June July 1970 - River Rouge Historical Museum

River RougeHistorical Museum10750 W. Jefferson Ave.River Rouge, MI 48218Open Sundays - Noon to 4:00 pmE-mail address: rrmuseum48218@aol.comWeb site: riverrougemuseum.comDolores 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 – November & December - 2012We have combined the November & December newsletter. Partly because there is toomuch going on in December and partly because our postage fund ran low. When Jenny getsgoing, She can't stop and sometimes this leads to higher postage, sometimes $1.40 to mail justone copy. We will be back in January, continuing the 1970's.The Museum will be closed on December 23 & 30 2012 because of the holidays.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. (10 or 11 issues per year, depending on the cost of postage)Tom Abair

SENTIMENTAL JOURNAL(Excerpts from River Rouge Herald)From: Jenny CooperJUNE 3, 1970High School Seniors Plan Graduations – High School seniors are preparing from graduation ceremonies next week. Ecorse HighSchool will graduate 220 seniors June 10 during commencement exercises. The Baccalaureate service will be held this Sunday at7:30pm in the High School auditorium. The two High Schools in River Rouge – Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic and River Rouge HighSchool are also preparing for special commencement services. The 63- member 1970 Class of Our Lady of Lourdes High School willreceive diplomas following the Eucharistic Service at the Church this Sunday. The Church Choir will sing the service with Mr.Madeline Coliton as organist. The Rev. Gerald LeVasseur will be the celebrant and James Sytek, member of the Lourdes High Schoolfaculty will be guest speaker. The River Rouge High School Baccalaureate service will be conducted at 4pm Sunday at River RougeHigh School. The Rev. Roy Syme, of Epworth Methodist Church, and the Rev. Joseph Bouknight, of Fews Memorial C.M.E. Churchare in charge of the program. The choir from Fews Memorial Church will sing God of Our Fathers and God of Grace, God of Glory.The Rev. Syme’s topic will be Freedom – Failure or Responsibility. The Commencement ceremony will be held at 10am June 11 inthe High School auditorium. Guest speakers will be the class Valedictorian Mary Ann Schuetz and Class Salutatorian Jackie Price.The Rev. Archibald Mosely will give the invocation and benediction. The Girls Glee Club will sing God Made Our Hands and EbbTide. Deputy School Superintendent Clarence B. Sabbath will introduce the Salutorian and School Superintendent Robert Rowe willintroduce the Valedictorian. The High School band later will play selections from “Hair”. Assistant Principal Maedella Murphy willpresent the class of graduates and Assistant Principal Will McCollum will present the approximately 196 diplomas.Safety Project Gets More Federal Funding – The National Highway Safety Bureau has approved additional funds for the continuationof the River Rouge Comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Project, said Mayor John F. McEwan at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.This means that the pedestrian safety project, which was started last year, will be funded for the second year of the three year project.During the first year, the pedestrian underpass at West Jefferson and Coolidge and completely renovated and audio-visual equipmentwas installed which puts the police department in direct contact with the tunnel. Mayor McEwan said additional federal funds of$44,776 have been made available so that with the first year’s federal funds of $97,269, the total federal funds available amount to$142,045, and have been obligated for these projects. The grant period covers the period from March 28, 1970 to March 1, 1971.Mayor McEwan praised the comprehensive pedestrian safety project, which includes a complete and detailed study of the pedestrianand traffic project, which includes a complete and detailed study of the pedestrian and traffic patterns in the city. He said when theproject is ultimately implemented “we will have a safer city”. *** Among the highlights of Tuesday Night’s Council meeting werediscussions about: *** Thermal Conversion Company. There were heated discussions by Councilmen opposed to the company’soperations, City Attorney Kenneth Logan said the City Fire Marshall, Building Superintendent, and Police Officials are expected tomeet June 3 to discuss the company’s status. *** Commissioner John Clark voiced concern about the sewer problems especiallyalong Ironton Street from Orchard to Great Lakes Avenue. He suggested sewers are needed at once to alleviate the flooded basementproblem. He said the council will meet with the city engineers Monday to discuss it. Commissioner Clark also said he has receivedcomplaints from residents who live near Memorial Park that the park is littered with beer bottles and other debris and that some peopleloiter in the park past the closing time, creating nuisances for the people who live in the area surrounding the park. ***Commissioner William Donathan suggested that the city look into the possibility of spraying areas where flies and mosquitoes are aproblem. He also suggested that “first aid” be performed on the marina dock at Dr. Henri Belanger Park. Commissioner McDonaldalso voiced concern about air pollution and suggested that industries which pollute be cited for littering because, as he put it, their airpollution eventually becomes liter on the city streets. *** Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald also stated a concern for the sewerproblem along Ironton. He asked that Project Engineer Gerald Laginess contact State Rep. Matthew McNeely, State Senator ArthurCartwright and Congressman John Dingell to see if the city can get federal funds for a sewer project. Commissioner McDonald saidareas along Visger Avenue could use additional lighting. He asked that Coordinator of Municipal Affairs Daniel Riney check withDetroit Edison to determine how much the city is presently paying for residential street lighting and the cost for putting lighting onresidential streets similar to the lighting on West Jefferson and Coolidge and Visger. *** Commissioner Sam Adolfo stated that anall-out attack against speeding cars and trucks on the city streets should be a top priority item for the city. He said he has observedtrucks, with heavy loads, speeding on the city streets “speeds at 50, 60 and 70 miles per hour”. He said, “With children and seniorcitizens using our streets, we would be attacking this problem. We’ve got to fine these people (speeders), especially the truckers”, hesaid. Police Chief Raymond Schattler said the police radar car is now used on all three shifts, in an attempt to stop speeding. ***The city also received a letter of thanks from Timothy Guarino, who was awarded the Navy Cross for heroic actions when he was aMarine in Vietnam. The ceremony was held at City Hall, sponsored by the City. *** All School Board Candidates were givenpermission to use sound car equipment prior to Monday’s election. *** City Policemen Robert Keeley announced his resignationfrom the Police Department June 1, after eight years of service. The city will send him a letter of appreciation. *** UnitedSteelworkers Local 1299 was given permission to block off the parking lane and one lane of traffic on West Jefferson on the day oftheir union election this month. *** Referred to the Police Department was a request for residents of Cora Street regarding parkingproblems.

(Picture) – A Flag which flew over the U. S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on February 20 now flies over the Dunn School, RiverRouge. The school received the flag from Congressman John D. Dingell, following a request from a Dunn School student, KimPrather, whose father is Administrative Assistant to Congressman Dingell. One day while Kim was on safety patrol, she observed thatthe school flag was torn and frayed. Displaying the new flag are (from left) Ricky Shaefer, Bobby Tackett, and Kim Prather.Of Interest to Women1. Kathleen Mussey, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Mussey, 83 Walnut, River Rouge, received a bachelor of artsdegree and a teaching certificate in history May 17, during the 60 th Annual Commencement exercises atMarygrove College. A reception for parents, faculty and friends was hosted by Dr. Arthur W. Brown,Marygrove President following the ceremony.2. Kenya Ann, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Keniris Hall, 87 E. Leroy, River Rouge, made her appearance at RiversideHospital on May 8.3. Cpl. and Mrs. Louis J. Bodrie, 979 Coolidge, River Rouge, announce the May 13 birth of a daughter, DanielleMichelle at Riverside Hospital.4. Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Campbell, 520 ½ Polk, River Rouge, are the new parents of a son born at Outer DriveHospital on May 26.5. Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Allenbaugh, 89 Pine, River Rouge, announce the May 3 birth of a daughter, MichelleDenise, born at Outer Drive Hospital.6. Born at Outer Drive Hospital on April 30 to Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Weiss, 61 Maple, River Rouge, was a son,Roy William.7. A son was born May 26 at Seaway Hospital, to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crnkovich, 113 Burke, River Rouge.8. Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Zajas, 291 Richter, River Rouge, announce the engagement of their daughter, PatriciaAnn, to William Patrick Cosgrove, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Cosgrove, 15537 Jonas, Allen Park. Patricia is a1968 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School and is employed at Maryland Casualty Co. Her finance, a1966 graduate of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic High School, returned from a tour of duty in Vietnam. Nowedding date has been set.9. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church River Rouge was the setting May 23 for the marriage of Judy Beaton, toTheodore Wasztyl. Father Andrew McLean solemnized the double-ring rite. The bride is the daughter ofMrs. Margaret Beaton, of River Rouge and the late John Beaton. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. & Mrs.Theodore Wasztyl, of Wyandotte. A reception was held at Weslow Hall, Riverview, following the candlelightceremony. The newlyweds, both graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School, honeymooned inFlorida.10. Mrs. Alice Roche, Secretary of the River Rouge VFW Post 2222 Auxiliary, installed the officers for the 6 thDistrict VFW Auxiliary May 17. Members of the River Rouge Auxiliary who attended the installationceremony of the Donald M. Squirer VFW Auxiliary were Mrs. Magdaline Greig, Mrs. Anna Jordan, Mrs.Margaret Balogh, Mrs. Catherine St. Aubin, Mrs. Ann Prato and Mrs. Alice Roche, who served as InstallationOfficer.Candlelight Ceremony – Lourdes Honor Society Inducted – At a Candlelight Ceremony Tuesday, students of Our Lady of LourdesHigh School River Rouge, assisted at the National Honor Society induction ceremony in the Lourdes Church Hall. The programincluded the Salutatory by Bernadette Tomasik, Vice President of the National Honor Society. Treasurer Nancy Hughes, reported onsociety history, including a resume of the year’s activities. Moderator Sister M. Joyce chose as her topic, “The Eternal Light ofKnowledge”, indicating the significance of light in knowledge. After defining the role of scholarship, character, leadership andservice, Michael Lozon, Patricia Smith, Leah Kleinow, NHS Secretary, and Sandra Verellen lit the symbolic candles from which theinductees received “fire” for their candles. Sister Mary Frederick, Lourdes’ High School Principal, honored the seniors by giving eachthe gold stole which identifies them as a “graduate” member. Those who received the stole were William Stevenson, BernadetteTomasik, Leah Kleinow, Elizabeth Garcia, Ellen Korpi, Mary Callahan, Patricia Smith, Sandra Verellen, Nancy Hughes and FrancisHaley. As “active” membe4rs the juniors – Carol Corradi, Marian McNinney, Michael Lozon, Pamela Winnicki, Timothy Folbaumand Vaughn Cheff received gold pins. The NHS blue and gold insignia were awarded to Karen Verellen, Yvonne Fiebelkorn, MarieFishwick, Thomas Haunert, Corrine DeBlois and Diana O’Hara. Freshman Patricia DeBaldo, Concetta Cappelletti and Louise Fantineach received probationary status membership. Following the induction, academic and service awards were given to *seniors:

Melinda Beaudrie, Mary Callahan, Elizabeth Garcia, Leah Kleinow, Barbara Fogel, Trudy Smith, Joan Belman, Francis Haley.*juniors: Carol Corradi, Barbara Lozo, Marian McNinney, Pamela Winnicki, Michael Lozon, David Waseliewski, Paul Simon.*sophomore: Jane Donathan, Diane Cora, Yvonne Fiebelkorn, Linda Gerlica, Diane Hebert, Marie Fishwick, Corinne DeBlois,Doloria Orlowski, Diane O’Hara, John Bialczyak, Barry Douglas, Frank Riopelle, Sue Charron, Karen Verellen. *freshman: LouiseFantin, Tina Cappelietti, Patricia DeBaldo, Michael Keeley, James Lozo, Thomas Rayburn, Ann Porcari. Reverend Gerald LaVasseurassisted in distributing the honors and awards and commended the group for their efforts and accomplishments. William Stevenson,NHS President and Valedictorian concluded the evening’s program. Barbara Lozo, junior, chaired the program. Mrs. MadelineColiton, parish organist played the processionals.No-Hitter Final Blow To Bear ‘9’ – It was a most frustrating season for the Lourdes High baseball team and the most frustrating dayof all came Tuesday in the season finale as Ypsilanti St. John blanked the Bears, 3 to 0 to clinch the Southwest Sector Second DivisionChampionship with an 8 – 2 mark. To make things worse for Lourdes, St. John southpaw Paul Soraruf fired a no-hitter at the Bears.Lourdes failed to win a game in 12 starts this year and were 0 – 10 in Southwest play. The Bear pitching wasn’t that bad, either, butwhen you compile a team batting average of just .167 you aren’t going to win many games. St. John jumped out to a 1 – 0 lead in theopening frame on a walk to Don Richardson, a stolen base, and Terry O’Neil’s single. They kayoed Lourdes starting hurler Tom Corawith two runs in the third. Bud Koch opened with a triple and Cora suddenly developed a wild streak, walking four batters to force intwo runs. Mark Hogan took over and blanked the Ypsil nine the rest of the way but it was too late. Hogan allowed just two hits andfanned three. Cora also gave up two hits but that wild streak cost him dearly. At that, it was the third start for Cora and his mates stillhaven’t scored a run for him. Paul Sorsruf struck out 10 Bears and walked two. He had a couple of tough innings when his matesmade errors behind him, but was never really threatened. Lourdes infield – pitcher – catcher Mark Hogan was the lone Bear to gainAll-League honors, being named by the Southwest Sector Coaches as an infielder. Hogan led Lourdes in hitting with a .370 effort,getting 10 hits in 27 trips. He also led the club in RBI’s and certainly deserved the honor.Flyers Nip Panthers In Ninth Inning, 6 – 4 – The River Rouge High School Baseball team made a valiant effort to keep its two gamevictory streak going Tuesday afternoon to Great Lakes Field but the Panthers ran out of gas in the ninth inning and dropped a 6 – 4overtime decision to the Willow Run Flyers. The win keeps the Flyers right in the Twin Valley Conference title chase with a 5 – 3record while Rouge ended up league play with a 2 – 7 mark. By winning Willow Run joins Ecorse atop the TVC standings, each clubowing a 5 – 3 record, with Romulus a step back at 4 – 3. Romulus has to play the co-leaders yet so the Eagles will certainly determinewho the champ is going to be. River Rouge right-hander, Ron Guffey, made an ‘ironman’ effort to keep the Panthers on the victorytrail, hurling all nine frames against Willow Run. Guffey had pitched a full seven innings Monday against the Flyers so he hurled 16frames in two days – and almost picked up two victories. Guffey had a five-hitter for eight straight hits, enough to give Willow Runthe edge. He struck out five and walked four. Lefty Ed Chandler also went the route for the Flyers, allowing nine hits. Chandlerstruck out 11 and walked three. Willow Run got three unearned runs in the top of the third when the Rouge defense collapsed,committing three errors. The boots, plus a single by Sam Thomas and a sacrifice fly by Mike Carmony accounted for three runs. TheFlyers came right back with some generosity of their own in the last of the third as they also made three bobbles and Rouge tied thescore. Singles by Allison Loving and Broderick Hardy knocked in two of the three Panther tallies. Ed Chandler aided his own causein the fourth when he walked, stole second, moved to third on a passed ball and scored on an infield out to make it 4 – 3 for the Flyers.Rouge knotted the count with two out in the seventh when Robert Todd singled to left to score Al Loving, who had opened the inningwith a double. The Willow Run nine wrapped it up in the ninth on successive singles by Mike Keen, Same Thomas and Jim Rains,plus a fine squeeze bunt by catcher Al Grater. Broderick Hardy paced the Rouge attack with three hits, while Allison Loving had apair. Sam Thomas had three safeties for Willow Run and Jim Rains had two. Rouge was 2 – 11 for the year, compared to 4 – 12 lastseason. Since the Panthers lost all their veteran hurlers last year, the sag was expected but things are expected to pick up next timeout.Bear Facts – By: Barb Lozo & Carol Corradi – Commencement exercises for the graduating class will be held at the celebration ofHoly Mass Sunday. Father LaVasseur will be the celebrant and Mr. James Sytek will be the main speaker. We will dearly miss boththe seniors and Mr. Sytek but as they leave to begin a new stage in their lives luck and happiness is unlimitedly extended to all. It willnot only be a graduation for the seniors but also for our beloved Mr. Sytek. All are awaiting the arrival of the 1969-70 Lourdes editionof L’Esprit. The Modern Yearbook Company has confirmed its arrival within this week or the beginning of next week, at the latest.At this time we wish to extend a special thanks to Mr. Pilch, the advisor, without whose help this, our first yearbook in two years,could not have been possible. The newly-formed Bears Club headed by Mr. Dan Riney, Sr., has announced its concern to raise moneyfor use in the club this coming year. Plans are now in the making for dances to be held throughout this summer. Everyone’s help isneeded in various ways if these dances are to succeed. Those students interested in helping them help us are urgently needed.Students, especially next year’s seniors, wishing to aid in these projects may submit their name to the office at any convenient time.Although the baseball season has not proved to be a very victorious one for the Bears, spirit is still running high as Lourdes finishedthe season last week. Mark Hogan, a senior on the team, is to be congratulated for making the All League Game, an honorary teamcomprised of commended players from various teams throughout the state. Wednesday marked the finale of the National HonorSociety’s activities this year, as the annual candlelight ceremony was presented. The program consisted of several speakers andawards presented to outstanding students. Another program that has been sponsored by the National Honor Society is the raffle of the1969-70 scrapbook. The book is comprised of pictures and news clippings devoted to this past year’s activities and memorablehappenings. Sister Joyce, the Honor Society moderator, deserves much credit for conceiving the idea of the scrapbook and for takingmuch of her time throughout the year to collect and build the book. Among the other prizes offered by the raffle are stuffed animals, aradio, and a baske4t of canned goods. The profits from the drawing will become part of a scholarship fund to be awarded to one ofthis year’s National Honor Society graduates, by the Lourdes Chapter of the N.H.S.

