The drawing was madeusing the Identi-Kit method of identification, by River Rouge Detective Inspector Ray Schattler aspecialist in this most recent method of criminal identification. Schattler’s assistance was requested byWayne County Sheriff Peter Buback. In this instance Inspector Schattler used information obtained fromMrs. Robert Villemonte of 31629 Avondale, Nankin Township, the most recent victim of a viciousassault by the man pictured.The Case of the Traveling Cases – A few days before Loren Pittman’s graduation from the F.B.I.Academy in Washington D.C., Joe and Val Semetko were in Washington and visited Loren. Loren,thinking that he could save baggage space when he came home, packed all the items that would beunnecessary and sent them, in four suitcases, with the Semetko’s back to River Rouge. Upon arrivalhome Joe called the Pittman home but got no answer. So, Joe drove to the Pittman home, found thedoor open, and deposited the suitcases in the front hall. A short time later, Loren’s father came to thePittman home to pick up Mrs. Pittman and Loren, Junior, and seeing the packed suitcases in the hallway,assumed they were Mrs. Pittman’s and put them in the trunk of the car …! And guess what? They wentright back to Washington and had to be hauled home again.Flying Santa – The ho-ho-ho gentleman in the red velvet suit with a chinfull of snow white whiskers willarrive in the City of River Rouge on Saturday, December 4 instead of December 24 as originally stated.

According to advance information Santa, who will make the trip to River Rouge via helicopter, willmake stops at Great Lakes and Heuer Field.Goodfellows Plan December 2 Paper Sale – At a meeting of the River Rouge Goodfellows heldMonday, November 15, it was decided to stage the group’s annual paper sale on Thursday, December 2.Proceeds from the sale insure a Merry Christmas for needy children. River Rouge children, childrenwho might otherwise be forgotten. The names of children deserving assistance from the Goodfellowsshould be turned in on or before December 10 to the office of the City Treasurer or to any member ofthe Fire Department. Goodfellows are asked to pick up their papers on the day of the sale in thebasement of the River Rouge Civic Center.Sure Signs of Christmas – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Cities of River Rouge andEcorse. In case you haven’t noticed, Santa helpers (DPW crewmen), have been busy these past fewdays erecting outdoor ornaments which not only enhance the beauty of both localities, but remind someof us guilty of procrastinating, that it is high time to start planning for the holiday season. Each passingday will see more and more holiday decorations put on display, until the storage boxes in both DPWgarages, marked “Christmas Displays” have been emptied.Of Interest to Women1. A Thanksgiving Party is planned for River Rouge Senior Citizens on Friday, November 19 at theKnights of Columbus Hall on East Henry, according to Councilman Orlando Rinna, Councildelegate to Senior Citizens. Prizes of poultry will be awarded to many lucky winners. Anymember of the Senior Citizens who plans to attend the club’s annual Christmas dinner andparty slated for December 15, must register on or before December 8 at the River Rouge PublicLibrary.2. The City of River Rouge Post #2222 Veteran of Foreign Wars will hold a Feather Party at thePost Home, 175 Charles, River Rouge on Sunday, November 21, at 2:30pm. There will be manyprizes given. The party is open to the public.3. JoAnne Varga, daughter of Mrs. Geraldine Varga and the late Alex Varga of 176 Richter, RiverRouge and Raymond Slepski, son of Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Slepski of 13158 Moenart, Detroitexchanged vows Saturday, November 6 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Msgr.Glemet officiating. Marilyn Beaudrie was her sister’s Matron of honor. Bridesmaids wereSandra Slepski, Denise Cheff, Jane Krzemien and Gloria Mike. John Beaudrie was best man.Ushers were Ted Bielski, Ronald Sconey, Leonard Walker and Anthony Redge. Following aFlorida honeymoon, the couple will reside in Taylor.4. Duwayne Coleman was born November 4 to Mr. & Mrs. Coleman Burke of 112 Oak, River Rougeat Riverside Hospital.5. