May June 1975 - 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 Yanatta. We get no money from the city or any otherentity for historical preservation, we depend on donations for that.MUSEUM NEWSLETTER – June - 2013SUMMER HOURS AT THE MUSEUMFor the months of July and August, the Museum will only openon the 1st and 3rd Sundays from noon to 4:00 pm.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

SENTIMENTALJOURNAL(Excerpts of the River Rouge Herald)By: Jenny CooperMAY 7, 1975Rouge High Top Scholars Selected – River Rouge High School has announced selections of theValedictorian and Salutatorian positions for the graduating class of 1975. This year, because two students haveobtained the same grade point average of 4.0 (All A’s), there were two Valedictorians, Linda Farris and JudyWagonsomer. The Salutatorian position will be held by Peter Gikas. Although both Valedictorian’s havemaintained a 4.0 average throughout their school years, they seem to have gone about it in different ways.Linda Farris has lived in River Rouge all her life. She went to Dunn Elementary School, where she attributesher learning of good study habits to her fourth through sixth grade teacher, James Duffy. After graduating fromDunn School with honors the Principal’s Award of Scholarship, she went to River Rouge High School tocontinue her education and dreams of becoming a nurse. Linda will graduate with a college prep diploma, aswill both Judy and Pete, and plans to attend the University of Michigan for her medical training. If it is notpossible for her to attend school, due to lack of funds, she plans to work in a Downriver Hospital for a while andthen continue with her education. Linda has dreamed of being Valedictorian for the last three years and whenshe was asked how she felt about the honor she replied, “I just couldn’t believe it! It’s just something you don’tfeel everyday!” She also stated that to her it wasn’t the grades that counted, but “it’s the self satisfaction youget when you know you’re getting and learning all you can”. Judy Wagonsomer, on the other hand, feels thatgrades are an important aspect in knowing your achievements. She has worked hard for her 4.0 average and isproud of it. Judy attended Our Lady of Lourdes before she came to Rouge High, and had to adjust to thedifferences between schools. She seems to like River Rouge High School and its many class selections,especially the well-equipped science labs which she feels will benefit her future plans to major in science. Judyhas received a Wayne State University scholarship and will use it towards her college training in biology.When asked how she felt, she replied, “Happy and surprised”. The Salutatorian, Peter Gikas, has a gradaverage of 3.9 and plans to attend the University of Michigan, where he will study the Social Sciences. ToPeter “motivation is a significant aspect in one educational perspective”. Pete had anticipated holding one ofthe honorary positions, but never-the-less was immensely pleased and honored. He feels a sense ofaccomplishment due to the high level of scholastic competitions within the class of “75” and attributes hishonor to the fact that it is “part of his ethnic tradition to take advantage of educational opportunities”.Picture – The Spring Slogan “paint up, fix up” has moved into Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Social Hall, RiverRouge, where Edward Kucinski (foreground) and Edward Gerlica apply pastel colored paint to the standardsthat they will divide the booths for the Spring Festival. They are members of the Church Fund RaisingCommittee, which is sponsoring the three day event, May 16, 17 and 18 in the Church, 1440 Coolidge. Finalplans will be made May 9, when the Committee meets at the Church. Jack Pacheco is President and Gerlica isFestival Chairman.Breakfast Is Sunday – Pancakes – all you can eat – are on the menu of a fund-raising breakfast sponsored by theRiver Rouge Boat Club and River Rouge Kiwanis Club. The breakfast will be held May 11 – Mother’s Day –from 8am until 2pm in the basement of the Knights of Columbus Hall, East Henry near West Jefferson. Thetwo clubs are jointly sponsoring the breakfast in order to raise fund so repairs can be made at the Kiwanis YouthCenter, Division near Victoria. The breakfast costs $1.50 and will include all the pancakes you can eat. Also tobe served will be sausage, coffee, tea and milk.Swimming Club Parade Disney Characters – It’s “Showtime” again for the River Rouge High Schoolsynchronized swimming club, the Aquateens. This year the 22 members of the club will perform to the theme,

“Disney on Parade” as they take their audience through the Wonderful World of Walt Disney! The show willbe held May 9, 10, 11 at 7:30pm in the River Rouge High School swimming pool. Access to the pool can beobtained through the front doors of the school. This year’s show will not only be fun and entertaining to youngand old alike, but will hold a special meaning to all members – for it is dedicated to a deceased member – KathyPrato.River Rouge Firefighters Promoted – Four firefighters were officially promoted at the River Rouge Councilmeeting Tuesday night. City officials also approved a resolution to replace Fire Department personnel whohave retired. Commissioner Thomas Abair said the following promotions would be retroactive to March 19 andwere in concurrence with the Civil Rights Commission: Sgt. Milton Patten to Lieutenant; Sgt. EngineerNorman Osborn to Lieutenant Engineer; Pipeman Lawrence Ramsey to Sergeant Engineer and Pipeman; KeithDiMaria to Sergeant Engineer. Mayor Pro-Tem Hezekiah McDonald offered a resolution that the Public SafetyCommission hires two firefighters from the present eligibility list and to advertise for more applications so allcitizens would have an opportunity to apply. In the discussion that followed, Commissioner Clarence Sabbathsuggested the Safety Commission advertise for more applicants first. Commissioner Mel Laginess asked howlong this would take and Police Chief Raymond Schattler and Norman Thomas, of the Safety Commission,agreed the process would take about four weeks. Council gave its approval when Mayor Pro-Tem McDonaldaltered his original resolution to read that the Safety Commission advertise for applicants before hiring anyone.Commissioner Robert Pape pointed out that according to Civil Rights Commission all future in the Police orFire Departments, advertisement must be for both men and women. Commissioner Laginess, responding tolaughter from the audience, said as an example, in order to comply with guidelines set by the Civil RightsCommission, the City needs 15 women on the police force. *** Mayor Pro-Tem McDonald proposed that thepresent term by PCHA Rep. James Della be extended five years. During the lengthy discussion that followed,Mayor John F. McEwan said he had served as the PCHA Representative in the past and planned to again be avigorous representative. It was pointed out that the City Charter specified the PCHA Representative for anindefinite period of time. Since no one cared to try to define the word indefinite, Commissioner Pape andLaginess suggested the matter be referred to the City Attorney for a report next week. Mayor Pro-TemMcDonald withdrew his first motion and proposed that the term of the PCHA Representative be extended twoyears. Mayor McEwan moved to table the motion was defeated with Commissioners Abair, Jones, McDonaldand Sabbath voting no. Voting yes were Commissioners Laginess and Pape and Mayor McEwan. Voting no onthe motion to extend Della Pella’s term two years were Commissioner Laginess and Pape and Mayor McEwan.Voting yes were Commissioners Abair, Jones, McDonald and Sabbath. *** City Attorney Kenneth Logan’srequest that a contract be signed with the Ecorse Cab Co. was granted. The contract calls for the company totransport senior citizens anywhere in River Rouge at a cost of 50 cents on Wednesday and Thursday from 9amto 5pm. The City will subsidize the service at the rate of $25 per day. *** Acting under emergencyconditions, first, second and third readings were given to an ordinance regarding the plumbing code. The finalreading was given to the emergency ambulance service ordinance. Council gave its approval to bothordinances. *** Mayor McEwan moved to demolish the three houses that burned recently on Nieman St.,following a complaint from the audience regarding possible danger to children. Arthur Greig Jr., BuildingSuperintendent, said one house could be salvaged and would take immediate action. He recommended that abid for the demolition of structures at 18 and 20 Nieman St. be advertised. Mayor McEwan’s motion waspassed. *** Deputy City Clerk Avie Woods opened the only bid received to supply meals for prisoners.Council accepted the bid from City Hall Coney Island at a cost of $1.30 per meal. *** Alfred Holmes, DPWSuperintendent, requested that Council reject bids received last week to install a fireproof ceiling at the Dr.Samuel B. Milton Community Center. He said the bid as advertised was inadequate and requested permissionto re-advertise. Holmes also asked for approval to advertise for DPW workers’ uniforms and to replace 19missing panels from the underpass. Permission was granted on all requests. *** Commissioner Abair saidinformation given to him regarding a total of $110,884.84 in the major street fund didn’t sound right to him, sohe did some checking on his own. According to Commissioner Abair, there should be approximately $210,000in the fund and that a loan of $100,000 to the general fund was made about three or four months ago. CityClerk Victor J. Haener was directed to research the matter and report next week to the Mayor and Council.Commissioner Abair said he wanted to know where the money went and who authorized the transfer. ***Commissioner Pape made a motion to require all Department Heads to attend both the Monday and Tuesday

affled off. * Toast to the Queen” at the Rotary District Convention in Toronto last weekend. That’s reallyquite an honor especially in Canada. Of course Bill presented a very gracious toast. * Johnny Bruno andTom Campau were “stars” in the University of Michigan-Dearborn Film Festival recently. They portrayedRobert Redford, Paul Newman types in a 15-minute movie titled “Stung”. There were all kinds of familiarfaces in the flick. George Gross played a dice throwing pro and was chief advisor to the producer. WilmaClelland was the conspiring and sexy bar owner, her hubby, Jim, was a professional “monopoly” player, andtheir daughter, Pat, a charming nightclub hostess. Doreen Campau and her daughter, Kathy, added some verydelightful moments to the production. In fact, 16-year-old Kathy was the hit of the film. Hate to tell all thosefellas that the phone number listed on her back was the wrong number! Doug Arsenault, as the bartender,mixed a fascinating drink of prune juice and Scope. The other handsome lads in the film were Michigan Statestudent’s Jim Campau and Henry Baker. Eat your heart out 20 th Century Fox …Rouge Nips Gets Sharp – The River Rouge High School Baseball team was supposed to be a good one thisyear, since the Panthers had most of last year’s season’s starters back, but things didn’t look too good the firsttwo weeks of the campaign. However, things are different now and new Coach Ed Blair has his club sailingalong in high gear. The Rouge nine picked up four straight victories this week to take over first place in theSuburban Athletic Conference race and also advance to the quarter-finals of the Wyandotte Prep baseballtourney. The Panthers started the week Wednesday with a come-from-behind 6 – 5 victory over Highland Parkin a game for the SAC lead. Friday Rouge knocked off neighboring foe Ecorse, 6 – 1, at Cicotte Park in anotherleague test. Saturday the Rouge Nine met Ecorse again, this time in the Wyandotte tournament, and came awaywith an 8 – 1 victory over the Red Raiders. Monday Rouge made Robichaud its fifth SAC victim, 19 – 8, atCicotte Field so the Panther bats have come alive. Southpaw Jerry Chester blanked Highland Park for the lastfour innings to notch the victory. Chester was nicked for five runs in the first three frames, but a couple oferrors opened the gates for four runs in the third. The Panthers trailed, 5 – 2, going into the bottom of the sixthwhen they exploded for four runs. Scott Follbaum opened the surge with a booming triple. Terry Tackettsingled Follbaum home. Fred Williams singled. After the next two batters went out, Andy Martin singledscoring pinch runner Michael Williams. Martin moved up on a throw and Dave Cothran came through with asingle up the middle, scoring Williams and Martin to put Rouge in front to stay. Dave Cothran led the Rougeattack with two hits while Rudy Winkler banged out three safeties for the Parkers. Friday afternoon righthanderChuckie Richards fired a two hitter at the Ecorse Red Raiders to claim a 6 – 1 victory. Richards struckout six and walked seven. Centerfielder Brent Darby got Rouge rolling when he socked a Don Blevens pitchover the fence in right center field for a homer in the first inning. Rouge got two more runs in the third.Michael Williams beat out a hit to deep short. Andy Martin doubled, chasing Williams home. Dave Cothranbounced out moving Martin to third and he scored as Brent Darby grounded out. The Panthers added a run inthe fourth on a single by Terry Tackett, a sacrifice and Chuckie Richards’ single. They got two more in the fifthon a double by Darby, Scott Follbaum’s single, an error and a walk. Ecorse’s long run came in the fifth on twowalks and a single by Don McDaniel. Andy Martin led the Rouge attack with three hits while Brent Darby hada pair. Saturday Rouge met Ecorse again and this time the Panthers claimed an 8 – 1 victory in five innings.The game was stopped by the ‘mercy’ rule. By winning this game Rouge advanced to the quarter-finals of theWyandotte tourney and will play Allen Park on Sunday night at 7:30 at Memorial Field in Wyandotte. ThePanthers jumped on Ecorse southpaw Gerald Sikora for two runs in the top of the first. Sikora had controlproblems, loading the bases on two walks and a hit batsman. Then Scott Follbaum singled two runs across.Rouge got a run in the second when Billy Hatline walked, stole second and scored on Jerry Chester’s single.The Panthers added a run in the third and locked up the game with four more in the fifth. Andy Martin doubledand scored on Fred Williams single. Williams stole second and scored when Brent Darby singled. BenfordPierce cracked a double, scoring Darby. Ken Seiling followed with a hit, scoring Pierce. Jerry Chester pitcheda four hitter for Rouge, striking out eight and walking two. Gerald Sikora gave up eight hits and struck out fivefor Ecorse. Andy Martin had two hits for Rouge while Don McDaniel got a pair for the Raiders. The Panthershad their hitting clothes on Monday afternoon as they buried Robichaud, 19 – 8, at Cicotte Park. Catcher ScottFollbaum led the way with five hits and nine RBI’s. Chuck Richards and Benford Pierce had three hits each forRouge while Michael Williams and Jerry Chester had two each. Overall the Panthers banged out 20 hits.Chuck Richards pitched the first five frames to earn the victory, allowing three hits while fanning six. BenfordPierce finished up, giving up one hit and fanning three. Rouge got four runs in the first inning. Singles by