JUNE 10, 1970Stefan, Chandler Win Posts on River Rouge School Board – River Rouge voters had to fill two seats on the school Board, gettingvacated by George Norris and Dr. Victor Graham. Leading the seven candidates elected to four year terms were Robert J. Stefan, whoserved one year on the School Board recently, with 1,277 votes and Warren D. Chandler, a City Police Officer, who had 1,236 votes.Running a close third, but in the loss column, was Mrs. Betty J. Wild with 1,143 votes, Leon Harris Jr., had 1,117 votes and ClevelandHarrington had 922 votes. Marko Vardakis had 558 votes and Delbert M. Crum had 151 votes. Stefan, of River Rouge, was electedtwo years ago to complete one year remaining on an expired term. He was defeated for re-election, but led the ticket Monday for thefour-year term. He is an engineer at Ford Motor Company and is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He is married and fatherof three children. Chandler has been a member of the River Rouge Police Dept. for 11 years. He served in the Army for three yearsand is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Metro Club, Southerners Club and Goodfellows. He is married and the father of twochildren.Bear Facts – By: Barb Lozo and Carol Corradi – As the 1969-70 school year comes to an end, we, the authors of Bear Facts, onbehalf of the entire student body of Our Lady of Lourdes wish to commemorate the excellent work done by our faculty. We wouldlike to present a small token of our appreciation through this article dedicated to each teacher in remembrance of his part in thefunctions of this past year. Sister Mary Frederick was confronted with the most difficult task of all as she entered Lourdes for the firsttime this year to accept the responsibility as principal. New to River Rouge and Our Lady of Lourdes, she has not only fulfilled therequired obligations but has helped to replenish school spirit through a trying year. We are also grateful to Sister for the respect andcooperation she has exhibited with regard to the official representation of the school, the Student Council. Sister Jeanne has taughtfreshman religion during this year. We are appreciative of the expression of her concern for the High School students through herefforts in creating the Teen Mass. After his third year at Our Lady of Lourdes, Mr. Norbert Wagienka is still going strong in his seniorgovernment and foreign affairs classes. In addition to his teaching profession he is the sponsor of Lourdes’ Varsity Club. The Clubhas not only encouraged spirit throughout the year, but one of its major projects has been to rejuvenate the gym, a great service to thewhole school. The 10 th grade received its religious instruction this year from Sister Therese Marie. She has stimulated thesophomores with an interesting class and successfully brought them through a period of transition to face new responsibility as upperclassmen.Sister Joyce has taught freshman and senior English courses, inspiring the creative instincts of her students with traditionalShakespeare to contemporary poetry. We are especially grateful to her for the active participation she has taken as the National HonorSociety moderator. Some important affairs which were organized by Sister were, Spirit Week, serving to unite our students at the startof this year, the Cutest Couple contest, promoting class morale through friendly competition, and the church Unity Octave, amongseveral more. Two dedicated teachers who definitely be included in this tribute are the seventh and eighth grade teachers, Mr. RobertSebastianelli and Mr. Charles Bashawaty. They have begun a club which has aroused the interest of numerous students and kept this,the Ski Club, on top of everyone’s lists. Mr. Sebastianelli and Mr. Bashawaty have spent much time planning tobogganing and the skitrip to Bear Mountain. Although neither teacher in the High School – they both are very much a part of it and are appreciated by all.A spirited and reliable woman is once again seen teaching the O.L.L. students. Mrs. Rosaline Carbott, a real friend to all the students,has once again cheerfully given her services on the “spur of the moment”. All her work and really caring is fully appreciated by all.She has brought hope, happiness and help to the class and individuals who needed it most at that particular time. It seems like eachstudent is coming back to an old friend each time he sees Mrs. Carbott. Sister Alphonsus, known to her many friends as “the librarynun” has always had a helping hand to lend to anyone who was in need of her services. This year the Media Center has been animportant place in the school for everything from research on term papers to friendly gatherings before classes. Sister has spent muchof her time in the organization of the Lourdes Library Club and the work they have done in the Audio-Visual Room, Media Center,and Media Extension. Religion is a way of life – it is our life, the worries and problems of the day. One way to uncover theseproblems is by being aware. With the help of the 11 th and 12 th grade Religion teacher, Sister Joanita, the students have found theanswers to many probing questions. In subjects from drugs and alcoholism to discussions on various religions down through the ages,Sister has helped the students themselves collect their thoughts and reach their own decision. Out of school, Sister has devoted muchtime and effort into the commencement exercises for the seniors. When this year’s seniors were “Silly Sophomores” they were all fullof excitement over the “new biology teacher”. Three years later, Mr. Alfred James Coleman has become the head of the ScienceDept., teaching 10 th grade biology and eighth grade Science. He has always been nearby to lend a helping hand with the planning ofschool dances. With all his impressive professional equipment, Mr. Coleman has oftened doubled as a “with it” disc jockey. The manwho has made Lourdes what it stands for and all it symbolizes today is Mr. James Sytek. He is a man who has given his life to hisstudents. It is known that some lay teachers just consider teaching as a job, but not Mr. Sytek. To him it is his life. Even those notgenuinely interested in his subject, American and World History, found his classes worthwhile and always holding their attention.Serving eight years on the faculty of the High School has brought a kind of respect and admiration from everyone he has come incontact with throughout the years. He has shown unbounding interest in everything he has set out to do, in and out of school. In theathletic role of his profession, Mr. Sytek has been the Head Coach and Chief Advisor to the entire Bears team. He has been the veryroot of the Bears spirit. There are truly many moments that will forever be cherished in the hearts of his team throughout these pasteight years. It is a great loss to us, the students, to see this man leave us, however we cannot be selfish. If we think a little more aboutit we can try to understand that even though it is our loss, it truly will be some other lucky school’s gain. As authors of the Bear Facts,we wish to conclude our small tribute to our faculty with our personal gratitude to the River Rouge Herald for the cooperation theyhave shown to use. Writing the Bear Facts has been an enjoyable and worthwhile experience for us which we hope to pass on to thefuture authors in the junior class. So with this thought in mind we say “thank you” to all who have contributed to our cause and “goodluck” to the next year’s writers.Of Interest To Women

1. A daughter, Tina Marie, was born May 30 at Outer Drive Hospital to Mr. & Mrs. Ray Keener, 123 Charles,River Rouge.2. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Kleinow, 120 Batavia, River Rouge announce the May 31 birth from Outer Drive Hospitalof a daughter, Angela Marie.3. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Frierson, 359 Beechwood, River Rouge, announce the June 1 birth at Outer Drive Hospitalof a daughter.4. Evangelists Mrs. Reeda Gillespi and Mrs. Leona Faulkner, of the First Pentecostal Church of God, Danville,Ky., will conduct revival services at the Cora Street Community Church, 47 Cora, River Rouge. The week longservices begin June 15 at 7:30pm. The public is invited. Cora McGee Allen is Church Pastor.5. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Glab, 1457 Stewart, Lincoln Park, announce the engagement of their daughter AnnKatherine to Paul E. Tomb, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Tomb, 59 E. Henry, River Rouge. The bride-electgraduated from Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic High School and attended the Detroit College of Business. Herfinance also a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School is employed at Ford Motor Co. as a Tool & DieMaker. A September 25 wedding is planned at Christ, The Good Sheppard Church, Lincoln Park.6. The Woman’s Relief Corps FA Buhl 43, will hold a Card & Bunco party, June 16, at 1:30pm in the K of P Hall,Myrtle & Furgason, River Rouge. Donation is one dollar. The event is open to the public.7. Seaman Apprentice Thomas Daugherty, son of Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Daugherty, 21 Victoria, River Rouge, ispresently stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Station where he is receiving extensive training as ahospital corpsman. He was home for a two-week leave which ended May 19. He is a 1969 graduate of RiverRouge High School.River Rouge Teener Loop Starts Play Sunday – The River Rouge VFW Teener Baseball League will start play Sunday afternoon atGreat Lakes Field with a double header featuring all four clubs in the circuit. This year the teener age limit has been extended to 16 sobetter baseball is expected. Special opening day ceremonies are planned by the local VFW Post. Initial ceremonies will begin at 1pmwith the raising of the colors by the City of River Rouge Post 2222 Color Guard. As an added attraction, the Presidium All-GirlJunior Drum & Bugle Corps, which is also sponsored by the local post, will be on hand for an exhibition. With the ball clubs, thecolor guard and drum and bugle corps, over 150 uniformed participants, all sponsored by the River Rouge Post, will turn out forSunday’s opener. River Rouge Mayor John F. McEwan is also expected to throw out the first ball, with other luminaries also on hand.Once play starts, it will be the Rangers and Doughboys in the 1:30 opener, followed by Roughriders and Patriots at approximately3:30. There is only one managerial change in the Teener League this year as Ken May replaces Elmer Leveque as boss of theRangers. Robert Sexsmith returns to handle the Patriots, and John Rinna leading the Roughriders and Chuck Price handling theDoughboys. After the opener twin-bill, Teener games will be played each night of the week except Friday at Great Lakes Field,starting at 5pm.ADS1. Fields D & D Food Mart – 10859 W. Jefferson - * California long white potatoes 79 cents – 10 lb. bag. *Solid Crisp head lettuce 2 for 29 cents. * Faygo Pop (assorted flavors) 12 oz. can 12 cents. * CriscoShortening – 3 lb. can 79 cents. * Lean meaty spare ribs (for the barbeque) 57 cents a lb. * CarnationCoffee Mate 16oz. jar 69 cents. * Eggs (pullet size) 3 doz. 69 cents.2. Bill Rowan Oldsmobile – 2154 Eureka at Fort, Wyandotte - * 1970 Olds. Cutlass ‘S’ – two door holidayhardtop – Equipped w/: turbo hydromatic transmission; power steering; whitewall tires; backup lights;outside rear view mirror; seat belts; and other standard factory equipment – For Only $2,888. * 1970 Olds.Delta ‘88’ – two-door Holiday coupe; Equipped with: turbo hydromatic transmission; power steering;whitewall tires; outside rear view mirrors; backup lights; seat belts; full wheel covers; deluxe steering wheel– All For Only - $3,088. * 1970 Olds. ‘98’ – two door Holiday Coupe; Equipped with: Full power turbohydromatic transmission; power steering; power disc brakes; power windows; power seat; tintedwindshield; whitewall tires; deluxe radio; all standard factory equipment. All For Only - $3,896.3. Kroger - * Hygrades Ball Parks 89 cents lb. * Assorted colors – Edon Bathroom tissue – 4 roll pack 26cents. * Mist-O-Gold frozen orange juice – 6 fl. Oz. can 15 cents. * Comet Cleanser – 1 lb., 5oz. can 19cents. * Red ripe watermelon – whole 18 lb, 99 cents. * Reg. or Electric Perk Kroger Coffee – lb. can 69cents (with coupon). * Jubilee Ugly Duckling (the funny-looking panty hose that fit like crazy) only $1.99.

4. Edward Girrbach Sons F. H. – 10783 W. Jefferson Avenue, River Rouge – “Show me the manner in which anation cares for its dead, and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people,their respect for the laws of the land and their loyalty to high ideals”. Gladstone.5. Morris Stores – 5600 Allen Rd., Allen Park - * lawn edger $1.89. * level head rake $1.59. * Aluminumstep ladder – 6ft. $11.88. * U-155 Power tool jigsaw – 2 speed $18.35. * 15 x 42 Muskin Deluxe Crownpool only $88. * Kiddie float $2.49.6. Clyde Cox Agency – 1167 Eureka, Wyandotte – Big or small, we insure them all. All types of insurancewritten. Budget plans available.7. Flat Rock Speedway – Auto Racing – Every Saturday night. (1 mile south of Flat Rock) Telegraph andNewberg Rd. – Late Model Stocks plus Figure 8 spectacular – Adults $2.50 – Children (6 – 12) $1. Time Trials6:45 – Free Parking.8. Pape’s “Painters” Commercial & House Painting – Trim our specialty phone between 1pm and 6pm.Cunningham’s – 10507 W. Jefferson (cor. Henry – RR) - PRE-SUMMER COUPON SALE * Fashionable sunglasses men’s and ladies $1.88. * UHF-VHF –Indoor TV Antenna - $4.79. * 4.3oz. Arrid extra-drydeodorant spray 59 cents. * 7” tubular Hedge Shears $1.77. * 24 X 28” Spanish or Classical Picture (whilethey last) $2.99. * Registered Brand – Dental Cream with or without fluoride 3 for $1.00.9. A & P - * (For salad or sandwiches) tomatoes – package of 3 – 29 cents. * Motts lo-cal fruits (fruitcocktail, peaches, applesauce, apricots) 2 – 15oz. 29 cents. * All Widths – Ann Page Noodles – 3 – 1lb.pkgs. $1.00. * Ann Page mayonnaise qt. jar 49 cents. * Super-Right Boneless Beef Roast chuck cut 89cents lb. * Bananas 2lb. 29 cents.JUNE 17, 1970Tie Vote Denies Permit – In a tie vote, River Rouge Council members turned down a request for a certificate of occupancy for abuilding at 39 E. Henry, at Tuesday Night’s Council meeting. A tie vote, automatically means defeat for a resolution. The building inquestion was proposed to be used as a warehouse by Leonard Westerdale, according to Building Superintendent Arthur Greig, Jr.Earlier, the building came under objects from nearby neighbors because of noise from occupants and motorcycles. Greig saidWesterdale met with City Officials Monday night and assured them the building would be used only as a warehouse. With only fourcouncilmen present, a tie on the resolution to give Westerdale the certificate resulted. Councilman Sam Adolfo and HezekiahMcDonald (based only on Greig’s recommendation) voted to give the permit. Councilman William Donathan and Acting Mayor JohnClark voted against it. (Mayor John McEwan, Commissioner Orlando Rinna and Clarence Sabbath were absent). A few people in theaudience objected to issuing the permit. Other discussion at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting included: * The City of RiverRouge jails are in good condition. The State Department of Corrections inspected the jails June 3 and reported to the Mayor andCouncil Tuesday night that they were in good condition. * Commissioner William Donathan reported on the success of the TBexamination program in the City and the program to check pre-school children’s eyes. * Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald askedthat the City immediately contact state and federal officials to determine if the City is eligible for state or federal grants for animproved sewer system. He also recommended that the DPW determine the worse sidewalks in town and that the council begin aprogram of repairing them. * Acting Mayor John Clark voiced concern about speeding automobiles and trucks. He said immediateaction should be taken to crack down on them. Commissioner Donathan suggested that vehicle safety check lanes be set up. * CityAttorney Kenneth Logan reported that although the Circuit Court has upheld that Mayor McEwan had the authority to impose anemergency curfew during the recent disturbance, it is being appealed to a higher court. Logan also reported about the Court Suitagainst the City’s Public Safety Commission concerning the right of Police Chief Loren Pittman to also be undersheriff. Logan saidLouis Balaze’s request for an injunction has been denied by the Circuit Court.Senator Cartwright Hails Rec Fund For Rouge – State Senator Arthur Cartwright has hailed the passage of a resolution allocatingrecreation bond funds for River Rouge. “This is another step toward helping the people of this district to enjoy the fruits of their labor,the people of Michigan voted for this Recreation Bond program, the people of River Rouge included, so it is fitting that this sum ofover $500 thousand be used to make their parks better. Senator Cartwright added that the money would be used for projects at thefollowing locations: Great Lakes Field; Elm-Richter Tot Lot; Harris Street Tot Lot; Belanger Park; Bromley-Polk Tot Lot;Beechwood Tot Lot; Cora Street Tot Lot; Cicotte Park; Glemet Park Field.Rouge Days Planning Begins – The first meeting of all organizations in River Rouge for the purpose of setting up the 22 nd AnnualRouge Days program was held in the River Rouge Public Library June 17. Rouge Days are usually held during the Labor Dayweekend, Officers for this year’s event are Mayor John F. McEwan, Honorary Chairman; Peg Zitnik, President; Leonard Woods, FirstVice President; Norman Osborne, Second Vice President; Esther King, Third Vice President; Lofton Greene, Secretary; Harry Golden,Treasurer; Geri Varga, Finance Officer. Others are August Schreiber, Sergeant-at-Arms; Roy Koch, Fourth Vice President; GusRatzenburger, Publicity Chairman; Bill Galligan, Arnold Hahnke, Cynthia Singleton, John Thomas, and Lewis Wild, Trustees.