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ozeranic of 123 Leroy, River Rouge announce the birth of a son bornNovember 12 at Wyandotte General Hospital.Rouge High Hi-Lites – By: Gary Doig and Toni Kamoutsis – The National Honor Society held its fallinitiation Friday, November 12. Shirley Johnson, Katherine Phillipart and Patricia Price are the newsenior members. Anthony Stallworth, President, conducted the initiation. Honor Society members,Rickey Reynolds, Zenobia Ridgel and Lloyd Shramm, River Rouge High School Band and Jean Blairprovided musical entertainment. Tomorrow the Student Council will conduct “Dress-Down-Day”.Students can wear slacks and Bermudas by paying 25 cents to their home room teacher. The money willbe donated to CARE for Vietnam Foundation. The Debate Team traveled to University of Michigan,Friday, November 12, for a discussion meeting. David Burns, Marian Collins, Renee Duncan andRickey Reynolds received special recognition. Try-Outs for a variety show were held November 16.The variety show is sponsored by the Varsity & Drama Clubs. Marian Collins, Rouge High Senior, hasbeen named a finalist in the 1965-66 National Achievement Scholarship Program for outside Negro

students. She is among 1,029 finalists appointed nationwide. The following students are on the honorroll for the first marking period. – Grade 8 – Connie Bunch, Thelma Cutshall, Mary Schultz, MikeBellestri, Gregory Gardner, Sharon Buchanan, Stephanie Messer*, Jackie Price, Annette Smith, SusanAnderson, Vickie Cagle, Karen Gay, Wilbert Windom, Donna Clark, Rollin Bellfi, Robin Blanton,Saundra Douglas, Carilla Hall*, George Richardson, Martha Sands, Jesus Martinez, Wanda Price.Grade 9A – George Mihaiu*, Tony Presutti, Victor Wharton, Gwendolyn Dawson*, Deborah Lane*,Deborah Anderson, Denise Bellfi, Claudia Chester, Diane Darnell, Bonnie Fater, Pamela Ross, CarolSomerton, James Albright, Coleman Myree. Grade 10A – Gerald Chrin, Augustin Martinez. Grade11A – Joan Cook, Michael Prokurat, Vallorie Saulsberry. Grade 12A – Gary Doig, Robert A. Paquette,Deena McClain, Elaine Doulas, Lloyd Schramm*, Anthony Stallworth, Regina Wheeler, TimothyCrawford, Zenobia Ridgell, Claudia Bates. * Denotes all A’s.The Bear Facts – By: Anne Bayer & Kathie McEwan – Last week, parents of Our Lady of LourdesHigh School students picked up the first quarter report cards and conferred with the teachers. Thursdayand Friday there were smiling, happy faces, seen in the halls mingled with a few less cheerfulcountenances, but one always hears this same refrain – “Next time I’ll study harder”. These studentswere placed on the honor roll for the quarter having acquired 16 honor points for five subjects or 19points for six subjects: Seniors – Andre Bernaiche, Anne Bayer, Mary Jane Berro, Pauline Bonkoski,Edward Kleinow, Kathleen Matuszak, Kathleen McEwan, Kathleen Mussey, Randy Nettlow, ChristineNeiman, Mary Rinna, Kathleen Tanguay, Allana Tibbits, Richard Valois, Bonetta Walters. Juniors –Pamela Bargan, Charlotte Mokuch, Lonna Schultz, Gerald Weaver. Sophomores – David Beat, JaneRabish, Paul Rykwalder, Charlotte Sardyl. Freshmen – Nancy Balogh, Eva Garcia, Cheryl Harden,Michele Parker, Pamela Parson, Thomas Rykwalker, Lawrence Schultz, Christine Walter. Friday,November 12, the Junior Class sponsored a Spinster A-go-go Dance. A-Go-Go seems to be their trademark. The Kleiggs Band provided some really swinging sounds. Action sounds that really made youwant to dance. Yesterday the 9 th through 12 th grades spent the day taking intelligence, achievement,scholastic tests. These tests were administered by the Dayton(Ohio) Guidance Center. This companysent representatives to Lourdes to preside over the testing. Basketball season is quickly approaching.The whole student body is anticipating the first game of the season on November 24 th with St. MaryRedford. We know our team will reign supreme! (Poetic? But True).Wed While Home On Leave – Pvt. Robert H. Sharkey, son of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Sharkey of 80 W.James, River Rouge, graduated from basic training in July. While he was home on leave following basictraining he was married to Terry Bower, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Bower