Martin and Cothran plus a walk loaded the bases. Scott Follbaum singled home two runs. Fred Williamssingled another run home and Chuck Richards delivered the fourth tally with a sacrifice fly. The Panthers gotfive more in the second. Scott Follbaum’s double with the bases loaded cleaned house. A walk and single byRichards and Michael Williams scored two more. In the third, Follbaum doubled two runs across and theRouge catcher finished the day with a two run homer in the sixth. This week the Panthers play DearbornHeights Annapolis Thursday afternoon in a non-league game at Cicotte Park at 4 o’clock. Monday Rougebattles Highland Park at Ives Field at 4 o’clock and Wednesday the Panthers host Inkster at Cicotte.MAY 14, 1975Parrot In A Tree – A miniature parrot was the center of attraction Monday morning on East Pleasant St., RiverRouge. The Parrot – called Polly by its owner, little Chuckie Klaes – escaped from its cage late Sunday night,flew out of the Klaes home and spent the night flitting from tree to tree. All the while, little Chuckie and hisparents Mary & Charles Klaes, were devising ways to get Polly back into her cage. The night wore on, andPolly stayed away from home. In an attempt to get Polly back into the cage, Charles Klaes and his brother, Bill,tied Polly’s cage high into a nearby tree, in hopes that she would venture into the cage and the door could belowered and the bird could be returned to Chuckie. Come early Monday morning, and sure enough Polly waslounging around her cage, and periodically would take trips into it for food and water. When these were made,Klaes and his brother would approach to cage with long poles in attempts to close the door … but that’s whenPolly started to play games with them. She’d get into the cage … but when she’d see the men approach, she’dwalkout of the cage and sit on a nearby limb. This routine continued from about 8:30am until almost 11:30amwhen Polly, apparently ready, walked into the cage, and didn’t budge, while Charles and Bill reached up withlong poles, covered the entrance and lowered the cage to the ground. Chuckie’s Polly was back in her cage …and Chuckie was happy … his Dad and Uncle were happy, too, that it was all over.And Then There Were Bees … - Robert Jackson, of Forest St., River Rouge has a couple of pets, which havebecome the center of a controversy. In his back yard, he keeps honey bees and a duck … they’re his pets …and his hobby. Somebody complained, so he’s been told he’d probably have to get rid of them. So he and afew friends went door-to-door with petitions in support of him keeping his pets. He got over 200 signatures.Tuesday night Robert presented his petitions to the Mayor and City Council. His mother, Catherine Jacksonsaid, the bees don’t hurt anybody and keeping the pets is her son’s hobby. She suggested that the ordinance bechanged for pets. Mayor John F. McEwan, who visited Robert recently to see his pets, said the efforts of youngpeople should not be discouraged.City Backs Joint Recreation Program – The River Rouge City Council approved the budgetary transfer of$6,541 to enable seventh grade students from the City’s schools to attend camp. The transfer was approvedTuesday night after the City Council received a letter from School Superintendent Robert Rowe stating that theSchool Board is presently preparing its budget and needed the answers to two questions. One was whether theCity would pay $6,541 toward this year’s recreation program. Commissioner Clarence B. Sabbath, who is alsoDeputy School Superintendent, said the money will help defray expenses of the joint Recreation Departmentuntil the end of June and will be used to take seventh grade students to camp. The School Board also asked ifthe City would agree to pay for the total Recreation Program for the 1975-76 School Year. The RecreationProgram is a joint financial effort of the City and School Board, with each side paying 50 percent. However,the School Board is running into financial problems this upcoming fiscal year. Commissioner Sabbath saidsimilar situations occurred in 1969 when the Board couldn’t pay and in 1973 when the City couldn’t pay. Inboth cases, the other side paid the full shot. He made a resolution that the City continue the joint program, andit was supported by Mayor John F. McEwan. Commissioner Abair, concurring with the resolution, added in theresolution, added that the Council should also approve the Recreation budget and should possibly look intomaking personnel cuts. Mayor McEwan also suggested taking “a strong look” at the Recreation Program. ***Council accepted, on the recommendation of Building Superintendent Arthur Greig, Jr., a bid from the MendezWrecking Co., of Farmington Hills, for $884 for the demolition of a burned-out house at 20 Nieman. The costwill be assessed against the property owner. Greig said the owners of 18 and 22 Nieman, also burned outhouses, will hire their own contractor. *** Delayed for a week were two bids for leasing of the concessionstand at Belanger Park. *** Mayor McEwan also announced that the Vig Construction Co. doing work at thenew Recreation Complex has agreed to hire a watchman to work Monday through Friday from 6pm until 10pm.*** The Council decided to wait a week before making a decision on approving a change of occupancy license

for a building (the old Firestone Store across from City Hall) to house an arcade. Commissioner Thomas Abairsaid he is opposed to another arcade in town, and he suggested waiting a week to make a decision so theCouncil can get citizen reaction. *** Mayor McEwan said he and Greig attended the Downriver Air PollutionBoard meeting in Windsor last Thursday. He praised the Board, which for the past 10 years, has been acooperative effort of 11 communities which have been waging a fight for cleaner air. *** CommissionerAbair said he hopes Police Chief Raymond Schattler has prices next week for a firing range for the PoliceDepartment. *** There was also considerable discussion, prompted by Commissioner Abair concerning theadvertisements by the City in The Telegram Newspaper. Commissioner Abair criticized the placement of ads inThe Telegram because he said the Charter says the official newspaper should be published once a week and be anewspaper of general circulation. He said The Telegram is not circulated throughout the City. Abair suggestedalso that the Charter states there shall be one successful bidder, so he claimed the advertisements in TheTelegram were illegal. Commissioner Robert Pape asked if the City ever sought bids for advertising. To thisCommissioner Clarence B. Sabbath replied that the City has received bids in the past. Commissioner Abair saidthat then the successful bidder should be the official newspaper. Commissioner Pape moved to advertise forbids, but after discussion it was decided to discuss it further and to possibly advertise after the new fiscal year inJuly. Also referred to future Council discussions was the question of whether the city can advertise in bothpublications. City Attorney Kenneth Logan said the Charter does specify one official publication, but theCharter doesn’t say the City can’t place ads in other publications. Commissioner Sabbath said the situation canbe straightened out by a Committee of the Whole Meeting. Abair concluded that until then, he thinksadvertising should be stopped in The Telegram. *** Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald questioned ChiefSchattler about the police foot patrols on Visger and Jefferson. The Police Chief said mobile patrols are used onJefferson and a foot patrolman is used on Visger. Commissioner McDonald suggested having two patrolmenon Visger and two on Jefferson. He also wants Chief Schattler to look into hiring two more police officers.Chief Schattler said the mobile patrol is working out satisfactorily. He added it’s difficult to place two men onVisger and two on Jefferson with the amount of men available. He said he will be requesting more personnel inhis next budget. Mayor McEwan said he has contacted Ecorse Mayor Charles Coman regarding Ecorse placinga foot patrolman on their side of Visger, but Mayor Coman said he will look into it, but, he too, has a personnelproblem. *** Commissioner McDonald also suggested that all Recreation Buildings be opened from Januarythrough December, but it was tabled after discussion so that a letter could be sent to the Recreation Commissionrequesting a meeting and to discuss the schedule of activities at Recreation Buildings. *** CommissionerPape asked for a meeting of the Mayor and Council with the architects for the Recreation Complex, to discuss“flaws” in the complex. Commissioner Pape also suggested that Greig look into the possibility of erecting porta-johnsat the Harris Tot Lot and the installation of a telephone for emergency services. Commissioner Papealso said a picnic table should be installed in the small park at East Henry and Jefferson. *** SpecialAssistant Wilbert Covington asked residents who know of handicapped people in the City to contact him. He isdevising a program to make it more convenient for handicapped persons to park their cars in front of theirhouse.Of Interest To Women1. William Rucker, son of Mr. & Mrs. James Rucker, 536 Superior, River Rouge, will graduate May 24, fromthe School of Allied Health at Ferris State College, Big Rapids. Mr. & Mrs. Rucker plan to attend thecommencement activities in Big Rapids. Rucker is a 1971 graduate of River Rouge High School.2. Patricia K. Butson and Army Sgt. Lawrence Ladd, both of River Rouge, were married April 18 in OurLady of Lourdes Church, River Rouge, with Father James Wieging officiating at the double ringcandlelight ceremony. The bride’s parents are Mr. & Mrs. Richard Butson of 28 E. Anchor and parentsof the bridegroom are Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Ladd of Maple St., all of River Rouge.3. New arrival: Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Butler, Jr., 579 Visger, are parents of a son, born May 4. The baby wasborn at Outer Drive Hospital.4. Among the infants born at Riverside Hospital, Trenton was Robyn Winema Wilson, on April 30, whoseparents are Mr. & Mrs. Gary Wilson, 90 E. James, River Rouge.