Francis Haley Wins Broadcasters’ Scholarship – Francis Haley, a June graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, River Rouge,was one of six recipients of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters’ Association Scholarships. He received the Don Wattrick Award fromMrs. Don Wattrick, wife of the late Detroit Area Sportscaster. Francis served on the Student Council, was President this year of theSenior Class, Varsity Club and Drama Club. He also received a Board of Regents Scholarship from Eastern Michigan University,Certificate of Honor and the “I Dare You” award for qualities of leadership. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.He plans to attend Eastern Michigan University this fall. The students from six Detroit area high schools each were awarded $500scholarship. Don Kremer, Association President, said the Association Scholarship program is open to any senior, regardless of race,color, or creed. The Scholarship Committee screened nearly 100 applications on making the awards. Francis is the son of Mrs. MaryStein, 34 Myrtle, River Rouge. He was recommended for the Scholarship by Mayor John F. McEwan. In making therecommendation, Mayor McEwan said, “he qualifies because he has done a fine job of setting an example to other youths in ourcommunity as to what a young man with ambition and a goal in mind can do for himself. His scholastic achievements and the honorsbestowed on him by his fellow classmates attest to that.” Mayor McEwan added that “he has not let some of the hardships fallen himin his tender years prevent him from making progress”. Francis and his brother and sister lost their parents when they were veryyoung. An uncle and aunt, Mr. & Mrs. Stein, took the two boys into their home, adopted them, and treated them as well as any goodparents would. His uncle died when Francis was only 12. Mrs. Stein then found it necessary to find employment in order to be able tokeep the boys and properly provide for her adopted family. Mrs. Stein is a meter maid for the City of River Rouge. “She has done aremarkable job carrying the responsibility of raising two boys”, Mayor McEwan said.Rouge Teen Dance Set – The River Rouge Baseball League will sponsor a Teener Dance Friday from 8pm until 11pm in thegymnasium of Ann Visger Elementary School, West Jefferson at Abbott. Persons will be admitted to the dance only between 7:30pmand 9:30pm. The band scheduled to perform is called the Fat-Ted. All profits will go to the River Rouge Teener League.Of Interest To Women1. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, River Rouge, was the setting May 22, for the marriage of RosanneChaput to David Lamb. The Rev. Father Robert Begin solemnized the early evening mass. Parents of thecouple are Mr. & Mrs. Emil Chaput, 43 Oak, River Rouge and Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lamb, 59 E. Henry, also ofRiver Rouge. Following the ceremony the newlyweds were feted at a reception at the Knights of ColumbusHall, River Rouge. The young couple now resides in River Rouge.2. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Knoch, 78 Chestnut, River Rouge held open house June 9, for their daughter CatherineLee, who received her diploma June 11, during the first graduation ceremony held at Inter City Christian HithHigh School, Allen Park. Catherine has been accepted at Bob Jones University, Greenville, S. C., and willbegin her studies in the fall, approximately 60 guests attended.3. Four River Rouge residents have received degrees from Michigan State University, during the June 14commencement exercises. They include Lynda M. Burns, 49 E. Pleasant, Bachelor of Science, general clothtextile; Gary R. Doig, 76 Batavia, Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education; Donald J. Gasidrer, 78 Abbott,Bachelor of Arts, History; Deborah L. Roundtree, 439 Palmerston, Bachelor of Arts, Theater.4. Rolando H. Shorey, son of Mrs. Doris Moulton, 514 Superior Ct., River Rouge, was awarded a Bachelor ofArts Degree in Sociology at Langston University, Oklahoma. He was also cited for outstanding leadershipand was named to the Dean’s List for Academic Excellence. His May 24 graduation ceremony was attendedby relatives and friends from River Rouge. He is a 1965 graduate of River Rouge High School.5. Mr. & Mrs. James Hebert, 91 Elm, River Rouge announce the birth of their first child, a son, Scott Edward,born June 4, at Wyandotte General Hospital. Master Scott weighed 6 pounds, 14 ½ ounces. Grandparentsare Mr. & Mrs. Norman Lynch, 205 Fairmount, and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hebert, 125 Maple, all of RiverRouge.6. Seventy five patients at Allen Park Veterans Hospital were entertained with a bingo party June 6, bymembers of the River Rouge VFW Post 2222 Auxiliary. Each patient received gifts of toothpaste andcologne, donated by Norman Schooley. The remaining items were sent to Ward B8 & 9. Cupcakes, cookieswere served following the games by Catherine St. Aubin, Hospital Chairman, Helen Blaine, Ann Jordan, SueSchultz and Thelma Schultz.7. The All-Officer Army Nurse Corps is now accepting applications from registered nurses to serve on activeduty for only 14 months. Until a change in Army Policy a few days ago nurses volunteered for a minimumtwo-year tour. Under this program, the new officer, male or female, will serve initially in one of the Armyhospitals throughout the United States, depending on where the need is greatest. The nurses may alsovolunteer to serve in Vietnam. “Perhaps through this program we can find nurses who may have been

eluctant to serve for 24 months”, Sgt. Perry, of the Dearborn Station, said. “They are needed in the U. S.Army today more than ever before.” Previous eligibility requirements for commissions in the Army NurseCorps still apply. Applicants must be graduates of a baccalaureate degree program in a nursing or approvedhospital school of nursing. They must be registered nurses, between the ages of 20 and 33 and be U. S.citizens. They may be married or single. Married women must have no dependants under 18 years.Picture: - They’re called High-Riders and Low-Riders, these bikes which have been constructed by five River Rouge youngsters.Displaying their newly remodeled bikes are David Peer, 32 Linden; Ronnie Blevins, 40 W. Cicotte; Danny Pelissier, 24 W. James;Jerry Chester, 36 W. James and Dennis Pellisier, 24 W. James. Although the boys constructed the bikes, Roy Lipscomb had themwelded together.Rouge Summer Program Set – The River Rouge Recreation Department Summer Program is in full swing with the end of the schoolyear and all playgrounds, tot lots and handicraft classes are in operation. The Rouge High swimming pool is also opened for business,with only the wading pools unavailable until necessary repair work can be completed. Once again this year Lewis Douglas will headthe playground project, while Mrs. Rhea Bacchus is in charge of the handicraft program and Richard Yake takes care of the tennislessons. There are six playgrounds open daily from 9am. Each playground is staffed with competent supervisory personnel. AtGlemet Field, Ben Benford is in charge. Ron Wilkie and Katherine Philippart are working at Dunn School, with Roy Lipscomb andAthena Pittman at Kiwanis Park. Esley Williams and Fannie Smith are at Northrup School, with Lyall Hoggatt and MargaretWashington at Walter White while Gerald Chrin and Claudia Chester handle the youngsters at Memorial Park. Tot Lots, which areopen from 10am each weekday, include Bromley, Cora, Harris and Beechwood. Maureen Darby and Patty Campbell will take chargeat Bromley, with Marilyn Hand and Geraldine Meek at Cora. Judy Cock and Mary Rugg are on hand at Harris Street while JoetteDarby is the Beechwood boss. Handicraft classes are also held each day at four centers – Ann Visger, Beechwood, Dunn and KiwanisPark. At Ann Visger, Claudia Chester is in charge, with Vanessa Greig as assistant. Fannie Smith, Margaret Washington and MildredBradley handle the Beechwood program while Katherine Philippart and Darlene Galligan work at Dunn. Athena Pittman and JuneRice are the specialists at Kiwanis Park. When the wading pools do get going, they will be open seven days a week from 10am until6pm. Beechwood Pool will have Lamont Coleman and Eric Stanberry as attendants, with Terry Trigge and Rick McNiven at DunnSchool, William Nemeth and Buddy Toth are on hand at Kiwanis Park, with Randy Bellfi and Charles Brown working at MemorialPark. At the River Rouge High School pool, the usual Monday, Wednesday and Friday boys’ sessions are slated starting from 2pm.Tuesday and Thursday the girls take over, also starting at 2 o’clock. Evening swim sessions at the pool begin at 5:45 and 6:45, withthe same lineup followed. There is a 10 cent charge for evening swimming. Working at the pool as student lifeguards will be DennisWatt and Jody Fox. John Parrinder and Harold Rivers will be on hall duty, with Dwayne Folks in the boy’s locker room and NancyBigga and Barbra Collins in charge of the girls’ locker facilities.JUNE 24, 1970Rouge Cultural Enrichment Summer Program Begins – River Rouge’s Summer Cultural Enrichment Program opened Mondaymorning as approximately 150 seventh, eighth and ninth grade students from the city’s schools, including many who have just passedinto 10 th grade, were welcomed in the High School Auditorium by Ken Martin, Program Director. Martin, during the school yearChairman of the Mathematics Department at River Rouge High School, is working with Mrs. Sue Baker, River Rouge HighCounselor, and John Edley, High School Science Teacher, as Assistant Directors. They and the professional staff of the programspent June 15 to June 19 in daily work shop sessions and working individually to assemble supplies plan programs and physicallyprepare the rooms where the students will be working. The teachers in the program include Gloria Greene, of Post Junior High SchoolDetroit, in charge of Dramatics. Miss Greene was Miss Black Michigan of 1969, and a runner up in the Miss Black America contest.Robert Jarlock, of the River Rouge system, is teaching reading. Also from the River Rouge system, Mrs. Carole Gerisch is teachingreading. Others are Barbara Goens, Creative Living and Home Arts; Mrs. Olga Gaston, Creative Living; David Woods, Art; CarltonGolden, Woodworking; Robert Schrandt, Crafts; Earl Kasch, Visual Aids and Mrs. Vivian Mitchell, Speech. Mrs. Mitchell, who hasbeen teaching English in River Rouge High School for a year, was overseer of a University of Maryland School on Okinawa andAssistant Principal in the Los Angeles System. William Saunders of Ecorse High School, is in charge of Journalism program.Saunders who was in a similar program two years ago, hopes to publish a weekly student-written newspaper. Conwell Carrington, ofMackenzie High School, Detroit, is the vocal Music Director. He has appeared with the Celeste Cole Opera Workshop and has beenguest soloist with various symphony orchestras, including the Detroit Symphony. Fred Pellegreene, Professional Photographer andInstructor at Schafer High School, Southgate, is in charge of a Photography program. Jaquetta Weston, of Clintondale High School,Mt. Clemens, is conducting a dance program. Aim of the program is to give young people an opportunity to explore and study inprograms that will broaden their cultural experimental backgrounds, to allow them to gain recognition as persons through theirinvolvement in various projects, to improve human relations through shared activities and to improve skills such as reading, writingand speaking. The hope is to do this in a free atmosphere without the normal school pressures. Fred Rivkin, Director of FederalProjects for the River Rouge systems, recalls the chief feature of the program two years ago as enthusiasm, sparked by a carefullyselected staff well-versed in their various fields. Teachers in the program are assisted by the following students or recent graduates ofRiver Rouge High School: Arthur Beaudrie, in reading; Dennis Callahan, in art; Susan David, in physical education and dance;Refonda Erwin, in creative living; Karen Gay, in speech and drama; Willie Gross, in speech and drama; Angelo Mihalis, in physicaleducation; Wendell Mitchell, in visual aids and physical education; Peter Pandza, in speech and drama; John Pouliot, inwoodworking; Jackie Price, in reading; and Arena Smith, in creative living and home arts. Also working in the program are twoformer students of Rouge High, Connie Bunch, recent graduate of Inter-City Christian High School and Candice Burns, now a student

at the University of Michigan. Mrs. Alfreda Brooks, assisting in the Music program, works with music groups at Detroit’s MackenzieHigh School and elsewhere. Mrs. Clara Noirot is assisting Schrandt in the crafts program. Monday, students participatedenthusiastically in the various projects and appeared to accept the program well. Teachers in the program, which will run for sixweeks until August 1, hope to introduce them to many new experiences and ideas – at this date, registration in the program is still opento new students and many more are expected.Of Interest To Women1. Mr. & Mrs. Alberto Ruiz, 175 Richter, River Rouge announce the June 8 birth at Riverside Hospital of adaughter, Yolanda Beatrice.2. A son, Robert Joseph, was born June 14 at Riverside Hospital to Mr. & Mrs. Bobby G. Scoles, 76 Orchard,River Rouge.3. Julie Michelle, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Hoffman, 16 E. Cicotte, River Rouge made her appearanceJune 13 at Wyandotte Hospital.4. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Robinson, 137 Elm, River Rouge are the new parents of a son, Robby Stephen, born June10 at Wyandotte Hospital.5. Monica Janee, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Raymon Gaskin, 320 Beechwood, River Rouge made her appearanceJune 17 at Outer Drive Hospital.6. A son, Victor Leonard was born June 11 at Outer Drive Hospital to Mr. & Mrs. Willie Harrison, 525 Campbell,River Rouge.7. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Misorski, 98 E. Cicotte, River Rouge announce the June 14 birth at Outer Drive Hospital of adaughter Kathy Lynn.8. Pvt. Charles T. Murray, son of Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Murray, River Rouge, completed Army Drug Abuseorientation training at the U.S. Medical Training Center at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, May 17. He entered theArmy January 16.9. The Fifth Annual Concert of the United Alco Singers will be presented July 5, beginning at 3:30pm at 371Palmerston, River Rouge. Donation is $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for children. The public is invited.10. Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Gatlin, 73 Maple, River Rouge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gayla Beth, toMark Steven Lipscomb, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lipscomb, 80 W James, River Rouge. The bride-elect is astudent at River Rouge High School. Her fiancé is employed at U. S. Gypsum Co. No wedding date has beenset.11. The Rev. and Mrs. Napoleon Hudson, 293 Campbell, River Rouge announce the forthcoming marriage oftheir daughter, Annie Lee, to Franklin Anthony, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Anthony of Florence Ala. The couplewill be married Saturday during a ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents. Miss Hudson graduated atRiver Rouge high School and attended Lewis Business College, where she majored in businessadministration. She is employed at Whitehead & Kales Co., River Rouge. Her finance is employed atChevrolet Gear & Axle Co., Detroit.12. Mr. & Mrs. Warren Jeanette, 28 Stoner, River Rouge, celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary June 20,at a buffet dinner and reception for 50 friends and relatives at the home of their son-in-law and daughterMr. & Mrs. Robert E. Ford, 14863 Old Town Dr. Riverview. A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated in theirhonor at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, River Rouge. The Jeanette’s, residents of River Rouge for thepast 50 years, were married June 22, 1920, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, River Rouge.13. Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary will hold its National Convention at Bay City, June 25 through 28.Department President Emmett Daggy of Lansing, will preside. Delegates and members from Post 2222Auxiliary who will attend include Ellen Labelle, Dorothy Laveque, Marge Krzemien, Florence Osborn, BerthaYoung, Cindy Branch, Alice Roche, Eleanor Gallagher, Geraldine Shinavier, Linda May, Kathy Jacky andCatherine St. Aubin. Members of the organization are wives, mothers, sisters, daughters, granddaughters,grandmothers and widows of veterans who served overseas in the armed forces.