of 258 Richter, RiverRouge. He graduated from Engineering School on the 24 th of September and on October 22 nd hegraduated from the Airborne Jump School. He is now stationed as a paratrooper in the DominicanRepublic. Robert is a 1963 graduate of River Rouge High School and would like to hear from hisfriends. His address is: Pvt. Robert H. Sharkey – US055804299 – Cub 307 Eng, (ABN) Dw. FortBragg, North Carolina.Twenty Years Ago Newly elected Ecorse officials were sworn in at ceremonies Tuesday Night. William Voisine andother newly elected officials promised a progressive administration.Pvt. Joseph Enright was home on a furlough last week. He has passed the officer trainingexaminations and will go to Camp Benning, Ga. For training. He is a former River Rouge Heraldsports writer, (and our present writer). Erland Labadie, Drug Store Proprietor, was elected President of the River Rouge Kiwanis Club –it was announced Tuesday night following the canvassing of election ballots.Extension of the strictly intra-city bus service of Downriver Transit to serve Great LakesEngineering Works, Murray Body and School children having to go long distances was suggestedby Commissioner Arnold C. Frutig at the regular meeting of the River Rouge City Council

Tuesday night. The new bus service is a success and it is believed that it can still further servelocal people. Nine River Rouge High School students received all “A” ratings for Act, according to Principal H.M. Rosa. The following were the honor students, Phyllis Starkweather, 7A; Winnie Moon andDorothy Sorensen, 8A; Elizabeth Schubach, Edna Webb and William Martin, 9A; MajorieNiemann and Oliver Popa, 10B; and Mary Pesta, 11B.The Ecorse Teen Age Club held a meeting Tuesday evening of last week in the Ecorse HighSchool auditorium. Two hundred forty members and guests were present. Excellent music wasfurnished by Russ Mulhouland for dancing. The teenagers also played checkers and variousother games. Mrs. Noah Cazabon is entertaining the Jolly Ten Club Thursday of this week at her home at 87East James.ADS1. Fields D & D Food Mart – 10859 W. Jefferson (between Walnut & Elm. – Visit our Hot Bar B-QDepartment. Checks cashed free. We accept food stamp coupons. * … from our infra-rayoven at new low prices barbecued chickens 99 cents each. * Plump young oven-readyturkeys 18 to 24 lbs. 35 cents a pound. * Boneless rolled pork roast 59 cents lb. * ArmourStar Hen Turkeys 8 to 12 lbs. 45 cents lb. * Grade “A” Armour Star stuffed turkeys 57 cents apound.2. Frank’s Shoe Rebuilding – 8 West Henry – near Jefferson – Soles & Heels – complete shoe repairservice – repair in jackets, shoes, purses, etc. Orthopedic Work.3. Firestone – 10613 W. Jefferson near Coolidge - * Choice of stereo or Hi-Fi Firestone 12 inch,long playing Christmas Carol Album $1.00 per customer. * Powerful Searchlight Beam 4-waybeam push button switch + it floats + unbreakable + plastic case + two-tone + batteries extra 99cents.4. A & P – E. Henry, River Rouge - * Hellman’s Mayonnaise quart jar 59 cents. * Domino10X Sugar – l-lb. box light or dark brown sugar 1-lb. pkg. 15 cents. * A & P Pineapple 4- 1lb4oz cans 99 cents. * A & P whole or jellied Cranberry sauce – 2- 1lb. cans 39 cents. * A & Pvacuum pack sweet potatoes 2 – l-lb. 2 oz. can 49 cents.5. Hair Designs by Ruby - 4066 W. Jefferson, Ecorse - Wigs & Wiglets “Special Pre-Holiday Sale”.* Choice European Hair $49.50. * Complete Wig Care – cutting – cleaning – setting.Introducing Hi-Styling by Linda Blanton.6. Bazaar – Epworth Methodist Church Thursday, November 18, 10:30am. Luncheon 11am to1:30pm. Dinner 5pm to 7pm.7. Rummage Sale – November 18, 19, 30. Doors open 9:30am to 5:00pm at St. Hilda’s Parish –corner of Genessee and Batavia.8. Sam Adolfo’s Mercury Cleaners – 10692 W. Jefferson at Haltiner – Thursday, Friday, Saturdayonly - * O.L.L. All Girl’s school jumpers any six ½ off cleaned and pressed. Two for the priceof one. * Coin-Op Cleaning - 35 cents lb. Done the professional way.9. Kresge’s – West Jefferson at Coolidge – “Bang Up Buys – Thursday, Friday, Saturday”. -*Special purchase ladies 100% virgin acrylic fiber dress – reg. 7.77 for this sale $5.88. *Room size full 8’ X 11’ braided rug – reversible for longer wear $21.88.