5. Rebecca Ann Szwed was born April 15 to Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Szwed, 161 Dwight, River Rouge born atWyandotte Hospital.Suzy Sees And Says – No sooner had Beulah Neuman found out that she won $50,000 in the lottery thanRougeite Ermon Blair discovered all six lucky digits on his ticket making him eligible for the next $200,000drawing. Not only that, but, Beulah and Barbara Blair, Ermon’s wife, have known each other for years. In fact,the Blair’s immediately called Beulah to find out what to do. The Blair’s also made a return visit to Altenburg’sparty store where they purchased the ticket. This is the third six digit number that proprietors Paul and Maryhave seen and sold. The first winner received $25,000, then Mrs. Neuman won $50,000 and the Blair’s will bein the next drawing. No one could be happier for the winners than Paul and Mary. Paul went with the Neumanfamily to the drawing at the Northland Shopping Center last week. * Another winner this week is HarryPatton, who netted a hole in one at the Tall Oaks Golf Course, last week. Lawrence King and Hub LeMieuxwere his golfing companions on that beautiful day. Harry’s been golfing since the 1940’s. * Looks like areally busy weekend coming up. First at Lourdes Church it’s the annual Spring Festival, and that’s always lotsof fun. Then there’s the Greek Festival at Yack Arena in Wyandotte. Rougeites Don and John Zouyras are theCommittee for that enticing event. * Ex-Rougeite, Dave Phillips, is planning a super weekend at his GreyGables Inn in Charlevoix. It’s the Inn’s 100 th birthday and Davie has planned a two day feast of 19 th Centuryfoods. He’ll be serving roast buffalo and oxen, roast turkey, squash, corn, garden vegetables and salads,sassafras tea and sarsaparilla, plus apple pie. * Don’t know if the Rouge’s Gourmet Barbeque group will becooking up anything this weekend. They did a whole bunch last week. When we checked out the sizzlingbarbeque, there were porterhouse steaks, gigantic drumsticks (from a 30 pound turkey), chicken and hot dogs.Head Chef appeared to be Rich Yopps.River Rouge Cheerleaders Selected – River Rouge High School Varsity and Reserve Cheerleaders wererecently chosen for next year’s squad. The Varsity Cheerleaders are: Cathy Conway, Vickey Lyons, AliceTate, Shelly Miller, Chana Darby, Nikki Rucker, Marcia Gardner and Sherry Burgess. The ReserveCheerleaders are: Alice Rucker, Letteria Driscoll, Joya Washington, Darlene Eady, Donna Mitchell andMarkita Franklin. The girl’s were chosen on stunts, jumps, sidelines, cheers and appearance as well as pep andenthusiasm. All girls must have no lower than a “C” average grade point. The judges were Mrs. DonnaMilliner; seniors Pat Tolbert, a varsity cheerleader; Keith Rivers, President of the Pep Club and Theresa Burton,representing Student Council.Panther Rally Nips Robichaud Thinclads – The River Rouge High School track team came up with another dualmeet victory Thursday afternoon by edging Robichaud, 66 – 57, in a Suburban Athletic Conference battle at theRobichaud oval. The triumph keeps Rouge undefeated in SAC action with a 2 – 0 mark. Rouge had to come upwith some strong performances in the running events after getting behind, 32 – 4 during the field competition.The Panthers started with a victory in the 880 yard relay in 1:32.4 with the foursome Wesley Thomas, WilliamWhite, Craig Myree and Eric Williams. Vernon Harper won the 880 yard run in 1:59.2, Tracy DeWitt second.Eugene Perry took the mile run in 4:52, just edging team-mate Darius Gaston. William White won the highhurdles in 16.5, while Kerwin Bell was second in the lows in 20.7. Kerwin Bell took the 100 yard dash for thePanthers in 10.5, with Wes Thomas second. Craig Myree turned in the top effort of the day for Rouge when heset a new school mark in the 440 yard dash with a 49.1 clocking. Myree’s time bettered the old mark of 49.6seconds set by Sam Butler. Darrin Thomas won the two mile run for Rouge in 11:00, with Larry Johnsonsecond. Eric Williams took the 220 yard clash in 23.5 seconds. Rouge won the mile relay in 3:31 with thequartet of Tracy DeWitt, Howard Thomas, Craig Myree and Vernon Harper. The Panthers didn’t have muchluck at the Ecorse relays, finishing sixth in the standings with 24 points. Rouge Coach William Holmes had tojuggle several of his top combinations with sprint act Frank Fields sidelined by a leg injury and it hurt Rouge.The Panthers did get the only record of the day when high jumper Randy Spratt cleared 6’ 3 ½” to win hisspecialty. Spratt just missed clearing the bar at 6’6”. Rouge did surprise with a third place in the shuttlehurdles race with a 1:02.2 clocking. The Rouge team was composed of Keith Rivers, Lionell Campbell,William White and Kerwin Bell. Rouge was fifth in the 880 yard relay although the Panthers won their heat in1:33.4 with the foursome of Tracy DeWitt, Craig Myree, Eric Williams and Vernon Harper. The Panthers werefourth in the mile relay in 3:29.1 with the team of Tracy DeWitt, Howard Thomas, Craig Myree and Vernon

couldn’t go on our class trip and our school year was cut because of lack of funds. The teachers were evenbeing paid in script.” Dorothy made up for that lost time however, after graduating from Detroit CommercialCollege, she was employed by the Rouge School System for 30 years. * One of this year’s top honorstudents, Pete Gikas, is a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church’s dance group. Pete and his fellowdancers had the audience really enhanced with their spirited folk dances at last weekend’s Greek Festival inWyandotte. * Jeannie Mihaiu and Marge Stramecki had the audience at the Wyandotte Yacht club’s fashionshow enhanced last week too. Marge modeled a variety of sleek, skin-showing styles and Jeannie modeledsome really “Jeanne” type dresses. I loved the one she wore for the grand finale, white chiffon with ostrichfeathers. You would have loved it. You would have looked twice at the yellow gown Marge wore too.Panthers SAC Baseball Kings – The River Rouge Panthers won the Suburban Athletic Conference baseballchampionship this week by downing the Inkster Vikings, 6 – 4, on Wednesday and coming back Fridayafternoon to edge Highland Park, 3 – 2, in eight innings. The double victory enabled Rouge to finish the seasonwith a perfect 8 – 0 record in SAC play. Highland Park was runner-up with a 6 – 2 mark but the Parkers losttheir chance for a title share when they fell in Rouge in Friday’s final game. The Panthers weren’t so fortunatein non-league action, losing a 10 – 4 decision to Romulus Tuesday and also dropping a 10 – 2 verdict toAnnapolis Monday, but Rouge Coach Ed Blair was shooting for conference laurels and juggled his pitchersaccordingly. Rouge needed a four run fifth inning to overcome a 3 – 1 Inkster lead Wednesday on their way toa 6 – 4 decision. Southpaw Jerry Chester, pitched a three hitter for Rouge and struck out 13 to claim thevictory. The Panthers grabbed a 1 – 0 first inning lead when Andy Martin singled, stole second and scored onScott Follbaum’s single. Inkster got an unearned run in the second and two more in the fourth to grab the lead.Rouge battled back in the bottom half of the fourth. With one out Fred Williams singled. So did Ken Seiling,Williams going to third. Bill Hatline flied out, Williams scoring after the catch. Jerry Chester singled, scoringSeiling with the tying run. Andy Martin then clubbed a line shot to deep left for a homer, cashing two runs.The Panthers added an insurance run in the fifth on singles by Scott Follbaum, Chuck Richards and Ken Seiling.Martin, Follbaum, Seiling and Jerry Chester had two hits each for the Rouge nine. Friday Rouge needed avictory over Highland Park to clinch the title outright. Junior right hander Benford Pierce pitched a strongseven hitter, striking out six and walking three to win the crucial tilt. The game was a tight one all the way asHighland Park’s Rudy Winkler also pitched well, scattering seven hits, but a throwing error in the eighth inninggave the Panthers the edge. Both teams scored single runs in the fourth inning. Rouge got a double by Pierceand a single by Chuckie Richards for their tally while Rudy Winkler singled, moved up on a walk and scored onBud Threatt’s hit for the Parker run. Neither team scored again until the eight. Dave Cothran started the Rougesurge with a double to left. Brent Darby walked. Benford Pierce ripped hit to right, loading the bases. ScottFollbaum bounced to third and the Parkers went for two-going to the plate and then to first – but the throw tofirst sailed down the right field line and two runs scored. The Parkers got one back in the bottom of the eight ascatcher Ron Guyton singled home a run, but Pierce fanned the first batter to seal the championship. BenfordPierce and Chuck Richards had two hits each for the Panthers. Rouge wasn’t so lucky in non-league action.Rick Britz pitched a four hitter for Romulus Tuesday as the Eagles won, 10 – 4. Andy Martin hit a three runhome for Rouge in the fifth and Benford Pierce doubled in the final run in the seventh. Annapolis also poundedRouge Monday, 10 – 2, thanks to a pile of miscues by the Panthers. Ken Seiling accounted for both Rouge runswith a two run homer in the second inning. Seiling and Brent Darby had two hits each for Rouge. The Pantherswere slated to play Monroe Catholic Central in a State Tournament game Tuesday afternoon at Cicotte Park, butno results were available at press time. Should Rouge win, the Panthers will host Grosse Ile Saturday morningat Cicotte Park at 11am in a pre-district test.ADS1. Field’s D & D Food Mart – 10859 W. Jefferson - * Grade “A” large eggs 59 cents a doz. * CelloCarrots 1lb. bag 25 cents. * Jonathan Apples 3lb. bag 69 cents. * Camelot sliced American cheese –twin pak – lb. – 99 cents * Country style spare ribs only $1.09 lb. * Cool Whip 9 oz. pkg. 49 cents.* Household sponges 5 cents ea. * California Navel oranges 72-size 10 for 99 cents.2. Guy’s Pizzeria – 11192 W. Jefferson – Special – 2 days – Wednesday & Saturday * Quart of Spaghettiw/meat sauce, w/roll, cole slaw, grated cheese $1.80 (Pickup or Delivery – Deliver Charge if Delivered).

3. Great Lakes Motors, Inc. – 11032 W. Jefferson, at Great Lakes, River Rouge - * 1975 4-door sedanwith 304, V-8, auto, black vinyl roof, individual seats, white radial steel tires. Brougham package,power steering and power disc brakes, tinted glass, tilt steering wheel, light group, AM/FM stereoradio – now only $4,563.52. * 1975 two-door sedan – with 304, V-8, auto, rally side stripes, bucketseats, white, steel radial tires, factory air, Matador X package, tinted glass, AM/FM stereo radio. Now$4,162.99.4. Dick Genthe – corner of Eureka and Dix, Southgate - *New 1975 Monte Carlo, two door, hard top, 350V-8, power steering, power brakes, auto transmission, plus all standard factory equipment $3,975. *New 1975 Nova, two-door coupe, 6 cylinder, plus all standard factory equipment, $2,995.5. Walt Hickey Leasing – 18618 Fort St., Riverview - * For Memorial Day Weekend Rent an airconditionedGran Torino or Mustang from Friday afternoon till Tuesday morning for $29.95 (plus 10cents a mile). We also rent station wagons and vans (with seating for 12 people).6. Firestone – 10955 W. Jefferson, River Rouge - * Folding Step Stool with safety top guard rail only$5.55 (limit one at this price). * Plastic trash liners (3-bushel capacity) 52 for $2.44 limit one box of52.7. Donathan Health Center – 10909 W. Jefferson, River Rouge – James Donathan, D. C. – Center Director– 11 danger signs – These symptoms are the usual forerunners of a serious condition Tension on spinalnerves robs your body of vital energy.8. O’Briens – 185 Southfield (corner of Fourth St.) Ecorse. - * Tastee Buttermaid Bread – 1 ½ lb. loaf 39cents. * Open Pit Bar-B-Q sauce 18oz. btl. 49 cents. * Fresh whole fryers 44 cents lb. * Leanmeaty pork steaks 98 cents lb. * Homemade Polish Sausage $1.19 lb. * California head lettuce 28cents each.9. Schiff Shoe Store – 10583 Jefferson, River Rouge (in the Reno Building) – The Wedge has edge forcomfort - * The newest in wedges. Woven vamp with open toe and sling back. Covered wedge heeland crepe sole. In white or tan. Women’s size to 10, $5.90. * Cool your heels and toes all summerlong. Butter soft uppers and tricot lining for comfort. Woven wedge accent. White, beige and green.Women’s sizes to 10 - $4.90.MAY 28, 1975Psychology Students Let Fingers Do The Walking – River Rouge High School Psychology students let theirfingers do the walking in a recent experiment involving finger mazes in their psychology class. The experimentwas much like a laboratory experiment with animals. “I guess you could call them guinea people instead ofguinea pigs”, said Thomas Panackia their Instructor. The class was paired into teams and mazes, constructed ofcardboard and popsicle sticks, were passed out. One of the students was blind folded while the other guidedhand to the maze and times him as he ran his fingers through it, using first his right hand, then his left. Theobject of this experiment was to see how well the students give themselves directions in a learning situation.“It’s the first time we’ve tried something like this, and it’s working out pretty well,” Panackia said. During thepast semester, the class has dealt with experiments on classical conditions, where environment controls theindividual and operant conditions, where the individual controls the environment. They’ve also dealt withexperiments on remembering and forgetting.Storm Causes Flooded Basements Streets – River Rouge Mayor John F. McEwan commended the WaterDepartment and DPW Superintendents and employees who worked so diligently when a heavy downpour overthe weekend caused flooding of basements and many streets. Alfred Holmes, DPW Superintendent said theforce of the water popped the manhole cover in the Coolidge underpass, accumulating about five and one halffeet of water and leaving six or seven inches of mud when the water drained away. Clean up tookapproximately seven hours. Holmes also said about five feet of water accumulated in the Ann Visger Tunnel.