14. Army Pvt. Richard J. Emery, son of Mr. & Mrs. Octave H. Emery, 110 E. James, River Rouge, recentlycompleted an Engineer Equipment Repairman Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.15. Navy Airman Gary L. Qualls of 36 Alexander, River Rouge, is now serving with Fleet Composite SquadronEight, Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, Puerto Rico.16. Three River Rouge residents were awarded degrees at Spring Commencement exercises May 2 at theUniversity of Michigan. They are Marian Lynett Collins, 482 Holford, Bachelor of Science; Bruce Wardrop,28 W. Great Lakes, Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Linda Marg Washington, 468 Holford, bachelor ofBusiness Administration.17. Walter Dzwigalski was elected Grand Knight at the June election meeting of the Monsignor ChampionCouncil 2819, Knights of Columbus, River Rouge. Also elected were Frank Viger, Deputy Grand Knight;Edward Quirouette, Chancellor; Judge Joseph Lozo, Warden; Clarence Fobar, Treasurer; Andrew Merchak,Recording Secretary; Bernard Merchak, Trustee. Others were Edward LeFebure, Inside Guard; Edward Lakeand Chester Markowski, Outside Guards; Harold Higgins, Past Grand Knight, Advocate. Michael Stewart wasappointed as Financial Secretary by the Supreme Council.Double Victory Puts Roughriders On Top - The Roughriders have taken over the top spot in the River Rouge VFW Teener BaseballLeague with three straight victories. Manager John Rinna’s crew look like the best club in the loop, but the Roughriders have gone tothe front early before and stumbled along the way, opening the door for another team to claim the top spot. This year things could bedifferent as the Roughriders have good power, a strong bench, some first rate pitching and the best defensive club in the league. Theleague leaders climbed all over the Doughboys Tuesday, scoring five runs in the first and adding 12 more in the second while coastingto a 17 – 1 five inning victory. Archie Blevins tripled home two runs for the Roughriders in the first inning and singled home anotherpair in the second. Bill West and John Mihaiu shared mound duties for the winners each hurler allowing one hit. West was touchedfor a run in the first and had three strikeouts while Mihaiu pitched three scoreless frames and fanned six. Nick Skylacos, TomRayburn, Archie Blevins and John Mancos hammered out two hits apiece for the Roughriders. The two unbeaten teams clashedWednesday at Great Lakes and it turned out to be quite a pitchers battle as Bill West got the nod over Buddy Toth of the Rangers, 3 –1. West fired a three hitter and struck out eight while walking two. Toth scattered seven hits, fanned two and walked one. Bothteams got unearned runs on wild pickoff throws, with the Roughriders getting the winning runs in the second on a single by LarryChlebek, a long triple by John Mancos and Richard Jasso’s single. Mancos and Tom Rayburn had two hits each for the Roughriderswhile Fred Pinson had two of the three Ranger hits. Angelo Mihalis a five hit shut out at the Doughboys. Thursday as the Patriotssnapped a two game losing streak with an 8 – 0 win over the hapless cellar dwellers. Mihalis struck out five and didn’t walk a man.Catcher Pat Redmond hit a two run homer for the Patriots while Steve Phillips had two hits for the Doughboys. Steve Phillipsoutlasted Cornell Benford Monday night to help the Doughboys gain their first win of the campaign, a 6 – 5 Decision over theRangers. The winners grabbed a 6 – 2 lead after five innings and then withstood a late Ranger rally to claim victory. Feature gamethis week matches the Roughriders against the Rangers on Monday night at Great Lakes Field at 5pm.Don’t Forget ‘Dime Day’ – The Annual ‘Dime Day’ march by the River Rouge Junior Baseball players come up Saturday morningand merits the support of the entire community. The youngsters will be making the rounds to receive contributions to keep the RougeJunior loop afloat for another year – so don’t ignore them, or forget them. While the project is called ‘Dime Day’ the youngsters willbe more than happy to accept larger contributions. Expenses keep going up and this is one of the league’s best revenue makers, so besure to give the boys a helping hand. And if you have a ‘sweet tooth’ don’t miss the Junior League Bake Sale Friday at the RougeSavings Bank. There will be plenty of baked goods available with the Junior League mother’s doing the cooking – so you can helpand stuff yourself too.JULY 1, 1970Vandalism Angers Officials – Angry because of an increase in vandalism in River Rouge, the City Commissioners Tuesday nightdecided to offer a $100 reward for information leading to conviction of persons responsible. Police Chief-elect Raymond Schattleralso announced that he is attempting to organize a citizen patrol, using the talents of citizen band radio operators. Such a program isworking successfully in Lincoln Park, Chief Schattler said. “It will mean more eyes and ears, “ Chief Schattler said. He alsoencouraged citizens who see suspicious activity or vandalism, to immediately contact police. “Anyone who doesn’t is derelict in goodcitizenship,” he added. The increase in vandalism discussion was prompted by Commissioner William Donathan who remarked thatMonday night the new filtration house at Memorial Park was vandalized. He also reported that there has been vandalism at BelangerPark and some residents have reported that new trees have been broken in residential areas. He authorized a resolution that the Citypost a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who vandalize city property. City AttorneyKenneth Logan said it is within the city’s rights to post the reward. Commissioner Sam Adolfo suggested that police be stationed inMemorial Park between the critical hours of 11pm and 2am. He agreed with Donathan’s proposal for posting a reward. Mayor Pro-Tem Clarence B. Sabbath asked Chief Schattler if it were possible to station a man in the park. Schattler suggested that a parkattendant be stationed in the park during those hours. The attendant could be in contact with police headquarters and when a situationdevelops, he could contact police. “I don’t know if one police officer could cope with the situation” Chief Schattler said in lobbyingfor an attendant. Commissioner John Clark suggested that periodically a police officer should walk through the park during the night.

He also suggested that an auxiliary police force could help solve the problem. The motion to post the reward was approved bycouncilmen present (Mayor McEwan and Commissioner Orlando Rinna were absent). * Sewers and the possibility of getting stateand federal funds for their construction were also discussed. Commissioner John Clark commenting on a report by Project EngineerGerald Laginess regarding the state and federal grants available for sewer project’s, resolved that Laginess be directed to see state andfederal funds for construction of a sewer line on Ironton. Mayor Pro-Tem Sabbath suggested waiting a week until the budget sessionswere completed. Commissioner Clark, insisting that immediate action was required, added that Laginess’ report figures were basedon a 30-inch sewer line. Clark said maybe a 15-inch sewer would be sufficient and that would cut costs. Deputy City Clerk Grenierinterjected that the council last week directed Laginess to seek funds. The Clark motion, however, was approved. Laginess said it stillmust be determined if federal aid and state funds still exist. Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald said the city should set aside at least$100,000 for improvements to the sewer system. He also suggested that $100,000 be set aside for repairing residential sidewalks.The commissioner also asked that a traffic light be installed at Campbell and Visger. He suggested that Police Chief Schattler andCoordinator of Municipal Affairs Daniel Riney contact Detroit Edison and Wayne County resolve the problem. * CommissionerMcDonald also called for a combined meeting of city officials and members of the School Board to discuss problems. The CityClerk’s office was directed to set up a meeting. He also asked that David Copeland meet with Representatives of the 500 Block Clubof Lenoir to resolve problems. DPW Superintendant Tony Guarino was also asked to investigate flooded basement complaints in theLenoir and Superior area and to possibly use the new jet spray in the sewers to help solve the problem. * Commissioner McDonaldalso recommended that the city consider the recommendation of the fire chief to hire additional firefighters. * Police Chief Schattleralso reported that he is studying the possibility that multiple housing units provide off-street parking. This would relieve various streetparking problems and congested streets in some areas. * The City Engineer firm, Mason L. Brown, reported that it would cost about$360,000 to repair city sidewalks and curbs. The firm’s estimate was referred to the council.Of Interest To Women1. Mr. & Mrs. John L. Bellfi, 234 Fairmont, River Rouge, announce the engagement of their daughter DeniseKathleen, to Dennis John Girrbach, son of Mrs. Ray L. Girrbach, 10783 W. Jefferson, and the late Ray L. Girrbach.The bride-elect is a graduate of River Rouge High School and attended Eastern Michigan University. She isemployed as receptionist at Delray General Hospital. Her fiancé graduated from Our Lady of Lourdes HighSchool and is attending Oakland Community College. A spring wedding is planned.2. Anne Lee Hudson became the bride of Franklin Anthony June 27 during a ceremony at the bride’s home. The3pm nuptial rite was solemnized by the Rev. Eddie F. Gibbons of Detroit. Parents of the couple are the Rev. &Mrs. Napoleon Hudson, 203 Campbell, River Rouge and Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Anthony of Florence, Alabama.3. Sisters, nieces and friends of Freda Hudson sponsored a bridal shower in her honor, June 28 at her home, 449Campbell, River Rouge. The bride-elect daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Forest Hudson, is engaged to Cedric Dawson,son of Mr. & Mrs. Etta Young, of River Rouge and Fred Dawson of Ecorse. Freda and Cedric have planned anAugust 1 wedding.4. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Joseph Vigneau, 210 Byron, River Rouge, announce the arrival, June 20, of a son, Emmanuel,born at Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn. At home to welcome the infant was his maternal grandmother, Mrs. MaryCarrillo.5. Rebecca Lynne arrived June 17, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William J. Mallette, 77Oak, River Rouge, born at Riverside Hospital.6. A daughter, Ramona Danielle, was born June 20 at Riverside Hospital to Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Thompson, 71 E.Great Lakes, River Rouge.7. Mr. & Mrs. Freddy Price announce the arrival of a son Richard Lee, born June 18 at Outer Drive Hospital, allresidents of 316 Burke, River Rouge.8. Six River Rouge residents were awarded degrees at Wayne State University commencement exercises June 20 atCobo Hall, Detroit. They include: Paul Francis Bialiczyk, 114 Maple, Bachelor of Science in BusinessAdministration; Patrick Dennis Smith, 64 Elm, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; George LoucasPallicaris, 23 Elizabeth, Bachelor of Arts; Diane Elizabeth Chrin, 41 Forest, Bachelor of Science in Nursing;Katherine Louise Philippart, 1016 Coolidge, Bachelor of Science; Kenneth Booker, 547 Campbell, Bachelor ofScience.Rouge Doll Show Slated – The Annual River Rouge Department Doll Show will be held this year July 16 & 17 at the River RougePublic Library. Girls and boys who wish to enter the competition should plan to take their dolls to the library between 2 and 4:30pm,July 16 and return for the party July 17. There will be 15 doll classifications so there will be plenty of winners. Other Rougeplayground news finds the Dunn Playground with a new box hockey set. A tourney will be held to decide who the champion will be.

Work is rapidly being completed on the wading pools and they should be in operation shortly and that should make the little oneshappy.Piston Cage Clinic Set – The Detroit Pistons basketball clinic comes to River Rouge July 8, at 2:30 at the Walter White School, Eatoncorner of Palmerston. Piston Coach Bill Van Breda Kolff is expected to be on hand along with several of the Piston players, includingDave Bing, Jimmy Walker, Otto Moore, and Erwin Mueller. There will be free ice cream and prizes, sponsored by the ice creamdivision of the Stroh Brewery Company. All local cage prospects are invited to attend.Picture – Two River Rouge residents – Mrs. Dorothy Ferguson and Mrs. James Milliner, Biology Teachers at River Rouge HighSchool – attended May 26 air pollution workshop, sponsored by the Michigan Cancer Foundation in conjunction with the National AirPollution Control Administration. Mrs. Ferguson is a member of the Downriver Unit Board of Trustees. She is shown with Mrs.Martin Weinlander, of Riverview, also a Board Member, Mrs. Irene Martin of Taylor, Public Information Chairman of the Unit andMichigan Cancer Foundation, and Edward Tuerk of Washington D.C. Acting Association Commissioner of the National Air PollutionControl Administration, Mrs. Milliner meets with Mrs. Martin and David Chaffee, Unit Manager. About 150 students, educators andcommunity leaders from a four-county area attended the conference.‘Dime Day’ A Big Success – Speaking of the Rouge Junior Circuit, the Annual ‘Dime Day’ Saturday turned out to be a great success,with the youngsters collecting almost $600 to help with league expenses. It was by far the most ever picked up at ‘Dime Day’ andmade all Junior League officials very happy. The Friday Bake Sale, sponsored by the Junior League mothers, also was highlysuccessful, with about $100 being raised – so it was a wonderful weekend for the Rouge loop. League officials were quick to expressa ‘sincere thank you’ to all local residents who helped the Junior League cause with their contributions. The ‘big’ winners were thelocal youngsters – present and future – who will have the opportunity to play in the local circuit for years to come.Patriots Jolt Roughriders, 7 – 2 – It’s beginning to look like a two team race in the River Rouge VFW Teener League baseball chase,with the Roughriders and Patriots heading the list. The Patriots bounced back from a disastrous start to hand the Roughriders theirfirst loss of the season, 7 – 2, Tuesday night and keep Manager John Rinna’s outfit from making a runaway of the Teener race. ThePatriots got away to a slow start this year as Manager Bob Sexsmith’s crew dropped their first two games, but the fiery manager hashis crew rolling now – as three straight victories will testify – and could be the club to deprive the Roughriders of their first pennant inhistory. Angelo Mihalis stymied the Roughriders Tuesday, allowing just two hits before giving away to Glenn Burks, who worked thefinal inning. Mihalis fanned six and was never in serious trouble. Meanwhile the Patriots jumped all over Roughrider ace JohnMancos for seven runs in the first two innings. Archie Blevens came on in the third and hurled two hit balls in the rest of the way butthe damage had been done. Two walks and a hit batsman loaded the sacks for the Patriots in the first inning. Pat Redmond looped ahit to left, scoring two runs, with the third scoring as “Gabby” Burks grounded out. The Patriots continued to flourish in the second.Mike Grundy walked. Richard Kerns singled. Angelo Mihalis doubled, scoring Grundy. Al Loving singled home two runs and thenscored himself on a stolen base, wild pitch and infield out. The Roughriders rebounded with an 11 – 0 romp over the Doughboys,thanks to a nine run fifth inning. John Mancos pitched a two hitter for the winners, striking out four and walking two. DavidWoodward had a one hitter going for the Doughboys over the first four innings out weakened in the fifth and was blitzed by theRoughrider onslaught. Three errors helped the Roughriders to a pair of unearned runs in the fourth but they found the hitting range inthe fifth. Two walks opened the gates. John Mancos singled home one run. So did Nick Skylacos. A sacrifice fly by BernieRobinette scored Mancos. John Mihaiu doubled. Archie Blevens singled. So did Larry Chlebek. Danny Tomaszewski walked forthe second time in the inning as did Richard Jasso. Mancos promptly cleaned house with a triple. Glen Burks hurled a four hitter tohelp the Patriots knock off the Rangers, 7 – 3. Burkes struck out eight and helped his own cause with a two run single in the firstinning. Allison Loving and Burks had two hits apiece for the winners while Kenny Little had two hits for the Rangers. The frontrunning Roughriders increased their lead by downing the Rangers, 6 – 1, Monday night at Great Lakes. John Mancos had a shutoutgoing for six innings, finishing up with a four hitter. Mancos fanned four and walked one. Cornel Benford worked for the losers andallowed eight hits. He fanned three and walked four. The league leaders scored three times in the third on a walk to Mancos, TomRayburn’s single, a bloop double by Larry Chlebek and a balk. They added another three in the fifth. Bill West singled. So did NickSkylacos. John Mancos doubled to right, scoring West. Tom Rayburn singled up the middle, cashing Skylacos and Mancos. Featuregame this week matches the Roughriders and Patriots Wednesday at Great Lakes at 5pm.JULY 8, 1970Speeders Blasted By Officials – Speeding of trucks and motorcycles on West Jefferson and residential streets came under fire fromRiver Rouge City Officials at Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting. Commissioner Sam Adolfo related that he personally paced atruck on West Jefferson between Oak and Great Lakes, at 64 mph. “The truck even ran an amber light at Great Lakes Ave.,” Adolfosaid. The police, he noted, are probably busy and presently understaffed because of vacations, but he urged that greater attention begiven to the problem. “I’m concerned about the kids out on the streets this time of year”, Adolfo said. Commissioner John Clark saidmotorcycles and motorists are speeding on residential streets. He asked if the police radar car was being used, and Mayor John F.McEwan said to his knowledge it was. Commissioner Clark said an immediate program should be set up against speeding vehicles.Commissioner Orlando Rinna said that all the police scout cars should be equipped with radar to track speeding cars. He also calledfor the use of more unmarked police cars in an effort to speedily catch culprits. Coordinator of Municipal Affairs Daniel Riney saidthat workers from the federally-sponsored pedestrian safety project will be in town in about 10 days. *** Commissioner Clarkcalled “deplorable” some of the “actions” which have been reportedly going on in Memorial Park, especially between 7pm and 11pm.He said he has received complaints from residents who live on Genessee, near the park. He said a police officer should be stationed atthe park. *** Commissioner William Donathan read a recommendation he had received from the City Health Departmentconcerning the sale of food in gasoline stations. There are five limitations, he reported. Items for sale are limited to bread, milk, eggsand oleo, must be stored in refrigerator; bread must be wrapped and above floor at least 18 inches; all food items must be stored andsold in office area and must be kept clean; display sign should indicate “customer self service only”, no other food is to be sold except