NOVEMBER 23, 1965“Christmas Shop-At-Home” Treasure Chest Begins Monday – The Christmas lights will be glowing, theair will be filled with excitement and good cheer as the annual “Christmas Shop-at-home Treasure ChestHunt” begins next Monday, November 29, for Ecorse and River Rouge. Merchants in River Rouge andEcorse have been busy for many, many weeks buying merchandise with just one thought in mind -toplease you – the shopper who shops at home. Again this year, beginning Monday, November 29, Shopat-homecustomers will receive gift certificates in denominations ranging from $2 to $50 dollars, whichwill be redeemable in merchandise at stores participating in this great event. This year gift certificateswill be deposited in a TREASURE CHEST. There will be a TREASURE CHEST in Ecorse and one inRiver Rouge. The participating merchants will give you a key with your purchase – if your key opensthe lock on the TREASURE CHEST you will be entitled to draw an envelope with a gift certificate in it.This gift certificate will range from $2 to $50. Two of the $50 gift certificates will be redeemable for acash prize, all others will be redeemable merchandise in one of the participating stores. TheTREASURE CHEST will be located in a different store each day but all of the participating merchantswill be giving keys to their customers. The location of the TREASURE CHEST will be published in theHerald – Advertisers Newspapers each week. Customers receiving keys may go to the store where theTREASURE CHESTS are located to try their keys for the lucky prizes. Each certificate will carry thename of the store in which it may be redeemed. Sale starts November 29, 1965.Public Safety Commission Cites Three For Bravery – Three River Rouge citizens, including an 11 yearoldgirl, received commendations from the River Rouge Public Safety Commission for outstanding actsof bravery. The trio, Albert Rice and his daughter, Lisa of 463 Lenoir Court and Robert Follbaum of270 Goodell, are credited with saving the lives of five persons from fire. On October 16, Lisa Rice wasin the upstairs of her home when she observed what she thought to be a lighted pumpkin in a window ofa home at 492 Superior. When the youngster discovered it was a fire, she quickly called the FireDepartment and ran downstairs and told her father, Rice then proceeded to the house, grabbed a gardenhose, rushed up the stairway, broke open the kitchen door and extinguished the fire. When he heardchildren crying he attempted to locate them, but was forced back by heavy smoke. When firemenarrived, the sounds of screaming children led them to the bedroom, where they found two childrenhiding under a bed and a baby in a crib. The three children were taken outside to a waiting ambulanceand rushed to the hospital where they were found to be suffering from smoke inhalation. Two of themwere treated and released, the other kept overnight. The three children who were left unattended areCynthia, 5, Cathy, 4, and Lenore, 2. They are the children of Mr. & Mrs. Isia Lee Byrd. The motherwas at work and the father reportedly at a barber shop. Fire Chief Thomas Moore and members of hisdepartment credit the quick thinking of Lisa with saving the lives of the three youngsters. Just minutesmore, the firemen may have been unable to rescue the trapped children. ALERTS NEIGHBORS.Follbaum was cited for heroic action during a fire which occurred November 11, 1965. Atapproximately 1:45am on that date, Follbaum, while watching television, smelled smoke. Uponinvestigating the source, he discovered a fire in the dwelling next door. He aroused the sleepingoccupants, Charles Louzon and his son, Robert, and helped them to safety. He then proceeded toremove the source of the fire, a burning couch, to the outside of the building. Firemen arrived andextinguished the blaze. Speaking of Follbaum’s action, Safety Commissioner James Della Pella said,“Mr. Follbaum suffered painful burns on his arm as a result of his brave act. His actions are trulydeserving of public recognition. He is a citizen we all can be proud of without his outstanding display ofalertness and disregard of his own personal safety, the two occupants would surely have beenasphyxiated”.Hot Dog! – The public and parochial schools of Ecorse and River Rouge will dismiss all classes onWednesday at the regular time, for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Classes will start on schedule Mondaymorning November 29.20 Area Persons Attend “Shock Operation” – State Representative Matthew McNeely, Democrat ofDetroit on Thursday carryout out his “Shock Operation”, with the Michigan State Prison at Jackson asits destination. Its purpose is to delve deeper into the subjects of crime and crime prevention. Thelegislator was accompanied by a group of more than 20, representing the municipal governments of