Two machines, which have not been in operation for nearly two years, are now being used in cleaning thesewers, according to Holmes. The sewer rodder is used to clean out sewer mains and the jet spray cleans catchbasins and lateral lines. A screen at the pumping station’s main entrance will be taken out and cleaned. Holmessaid this work, when completed, should alleviate flooding conditions in the future. *** City AttorneyKenneth Logan received support on a resolution he presented regarding purchase of bulk gasoline. Logan saidin the absence of formal bids ascribed by Charter, he recommended acceptance of an informal bid - referring toa letter from Standard Oil Co. received May 23. The contract with Standard Oil for the fiscal year of 1975 –1976 will permit the City to purchase gasoline at 33.25 cents per gallon, a savings of about 20 cents a gallon.This price is subject to any change in base price. *** Commissioner Robert Pape reported on the 18 repairsnecessary at the Recreation Complex. He said a letter had been received from William F. Demske, GeneralContractor for the Complex, stating that his company would stand behind its work, even though the warrantyhad expired. A meeting was held with John Wilkie, Project Architect, Demske, Arthur Greig andCommissioner Pape last week. Demske said when repairs to the Recreation Complex begins he will notifythem so the City may have supervision at the Complex. *** An amendment of the City’s disorderly conductordinance was presented by Kenneth Logan. First and second readings were given on the amendment. ***Commissioner Hezekiah McDonald requested that any citizen with rat problems get in touch with him, the CityClerk, or any council member so immediate action could be taken. *** Commissioner Robert Pape made amotion to construct a comfort station at the Harris Tot Lot by DPW employees at a cost of about $2,500 formaterial. Commissioner Clarence Sabbath pointed out during the lengthy discussion that followed, that the Citymay have trouble meeting its payroll next month and didn’t have the funds at this time. When it was agreed tomake the project a high priority item on next year’s budget, Commissioner Pape withdrew his motion. It wasalso suggested that the facilities at Memorial and Belanger Park be rehabilitated. *** In other Council actionTuesday night, bids were awarded to Cadillac Plastic for the purchase of 19 Lexan panels at a total cost of$1,895; Ash Fence Co. to install fence at Lipscom Field at a cost of $3,200 and Moody Ceiling, Inc., lowbidder at $1,540 for installing ceiling at the Milton Community Center.Of Interest To Women1. Five River Rouge High School students were among 1,400 who received awards for scholasticexcellence from Phi Beta Kappa, an honorary for students who have shown academic excellence. Theywere: Ruth Balogh, Paulette DeBaldo, Linda Farris, Peter Gikas and Judith Wagonsomer. The scholarswere chosen from over 100 public and parochial high schools in Southeastern Michigan. They receivedtheir awards from the Detroit Association of Phi Beta Kappa at a ceremony May 12 in Ford Auditorium,Detroit.2. Cub Pack 1648 will present a fair, May 31, from 10am to 8pm and June 1, from noon to 6pm in Local1299 Hall, 11424 W. Jefferson, River Rouge. Games, refreshments and instant drawings throughoutthe two days, baked goods and white elephant table will be featured. Mrs. Sarah Emery, of Ecorse,affiliated as Treasurer with the River Rouge Pack will be assisted by her husband, Joseph Emery,Cubmaster; Mrs. Donna Gillenwater Leader Coach and parents of the Cubs. Proceeds are for severalsummertime outings, for the boys. Seven Dens aged eight through nine years who are cubs and onegroup of Webelo boys, aged 10 and 11 years.3. Mr. & Mrs. Robert Warren, 329 Burke, River Rouge, announce the arrival of their second son namedRichard Joseph Warren, born May 19, at Outer Drive Hospital. The infant’s mother is the former JoanBelman, and his brother is Robert John, 18 months old.4. Picture – Husband and Wife teams, Mrs. Barbara Fobar, left and her husband Richard Fobar of RiverRouge and Henry Roche and Mrs. Alice Roche, of Detroit, took part in the May 24, Joint Installation ofofficers in the River Rouge VFW Post 2222 Hall, 175 Charles, River Rouge. Mrs. Roche conducted theceremony, when Mrs. Fobar, was installed to the Auxiliary Presidency. Newly installed as PostCommander, Fobar holds a citation, which was presented to Henry Roche, marking 39 years of

consecutive membership in Post 2222. Mrs. Roche’s citation was for services to the Auxiliary. She isPast State President of Michigan Auxiliaries. She said years ago Howard and Martha Cheney served asa husband and wife team of Post 2222 and it’s Auxiliary.5. Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Smith, Jr., of River Rouge announce the engagement of their daughter, Judy Ann toMichael Edwards. The prospective bridegroom, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Avery Edwards, of Southgate, isa member of the June 1975 graduating class of Southgate High School. The bride-elect is a junior atRiver Rouge High School and is employed part time in a local restaurant. The couple is planning asummer wedding at Freewill Baptist Church, River Rouge, and a honeymoon in Florida.6. The Fund Raising Committee of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, River Rouge, its President Jack Pacheco;General Chairman Bernard Gerlica and Booth Chairman, Mrs. Peg Zitnik report a well attended threedaySpring Festival in the parish hall, May 16 through 18. Prize winners included Mrs. Evelyn Malisa, ofRiver Rouge, who won his and hers bicycle; Mr. & Mrs. Wally Bodrie, the 100 percent bond; and Mrs.Lillian Kozole of River Rouge, Tiny Tot Drawing. Mrs. Stella Trzcinski, of River Rouge, won $100 eachmonth for 12 months; Jim Roebuck won $50 each month for a year; Michael Pesenich won $25 eachmonth for a year. Winners of $25 for each month during a half year were Scotty Collins, Mildred Farrel(who returned her prize to the Committee’s proceeds) and Edna Valade, all of River Rouge. The FundRaising Committees next ventures are Games parties June 1 & 8, at 6:45pm in the parish hall and abusiness meeting June 11 at 8pm.Suzy Sees And Sez – Twelve Super – Charismatic guys from the Great Lakes Steel Male Chorus “laid it on” formembers and guests of the K of C last Tuesday evening. They joked, danced and sang acapella, through theirwhole popular “Industry Sings” Program, plus a few extra medleys such as “Women’s Lib”. They also did aseries of Beatle’s numbers (complete with wigs), a Hawaiian medley (complete with hula), and a corn flakesmedley – complete with bran flakes. The audience just didn’t want to let him step, so they sang two encorenumbers. We happened to be at the Masonic Temple the night they performed in “Industry Sings” before 5,000people. Their performance at the K of C with less than 100 guests was just as great as their downtown concert.The audience was just as appreciative also. Former Rougeite, Tom Compeau, was MC. He was also a“Beatle”, (he does look like Paul McCartney), a libber, and member of the “hometown” group. The Programopened with the “hometown” number, Tom Compeau pointed out that six of the singers have lived in RiverRouge, Tom, Doug Arseneau, Dennis Gregoire, Tom Lancaster, Kermit Johnson and Bob Movinski. DonLarge directs the chorus and Helen McIntosh is the pianist. * While the chorus was singing and the audiencewas relaxing, K of C photographer, Jason McNinney, was busy taking pix for posterity. Jason, with his trustycamera, films all of the K of C events (official). Then he prepares a yearly scrapbook which he presents to thatyear’s Grand Knight. “Isn’t that a nice idea; However, the only problem is that Jason never gets ‘his’ picturetaken. We thought that should be corrected. So here’s a photo of Jason, Don Large and Helen McIntosh. *Tiny Jeanie (Pumpkin) Russell, seven year old granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bryce Leapley was adorable at theMexican Festival. She appeared in the can-can number produced by Enid Ricardeau. Talented Jeannie has abusy week coming up. She’ll appear in recitals on June 6 and June 8. Jeannie is a tap dancer, a ballerina and anacrobatic dancer. She likes the acrobatic part best. * We don’t know what the Erman Blairs did over theweekend … they won $10,000 in last Thursday lottery drawing – so I just can’t imagine. * A late Saturdayevening ride through our City, darkened by the severe storm, revealed a few interesting sights. Like the candleson the counter at Carters. But as Bob Madison commented, “How come the whole room doesn’t light up whenyou light a candle, like in the movies?”X-Ray Eye – Inside Sports by: Joe Enright – Rouge seeks Crown Saturday – Saturday will be the big day forthe Suburban Athletic conference track team when the State Class B Championship meet is held at RalphYoung Field on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing. Not only will Robichaud be thedefending Class B Champion, but several other league squads rate a good shot at the team title. Leading the listof contenders to displace Robichaud this year is the River Rouge Panthers. It has been ten years since Rouge

won a State Track Crown but many observers feel that Coach Bill Holmes has the talent available to turn thetrick this year. Rouge qualified all three relay teams for Saturday’s finals and should get points in all threeraces, with a good chance at winning the Mile Relay Trophy. The Panthers should score well in the 440 and880 yard runs with seniors Craig Myree and Vernon Harper entered in both. Randy Spratt should score in thehigh jump while Frank Fields could place in the 220, Winston Myree also has a chance in the low hurdles.Right now it looks like Rouge can score 40 points without too much trouble, but will it be enough???? Perhapsthe stiffest challenge will come from league rival Inkster, with a four man entry liable to win the State meet.The Vikings have a premier hurdler in Ed Poindexter, a top dash man in Russell Bailey and another goodhurdler in Bill Andrews. These three and another good sprinter make up a topnotch 880 yard relay so theVikings have the potential to score 40 – 50 points if everything goes right for them. Another SAC team, theEcorse Red Raiders, also are entertaining title hopes, although the Red Raiders know they will need every breakin the book to cash in. Ecorse has three relay teams going and a couple of individuals so they could amass 30points or so but they can’t win unless the other local teams falter badly. All in all, it should be quite a battleSaturday. Track Scoring Needs Change – Switching from the State meet, the other SAC championships weredecided last week, with Robichaud the surprise winner in two of the three spring sports. Right now this cornerthinks that the SAC should take a look at its scoring policies and make some changes. It doesn’t seem right thatdual meet victories in track should add only two points to a team’s final totals at the league meet. This isequivalent to a fourth place finish in one race during the league meet – hardly the value of an entire dual meetvictory. This corner feels that the Suburban Athletic Conference should award nine points for each dual meetvictory – the total points for one event in a dual meet – to balance the books properly. Either make the dualmeet mean something or just award the track crown to the top point getter at the league meet. It makes sense tocompete against other league schools and win by a margin in dual competition and then find somebody canoffset this effort with a fourth place effort in the pole vault, etc. Tennis Needs Policing, Too – Staying with theSAC spring sports, it was sure tough to see the River Rouge Panthers lose the Tennis Crown after such a goodyear. You’d think that the conference would require coaches to use their regular line-ups in the league meet todetermine true champs at each position – instead of the mumbo-jumbo tried by Highland Park this year – andfor no apparent reason. Year long singles players shouldn’t turn up in doubles play. It isn’t like the State meetwhere only one title is awarded.JUNE 4, 19756 River Rouge Students Win Awards – Six River Rouge High School art students were awarded prizes in thethird annual Wyandotte Art & Craft Exhibition. Washington Gray – a senior, won a first place ribbon and prizein the sculpture division for a bust of the artist as a child. Karl Lucas – a 10 th grader, won a second place ribbonand prize also in the sculpture division for a pop art relief sculpture of a nose. Other winners were Larry Burns– an 11 th grader, who won third place for an acrylic painting of a geometric color design and Sandra Law – a10 th grader, who took second place for a woodcarving. Junior, Calvin Stone and senior Winston Myree, wereawarded second and third place respectively for their designs. The student exhibition is an all importantsegment of a noted Wyandotte Annual Art Fair and was held during Michigan Week Youth Day, May 23 and24 at the Wyandotte City Hall. The exhibition was sponsored by the Acanthus Art Society, Southern WayneCounty Chamber of Commerce, the Merchants Association and the City of Wyandotte.A Rose Is A Rose? Margaret Easley, of Hill St., River Rouge, went out to smell her roses Tuesday … and shediscovered that Mother Nature had been at work. One rose plant had a beautiful red rose blooming … and threebranches were sprouting mock orange blossoms. The branches had rose leaves. Seems there’s a mock orangetree down the street …Flyer Angers Rouge Officials – Tempers flared at the River Rouge Council meeting Tuesday night regardingaccusations made against several Commissioners and the Mayor in a publication, The Guardian which wasdistributed throughout the City this week. Commissioner Thomas Abair said the publication quoted him asstating that because of the spending of “McEwan and his political cronies”, the City deficit this year could go ashigh as $200,000. Abair said he did not make such a statement and demanded a retraction. Commissioner MelLaginess said he felt it was violating his principles by responding to this but the same publication gave himcredit with hosting roustabout parties during Mayor’s Exchange Day. Laginess said $750 was in the budget forthis occasion, which is a customary event. In fact, this type of exchange is recommended by the State,according to Laginess. Also responding was Commissioner Robert Pape. He said when people do not sign