from licensed vending machines. He also reported that meetings have been, and will be held concerning storage of auto and truckframes by the Dana Corp. along Ironton, between Orchard and Catherine. He said River Rouge and Ecorse will jointly ask that Danaerect a fence. *** Commissioner Hezikiah McDonald said citizens who see burglaries and other crimes, in progress should contactpolice at once. He also said if residents know of street lighting which is not operating they should contact city officials. He urged alsothat persons who see speeding trucks should get the license plates number and report it. He also voiced concern about delays atrailroad crossings caused by trains. He said the rail companies should be ticketed. Commissioner McDonald remarked that the newstreet lighting at Coolidge and the viaduct was “beautiful”, but they were destroyed by vandals, twice. Mayor McEwan said the firstinstallation cost $1,200. “But somebody shot them all out,” he said. Lights were installed again, and again somebody shot them out.Commissioner Rinna said, in reference to the Health Department’s recommendations about food sales in gasoline stations, the foodshouldn’t be sold in gasoline stations. “We should have an ordinance against it”. *** Building Superintendent Arthur Greig, Jr.,reported that on July 1 many cars and houses in the north end of the city were covered with a white powder air pollutant. He said afteranalyzing it, it was determined the pollution came from Ford Motor Co. The samples have been turned over to the Wayne County AirPollution Department. *** DPW Superintendant Tony Guarino reminded residents that discarded refrigerators must first have theirdoor removed. He said there is city ordinance against placing refrigerators outdoors or on the porches, or in storage areas, withoutremoving the door. He said a child could lock himself inside an abandoned refrigerator if the door is not removed. *** From theaudience were these remarks: A man wanted a stiffer ordinance against the use of firecrackers and an anti-dog biting ordinance. Itwas pointed out firecrackers are illegal in Michigan. - A woman asked if a park area had been set aside in the city’s urban renewalarea. Urban Renewal Director William Duncan said it is designated for an area adjacent to the Walter White School. *** MayorMcEwan reported that the local contribution toward the Downriver Air Pollution Project has been from a 3 – 1 basis to a 3 – 2 basis.This means that in the past member communities were matched three dollars by the Federal Government for every one dollar as theirshare in the project. This has now been changed to a program whereby the Federal Government matches three dollars for every twodollars of the city. This means that communities will have to raise their local contributions. The Council concurred. Mayor McEwansaid the Air Pollution tonnage has been reduced considerably in the area. He said Great Lakes Steel has set September 30 as the firstdate for operation of its new air pollution equipment at its Ecorse plant. He said they are working on an installation on Zug Island.*** Bids were accepted Tuesday night for fleet insurance coverage (Clyde Cox Agency. Only bid received); Workman’s Comp.Insurance for city employees, (Michigan Mutual. Only bid received); Printing of city notices and Council proceedings, (The RiverRouge Herald. Only bid received). *** The Mayor and Council received an invitation from the River Rouge Senior Citizens toattend a July 8 meeting to discuss a proposed community center.Sheriff’s Role To Be Topic of Official’s Meet – Local Police Chief’s and elected officials will be invited to help decide the future roleof the Wayne County Sheriff in Law Enforcement. The Law Enforcement and Public Safety Commission of the County Board ofCommissioners plans to issue the invitation as a result of a year-long study of the Sheriff’s Department. Committee members agreedto invite Mayors, Township Supervisors and Police Chiefs to a meeting in the City-County Building auditorium after the August 4,primary election. The date has not been set yet. The operation of the Sheriff’s Road Patrol which provides out-county police services,were analyzed by the National Association of Chiefs of Police. The Citizens’ Research Council of Michigan coordinated the over-allstudy. The study report concludes there is a ‘dire need for improvement’ of the Road Patrol operation and that Townships inparticular should pay more of the cost if they want the Sheriff to continue to provide police services for them. If the county isunwilling or unable to establish a modern professional police force, it is recommended that the county discontinue providing localPatrol & Investigation services,” the report states. Eight Townships constituted the “primary service area” of the Road Patrol, with thetwo remaining townships and a number of cities receiving supportive and specialized services to varying lesser degrees, according tothe report. Two major conclusions are stated in the report: “First” Wayne County Sheriff’s Dept. as presently organized and operated,does not provide a suitable vehicle for the provision of police services in the County”. “Second”, the present method of financing the(Sheriff’s) local patrol and investigation services … through general County-Wide taxes is inequitable – most unincorporated areaspay very little for police services even though they have a relatively greater ability to pay than many of the incorporated areas thatmust pay both for their own police services and for the services in unincorporated areas”. The report lists for alternatives and statesthat “various combinations” of the alternatives are possible. These are: Discontinue the provision police services to all local units inthe county on a contract basis; or provide specialized police services on a county-wide basis.We’re Impressed – We’re impressed with a few activities which have been going on in Ecorse and River Rouge the past few weeks.In River Rouge, we’re impressed with the new Rumor & Info Center, which just last week was expanded by volunteers to not only bea rumor center (where persons can call if they hear a rumor), but there is now a telephone number where people can call to find outwhat club activities are planned. In Ecorse, we’re impressed with the Ecorse Rowing Club and their fine performances lately … we’realso impressed with the face lifting they’ve given their headquarters on West Jefferson. We like the new Ecorse YMCA which willhave its formal dedication Saturday in the old Ecorse Fire Hall. We’re impressed with the banding together of people for lastweekend’s successful Ecorse Water Festival … We like the friendliness of the Annual Rouge Days which is fast approaching. There’splenty to be happy about!Looking ‘Em Over – River Rouge Firefighter Norbert Daniszewski was thanked by the City of Wyandotte Police & Fire Commissionbecause he taught a first aid class to firefighters recently in Wyandotte. * The River Rouge Senior Citizens are planning a trip toNiagara Falls later this month. Some will return the same day, others will stay overnight. * River Rouge Mayor John F. McEwanattended the U. S. Conference of Mayors Convention in Denver, Colo. and came back impressed with the cleanliness of that city.“There is no way you can keep a city clean without the full cooperation of its citizens,” Mayor McEwan said. He also voicedoptimism for River Rouge. There are some new buildings being erected and some are being remodeled. He also praised a summerprogram in which River Rouge youths are helping to clean up the city. But, basically, he said, “It’s up to the citizens to help too”.Of Interest To Women

1. Mr. & Mrs. William Fines, 57 Orchard, River Rouge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda, toRico Reaume, son of Mr. & Mrs. Alex Reaume, 11232 W. Jefferson, River Rouge. The engaged couplegraduated from River Rouge High School. No wedding date has been set.2. Michael Thomas Riley, son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Riley, 115 Maple, River Rouge, maintained an all “A”average at Wayne State University, where he is majoring in Electrical Engineering. He will graduate in March1971. Mr. Riley was Valedictorian of his class when he graduated from River Rouge High School.3. Recent visitors at Florida’s Silver Springs were Elmo, Pat and Kevin Massey and Alice Jurski, all of RiverRouge.4. Mr. & Mrs. Christian Remus left for a Bermuda honeymoon following their marriage June 20 at Sacred HeartChapel of Marygrove College, the bride’s alma mater. The bride, the former Ruth Gallagher, is the daughterof Mrs. Francis Gallagher, 56 LaBlanc, River Rouge. Mrs. Charles Remus, 12726 Rutland Rd., Detroit is thebridegroom’s mother.5. Paulette Nixon, 381 Palmerston, River Rouge; Gary Duncan of Detroit and Mrs. Carrie B. Wimphrey, 495Beechwood, River Rouge have returned from Indianapolis, Ind., where they attended the 16 th ConnectionalChristian Education and Youth Congress of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. They were among the7,000 delegates and represented the St. John A.M.E. Church of River Rouge.6. Mr. & Mrs. Larry McCoy, 1080 Coolidge, River Rouge, announce the arrival of a son, Christopher Ray, bornJune 27 at Outer Drive Hospital7. Mr. & Mrs. Willie Johnson, 226 Burke, River Rouge, announce the arrival of a son, Samuel Andrew, born June29, at Outer Drive Hospital8. Mr. & Mrs. Larry Wright, 120 Leroy, River Rouge, announce the arrival of a daughter, Mary Joan, born June30 at Outer Drive Hospital.9. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Norwood, 265 Campbell, River Rouge, announce the arrival June 27 of a son, KennethCharles Jr., at Outer Drive Hospital.Patriot Win Streak Hits 4 Straight – Play in the River Rouge VFW Teener Baseball League took a vacation this week as the schedulemaker gave the clubs a long weekend to enjoy the holidays. Only one game was played, with the Patriots staying right in the titlepicture by downing the Doughboys, 6 – 1, June 30, at Great Lakes Field. Right hander Angelo Mihalis fired a two hitter for thewinners, striking out seven while walking two. Steve Phillips took the loss, although he hurled a five hitter and struck out eight. Thevictory kept the Patriots, the loop’s hottest club right now, just a game back of the league-leading Roughriders. Coach BobSexsmith’s crew now has won four straight games after losing their first two contests. Short stop Allison Loving got the Patriots awayto a 1 – 0 lead in the opening frame when he tripled and scored on an error. The winners added an unearned run in the third and icedthe game with two runs in the sixth. Loving again started things with a single. He moved to third on a single by Glen Burks andscored on a wild pitch. Two walks filled the sacks and Burks scampered home on another wild pitch. The lone Doughboy tally camein the sixth on a single by Dave Woodard and three infield errors by the Patriots. Singles by Pat Redmond and Al Loving, plus anerror added a run in the seventh for the visitors, with Loving stealing home for the game’s final run. Allison Loving was the game’shitting star with three straight hits including a triple. He also scored three runs for the Patriots. All clubs return to action this week,with the front running Roughriders meeting the Doughboys in the feature game Thursday at Great Lakes at 5pm. Another top gamematches the Patriots against the Rangers Monday, also at 5.Rouge Head Start Program in Action (Picture) – The pre-school Head Start Program is underway at the Ann Visger ElementarySchool, River Rouge. A roving photographer captured some of the activities last week. (1) Laura Gates, nurse of the Head StartProgram, examines students to determine if their tuberculosis tests are positive. (from left) Mark Craft, Reginald Hughes, and KathyHorvath; (2) Vision Technician Shirley Meyer is busy testing Richard Perry, Stanley Caudill and Robert Scalf. (3) Student VolunteerRuth Wilkie helps Head starter Crystal Gnatt on the slide. The High School volunteers are a tremendous help in the Head StartProgram. (4) Miss Evelyn Scanes prepares to read a story to Head Start youngsters Adrian Lawrence and Jeffrey Long, Eva Kakosand Mary Grias. (5) Student Volunteer Joyce Collins is pushing head starter Patty Dufault on the playground swing. (6) HearingTechnician Cora Hazell examines Head Start students Nora Oakley and Monique Hunter.JULY 15, 1970River Rouge Opposes Bus Rate Hike - A resolution in opposition to a rate increase proposed by a bus company which travels throughRiver Rouge, was approved by the River Rouge City Council at its Tuesday night meeting. The Council also approved a bid from theDomestic Linen Supply & Laundry Co. Commissioner John Clark asked that DPW Superintendent Tony Guarino investigate amachine which Ecorse recently purchased which dispenses insect and mosquito killing sprays. Possibly, Clark said, River Rougecould buy a similar machine. Commissioner William Donathan announced that as a result of meetings between the BuildingDepartment of Ecorse and River Rouge, Dana Corp. has agreed to fence an area along Ironton where steel frames are stored.