Ecorse and River Rouge, the public school system, workers in the community and adult groups,members of the clergy and selected parents. Arrangement had been completed in advance forRepresentative McNeely’s group to make a complete tour of the prison and to interview some of theinmates, “one purpose of the visit was to arouse a greater interest in the state concerning the problems ofcrime and to discover what can be done”. Rep. McNeely said, “We intend to make our reports and anoutline for our findings available to all persons and groups who are working on these problems.” Ourparty will have the opportunity to observe phases of prison operation to receive various opinions frominmates involving answers to the questions that may ask. As a legislator, I am desirous of learning asmuch as possible and to determine if corrective measures can be found by means of new legislation orthe revision of existing statues. We intend also to learn how we can reassess prison needs and toacquaint both legislators and the pubic with what must be done for most efficient operation”. Rep.McNeely said that the date for a meeting for teenagers will be announced soon in his home community,at which, the conditions under which convicted criminals are required to live will be described. “It islikely that our final reports may focus emphasis upon the need for greater paternal care over juveniles”,Rep. McNeely said. “In many cases of juvenile crime, it appears that parents have been ignorant of thehabits of their children, as evidence of surprised expressed after it is too late. A common expression hasbeen, “He has always such a good boy”. Rep. McNeely is Vice Chairman of the House Committee onState Prisons. The Chairman, Rep. James Constantini, D., Iron Mountain, was unable to attend.20 Years Ago The first Peacetime Thanksgiving Day since 1941 will be observed in the Downrivercommunities Thursday with a genuine Thankfulness. A large number of River Rouge people willhave attended some service of Thanksgiving prior to sitting down to a repast in which warshortages for the most part are a thing of the past.Victor Beresford, Ecorse newspaper man, claims the Downriver title this year for getting thefirst buck of the season.Councilman Ormal Goodell and Albert Buday of Ecorse are at deer hunting camp near Seney inthe Upper Peninsula.Roy and George Cheff have taken over the general management of the Cheff PhotographicStudio at 19 Haltiner St. Both are World War II veterans.A former River Rouge girl, Marian Dyson Waite, is commanding a lot of attention as a singer atWellington, New Zealand. Mrs. Waite is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John T. Dyson of 1782Coolidge. She graduated from River Rouge High School in 1938 and got her start as a singer atLarson’s in Lincoln Park. The Women’s Benefit Association of River Rouge will meet at the new hall at 10880 W.Jefferson, Wednesday evening November 28 at 8pm for a business meeting.The fads and fashions of teenagers this year is just about the same only angora sweaters andcuffs are getting to be more the thing than ever before. Sloppy cardigans and black loafers tooand also pea pants. Just ask Pete Castro and Fred Darin about that.Ruth Beier of 41 Elton, Ecorse entertained the senior citizens of the Ecorse Presbyterian ChurchNovember 14 at her home with Betty Knox acting as co-hostess.The River Rouge Women’s Club will hold an open meeting on Tuesday evening November 27 inthe music room at the River Rouge High School. Hostesses will be Mrs. Malcom Dickie, Mrs.Jesse McGregor, Mrs. Roger Hannon, Mrs. William Campbell and Mrs. Lambert McGuire.The dress shop “On the Avenue” which has been operated for nearly two years by Rita Montieand Judy Uram at 257 Burke, has been sold to Irene Pinwowarski, who will enlarge the stock.

In observance of Armistice Day as assembly program was held last Monday morning in theEcorse High School auditorium.Of Interest To Woman1. Twenty five young women of Police descent will be presented Friday evening November 26 atthe 14 th Annual Debutante’s Ball sponsored by the Police Women’s Alliance of America at CoboHall Ballroom. One young woman will be presented, Christine M. Tomasik of 10841 W.Jefferson, River Rouge daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Felix Tomasik. Her escort will be James Darbek.Christine is attending Our Lady of Lourdes High School and her hobbies are: swimming, waterskiing, music, reading and teaching retarded children.2. Mr. & Mrs. Adolph Dupuie of 35 E. Anchor, River Rouge celebrated 60 years of married life witha family re-union held in their home November 21. The Dupie's were married at Our Lady ofLourdes by Msgr. Emmanuel Glemet. One of their granddaughters, Sister Janet Marie, of theorder of the IHM sent a special gift to them from Albuquerque, New Mexico where she isteaching. Mr. Dupuie is 80 years old and his wife is 79. They have 12 children.3. A baby boy, Ernie Lee was born to Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lewis of 38 W. Cicotte, River Rouge, Sunday,November 14 at 5:40am. He weighed 6 lb 15 oz. The new baby’s grandparents are Mr. & Mrs.Archie Blevins of 40 W. Cicotte and Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lewis of 184 Division, all of River Rouge.4. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Moore Jr. announce the birth of a son, Timothy Michael, who weighed in a7lbs. 8oz. on November 8 at Riverside Hospital. The Moore’s live at 27143 Outer Drive, Ecorseand have another son, 3 year old Thomas C. Moore III. Grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C.Moore of 201 Summit, River Rouge and Mrs. Pauline Polona of Pine St., River Rouge. Mrs.Moore is the former Sandra Polona.5. A son Charles David, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Norman of 89 E. Cicotte, River Rouge,November 12 at Riverside Osteopathic Hospital.6. In business for himself – eleven year old – Darrell Talley, the son of Mrs. Anne Talley of 376Polk, spent a happy and prosperous day this past Saturday. The Manager of the local Kresgestore, Allen Van Welden, who because he has four healthy youngsters of his own, shows hisgratitude in a practical way, by extending a hand to handicapped children. His latest venture isproviding Darrell with the equipment needed to make pot-holders, and then providing him a“spot” in Kresge’s where the excited young businessman could sell his wares. So that Darrellwill develop an understanding of modern business techniques, he will pay Kresge’s for the yarnand loom, from his profits, and purchase more yarn to continue his endeavors which willprovide him with spending money and maybe a little to save. (picture) Shown with Darrell isRiver Rouge Policeman Otis Williams.Panther Prevue Friday Night – River Rouge High School cage partisans will get their first look at the1965-66 edition of the Panthers Friday night at the Rouge gym when Coach Lofton Greene splits up hissquad for the annual “Panther Prevue” game tipoff time is at 8pm with the Reserves also playing an Intersquad game at 6:30pm. Each year the Rouge players take part in the Panther Prevue, with proceedsgoing to the banquet fund for the end of the year. Adult tickets are priced at 50 cents, with studentadmission 25 cents. Tickets can be obtained from any Rouge varsity or reserve team player. This yearthere is plenty of interest in the Panther aggregation, as they shoot for a basketball crown. Rougesuffered heavily through graduation so it will be interesting to see just how the Panthers shape up for

this year’s title bid. Rouge doesn’t open the regular season until December 7, when they host Fordson,so Panther fans will have to take in the “Panthers Prevue” to get a line on their team for this year.Bears Start With a Pair of Rugged Foes – It won’t take long for Coach Ed Blair to find out how stronghis Lourdes Bears Cagers are going to be this year, for Lourdes gets started this week with a pair ofrugged tilts. The Bears open tonight (Tuesday) at the River Rouge High School gym, facing Redford St.Mary in a non-league contest at 8pm. Friday night Lourdes will open the West Side First DivisionCampaign, meeting defending champion Visitation at Eagle Gym, also at 8pm. Redford St. Mary isexpected to be one of the better teams in the Catholic League’s AA Division, so the Rustics will provideLourdes with a real test tonight. The Rustics will have quite a size advantage on the Bears so Lourdeswill have to hustle plenty to pull out the victory. Friday night is the game which Coach Ed Blair reallywants. The Bears lost to Visitation during regular season play last year but bounced back to clip theEagles in the Catholic League First Division tournament. Coach Dan Kaump has several standoutsreturning this year, including all league guard Godfrey Dillard, so the Visitation quintet will be a potentforce on the West Side again. Lourdes will probably start Chuck Patterson and Ron Bodrie at forwards,with Tom Jones at center and Robert Watson and Chuck Trzcinski at guards. Patterson and Watson arereturning regulars, and Trzcinski saw some action last year so the Bears will have some experiencedhands. A fast start is something Lourdes needs badly, since they play the two West Side favorites in thefirst two league encounters. If the Bears can gain a split against Visitation and December 3 foeWyandotte St. Patrick, they may have a shot at the First Division playoffs again this year.Rouge High Hi-Lites – By: Gary Doig and Toni Kamoutsis – “Dress-Down-Day” was held last Friday,November 19. The Student Council collected $145.25 from students and teachers who wore Bermudasand slacks. The money will go to the Rouge Goodfellows and CARE. Robert Korn, Rouge HighPrincipal, Peter Kithas and Robert Waldo, Social Studies teachers went to Jackson Prison on ThursdayNovember 18. They were part of a group organized by Representative Matthew McNeely. School willbe dismissed Wednesday at 3pm for the Thanksgiving vacation. School will be closed Thursday andFriday for the holiday. The Panther Prevue will be played on Friday, November 26 at 8pm in the BuckWeeber Gym. This is an inter squad game of the River Rouge High Panther State Champion BasketballTeam. The Vigilant sale is now coming to its close. The yearbook costs only $3.00 and can bepurchased from any senior. Alumni can purchase the Vigilant by coming to the Principals office soon.The Debate Team will have its first debate with Mount Clemens on December 26. They will also debateGarden City on December 21.