muscular dystrophy. The disease, as yet incurable, primarily attacks children and is nearly always fatal. Thedrive helps support the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic, which is free of charge to all MD patients in Michigan.Rouge Mayor, Ypsi Mayor Trade Places – Ypsilanti Mayor George Goodman, his wife, Judith and six CityOfficials were guests of honor for Mayor Exchange Day, May 19, in River Rouge. The guests were greeted atthe Civic Center steps by Michigan Week Chairman, Commissioner Mel Laginess, his wife, Charlotte, SpecialAssistant, Wilbert Covington, Administrative Assistant Dennis Eaton and presented with the Key to the City.The guests were escorted by Police and Fire Chiefs Raymond Schattler and Jack Pacheco on a tour through theirdepartments, the Municipal Offices, and the City of River Rouge. After a luncheon attended by 40 people, theGreat Lakes area Director for tugboats, Byron Kelly, escorted the guests on a complimentary tug boat ride downthe river. Mayor Goodman stated it was very beneficial to his education of the Downriver area plus enjoyable.Meanwhile River Rouge Mayor McEwan, Deputy City Clerk Avie Woods, and DPW Superintendent AlfredHolmes were entertained by Ypsilanti City officials for Mayor Exchange Day. The Mayor and City Officialswere guests of honor on an escorted tour of Ypsilanti, their municipal offices, and Eastern Michigan University.During a luncheon attended by 200 people, the Mayor and Representatives received gifts from the City ofYpsilanti and later in the afternoon, entertained by a well-known string quartet in which Mayor McEwan wasasked to play the violin. The River Rouge guests were guests in the evening for a dinner reception attended byYpsilanti City Officials and local business and industry representatives.A Little Bit of Japan Comes to Northrup School – Some of the culture, language and customs of Japan wasbrought to the sixth and seventh level students at Northrup School, River Rouge, May 29. Special guests wereThomas Tazumi and his wife Mary. Northrup School Librarian Earl Metcalf met and worked with the Tazumi’sin Japan last year. The Tazumi’s are one of a growing number of Nisel couples, who are Christian Missionariesto the land of their ancestors. Metcalf brought back many films and teaching aids from the Far East. The visitof the Taxumi’s made a fascinating finale to his series of illustrated talks to students on the lands and peoples ofthe Far East. The Northrup students, fascinated with Japan, had many questions and quickly learned Japanesegreetings and numbers. Mr. & Mrs. Tazumi will be returning to Japan this summer.K of C Plans Club Hunt – The first 1975 Msgr. Champion Club Hunt will be held June 7 at 7pm, starting at theKnights of Columbus Hall, East Henry near West Jefferson, River Rouge. Cost is six dollars per couple whichwill include lunch, beer and set-ups after the hunt and prizes for the winners. Participants must bringflashlights, paper and pencil, phone books, dictionaries, maps and anything else they might need for asuccessful club hunt.4 Attend Music Camp – Each summer for the past 40 years the outstanding music students from all over theState of Michigan gather at the National Music Camp at Interlochen for two week sessions to combine study,recreation and group living. This year, four students from Rouge High School have been accepted to participatein the two week session. They are: Cynthia English, Tim West, Dawn Taylor and Keith White. Cynthia is ajunior and has been studying voice under James Bishing for two and a half years. She enjoys skating, tennis,being a majorette, working with people, and most of all singing. Cynthia plans to attend college to major inmusic and minor in nursing. Tim has been interested in music since the third grade. He enjoys all aspects ofchoral music, especially performing. He also believes that a person should have as many opportunities aspossible to display his god-given talents. Tim is very active in dramatics and student government. Keithstarted singing with a vocal group a few years ago. He then joined the Senior Choir at River Rouge High Schoolin 1973. Keith, who is also a percussionist won a musical award which enabled him to choose a voice teacherof his choice for private lessons. He also chose James Bishing. Dawn Taylor is a graduating senior at RiverRouge High School. She has been in the band since elementary school through eighth grade. She has been inthe choir ever since the ninth grade. She also sings in the Saint John A.M.E. Church Choir. All studentsaccepted at the camp will receive applied music lessons with two hours set aside each day for individualpractice. Teachers from the finest music schools and conservatories from all over the world will be at thesesessions. The students will be kept busy with choir rehearsals, nightly concerts and recreational activities whichinclude water and land sports, picnics and social events.Of Interest of Women1. Marine Corp. Everett Belcher Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Everett Belcher, 26 Stoner, River Rouge recentlyparticipated in combat training with units of the Fourth Marine Regiment on Okinawa. He took part in

simulated ambushes, night patrols and other tactical maneuvers, and practiced land navigation andsurvival techniques. A former graduate of River Rouge High School he joined the Marine Corps in June1974.2. Mr. & Mrs. Ernest W. Wheeler, Jr. of 387 Palmerston, River Rouge, with family members and friends,attended graduation ceremonies April 19 at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, when their son,Ernest Jr., received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration. Wheeler graduated fromRiver Rouge High School and is married to Virginia Murphy. They have one son, Lamar.3. Peter J. Gikas, a senior at River Rouge High School, will enter the University of Michigan this year as aRegents-Alumni Scholar. Each year, the U of M selects Regents – Alumni Scholars for their “superioracademic achievement and their potential contribution to the scholarly community of the University.”Gikas, of 31 East Auburn, Ecorse is Salutatorian of this year’s River Rouge High School Class.4. Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Scalf, 119 Leroy, River Rouge announced the engagement of their daughter, ConnieSue, to Thomas McKinney. The prospective bridegroom who resides at 130 E. Pleasant, River Rouge, isthe son of James McKinney, of West Virginia, and the late Mrs. McKinney. He is employed inconstruction work in River Rouge.5. Fay Holloway of Burke St., River Rouge has completed her initial flying lessons in eight and one tenthhours, “a record time for a woman to solo”, her pilot husband, Roy Holloway said. As a result of hersolo status her shirt tail was cut off. She and the Cessna 150 will continue with advanced training. Sheeventually will acquire a pilot’s license. The Holloways have spent the past week in Canada for a shortvacation, traveling by car and “way up there by plane, with pontoons”, Holloway said.6. A son was born May 24 to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Follbaum, 101 Burke at Outer Drive Hospital.7. A daughter was born May 25 to Mr. & Mrs. Crawford Oliver, 491 Campbell, River Rouge born at OuterDrive Hospital.8. Red Cross Volunteers and staff serving Downriver Wayne County were honored recently at the AnnualRecognition ceremony in the regional office, Wyandotte. Mrs. Arthur Greig Sr., and Mrs. FredHamilton, both of River Rouge, received top honors, having devoted 30 years to volunteer work. “Thefirst uniform I can remember was a long white one; then there were others, of course, they were madeshorter” she said. Both women are proud of their new pins, denoting 30 years of volunteer service,but are ready to serve when Chairman, Mrs. Mary Page of River Rouge, calls to say “We need helpers”.Suzy Sees And Says – A group of interesting people converged on the River Rouge area a few rainy Saturdayevenings ago, traveling in from Alexandria, Virginia; Gaithersburg, Md; St. Mary’s, Pa.; Tampa, Florida; andLaMuada, Calif., among other places for the River Rouge High School “Class of ’45 reunion”. Bob Kearns,that red-headed, freckle-faced kid in the class photo, is now Dr. Robert Kearns (Engineer PhD). Bob lives inGaithersburg, Md., where he is designing equipment and test procedures to measure the skid resistance ofhighways during wet weather. Bob has 19 U. S. Patents and five foreign patents. Harold Gilbert jetted in fromAlexandria, Va. Of course, flying is really old stuff to Harold, as he was a helicopter pilot in the Army for 27years. Harold retired form the military service in 1973, and is now a Senior Marketing Representative forHughes Helicopters. (That’s right Howard Hughes Helicopters). Many of you will remember Harold’s tinydark-hairedwife, the former Ruth Barnes. Lester Rice and his charming wife, Barbara, journeyed from St.Mary’s, Pa. Lee is Vice President of Marketing for the Airco Electronic Components Plants at Pa., N.Y.,Nogales, Mexico and Singapore. Another world traveler is Hugh Gorda who jetted in from his island home,near Tampa enroute to a convention in San Francisco. Hugh is Executive Vice President of KearneyInternational Chemicals, Inc. Hugh’s business involves much traveling. His favorite business stops areSydney, Australia and Soo Paulo, Brazil. He and his lovely wife, Judy, have visited about every Continentexcept Asia. Donna (Koruga) Rigoni knows all about some places in India. Her husband is presently in

Bangladesh on assignment. Donna registered nurse, also lived in Akara, Turkey for a year. Now she lives onan 80 acre farm in Parma, Michigan and works part-time at the local hospital. Joy (McDonald) Welch andhubby, Don, both members of the class of ’45, came in from LaMirada, Calif. Joy, who won the ClassCommercial Award (for typing and shorthand), sure has the California look … tan and terrific. So does Donplus a mustachio. Don’s a sheet metal worker and Joy’s into Real Estate. Members of the class of ’45 arescattered around the Metro area in some pretty responsible positions also. There’s Annie (Duncan) Terry whois the Assistant Chief Pharmacist at Wayne County General Hospital; Lilly (Reid) Molisee, employed in theGrosse Ile Township offices; Lenny Wheatley, a tax specialist in West Bloomfield; and Lillian (Bartlett)Raunch and hubby, Arthur, run a fascinating Management Consultant firm. Last year, Lillian, who was ClassSalutatorian, conducted seminars for over 400 members. Her subject, I think, is rapid reading. Her husband is apsychologist. Class President, Charles Zolynsky, is Project Design and Construction Coordinator for GM’s newmanufacturing complex in Romulus. He’s also pretty proud of his son, Paul, a junior at Michigan State. Paulwas a champ in high and low hurdles, ’74. Class graduate Cliff Coffee is well known out Rockwood way…Cliff was voted the “cutest boy” ,,, he’s not businesswise either. He owns Coffee Insurance Agency, theKoney Koner Drive-Inn, and the Pam Manufacturing Co. Girtha (Thomas) Folks is a teacher for the WayneCounty Intermediate School District. Her husband, Noah, is Police Commissioner and Trustee of SumpterTownship. Other members have contributed to the communities where they now live. Ray Malos, who is inSales Planning and Analysis at Ford Motor Company, was on the Allen Park City Financial AdvisoryCommittee and the City Recreation Committee for four years. Shiela (McQueen) Sawicki’s husband, Dale, isvarsity football coach at Melvindale High School. Reletha (Mixon) Moch’s hubby, Murray Jr., is VicePresident and Secretary of Moch Hardware, Inc. He is a Past President and Charter Member of Fews MemorialC.M.E. Church Usher Board Two. Some of River Rouge’s finest, “men in blue”, came from the class.Detective’s Sgt. Reginald Kilgore and Sgt. William Brown and Fireman Pete Cora plus Betty Pinkowski wife ofFireman Len. There are students from THAT class in supervision at Michigan Bell Telephone, Detroit Edison,Great Lakes Steel and Firestone Industries and lots of others. So the Class of ’45 had a lot to talk about anddidn’t notice the stormy evening starting home through flooded streets.Scotch Dancers Win Among 197 – Much preparation and many competitions are in store for several girls ofRiver Rouge who are planning to enter Scotch dancing competitions during the summer in Scotland. At St.Andrew’s Hall, Detroit, this Spring Competition was held for 197 dancers from Michigan. When the contestwas over the River Rouge girls had won either medals or ribbons. Dancers are in groups, denoting baby class,novice, intermediate or open. Denise Laginess was entered into the baby class, placing second in the HighlandFling and third in the Sword Dance, thereby winning two trophies. Peggy Williams with two trophies, mergedfirst in the Fling and Sword Dance in the novice class. Winning ribbons were the twins in the group,Jacqueline and Justine Haener in the novice class. Jacqueline placed sixth in the Fling and fifth in the SeanTriubhas (a dance about trousers). Justine, in the novice class, placed fourth in the Highland Fling. ReneeLaginess competing in the open class, won a trophy for third in the Fling; and ribbons for fourth place in SwordDance and Sean Triubhas.Athletics, Yanks Back on Top – The first week of play in the River Rouge Junior Baseball League producedlittle in the way of surprises, if you remember how things went last season when the Athletics won NationalLeague honors while the Yankees led the American League race. Right now these two clubs are again right upat the top of the ladder in their respective loops, with the A’s already one game in front of the NL race while theYanks are tied with the White Sox for the American League lead. The big surprise so far in the NationalLeague has been the slow start of the Red Sox, who many felt would challenge the Athletics for first place thisyear. A couple of one run losses has dropped Manager Bob Eluskie’s Red Sox in the NL cellar, but they appearmuch to strong to stay down very long. The Athletics got rolling with a 2 – 1 victory over the Red SoxWednesday night as Keith Richards pitched a no-hitter and fanned eight. Loser John Keeley allowed just twohits, singles by Chris Bodrie and Ralph Feichtinger, and also struck out eight but fielding miscues cost him thegame. Chris Bodrie scored the winning run in the sixth inning when he was safe on an error, stole second andthird and scored on a wild throw. Both early runs also came on overthrows. Meanwhile the Indians blanked thePirates, 10 – 0, as Bobby Williams fired a no hitter and recorded 10 strike outs. Steve Campbell and ButchWilson had two hits each for the victors. In the American League, Yankees started with a 6 – 4 victory over theOrioles as Steve Miller sparkled in relief. Miller allowed just one hit over the last four innings and fanned nine.