Commissioner Donathan said Dana will also post a guard at the site. Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald said the city should set asidemoney for sidewalk repairs and a sewer project along Ironton. The city also contracted the services of Louis Goniea to appraisevacant property at Elm and Richter for possible purchase by the City. The 46-foot by 100-foot property, according to Project EngineerGerald Laginess, is designated as one the city could use as a tot lot. He said it is also proposed that a building could be erected and itcould double as a voting precinct and a craft center. Goniea will be paid $50 to give the city a written appraisal. CommissionerOrlando Rinna announced that the Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct its Light-A-Bike Program July 25. On that date, childrenwith bicycles will take them to a designated area where a reflectorized sticker will be placed on them. Commissioner Rinna alsourged any Senior Citizen of River Rouge who desires to attend the Senior Citizens baseball game at Tiger Stadium to contact the CityClerk’s office to register.Team Work Aids Foreign Seaman – Boundaries – International & City – were temporarily set aside last Wednesday as the RiverRouge Fire Department rescue squad helped to rush an injured seaman from a foreign vessel in the Detroit River to Outer DriveHospital, Lincoln Park. It happened this way, according to Fire Chief Tom Moore. The Coast Guard rushed to a Swedish Ship on theCanadian side of the Detroit River to take from the ship an injured seaman who had to be hospitalized. The man was lowered off theship to the Coast Guard boat and whisked to Nicholson Terminal, Ecorse. There, the River Rouge rescue squad was waiting and afterthe injured man cleared customs, the Rouge rescue squad rushed him to the hospital. (River Rouge handled the case for Ecorsebecause on that day Ecorse had just received its new ambulance).Meeting Night Changed – Tackett Elected President of Board – The River Rouge School Board elected new officers at itsorganizational meeting last Wednesday night, and established a new meeting night for the regular school board meetings. Elected bythe other members of the School Board as its new President for this year was Bobby Tackett, who is beginning his second year on theSchool Board. Tackett succeeds George Norris who did not seek re-election in June. Rudulph Tucker, who has been a School Boardmember since 1967, was elected Vice President. The new Secretary is James R. Moore, who was elected to the School Board in June,1969. The Treasurer is William Parrinder, a School Board member for 15 years. The School Board also announced that it will holdits regular meeting on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at 7:30pm. Previously, the School Board has met at 7pm onthe second and fourth Tuesday nights. The regular meeting of the School Board is July 22.Lourdes Parish Elects Officers – The Parish Assembly of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, River Rouge, elected officers at its Julymeeting. Those elected were W. B. Gerlica, President; Paul Bodrie, Vice President; Ann Hammer, Secretary. Members of the ParishAssembly are Vincent Spaminato, Rose Pouliot, Louis Ardouin, Les Kellogg, Joseph Voncina, Father LeVasseur, Sister Therese,Louis Kirkendoll, Phyllis Dzwigalski and Samuel Cox, Sr. Members appointed to present the Assembly’s Committees are LouisKirkendoll, Finance Committee; Vincent Spampinato, School Sustaining Fund; Les Kellogg, School Board of Advisors; LouisArdouin, Liturgy Committee; Phyllis Dzwigalski, Home School Council; Rose Pouliot, Rosary Alter Society; Paul Bodrie, UshersClub; W. B. Gerlica, Bears Club. The monthly meeting of the Parish Assembly’s held on the second Thursday of each month. Theyare open to the Parish. Through the efforts of the Parish Assembly and its committees, and the cooperation of the Lourdesparishioners, the school will reopen for the 1970-71 school term.Senior Citizens Mark Birthdays – River Rouge Senior Citizens Club members were honored with the presence of four city officials atthe July 8 meeting in the City Library. Representatives from the Council included; Clarence Sabbath, John Clark and WilliamDonathan; also Mayor John F. McEwan. McEwan was included in the birthday salutation part of the program, as his birthday iscelebrated in July with club members, Mrs. Rose Fillup, Mrs. Barbara Trudeau and Mrs. Eva Laurain. Members Mrs. MargaretDarrall and Katherine Thackaberry are patients at Riverside Hospital, Trenton. Convalescing at home are Club President HarryGolden and members, Joe Brodie, also Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Pack. Reservations have been filled for the bus trip to Niagara Falls, July28.Canada’s Cash To Aid Air Pollution Fight Downriver – The fight against air pollution got a boost Tuesday with the announcement byRiver Rouge Mayor John F. McEwan that two Canadian Communities, Windsor and Sandwich West Township, will contribute fundsto aid in the fight by the Downriver Air Pollution Control Project. The Project, made up of more Downriver communities, is headedby Mayor McEwan. Mayor McEwan and Windsor Mayor Frank Wansbrough met with the Press Tuesday morning at the DetroitPress Club for the announcement. Present at the press conference were representatives from the communities making up theDownriver Air Pollution Control Project, including Ecorse Mayor Richard E. Manning and Lincoln Park Mayor Robert DeMars.Congressman John D. Dingell (Dem. 16 th Dist.) was also present, as was a member of the Canadian Parliament. Mayor McEwan saidthat both communities will contribute their funds to supplement monies from the nine Downriver communities in the Project tocombat mutual pollution problems along the river front. The Air Pollution Control Project will apply for continuation of a granttotaling in excess of $60,000 under the Federal Clean Air Act. “Both Canadian monies and U.S. dollars for the first time will be usedto obtain the Federal Grant”, said McEwan. “Since its inception in 1964 the Downriver Air Pollution control Project has been directlyresponsible for removing hundreds of tons of pollutants from our air along the Detroit River”, McEwan noted. “However, this uniqueand historic efforts mark the first time such International cooperation has been achieved to attack our common enemy, air pollution.When funded, the monies will be used to pay for monitoring equipment, technicians and enforcement personnel to work inconjunction with the Wayne County Department of Health”, he said. Other Communities in the anti-Pollution Project are Allen Park,Ecorse, Gibraltar, Grosse Ile, Lincoln Park, River Rouge, Riverview, Trenton and Wyandotte. The Project has been funded bothFederally and locally since 1965. Its headquarters are located in Wyandotte. McEwan initiated the Downriver Air Pollution ControlProject in 1964 when he called a general conference held in River Rouge and attended by numerous experts in the field of pollutionthroughout the country. “It was a pioneer effort in those days” McEwan said. “Nothing like it has been tried before. Many turned adeaf ear to us, but we realized the basic fact that we would pay greater penalties in the future if work did not begin immediately. Hecontinued, “Because air-borne pollutants do not respect geographical or political boundaries, control, if it is to be effective, must beregional, with all levels of government, both National and International cooperation fully.” “Reclamation of our environment is a

matter of highest priority. We have the technology to meet the challenge, but what is needed now is a total commitment, National andInternational, to that task.” McEwan further stated, “the cooperation of our Canadian allies will greatly accelerate that commitment”.Windsor Mayor Wansbrough stated, “we are happy to be a part of this unique International effort. Our direct and cooperativeparticipation in the Downriver Air Pollution Control Project will demonstrate to Windsor citizens that there is a sincere effort toreduce and eliminate a serious pollution problem in the shortest possible time. McEwan listed some of the achievements of theDownriver Air Pollution Control Project: * A significant achievement of the Downriver Project was the agreement with the GreatLakes Steel Corp. whereby Great Lakes Steel by late fall this year would discontinue the operation of all open-hearth steel-makingprocesses. Newly installed electric and basic oxygen furnaces will be equipped with the most modern air pollution control devices.Simply stated, this means that the familiar red cloud over the Downriver area will soon be eliminated. * The upgrading of all thePowerhouses at the Wyandotte Chemical Co. by having them installed modern collection equipment and also the upgrading of theircement manufacturing process at the South Plant. * The installation of approved pollution control equipment on two new highpressureboilers at the Trenton Channel Edison Plant. The conversion of the existing low-pressure boilers to gas firing. * Theupgrading of the Collection Equipment at the Trenton McLouth Steel Plant. * Control of sulfuric acid mist emissions into theatmosphere at the Allied Chemical Plant in River Rouge. * Construction of the following by Great Lakes Steel Corp. on Zug Island:A new coke battery consisting of 85 ovens of the most modern design. Eighty-five of the ovens in the One & Two Batteries will beeliminated. The Three & Four Batteries will be upgraded. * Programs are being developed by McLouth Steel Plant and Great LakesSteel Corp. for the control of pollution at the respective Sintering Plants. A time schedule is being worked on by the corporations tobe submitted to the Project so work can be started if the programs are acceptable. * The Detroit Edison River Rouge Power Plant hasbeen under violation and will shortly announce an abatement program to eliminate 30 tons a day of fly ash emission into theatmosphere. * Open burning has been eliminated in all the suburbs through the diligence of the Downriver Project. Many otherplants and industries, because of diligent policing, has installed air pollution equipment. Some examples are: Wolverine AluminumTube in Lincoln Park, Chrysler Engine Plant in Trenton, and Sears Shopping Center are installing an incinerator in Lincoln Park.Of Interest To Woman1. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Czuchrak, 7412 Freda, Dearborn, announce the engagement of their daughter Halyna, toPaul Bialczyk, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Bialczyk, 114 Maple, River Rouge. No wedding date has been set.2. Mr. & Mrs. James Chester, 317 Burke, River Rouge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen Ann,to Richard Carlson , son of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Carlson of Goleta, Calif. The bride-elect is employed withNorthwest Airlines, as ticket agent, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where her fiancé is employed as reservationsmanager. The couple plans an October wedding in Hawaii.3. Mrs. Edna Rizzo, 23 W. James, River Rouge, announces the arrival of her first grandson, James WilliamFernambert, III, born July 7, at Riverside Hospital, Trenton. Master James, who weighed five pounds, onehalf ounce, is the son of Mr. & Mrs. James Fernambert of Trenton. His mother, the former Kay Rizzi, was ateacher at Dunn School, River Rouge.4. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Butson, 28 E. Anchor, River Rouge announce the engagement of their daughter, BeverlyJean, to John Benny, son of Mr. & Mrs. John Benny, 16 W. Westfield, Ecorse. Miss Butson is a River RougeHigh School graduate and is employed as an Accountant with Revere Copper and Brass Co., Detroit. Benny isa graduate of St. Francis Xavier High School, Ecorse. The couple plans a September 18 wedding.River Rouge Head Start Program (Picture) – The program which is being conducted at Ann Visger Elementary School, continues to bean active place (top left and working across and down): Here is a capsule of last week’s activities. * Raymond Eluskie plays on aladder apparatus in physical education. * Richard Perry and Gregory Vallie works with student volunteer Beth Wilbur. * Theyoungsters are learning to count by moving the beads. * Getting ready for somersault exercise are (back row) Susan Laginess, LindaGreen and Richard Lewis, (kneeling) Rodney Claric, James Pierce and Patty Rothammer. * Head Start Social Worker Beverly Kenttalks to student Yuette Towns. * Student Volunteer Stefanie Martin works with Shirley Folks on a painting project. * Mary Pettit,Kendal Dorton and Tressie Rockymore play in the gym.Officer To Compete – The National Rifle Association of America has announced that Daniel J. Krasun, a River Rouge Police Officer,will compete in the 1970 National Pistol and Revolver Championships to be held August 2 through 6 at Camp Perry, Ohio. TheNational Championships are conducted by a NRA Staff and volunteer assistance from the one million plus membership. In theNational Championships there will be over 100 individual and team events, which fall into three main categories: Small Bore Rifle,high power rifle and pistol. This year’s matches are expected to draw more than 2,000 competitors. The NRA also conducts a coursefor junior shooters and those desiring to become rifle marksmanship instructors, as well as an NRA Police Instructor School.Doll Show This Week – Feature Event of the week on the River Rouge Playground front is the Annual Doll Show, which is being heldThursday and Friday at the River Rouge Public Library. All those youngsters wishing to enter dolls should bring them to the Libraryon Thursday afternoon between 2 and 5pm. There are 15 different classifications for dolls so there will be plenty of winners. Thejudging will be done early Friday and results posted for the annual party which is scheduled for 2pm, Friday afternoon. Otherplayground news is still scarce although Benny Benford reports from Glemet Field that he has lined up the following helpers –Broderick Jones, William Cooper, Franklin Stockard, Marie James, Derrick Wilson and Ronald Jackson. There are usually a pair of

softball games played at Glemet Field nightly during the week with teams from the Great Lakes Steel League competing. Crowdshave been good and all are invited to attend.Roughriders Near Teener Title – Barring a complete collapse, the Roughriders should win the River Rouge VFW Teener LeagueBaseball title this year. Manager John Rinna’s crew, which has never won the crown before, grabbed a three game lead this week andshould be able to coast home. However, the Roughriders have been on top before and found some way to lose out, so hold yourbreath. The Roughriders helped themselves with two one-run victories while the second place Patriots dropped two games. With onlyfive games left on the schedule, the Roughriders can lock up top honors with three victories – and this shouldn’t be too difficult if thefront runners play up to previous outings this year. The biggest win for the league leaders came Friday night at Great Lakes whenthey edged the Patriots, 4 -3. Bill West tossed a five hitter for the win while Angelo Mihalis took the loss despite a six hitter. Westfanned seven and walked four while Mihalis struck out six and walked one. The Patriots took a 2 – 1 lead into the last of the thirdonly to see the Roughriders score three times. Two errors plus singles by John Mancos and John Mihaiu sparked the roughrider surge.Bob Miller doubled home Richard Kerns with a run to cut the margin to 4 – 3 in the fifth but Miller was caught after over runningthird base and the final Patriot threat died. Shortstop Larry Chlebek rapped out three hits for the Roughriders and also starred a fieldwith several sparkling plays. The cellar dwelling Doughboys missed a great chance to upset the league leaders Thursday night,blowing a three run lead in the seventh inning and dropping a 5 – 4 decision in light innings. John Mancos went the distance for theRoughriders and gave up seven hits. The Roughriders enjoyed a 1 – 0 lead the first four innings but the Doughboys bounced up withthree runs in the fifth to take the lead. Singles by Ed Kucinski and Dave Woodard, plus an error tied the count and Les Fudge singledhome two runs to put his club in front. The Doughboys made it 4 – 1 in the sixth. With two out Charley Brown walked, stole secondand scored on Ed Kucinski’s single. Bill West singled home the tying runs with two out in the seventh as the Roughriders battledback. They won in the eighth when John Mancos lashed a triple to right and scored on a sacrifice fly by John Mihaiu. Bill West hadthree hits for the winners, with Mihaiu and Mancos getting two each. Ed Kucinski and Les Fudge had two hits apiece for theDoughboys. The Rangers are recovering from a mid-season slump and they are challenging for second place. Cornell Benford fired asix hitter at the Doughboys Wednesday night to record a 5 – 2 victory. Benford struck out 10 while outpitching Dave Woodard, whoallowed nine hits. Russ Montroy singled home two runs in the fifth inning to break 2 – 2 tie and give the Rangers their victorymargin. Charley Brown accounted for both Doughboy runs with a pair of triples. Monday night the Rangers moved into a tie with thePatriots for the runner up spot by scoring a 5 – 2 win over the slumping Patriots. Cornell Benford again was the mound hero for thewinners, scattering seven hits. Benford struck out six and walked three. The Rangers broke a 2 – 2 tie with three runs in the sixth.Singles by John Bondy, Buddy Loving and Robbie Robertson broke the tie and two more runs came home when relief hurler AlLoving walked two men with the bases loaded.JULY 22, 1970McEwan To Seek Nomination For Secretary of State Post – John F. McEwan, Mayor of River Rouge since 1967, has publiclyannounced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State. He made the announcement before a large gatheringSaturday at the Detroit Hilton Hotel. Mayor McEwan is one of the four already-announced Democratic State Convention wheredelegates will select various candidates, including Secretary of State. That post is now held by James Hare, who has announced hisretirement following the November General Election. McEwan, a River Rouge resident for 43 years, has been active in partisanpolitics, serving as an elected Democratic Party Precinct Delegate and is a member of the 16 th Congressional District Democratic partyExecutive Board. He also served on the former Wayne County Board of Supervisors and has been endorsed by the 16 th DistrictDemocratic Organization and has substantial labor support. He also announced programs he would institute if elected Secretary ofState: *”I would throw the full weight of the office behind programs to eliminate pollution from vehicular traffic. Authorities haverecognized the ill effects of vehicular pollution to the environment. It has been also identified as a factor contributing to reduceddriver efficiency. *”Although we have had fewer traffic deaths this year than in the comparative period last year, more has to be doneto curb the slaughter on our highways”. *He would also sponsor expansion of driver programs with the emphasis on the preventiveapproach to reducing auto accidents. “Our concern should be on developing better driving techniques for all motorists. Merelysending the violators to jail doesn’t bring the victims back to life”, he said. McEwan also expressed concern for the fact that mountingcosts of campaigning for mayor elective office “is making it almost prohibitive for all but the wealthy to seek such office”. He said hewould explore all avenues the Secretary of State’s office might pursue to remedy this situation. Other programs McEwan said hewould sponsor if elected were: *A thorough analysis of the uninsured motorist fund which required each motorist to pay an extradollar in fees for those who are not privately insured. “If an actuarial study finds the fund sound, a reduction in the fee is ordered”, hesaid. * Full cooperation with various law enforcement authorities in the state, with an eye toward stiffer restrictions against drunkdrivers. He lauded the reduction in the allowable alcoholic blood level content of drivers which recently was passed by the StateLegislature. *He also called for expansion of voter registration program recently undertaken by the Secretary of State’s office. *Acomplete review of the State Board Election Code to help insure full voter registration throughout the State. He also pledged that ifelected, the office would be an equal opportunity agency. Nearly 250 people attended McEwan’s press conference.Rouge Teacher Gets New Heart – A River Rouge High School Music Teacher – Cordell Robinson – is reported in fine conditionfollowing a 5 ½ hour heart transplant operation at the University of Michigan Hospital Tuesday. Robinson, who has been sufferingfrom irreversible degeneration of the heart muscle, is Michigan’s sixth heart transplant. Dr. Donald Kahn, who performed theoperation at the hospital, said, “The entire transplant procedure went smoothly. The patient’s vital signs were perfect followingsurgery”. The donor is 23-year-old Gary Wright, Jr., who was injured in a car accident last week near his home in Wilmington, Del.He was flown to the University of Michigan Hospital when it became apparent that his brain had ceased to function as a result ofmassive head injuries. Wright’s kidneys were transplanted to two other Michigan men Tuesday. A group of River Rouge residentshave established a fund in Robinson’s name. At Tuesday night’s River Rouge City Council meeting, Commissioners expressed adesire to furnish a donation to the fund. The only Michigan survivor of a heart transplant is Donald Kaminski, of Alpena, who has led