Miller also had two hits along with John Beaudrie for the Yanks while Alvin Mexico garnered two for theBirds. The Yanks took the lead for good in the fourth when Tony Severkowski walked and scored on a singleby Nelson Laginess. A stolen base, infield out and an infield grounder by Sammy Hodgson chased Laginesshome. The White Sox dumped the Tigers, 5 – 1, as John Kozole pitched a six hitter and struck out nine. BrianMassey hit a two run homer in the fourth inning and Kozole helped his own cause with a two run triple. TheYankees got a no hitter from southpaw Brian Vallie as they blanked the Tigers, 11 – 0. Vallie faced only 13men in the abbreviated game and fanned 11. Steve Miller had a single and homer, driving in four runs. SammySmith singled, stole second and third and scored on a wild throw as the White Sox nipped the Orioles, 12 – 11,in a slugfest. The Sox got a homer and single from Roy Smith, good for three RBI’s, while John Kozolecollected a triple and a single. The Pirates handed the Red Sox their second straight loss Friday when RogerLittle scored the winning run in the seventh inning. Little reached first on an error, stole second and third andscored on a wild throw. Little pitched the first six innings for the Pirates, allowing three runs and three hits.Roger Johnson worked the first six for the Red Sox giving up three runs and seven hits. The Pirates had comefrom behind in the sixth inning to tie the score when Mark Stevenson singled Bob Stefan home. CharleyOsborne had two hits including a homer for the Pirates, while Mark Stevenson had a pair of singles. RussBrandt led the Red Sox with a double and triple. The Athletics blanked the Indians, 10 – 0, as Chris Bodriepitched a one hitter and struck out six. Keith Richards had two triples for the A’s, with Chris Bodrie getting apair of singles. Key game in the National League this week matches the Athletics against the Red Sox onThursday at 6 o’clock at Great Lakes. The Top AL battle finds the Yanks and Orioles squaring off on Friday at6pm.JUNE 11, 1975Picture – Safety Patrols of the Month for the River Rouge elementary schools are: Stanley Kaczur (front left),Ann Visger School; Julia Hightower, Walter White School; Charley Manley, Dunn School. Absent was AdrianTolbert of Northrup. (in the back row) are Youth Officer William Abair, Police Chief Raymond Schattler andYouth Officer Greg Harrington.Council Sets Millage Rate – At the Tuesday night River Rouge Council Meeting, Councilmen took action on anumber of items, including the setting of the millage rate for the next fiscal year, the approval for the DPW toconstruct a comfort station at the Harris Tot Lot, and approval of major re-appointments by Mayor JohnMcEwan. There was also debate about the hiring last week of a new purchasing agent. *** The Mayor andCouncil established the millage rate at 20 mills for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. It is the currentmillage rate for the City. Commissioner Mel Laginess, who offered the resolution, said that the City is under“great financial stress”, but “we can operate with the existing millage rate”. The vote was unanimous by theCouncil (Commissioner Clarence Sabbath was absent from the meeting). *** Mayor McEwan’srecommendation that the auditing firm of Plante & Moran be re-appointed was also approved. Mayor McEwansaid that the firm, last year, charged the City $32,000 for its services. However, Mayor McEwan felt that washigh, so he pressed them to cut their fees because the City has taken over – and can take over in the future –some of the auditing procedures previously done by Plante & Moran. As a result of Mayor McEwan’sdiscussions with the auditing firm, the fee to the City has been cut to $24,000 a year, a 20 percent reductionfrom the previous year. The firm was appointed until April, 1977. *** The City Council also okayed theMayor’s re-appointments of Dr. A. W. Mitchell as Health Officer at $7,500 a year, until April 1977; and theengineering firm of Mason L. Brown & Son, at five percent of contract, until April 1977. *** On therecommendation of Commissioner Robert Pape, the City Council approved the construction of a comfort stationat the Harris Tot Lot, at Marion and Goodell. Commissioner Pape suggested that the City DPW workers couldconstruct the unit for an estimated $2,500, which would include materials, a sewer line and toilet facilities. Themoney will come out of next fiscal year’s budget. On the final vote, only Commissioner Thomas Abair, whoearlier had questioned Commissioner Pape’s estimates, voted against the plan. Commissioner Abair said it cost$1,200 to construct a picnic shelter at Belanger Park, and he felt the $2,500 estimate was not accurate.Commissioner Laginess, although he voted for Commissioner Pape’s resolution, and agreed that a facility isneeded, suggested formal bidding for materials. *** Commissioner Abair also questioned the appointmentlast week by Mayor McEwan of Gerald Laginess as Purchasing Agent. Mayor McEwan announced prior to theCity Council Meeting that he has appointed Laginess as Purchase Agent. During Council discussion,Commissioner Abair questioned the appointment, but it was defended by Mayor McEwan. Commissioner

Abair said there was no discussion with the Council to determine the need for the position. He also asked if itwas legal to appoint someone when there is no money in the budget. He also said the appointment was made ona temporary, or provisional basis, and should only be made on an emergency basis. Commissioner Abair saidthe position hasn’t been filled for five years, and it should have been open so anyone could apply for it. Headded that the City might have a hard time meeting the payroll, but yet, the City is hiring personnel. MayorMcEwan, defending the appointment, said the appointment was made properly under the rules of Civil Service.Speaking to Commissioner Abair, Mayor McEwan said Abair had no objection to the hiring of an accountantduring the previous administration. Commissioner Abair, responding, stated that the appointment was madebefore he came on the Council, but he added that he felt the City needed an accountant. Mayor McEwan saidcosts have been cut considerably, and other cuts must be made, and one area where money can be saved is inpurchasing. He said that the purchasing agent will also perform duties of the former accountant. The Mayoradded that in the future tests will be given for the position. He added that his Administrative operation involveseight people, while the former Administration hired 12 people. Commissioner Thomas Jones also objected tonot being informed about the appointment until just prior to the City Council Meeting. He argued that opentesting should be offered for the job. He insisted that the timing of the appointment was bad, because the City isnearing the end of the current fiscal year – it ends this month. Commissioner Abair asked Mayor McEwan ifthere was money in the budget for the job, will there be money and how can a person be hired without moneybeing in the budget. Mayor McEwan responded that there is money in the vacant accountant account.Commissioner Abair responded that the proper procedure would be to transfer the money first, before makingthe appointment. Commissioner Laginess added that there was “nothing improper or unusual” in theappointment.Of Interest To Women1. A daughter was born on June 1 at Outer Drive Hospital to Mr. & Mrs. George Chene, of 107 Leroy, RiverRouge.2. Dianne Cora wore her mothers wedding gown, which was designed and made by her grandmotherFalandino, of candlelight slipper satin with the yoke and front panel of alenceon lace and styled incolonial lines, with a hooped skirt. Lace extended the full length of the train. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cora,124 Walnut, River Rouge, who are parents of the bride. The bridegroom’s parents, also from RiverRouge, are Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Beaudrie, of 20 Wet Henry St. They are both graduates of Our Lady ofLourdes High School and spent their honeymoon in Florida.3. Theresa Jill Sands and Edward John Makarewicz are planning to be married in August. The bride-elect,of River Rouge, is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John Sands, of Pensacola, Fla. Mrs. Allen McLaughlin of138 E. Henry, River Rouge, is the prospective bridegroom’s mother. He is a 1970 graduate of RiverRouge High School and is employed at Ford Motor Company.4. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Stahura, 1205 Coolidge, River Rouge are parents of the infant Lori Ann Stahura,who weighed seven pounds, three ounces born on June 3 at Oakwood Hospital. Mother is the formerSusan Ann Valois. Lorie is the first child for the couple.5. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Patten of 210 Division, River Rouge, renewed their marriage vows, May 31, duringMass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, officiated by Father James Wieging of River Rouge, the sameChurch where they spoke their vows 50 years ago, when Msgr. Champion performed the ceremonyJune 2, 1925. Mrs. Patten is a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society, while her husband is anavid golfer and grows some of the finest roses in the City, family members noted.Suzy Sees And Sez – River Rouge’s super party-givers, Fran and Fred Darin, did it again. Naturally theyweren’t going to let an event like their daughter Toni’s graduation pass without a gala. When their son Ralphgraduated a while back they had a luau, so what’s better than one luau, well two of course. It was a gourmet’sdelight. There were lobster tails, chop suey, Hawaiian chicken and pineapple, shrimp salad and roast pig. Ohyes, the Darin’s couldn’t get by without serving some of their famous spaghetti, so that was also on the menu.

Fran’s mother, Mrs. Alice Ajello, baked deserts for smorgasbord, nut rolls, torte, applejacks, apricot squares andangel wings among other things. The guest of honor, tiny dark-haired Toni, added to the Hawaiian atmosphere.She wore a lovely blue island print gown, created by Theresa Bowen. Her beau presented her with a blue lei,flown in from Hawaii, and she wore a blue gardenia in her hair. There were many flower bedecked shirts andgowns scattered throughout the party-goers. Marianne and Jim Spaminato wore matching outfits. That wasalso the night of one of those big rains we’ve been having, but the guests stayed, many of them outside. Franand Fred kept inviting them in, but evidentially a little rain doesn’t bother some of our stalwart party people.The party didn’t beak up until the wee hours of that soggy morning. * Speaking of Hawaii, Harp Crossonreceived an ‘Aloha’ from Honolulu on his birthday. His sis-in-law, Wilma Clelland, was vacationing there anddecided to “join” the party via telephone. She had already seen his surprise birthday gift, a portrait by DearbornArtist Edna Laird, before she left Saturday. Artis Laird has work hanging in the Fairlane Mansion, theDearborn Historical Museum and the Carousel Room at Hudson’s. * About 30 young Rouge citizens took insome “art” at Ann Arbor recently. They were members of Marilyn Deladurantaye’s Brownie group – It wasreally fun, taking the train to Ann Arbor, touring the museum and lunching on the University of Michigancampus. After all that they went to the Bell Tower where the Caroleer played a few melodies on the bells forthem . Diane Gregoire, Barbara Price, Theresa Bowen, Sue Wardrop and Diane Bruno accompanied Marilynand the youngsters. They all loved Amtrack, said it was air conditioned, colorfully designed and modern withlarge windows, and best of all, it was on schedule. * Frank and Rose Riopelle chalked up another graduationthis year. “Now we’re more than halfway there”, said Rose. “This one is number six, and we only have fivemore in school.” The Riopelle's have 11 children.Rouge Legion Nine Takes Double Dose – Things will get better for the River Rouge American Legion 16thDistrict entry, if you believe Manager Bruce Vida. The Rouge Nine, wearing the banner of Great Lakes SteelPost 272, took a couple of poundings Sunday and Monday as the Legion season got underway, but ManagerVida was not downhearted. The Rouge youngsters took a 19 – 2 lacing from Plymouth on Sunday afternoon inthe league opener and also suffered a 9 – 2 defeat at the hands of Adray Appliance on Monday. Both gameswere on the road so maybe the confines of Cicotte Park will bring the Rouge Nine better luck this week.Despite the two lopsided defeats, Manager Bruce Vida is confident that his team will get better. Vida is startingthe campaign with a young inexperienced club and so far mistakes have been in the name of the game. Oncethese miscues are eliminated, Vida feels his club will put some victories on the board. Plymouth jumped onFreddie Darin for 12 runs in the first three innings Sunday as they coasted to a 19 – 2 decision. Catcher TomClose led the Plymouth attack with four hits, including a pair of doubles. Close knocked in seven runs. RickyShaffer took over the Rouge mound chores in the third inning and pitched good ball the rest of the way. Errorsand mistakes plagued the Rouge Nine in the opener, helping keep several Plymouth rallies alive. ScottFollbaum had three hits for Rouge and Gerald Sikora picked up two safeties. Rouge got a run in the first inningon a single by Sikora, Follbaum’s double an error. The other run came in the fourth when Follbaum doubledand scored on John Nadzam’s single. A tough Adray crew tagged Jerry Chester for eight runs in four inningsMonday night on their way to a 9 – 2 victory. Tom Noland’s collection of stars simply had too many guns forthe Rouge forces. The Rouge Nine got single runs in the first and second frames but Adray came up with fourruns in the first and two in the second to take a comfortable lead. Gerald Sikora worked the final two inningsfor Rouge and allowed one run and three hits. Rouge got a run in the opening inning on singles by Andy Martinand Richard Laveque, plus a walk and a hit batsman. They got another run in the second when Andy Martinwas safe on an error, went to third on Gerald Sikora’s single and scored on a wild pitch. This week the RougeNine plays three games at home. Friday afternoon Rouge will host Taylor at Cicotte Park at 6 o’clock. SundayAllen Park comes to town for a 2 o’clock contest and Monday Melvindale visits Cicotte Park for a 6pm battle.Rouge hits the road Wednesday for a game at Westland, which will be played at Wayne High Field.ADS1. Field’s D & D Food Mart – 10859 W. Jefferson - * Frying cut up chickens 65 cents lb. * Grade Alarge eggs 59 cents a doz. * Tender fresh sweet corn 4 for 59 cents. * Morton salt 26 oz. box 12cents. * Meadowdale creamy butter 1lb. 78 cents. * Hygrade hot dogs $1.152. John Cassidy – 10410 West Jefferson - * W. Cicotte St., 2 family, 5 rooms and bath each. Allhardwood floors. Upper flat carpeted $22,500. * E. Pleasant – 7 rooms and bath, 2 bedrooms, full

during the repair. *** A bid for supplemental publication of general interest and other official city noticeswas awarded to the Telegram, at a cost of $2.50 per column inch. Commissioner’s Thomas Abair and ThomasJones voiced their objection by voting against acceptance of the bid *** Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Grignonrecommended the purchase of an air purification compressor for the Fire Department from the Peter Payette Co.The local company was low bidder at $4,750. *** DPW Superintendent Alfred Holmes recommendedpurchase of a cement mixer from Palmer Equipment Co., the low bidder at $1,434.50. *** Council approveda resolution by Commissioner McDonald to install lights on poles in the alley at 558 Frazier and the parking lotof Binford Lodge on Visger; also on Henry St. between Jefferson and Burke. Commissioner Sabbath said theFinance Commission, along with several other persons, were working hard on the budget and hoped to have areport ready for Council next week. *** In reply to Commissioner Jones about lighting at Great Lakes Field,Alfred Holmes said 13 flood lights were installed Tuesday. Holmes received permission to re-advertise forrepair of pool linings with bids to be opened June 24. *** Commissioner Sabbath announced that DonaldNettlow, a former River Rouge Mayor, is a patient at Miami Heart Institute in Florida. He also said that Rev. J.W. McCrary, Associate Pastor at Union Second Baptist Church, would be honored June 28, at 5:30pm duringan event at the church.3 Win Poster Contest – River Rouge High School recently announced the winners of their annual SpringLibrary Poster Contest. Debra Neathemir, a junior, won the first place prize of $10 for a colorful drawing donein poster paints of a young man traveling the path of knowledge gained by reading books. An eighth grader,Laura Garcia’s poster won the second place prize of six dollars for a humorous sketch of Eve in the Garden ofEden complaining about the lack of books. Dansie Tackett, a ninth grader, won third place and four dollars, fora pastel of a globe whose slogan says, “Books help make the World Go Round”. The theme of the poster had torelate to the library, reading, or both, and its purpose was to encourage art and reading. The posters werejudged by three art majors from the elementary schools. Mrs. Clatie White, Head Librarian at the High Schooland Sponsor of the contest, hopes to enter the posters in next year’s Downriver Library Poster Contest.Of Interest To Women1. Commencement exercises were held June 6 at Gabriel Richard High School, Riverview. Among thegraduating class from River Rouge were: Jeannine Renaud, Mary Donahue, Dinanna Wild, KarenFiebelkorn, John LaVeque, David O’Hara, Eric Schattler, and Maureen Lozo from Ecorse.2. Navy Seaman Recruit Paul W. Altenburg, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Altenburg, 99 Leroy, River Rouge,graduated from Recruit Training at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. Classes includeinstruction in seamanship, military regulations, firefighting, close order drill, first aid and Navy history.He is scheduled to report to Aviation Machinist’s Mate A School, Memphis.3. A daughter was born, June 5, to Mr. & Mrs. James Williams of 299 Richter, River Rouge at Outer Drivehospital.4. Picture – Reading the message on the commemorative scroll, received by 46 graduating seniors duringthe last Baccalaureate Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, River Rouge, June 15, are Gwen VanCanneyt, (left), Mary Dingess, (center), and Paulette DeBaldo. The Mass was officiated by Father JamesWieging, assisted by Deacon Edward Quirouette.Suzy Sees And Sez – Parties, parties, parties. June is such a sociable month. Herb and Jen Weber celebratedtheir 50 th wedding anniversary this month … And did they celebrate?! Sixty-two guests gathered at Joey’sStables for a delightful evening. Todd Arnoldi was there and played all the tunes popular back in the thirties.(Todd plays both the piano and the organ). Herb, Jr. and wife, Joanne, motored in from Fort Wayne, Ind., forthe festivities. Tim, another son, jetted in from Washington, D.C. he’s with the Criminal Investigation Divisionof the U. S. Army. Naturally the Webers’ daughter, Pamela Russell and hubby of Trenton. Herb and Jen alsohave eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Jen’s brother, John O’Brien and lovely spouse traveled herefrom Boston. Herb Jr., son Kim, drove in from Denver, Colo. He’s a senior in the Air Force Academy there.Jen received 50 yellow roses from Herb that day. She looked lovely in a peach chiffon gown. Herb wore a goldcolored dinner jacket with gold and white slacks. They had a beautiful three tiered wedding cake. Jen said she

couldn’t believe it had been 50 years. * And you wouldn’t believe that the maroon velvet maxi dress worn bydarling Kathy Bondy at her graduation party belonged to her grandmother, but it did, Kathy had to make a fewalterations here and there, but otherwise it was a perfect fit. One of Kathy’s gifts was on display at theafternoon party. It was a hand-painted portrait of herself. Her mom, Nath, made and decorated the lovelylavender graduation cake. * Meanwhile over at Ziegler’s graduation party for Franklin was a very unusualgraduation greeting. The lettering on his cake red, “Yule never bee sory you got a edukashunCongratchulashuns”. It was made by Kathy Teppler who missed the party. Kathy was in the hospital with herbrand new son. She had made the cake a few days earlier and froze it. * Jeannine Renaud’s days must havebeen busy. Besides the big graduation party they had for Jeannine, they were packing to move to their newhome on Elm Street. Jeannine will be attending the University of Detroit Dental School this fall. Everyonereally should have a smile like hers. *Bill and Winnie Duncan were hosts to their Couples Club Sunday.They think of everything and had a beautiful flowered tent erected in their yard just in case … and as you allknow … it did rain. I’m sure with all the fantastic Duncan fare, especially those barbequed ribs, that nobodyminded the weather. * Don’t forget the K of C Amber Nite, June 27. The whole group is going Hawaiian …food-wise that is and the “Three Stooges” will be putting on a skit.X-Ray Eye – Inside Sports by Joe Enright – ‘All Stars’ Play Sat – The annual River Rouge Junior League AllStar game will be staged Saturday afternoon at Great Lakes Field, with the first pitch slated for 6pm. Eachroster will include 16 of the top players from the American and National League Clubs so a tight game isanticipated. The American League has enjoyed the upper hand in the ‘Star’ game for the last three years, butthe National circuit usually produces the ‘Little World Series’ King, much to the chagrin of the A. L. This timeit looks like a real thriller, with the talent evenly divided between the two circuits. The American League mayhave an edge in power but the National loop has some top flight pitchers, so anything can happen. BothLeagues have a galaxy of fine mound prospects, with the National League likely to rely on Keith Richards ofthe Athletics, Bobby Williams of the Indians and John Keeley of the Red Sox. Other NL hurlers who could getthe call are Roger Little of the Pirates, Chris Bodrie of the A’s and Roger Johnson of the Red Sox. Veteran NLManager John Bilak will handle the underdogs again, hoping to snap the three game All-Star losing streak theNational League had been suffering through. Yankee boss Jim Duffy will be at the helm of the AmericanLeaguers and would like to maintain the AL’s claim to superiority. Duffy also has some top hurlers availableincluding his own two aces, Steve Miller and Brian Vallie, plus White Sox fireballer Brian Massey. TheOrioles’ Jeff Keen, Dale Sprinkle of the Tigers and John Kozole of the White Sox are other mound possibilities.The National League roster includes – from the Athletics: Ralph Feichtinger, Keith Richards, Chris Bodrie andEric Hurd; Red Sox’ John Keeley, Joe Keeley, Roger Johnson and Russ Brandt; Pirates’ Roger Little, MarkStephenson, Stan Kaczur and Charley Osborne; and Indians’ Bobby Williams, Kenya Spratt, Donald Campbelland Terry Campbell. The AL Players include: Yankees – Steve Miller, Brian Vallie, Justin Cagle and JohnBeaudrie; Orioles’ Gerald Rosenick, Jeff Keen, Mark Foret and Alvin Mexico; White Sox – Brian Massey,Roy Smith, John Kozole, and Sammy Smith, plus Tigers Kenny Shelton, Phillip Pettit, Dale Sprinkle and JamesLaginess. It should be quite a battle so get out and see a few innings if you can. Slow-Pitch Races Undecided– They are coming down to the wire in the various River Rouge – Ecorse Recreation slow-pitch league races,and so far nobody can claim a first half pennant. Perhaps the closest to a flag is Harbor Terminals, the perennialAAA Kings, who have a one game lead on the Twins, with just two games left. David Hickey’s crew shouldhold on to the top spot. In the AA circuit, the BRCC crew holds a half game lead over the Royals, with RoseDavis just a game back. If the clubs finish like they stand now, the Royals will get a chance to make up onegame to gain a tie for first place – and force a playoff. The same possibility exists in the A loop, where Bob’sBar is a half game up on Westcott Paper. Another makeup and subsequent playoff could be needed. With thesepossibilities nearing reality, league officials have kept 9:30 dates open the week of July 1 to take care of playoffcontests if needed. ORCHIDS: to the Yankees of the river Rouge Junior League American circuit for thatdouble win over the White Sox. A special bow to hurler Steve Miller for his no-hit effort.JUNE 25, 1975Grant Approved For River Rouge Projects – River Rouge has been informed by Congressman John Dingell thatthe City’s application for $125,000 federal grant for various projects has been approved, according to MayorJohn F. McEwan. The money will be used to underwrite several projects which have been discussed forsometime. The projects include Campbell Street water main, modification of the pumping station, demolition