an active life 19 ½ months after receiving his new heart. A group of friends of Robinson have set up a joint banking account in thename of him and his wife. Mrs. Doris Miller, of River Rouge said she and Katie Wilkins a longtime friends of the Robinsons are nowin the process of mailing out about 1,000 letters to friends who may be interested in donating money to the account. These funds willbe used for the after-operation care of Robinson. Congressman Charles Diggs has donated the stationary and yesterday Rougestudents of Robinson gathered at Mrs. Miller’s home to complete addressing the envelopes. The joint-banking account has been set upin the National Bank of Detroit. Persons wishing to donate may send checks made out to either Robinson or his wife to Mr. & Mrs.Cordell Robinson.City O.K.’s New Traffic Light – A variety of items – from flooded basements to plastic rubbish can liners to a new traffic light – weretopics at Tuesday Night’s River Rouge City Council meeting. Following a report from the Wayne County Road Commission that itwould cost approximately $1,870 to install a traffic light at Visger and Campbell, Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald authored aresolution asking that the city have the light installed. It was approved by those present. *** In a reply to an inquiry byCommission Sam Adolfo, Coordinator of Municipal Affairs Daniel Riney said the present two lights at Elliott & Visger andBeechwood & Visger – have been paid by Ecorse. Riney suggested that if River Rouge ask Ecorse to share the cost of the Campbelllight, maybe Ecorse then would demand part payment for the other two lights which they installed on the border street. ***Commissioner John Clark reported that Sunday rain flooded, again, the basements of persons living in the Ironton Street area. Thispromoted discussion among Councilmen. *** Commissioner Clark stated that sewers are inadequate and inquired about thepossibility of federal funding. Project Engineer Gerald Laginess said Federal Funds are available, but it would take about 1 ½ yearsbefore any funds would be forthcoming. He said he is also communicating with the state, regarding state funding. Laginess addedthat the City Engineering Firm has recommended that all sewers be cleaned before construction. Commissioner Sam Adolfo statedthat the sewers on the east side of town have been cleaned and the west side is next. Clark also said the people in Ironton area need adetergent to clean their basements. The DPW has ordered a detergent for them, Commissioner Adolfo said. Later in the meeting,Commissioner McDonald asked that $100,000 be set aside in the budget for repair of the Ironton problem. He made a resolution tothat effect and it was supported by Commissioner Clark. However, Mayor Pro-Tem Clarence Sabbath – who was acting mayor in theabsence of Mayor McEwan – said the budget is presently being finalized and he, as Chairman of the Finance Committee, is not in aposition to say how much money can be appropriated. “We’re all interested in correcting the problem, but we don’t know if we have$100,000”, he said. Commissioner Adolfo said, “This is what we need, but are we assured that we can get federal aid?” ProjectEngineer Laginess said funds are available. Mayor Pro-Tem Sabbath asked that it be tabled until next week. However, the McDonaldmotion was voted upon and Clark, Adolfo and McDonald voted for it. Sabbath voted no (Rinna was not present at this time, butappeared later in the meeting). Mayor McEwan and Commissioner Donathan were absent). Sabbath said he was not against theproject, but the city should be certain it has the money to appropriate. He said the city should work out its fixed services expenses firstand see what’s left. The motion, however, failed because, according to City Attorney Kenneth Logan. A motion must have at leastfour votes (majority of elected commissioners before it passes). McDonald also asked that money be set aside for sidewalk repairs.Commissioner Sam Adolfo stated that repair cost for the sidewalks are high. He pointed out that many city streets are beingresurfaced with the new slurry seal machine. Mayor Pro-Tem Sabbath interjected that money will be set aside for sidewalk repair.*** In other action, DPW Superintendent Tony Guarino recommended that the city re-advertise for the purchase of plastic rubbishcan liners. In a previous bid-asking, only four bids were received. There are about 20 companies in the state, Guarino reported. ***A letter from Mrs. Florence Osborn stating that signs should be erected at Great Lakes Field which would warn people that ballpractice in the bleacher area is prohibited. This was referred to Riney.River Rouge Doll Show Attracts Many – The River Rouge Recreation Department’s Doll Show was held Friday at the River RougeLibrary. Winners in various categories were: *Best Bed Doll – 1 st , Lynn Hidusky; 2 nd , Laurie Dimaria; 3 rd , Doreen Casey; *BestParty Dress Doll – 1 st , Donna Mae Knoch; 2 nd , Cookie Bargy; 3 rd , JoAnn Harris - * Best Character Doll – 1 st , Laura Voncina; 2 nd ,Michelle Martel; 3 rd , Judy Pallagi - *Best Tallest Doll – 1 st , Jeanne Nemeth; 2 nd , Susan DeRubeis; 3 rd , Euldera Wheeler - *BestLongest Hair Doll – 1 st , Patty Blair; 2 nd , Andrea Chesney; 3 rd , Janis Tackett - *Best Dressed Doll – 1 st , Andrea Swekel; 2 nd AliciaBradley; 3 rd Sandra Scott - *Best Prettiest Hair Doll – 1 st , Melody Robinson; 2 nd Bonnie Koths; 3 rd , Laura Haunert - *Best Rag Doll– 1 st , Maggie Pittman; 2 nd Jeannie Nemeth; 3 rd Jerry Voncina - *Best Smallest Doll – 1 st , Patty Farris; 2 nd Andrea Swekel; 3 rd DouglasVoss - *Best Bride Doll – 1 st , Beth DeBaldo; 2 nd , Jeanne O’Hara; 3 rd , Rhenda Bargy - *Best Foreign Doll – 1 st , Barbara Harris; 2 nd ,Evonne Doulas; 3 rd , Jeannie Foeller - *Best Baby Doll – 1 st , Susie Hayes; 2 nd , Ruth Tackett; 3 rd , Denise Martel - *Best Prettiest Doll-1 st , Sherry VanCleave; 2 nd , Donna Voss; 3 rd , Kathryn Hudzenski - *Best Costume Doll –1 st , Terry Blair; 2 nd Geraldine Harris; 3 rd ,Donna Voss.Of Interest To Women1. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Loncar, 2469 John R. Rochester, announce the engagement of their daughter, JudithMary, to Walter Eli Popyk, son of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Popyk, 132 E. Great Lakes, River Rouge. Both work aseducators and plan for an October 10 wedding.2. Vicie Davis and Rockey Ray of River Rouge, have set August 22 as their wedding date. Miss Davis, a RiverRouge High graduate, is the daughter of Robert Davis, of Allen Park and the late Mrs. Davis. The bride-to-bemakes her home with her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. John Clark, 52 Oak, River Rouge, and is employed as acashier. Mr. & Mrs. Warren Ray, 1197 Coolidge, River Rouge are the parents of Rickey, who also graduatedfrom River Rouge High School and is employed with McLouth Steel Corp.

3. Mr. & Mrs. Roy Morris, 20 Cora, River Rouge announced the arrival of a son, David Roy, born July 20 atWayne County General Hospital. Master David, the couple’s first child weighed six pounds, five ounces. Theinfant’s maternal grandmother is Mrs. Ida Duffy of Minneapolis and paternal grandmother is Mrs. MaryMorris, 53 Pine, River Rouge.4. Mr. & Mrs. William King, 58 Leroy, River Rouge, announce the arrival of a son Mark William, born atWyandotte Hospital on July 13.5. Mr. & Mrs. Felix Gonzalez, 54 Abbott, River Rouge, named their son Reynaldo who was born at RiversideHospital on July 1.6. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Bulerski, 88 Hill, River Rouge announced the arrival of a son, Edward James, born atRiverside Hospital on July 1.7. Newest arrival at the Darrell Shelton home, 110 Elm, River Rouge, is a son, Michael Lee, born at RiversideHospital on July 1.8. A son, Jeffrey Dean, was born at Riverside Hospital on July 10 to Mr. & Mrs. John Perrin, 163 Dwight, RiverRouge.9. The newest son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Diehl, 15 W. James, River Rouge was born at Riverside Hospital on July 11and named Paul James Jr.10. Mr. & Mrs. David Pitts announced the arrival of a son born at Seaway Hospital on July 7. The family lives at89 Pine, River Rouge.11. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bilak, 74 Walnut, River Rouge announce the birth, July 4, of a daughter DeAnna Marieborn at Outer Drive Hospital.12. Born July 10 at Outer Drive Hospital, Ann Marie, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Merchak, 85 Pine,River Rouge.13. Lisa Michelle, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Roland Paul, Jr. 87 W. Pleasant, born at Outer Drive Hospital on July12.14. Mr. & Mrs. Jessie Clark, 556 Polk, River Rouge announced the arrival of a daughter, born at Outer DriveHospital on July 14.15. Picture – Congressman John Dingell extends congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Clarence B. Sabbath, of RiverRouge on their 30 th Anniversary Saturday evening during the Annual Dinner-Dance of the New FrontierDemocratic Club of River Rouge. The Sabbath’s, who reside at 508 Holford, River Rouge, have one son,Clarence Bernard, a junior at Wayne State University Law School. Mr. Sabbath is Mayor Pro-Tem for the Cityof River Rouge and serves as Deputy Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Sabbath is a teacher at NorthrupSchool. The honorees were married July 20, 1940, in River Rouge.16. Mrs. Herbert (Mary) Somerton, 334 Richter, River Rouge, was crowned Famous Femme, by members of theDownriver Weight Losers Club upon reaching a weight-loss goal during the past months’. Mementos forMrs. Somerton on the occasion included a trophy, and a corsage of pink carnations and white daisies. Herfavorite meal was prepared and served to her and individual gifts from club members were presented. Thegroup meets each Wednesday beginning at 7:30pm at Dana Local Two Hall, E. Great Lakes, River Rouge.17. Richard James Emery, son of Mr. & Mrs. Octave Emery, 110 E. James, River Rouge entered the ArmyFebruary 5 and took basic training at Fort Knox, KY. And advanced training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. He isnow stationed at Hamberg, Germany, as a heavy equipment mechanic. His address is Pvt. Richard J. Emery,CoB, 82 nd Enge Bn., APO New York, 09139.18. Trustee Helpers Club of St. John’s AME Church, held its annual Homecoming Tea Sunday, at the home of theRev. and Mrs. W. E. Anderson, 456 Campbell, River Rouge. Special guests were members of the YoungValor’s American Legion Post 84, it’s President Daniel McGhee and members of the Fews Memorial AMEChurch.

Would You Believe?? – In slow-pitch, the local Msgr. Champion Knights of Columbus Team, which plays in the Downriver Leagueon Friday nights, pulled off a play that one would have to see to believe. According to Jason McNinney, who reported the action tothis corner, the Rouge K-C Team was playing Southgate last week when this strange play happened. McNinney called it ‘a home runthat should have been – but’ – so here’s what happened. With a man on first base the Southgate batter drove a long smash far overChuck Wilson’s head in left field for what looked like an easy circuit drive. The front runner stumbled rounding third so the batterwas right on his heels so they approached home plate. Wilson made a quick recovery on the hit, and threw a strike to third sacker RonEdwards, who fired to catcher Frank Biernat. Imagine Biernat’s surprise when he caught the throw and found not one, but tworunners right on top of him. The veteran catcher calmly tagged the first runner, and then reached over and got the second one, too. Soinstead of a two run homer, it was a double-play at home plate. Somebody had better call Ripley.Roughriders Can Clinch Flag – By the time you read this, the Roughriders could be the champions of the River Rouge VFW TeenerBaseball League for the first time. All Manager John Rinna’s crew had to do was whip the second place Patriots Tuesday night atGreat Lakes to clinch the Crown. Results of this important tussle were not available at press time. No matter what happened theRoughrider-Patriot clash, the front runners are still odds-on favorites to win Teener honors, since they have a comfortable three gamelead with only four games to play. Of course a look at the Rouge Junior League standings will tell you that nothing is safe until youclinch it – just ask the Tigers. The Roughriders moved a game closer to the championship by trimming the Rangers, 7 – 2, Thursday,at Great Lakes Field. Southpaw John Mancos hurled a six hitter to pick up the win while Buddy Toth took the loss. Mancos struckout nine and walked only one. Shortstop Johnny Mihaiu was the batting star for the winners with three hits, knocking in single runs inthe first, third and sixth innings. The game was close for four innings, with the Roughriders on top, 3 – 2. A three run fifth inninggave them some breathing room. Larry Chlebek, Bill West, and Mancos singled around two errors and a fielders’ choice to accountfor three runs. Larry Chlebek had two hits for the club while Buddy Toth banged out three straight safeties for the Rangers. ThePatriots kept their title hopes alive by blasting the Doughboys 13 – 3, as Angelo Mihalis coasted to victory with a five hitter. AllisonLoving sparked the Patriots with two hits as the winners scored six times in the first inning and added three more in the second for anearly 9 – 1 lead. The Doughboys beat the rain and the Rangers Monday night to post a 1 – 0 victory and knock the Rangers out of thetitle picture. Right hander Dave Woodward hurled a one hitter in the five inning game, with Russ Montroy’s scratch blow to deepshort the only hit. Woodward also scored the only run of the game in the second inning when he walked, stole second and came homeon Ron Chlebek’s single to center. The front running Roughriders play two important games this week, needing a win to clinch thechampionship. The league leaders meet the Doughboys Thursday and tangle with the Rangers on Monday. Both games are slated forGreat Lakes Field at 5pm.JULY 29, 1970Sheriff’s ‘Pot’ Goes Up In Smoke – It started out like any normal Monday at the giant five-city incinerator at Annapolis & InksterRoads … trucks from communities which own the incinerator were pulling in and out, coming and going … dumping the rubbish fromWestern Wayne County communities. A giant shovel scooped tons of rubbish and raised it five floors to the top of the furnace intowhich it was dumped and eventually burned to a white ash. We all stood around outside … newspaper reports, familiar televisionnews people, many Wayne County Commissioners … we were waiting for the arrival of the Wayne County Sheriff William Lucas,who had called us all together because he was going to burn 500 pounds of marijuana at the incinerator. The Sheriff and hisUndersheriff, Loren Pittman, arrived. Then, unceremoniously, came a County Sheriff’s pickup truck, loaded with suitcases and boxesfilled with marijuana. Two Sheriff’s cars guided the truck … the burning was about to begin. Up to the fifth floor were hauled the500 pounds of packaged marijuana … and there waiting were the County Commissioners, many of whom helped Sheriff Lucas throwthe pot into the furnace. Then everybody scurried down to the first floor to peer into the bottom of the furnace, supposedly to see themarijuana go up in smoke … but all that was seen was red and white burning ash … and who was to know what was marijuana andwhat was just plain garbage. Sheriff Lucas wanted to dramatically show how he disposed of marijuana because that is one of the mostasked questions … what do you do with the marijuana after you confiscate it. It’s burned, legally, and after the court cases and appealtime for the individual cases have expired. All the marijuana was confiscated in raids in Wayne County. Sheriff Lucas said theSheriff’s Department storeroom is crowded with marijuana following a recent big raid by the newly organized Sheriff’s MetropolitanSquad, and room must be made.Picture – Kelpourey’s House of Barbecue, on West Jefferson near Abbott, was virtually destroyed when fire of a yet undeterminedorigin swept through it Friday morning. The three-alarm fire, which was discovered at 7:35am, pressed into service two River Rougepumpers, a unit from Ecorse and even the River Rouge DPW tree trimmer which is equipped with an aerial bucket and a DetroitEdison truck, which also has an aerial bucket. The fire appeared to have begun in the kitchen area. Firefighters report that twoadjoining buildings also had smoke damage. Fire chief Tom Moore thanked the mutual aid which the department received fromEcorse and Detroit Edison and he also expressed thanks to many area residents who supplied firefighters and police with coffee duringthe 5 ½ hour ordeal.Rouge To Discuss Library Elevator – The River Rouge Mayor and Council are expected to meet soon with representatives of anelevator company to discuss proposed plans and costs for installing an elevator in the River Rouge Library. The River Rouge SeniorCitizens meet in the library basement. The topic was discussed at Tuesday night’s city council meeting when Commissioner WilliamDonathan said Senior Citizens have been objecting to the library basement because there is no elevator and the steps are steep. Hesaid he has contacted elevator companies and suggested that the city advertise for bids for the elevator. Commissioner ClarenceSabbath suggested that it would cost about $15,000 for the elevator and another $5,000 for the shaft. He said it should be discussedwhether it would be better to invest $20,000 in the elevator or put the amount toward a new community center. He also said the seniorcitizens should be involved in the discussions. Commissioner Donathan said bids should be sought so the city would have firm pricesto debate. Commissioner Orlando Rinna argued that the city should invite an elevator company representative to discuss the plans andpossible price, rather than advertise right now. City Treasurer Park D. Richardson, Jr. interjected that the Senior Citizens should be

involved in the discussions. The vote to advertise for bids was defeated with no votes from Mayor McEwan, Commissioner’sHezekiah McDonald, Rinna, Sabbath. Mayor McEwan then directed the City Clerk to contact an elevator company to meet with thecouncil to discuss financing and engineering of a proposed elevator in the library. *** In other action, Mayor McEwan announcedthat the City of Windsor has donated $2,000 to the Downriver Air Pollution Control Project. *** The Mayor also appoint ElbertWard, of 516 Lenoir, to the new classification of Director of Streets & Alleys. *** The Mayor also, with Council consent, abolishedthe position of Purchasing Director for the city. The post was vacant with the retirement of Hugh Grignon. Mayor McEwan, inrecommending that it not be filled, said the purchasing responsibility has been with the elected Commissioner of Public Affairs,instead of appointing a purchasing director. McEwan said this will help streamline government and save money for the city. ***Mayor McEwan also appointed the Rev. Roy Syme and Rev. Joseph Bouknight to the Human Relations Commission. He alsoappointed Police Lieutenant-elect Dan McGhee to the Commission, replacing Police Chief Raymond Schattler. *** In other action:Council agreed to issue a permit to Leonard Westerdale for 39 E. Henry, stipulating that the building can be used only as a warehouse.Commissioner’s John Clark and William Donathan opposed it. Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald said the Council should discussthe possibility of contacting large firms to locate businesses in River Rouge. He also suggested that the Mayor, Council and SafetyCommission should discuss the city’s crime rate. He also said citizens who feel the lighting is not bright enough in theirneighborhood to contact the City Clerk’s office or Complaint Department. *** Permission was granted to the Fraternal Order ofPolice to use a sound car Tuesday to seek support for Proposition One. *** Permission was granted to the River Rouge DaysCommittee to conduct a parade September 5. *** Permission was granted the Salvation Army to hold a rally in Memorial Park,August 14. Approval was granted pending confirmation of the time of the event.Of Interest To Woman1. Donna Jean was born at Riverside Hospital on July 14, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Jim I. Harbin, Jr., 1079Coolidge, River Rouge.2. A springtime wedding is being planned by Ann Marie Lozon and Stephen A. Ladosinsky. Miss Lozon is thedaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bernard E. Lozon, 31 Linden, River Rouge and is a graduate of Our Lady of LourdesHigh School, River Rouge. She is employed in the office of Detroit Marine Terminals, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Steve J.Ladosinsky, 48 Maple, River Rouge are parents of the prospective bridegroom, who is employed with theWhite Star Trucking Co., and is a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School.3. Mr. & Mrs. James Meek, 51 Florence, River Rouge, announce the engagement of their daughter, Geraldine,to Patrick F. Schaefer. Schaefer is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schaefer, 9264 Rocker, Plymouth and servedin the Navy aboard a nuclear submarine. The bride-elect is a graduate of River Rouge High School and is ajunior at Eastern Michigan University, where she is majoring in physical education. No wedding date is set.4. Mr. & Mrs. Scotty Derry, 55 E. James, River Rouge, announced the birth of their first child, a girl, born July 2at St. Mary Hospital, Livonia. Her name is Cathy Lynn and she weighed eight pounds, four ounces.5. An undermanned but high spirited River Rouge Knights of Columbus met for their Third Annual GolfTournament, at Kingster Par Three Golf Course, last Sunday, and came up with four winners after play wasover. The winner of first place was Vern Hammer, second place went to Julius Enesey, third place to ChuckWilson, and last, high score was presented to Fritz Cassette. Hole in one or closest to the pin on the 18 thhole also was won by Vern Hammer. After play was over the members took part in the social at the local Kof C Club house.6. Tiger Hero Thursday at Great Lakes Field was the smallest man on the field, 11 year old Jimmy Bates. TheTiger Shortstop doubled in the tying run in the fifth inning and then singled home the winning marker in theseventh as the Tigers edged the white Sox, 4 – 3 , to gain the River Rouge Junior League Finals.Roughriders Cop Teener Crown – It took 10 innings to do it Monday night at Great Lakes Field, but the Roughriders finally won theirfirst River Rouge VFW Teener Baseball League Championship by edging the Rangers, 8 – 7. The victory kept Coach John Rinna’screw two games up on the second place Patriots, with just one more game for the league leaders to play. Monday night’s game had tobe one of the zaniest seen at Great Lakes Field this year. Runs scored on misplayed infield pop-ups, base-runners were picked offtwice in one inning, a potential winning run was wiped off the sacks because the runner failed to keep his helmet on – and so on. Ofcourse there were some sparkling plays, too, including a pair of game saving catches by Ranger center-fielder Fred Pinson, and astellar relief effort by Roughrider right-hander Archie Blevins. Needing a win to cinch the flag after beating the Doughboys, 6 – 4,earlier in the week, the Roughriders fell behind the Rangers, 4 – 0, after three innings and looked like loser’s as right hander CornelBenford was hurling a strong game. In fact, the lanky veteran retired the first 11 men in order but the spell was broken when BillWest homered in the fourth. Successive singles by John Mancos, Tom Rayburn and Nick Skylacos added another marker in the fourthto cut the margin to 4 – 2. The Rangers, who scored three times in the second off John Mancos, who walked the bases loaded andgave up a single to Robbie Robertson, made it 5 – 2 in the top of the fifth on a single by John Bondy, a walk to Fred Pinson andGeorge Trigge’s single. Singles by Bernie Robinette and Larry Chlebek, sandwiched around an error and a margin to one run in the

sixth. Bill West scored the tying run in the seventh as he singled, stole second and scored on Nick Skylacos’ hit. The Rangersregained the lead in the top of the ninth when Fred Pinson homered to deep right center with Ken Little aboard. The Roughriders gotsingles from Rayburn, Skylacos, Robinette and Dan Tomaszewski to knot the count at 7 – 7 in the bottom of the ninth and won it inthe tenth when reliever George Trigge walked both West and Mancos and Tom Rayburn lined a single to left center. Rayburn led theRoughriders with three hits, while Skylacos, West and Robinette had two each. Fred Pinson, Ken Little and Con Benford had two hitseach for the losers. Archie Blevins hurled five hit relief ball over the last six frames to claim the win while Trigge took the loss.Earlier in the week, the Roughriders edged the Doughboys, 6 – 4, when nick Skylacos singled two runs across to snap a 4 – 4 tie in thefifth. John Mancos was the winner on a four hitter while Steve Phillips took the loss. The Patriots made the Roughriders scrap all theway to clinch the crown by winning a pair, including a 9 – 6 triumph over the league leaders as Angelo Mihalis scattered eight hits.The Patriots kayoed Bill West with a seven run uprising in the fourth inning, with Allison Loving two run triple the key blow. ThePatriots other win was a 10 – 8 triumph over the Rangers, thanks to a five run surge in the sixth and another four run spurt in theseventh. Three hits and three walks keyed the big sixth inning which brought the Patriots from a 5 – 1 deficit to a 6 – 5 lead. RichardKerns and Glenn Burks had two hits for the Patriots, with Al Loving the winner in relief. The final Teener League game is slated forThursday at Great Lakes Field, with the Roughriders and Patriots squaring off.2 Students Share in Edison’s Program – Two students from River Rouge High School are participating in the Detroit Edison’sCompany’s Summer Employment Program. They are Rosalinda Jasso, 297 Goodell and Russell Williams, 301 Campbell both work atEdison’s River Rouge Marketing Office, 10625 W. Jefferson. Rosalinda works a noon to 4pm shift and Russell Works from 9am until1pm. Edison’s summer employment of high school students reached 77 for 1970, the fourth consecutive year that the investor-ownedelectric utility company has hired a large number of students as part of the U. S. President’s Youth Opportunity Campaign. Thisrepresents an increase of seven students over the 1969 total. Officials of the National Alliance Businessmen which promotes andcoordinates the hiring program among all Business Institution’s, had anticipated some difficulty in maintaining the level of summeremployment this year for high schoolers that had been established in previous years. The Detroit Arm of NAB Organized an intensivecampaign in pursuit of this goal. Edison now had a Corps of 24 female and 53 male student-employees who began their summeremployment on last June 22. Recruited principally from Detroit’s inner city schools, but evidencing a proportionate representationfrom a cross section of the metropolitan community, 62 of the student were recommended to the company by representatives of therespective Boards of Education, while the remaining 15 were enrolled by the Michigan Employment Security Commission. Thestudents are paid at a rate of $78 per 40 hour week.Picture – Look Now Ump!! Things got a bit hot and heavy during the Tiger – White Sox River Rouge Junior League Playoff GameThursday at Great Lakes Field, with Tiger Coach Jim Bates (on the left) and manager Tony Della Pella (right) having quite adiscussion with plate umpire Jerry Thome. The call in question concerned a possible balk – but as usual the umpire won theargument. The Tigers also survived a triple play to edge the White Sox, 4 – 3, in seven innings and gain the play-off finals.Picture – It was a Happy Home Coming for Cpl. John Richards, who returned home Sunday after a year’s stay in Vietnam andOkinawa. A party was held Monday at 255 Richter, where relatives and friends greeted him. (from left are) Pete Grenier, DeputyCity Clerk; Elmer LaVaque, VFW Quartermaster; Norman Osborn, VFW Post Commander; Mayor John F. McEwan; Cpl. Richards isnephew of Norman Osborn; Ken Gass, Commander VFW Post 2222; Eugene Kaslowski, grandfather of John; Commissioner SamAdolfo; Commissioner William Donathan and Frank Moose, VFW Junior Vice Commander.ADS1. Fields D & D Food Mart – 10859 W. Jefferson - Free Delivery at D & D Market – Full assortment Ice ColdBeer. * Fresh lean pork steak 69 cents lb. * Fresh ground hamburger 3lbs. $1.49 or 55 cents lb. *(Special officer) Pepsi Cola 12 oz. cans 6 for 79 cents. * Swifts Corn Beef 12 oz. can 59 cents. * Scottiesfacial tissue (white and assorted colors) 200 ct. 2 for 49 cents. * Johnson Klear 27 oz. can 79 cents. *Fresh Grade “A” large eggs – doz. 49 cents. * Carnation breakfast – assorted flavors 6 indiv. Servings 59cents.2. GET SET FOR A GREAT COOK-OUT – Friends of John F. McEwan Present an OX ROAST – Sunday, August 2 –11am to 6pm – New Liberty Park – Bredow Rd. between Inkster Rd. & Middlebelt. Music - 2 to 4. $5.00per family - $2.00 single.3. VOTE FOR PROPOSITION ONE - (A) Mort Axes Says: It takes 3,140,000 nickels, or $15,200,000.00 inproperty values to pay for the proposed increased pensions in Proposition #1. (B) HELP! Those who helpyou vote YES August 4. Police & Firefighters Pension change. Proposal 1 – Industry, Labor, Professional,Political – All endorse the modernizing of the River Rouge Police and Firefighters Pension Change.4. Walt Hickey Ford – 16600 Fort, Southgate - * 1970 Maverick Deluxe – two door, radio, heater, automatic,whitewall tires, just like brand new $1,895. * 1969 Ford County Squire station wagon, ten passenger, radio,heater, automatic, power-steering, power-brakes, luggage rack, sharp $2,895. * 1969 Mustang Grande –two-door hardtop, radio, heater, automatic, power steering, power brakes, vinyl roof, like brand new.$2,395.

5. John Cassidy – 10410 W. Jefferson - * Rockwood Area, Ecorse – Very nice 5 room house ideal for retireeshome. 2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen and bath. All on one floor, enclosed front porch. Fullbasement gas heat $13,000. * Residential Lot – River Rouge – 109’ X 100’ $9,000. * 6 rooms – 3bedrooms – full basement, gas steam heat. Carpeting in living room, dining room and bedrooms – 3 cargarage $15,500.00. * 7 Rooms – 4 bedrooms – part basement, Automatic gas heat, aluminum siding.Enclosed porch. $3,500.00 down.6. Want Ads - (A) Burger King needs neat, clean, full or part-time employees, 3863 W. Jefferson. (B) Maturewoman wanted to live in and care for 4 children, more for home than wages. (C) Clerical – with goodknowledge of match – for cost estimating Mercury Machine Products. (D) Attention Mothers – Sell Toys forPlayhouse. Top Commission. No Delivering. No collecting. The only Toy Company with free colorcatalogues for each guest. American Tourister Luggage Set free for three bookings. (E) Will Baby sit onetwochildren in my home days – afternoons. (F) Pets for sale – male German Shepherd puppies. No papers.$25.7. Johnny’s Produce & Nursery – Specials - * All sizes ice cold watermelon in stock! Come and get ‘em! *Picked fresh each morning! Home-grown sweet corn doz. 59 cents. * New Crop – U. S. No. 1 Potatoes 7cents lb. & Golden Ripe Bananas 12 cents lbs. * Decorative Bark large or small size 3 – 3 cu. Ft. bags $10.8. A & P, River Rouge - * Semi-boneless fully cooked Hams whole Hams 59 cents lb. * Jack O’Lantern Cut,all-green Asparagus (3) 14 ½ oz. cans 89 cents. * Oven-baked Beans 3 – 1 lb. 6 oz. jars $1.00. * BartlettPears 6 for 59 cents. * Fryer Legs or Breasts backs attached 39 cents lb.9. Kresge’s – 10563 W. Jefferson - * 20-gal. galvanized cans $1.86. * Folding Hardwood chair sale $2.99 ea.* Summer Chairs $2.00, Summer Chase Lounge $4.00. * Electric fan 10 inch w/ stand $7.00. * Misses’new fall Pant Suit – Rayon Acetate Scoop or V-neck vest with pants. Fall colors in sizes 8 – 16 $6.97. *Electric fan 20 inch 2 speed $12.88. * 24 X 48” framed pictures – 2 1/2 “ wide-wood-framed fine artreproduction.10. Lee-Ann’s Shop – The Little Store with the Big Big Bargains – 228 Burke St., River Rouge – Opposite MasonicTemple.