of obsolete buildings. Water Department Superintendent Richard Crosson said the construction of theCampbell Street water main project will probably start in the next couple weeks. The federal grant is the first ofa total five year Community Development Grant. *** The City of River Rouge will advertise for bids forbuilders risk policy on the recreation complex. At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, AdministrativeAssistant Dennis Eaton reported that the City received a bill from an insurance company, dated February 19, forthe policy. But, he said he researched, and found that no bids were let for the policy. City Attorney KennethLogan recommended that bids be advertised for the policy. The City will open bids July 8. Mayor John F.McEwan pointed out that the policy-letting without bids was done before he became Mayor and he said it was aquestionable transaction not sanctioned by the Council.Picture – A check for $1,084.20 was presented by the River Rouge Firefighters Association Local 517 to theMuscular Dystrophy Association, and accepted by Brian Morrison, an MD Poster Child. The money wascollected by the Fire Fighters from residents and businessmen throughout the City. Making the presentationwere Firefighter Lawrence Ramsey (left) and Tim Guarino (right), while Mayor John F. McEwan observed.Rouge Merchants Holding Festival – River Rouge Merchants will sponsor the annual Sidewalk Sale, June 26,27 and 28 on the downtown blocks of Jefferson Avenue. This year River Rouge Merchants will be addingmany more features to the sale which promises to be the largest festival River Rouge citizens will experience.This year’s festival will be taking on a “new light”. River Rouge Merchants have agreed to open this year’ssummer sale to the public. Besides the sale of merchandise from River Rouge Merchants, local citizens willaccent the festival with booths, displays and the sale of arts, crafts and other fund-raising projects. Anyinterested individual Club or Organization who may wish to display or sell something should contact Fred Sells,of Kresge’s for space application without charge.“Operation Alpha” Keeps Sumby Hospital Busy – If you noticed a lot of activity around River Rouge’s SidneySumby Memorial Hospital last Thursday … a lot of what looked like injured persons being wheeled into thehospital … it was all make-believe. Sidney Sumby Hospital and five other area hospitals were participating in adisaster drill, which on the surface looked like the real thing. It was all an exercise – called operation alpha – totest the readiness of the hospitals if a disaster would occur. The disaster that occurred was an airplane crash – amock airplane crash. One didn’t actually crash, but for the purposes of the alert, the crash was suppose to haveoccurred about 1pm in the parking lot of the Michigan Bell Telephone Co. on Cicotte, between 1-75 and DixHighway in Lincoln Park. Sixty people were supposed to be injured were played by selected employees of sixhospitals. At the crash site, they were made-up to simulate injuries. From the crash site, they were transportedto one of the six hospitals – Outer Drive, Lynn Hospital, Oakwood Hospital, Veterans Administration Hospital,Sumby and Dearborn Medical Center. Personnel at the participating hospitals – with a few exceptions – didn’tknow of the alert until just as it went into operation. Sumby Hospital received 10 victims of the simulatedcrash, with wounds ranging from shock to severe cuts. When they were brought to the front of the hospital – allin one vehicle – shortly after 1:30pm, nurses, doctors and hospital attendants were waiting to rush them toemergency rooms where their injures were determined. There, nurses and doctors prepped the incomingpatients for the actual treatment he would receive if he were actually injured. Also participating in the alertwere members of the River Rouge Police and Fire Departments, some of whom were at the crash site. At thehospital, Police Officers directed traffic and kept the crowds away from the receiving area. Firefighter Rescueambulance stood by if needed.Lourdes 1935 Class Observes Anniversary – The 1935 Class of Our Lady of Lourdes High School celebrated its40 th Anniversary June 21. The event was highlighted by the class attending the 7:30pm Mass in Our Lady ofLourdes Church, celebrated by Msgr. William Lynch, an Assistant Pastor when the class graduated. Amemorable moment of the church service was when at the conclusion of the Mass, the church organist,Madeline Coliton played and the class sang the hymn, Our Lady of Lourdes. After Mass, the class and guestswent to the parish hall for dinner and a night of dancing and recollecting of days gone by. Memories, laughterand a little sadness and some tears were all mingled in the occasion. The sadness and tears were because of therecent deaths of Robert Freeman, husband of class member Lorraine Kohnen Freeman, Florence CurrierKleinow and Robert Moore, and the absence of Edward Leler. The history of the class was very exciting,because during its Junior Year the Lourdes Football team went undefeated and won the Catholic League titlegame against Holy Redeemer. The team was also undefeated in its Senior Year, except for a 7 – 0 loss to St.Theresa’s. Members of the class of 1935 contributed much to those two years. Leo Byrnes, Football Coach

during those years, was invited to the celebration, but could not attend. He and his wife are living in California.Three members of the class became nuns in I.H.M. that taught Lourdes students. Two of these, Sister MaryFrederick (Frances Manor) and Mary Lamont (Lucille Smalley) are teaching relatives of their classmates atGabriel Richard High School in Riverview. Sister M. Anelise (Bernice Perry), who was ill, was unable toattend. In attendance at the celebration were the 12 th grade teacher of the class, Sister M. Erilalia. Otherteachers of the class present were Sister Arina Marie, Mary Edmund and Frances Loretta. The class flower wasthe Johanna Hill Rose. The class motto was “build for character, not for fame”.Of Interest To Women1. Mr. & Mrs. Louis I. Goniea, 64 Walnut, River Rouge announce the marriage of their daughter YvonneFrances Goniea to Anthony Douglas Lucente, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Lucente, of Detroit. Thenewlyweds are making their first home in Woodhaven, since their return from a honeymoon inAcapulco, Mexico. The bride is a Ward Secretary at Riverside Hospital, Trenton and attends eveningclasses in Henry Ford Community College, Dearborn. The bridegroom is a pipefitter with MichiganConsolidated Gas Co.2. Cathy Hoppe and Chris Mandas will be married August 17 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church,Lincoln Park. The bride-elect, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Hoppe, of 15547 Liverpool, Livonia is a1969 graduate of Stevenson High School, Livonia. Mr. & Mrs. George Mandas, 84 Oak, River Rouge arethe prospective bridegroom’s parents. He is a 1965 River Rouge High School graduate and is employedas Food & Beverage Manager for Host International at Detroit Metro Airport.3. On June 15, a son was born to Mr. & Mrs. Terry Hammon of 56 Orchard, River Rouge.4. River Rouge Senior Citizens Club members will conduct a flea market table during June 26, 27 and 28River Rouge Sidewalk Sale Days with usable, clean articles, such as jewelry, clothing and novelties.Members will join other organizations on West Jefferson, between East Henry St. and Coolidge, RiverRouge. Last Saturday several club members attended the baseball game at Tiger Stadium, Detroit.Special prayer services were conducted by John Hayes, Club Chaplain, at Edward Girrbach Sons FuneralHome, River Rouge for two recently deceased members Mrs. George (Eugenia) Putkela on June 19 andthe Club’s immediate Past President August Schreiber, June 23. Members celebrating birthdays in Juneand sharing their cake during refreshment hour at the library are Mary Marus, Barbara Trudeau,Margaret McChrystal, Lavina Craig, Matilda Stead, Roy Mitchell, Clara Montie and John Easley.Wedding Anniversary congratulations were extended to Club President Harold Trudeau and his wifeBarbara during the social hour. Club members, Mr. & Mrs. Hector Anderson were saluted on theoccasions of their June 50 th wedding anniversary recently. Club members will travel by bus July 18 toChesaning, Michigan.5. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Jones of 92 Stoner, River Rouge, were hosts in their home during a familygathering, June 22, on the occasion of their son’s christening. His two sisters are Jennifer four yearsand Rebecca, two years. Their grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Harold Jones, of Ohio, and Mr. & Mrs.Anthony Millazzo, Sr., of Taylor.6. Two River Rouge residents who are students at Northwood Institute, Midland, have been named to thePresidents List or Deans List for the Spring term. David E. LaGrande was named to the Presidents Listfor achieving a Straight A average. Edward P. Reeder was named to the Dean’s List for maintaining a Baverage or above.Suzy Sees And Sez – Everything’s been coming up roses in many River Rouge yards the past few weeks, so wethought we’d talk to some of those rose gardeners who help beautify our community. The first one weapproached was Tony Jurski, of Stoner Street. We talked to Mrs. Jurski. Their yard is exquisite. A lovely

fountain sprinkles “rain” on two statue children carrying an umbrella. Roses surround the fountain. A rosetrellis shades a statute of the Madonna in another area of the yard. Then, when Mrs. Jurski took down herclothes line a few years ago, in favor of an inside dryer, Tony installed wire fencing between the poles and nowit makes an interesting base for more climbing roses. Another lovely item in their garden is the rose tree, whichbears red, yellow and pink roses. “Tony gets all the rose catalogs every year”, said Mrs. Jurski, “he loves tolook for new and different varieties. Tony retired seven years ago, but he was nurturing roses long before then.His work is truly contribution to passers-by. Next we talked to Mrs. Doris Kilik on Burke Street. Mrs. Kilik isa member of “The National Rose Society”. “That’s the one the first Mrs. Henry Ford belonged to,” she saidproudly. “Her rose gardens at Fair Lane were nationally famous”. “I’ve had my best luck with the ‘Peace’ and‘Garden Party’ varieties”, she said. “They grow almost as big as saucers.” She attributes the hardiness of rosesin River Rouge to the climate. “Roses need a lot of rain, but they don’t like wet feet,” she cautioned. “Don’tput too heavy or direct water on them, us a long misty soaking”. Mrs. Kilik has also had “good luck” with twomembers of rose aristocracy, “Pink Parfait” and “First Love”. She has over 50 varieties, but there are way over2,000 varieties according to the veteran rose fancier. Mrs. Kilik also has a lot of rose information she will neveruse. For instance, she said “lady bugs are very good for roses. They eat the aphids off them. You know youcan buy lady bugs by the gallon from a place in California. They’ll ship them to you for about $50”. Mrs. Kilikisn’t about to order any as there are 50,000 lady buys in a gallon and that’s a little much. She recommendsusing wood chips, sawdust, pine tree needles or peat moss around the roses in the fall to help protect themthrough the winter. An American grower is trying to perfect a hardy winter rose right now”, she added. *Another lovely yard belongs to Mrs. Birdie Chandler of Elizabeth Street, who attributes a lot of the gardeningcredit to her 13-year-old grandson, Charles Ranous. “He’s a real little worker”, she said. “He helps me with theroses. He also puts in a lot of orange daisies and other flowers for me. They should all be up in anothermonth.” Mrs. Chandler is proudest of her silver orchid rose. “My mother (now deceased) always wanted asilver orchid rose and I looked all over for one and I finally found one.” The June blooms are fading, but theJuly explosion of roses should occur very shortly after the fourth. So during the holidays take a leisurely touraround River Rouge and enjoy the many roses. We understand that Tennyson Plato on Elizabeth Street, HarryPatton on Division Street and Mrs. Jaudvinia McGee on Polk Street are really experts. I hear that Mrs. McGeehas won awards in rose shows. We took a look at all their lovely gardens, but we were not able to contact thembefore our column deadline. We noticed many other lovely yards along the way, too many to list, but enough tomake us think that a good synonym for our City could be “Downriver’s City of Roses”. The name “RiverRouge”, after all, did originate with a flower, indirectly. The red rushes along the river case their reflection onthe water causing our early village fathers to change the name from “Anchorville” to River Rouge. (Rougemeans red in French).X-Ray Eye – Inside Sports – by Joe Enright – The first half of the local slow-pitch season ended Friday nightfor most clubs, but the A Division Pennant winner won’t be decided until next week because of the tight racebetween Bob’s Bar and Westcott Paper. Bob’s Bar owns a 11 – 2 record while Westcott stands at 10 – 2 as thefirst half ended. League rules permit a team to make up one game if they trail by that margin in the wincolumn, so Westcott still has title hopes. The Westcott ten will play Murray Tire on Tuesday night at 9:30amMunicipal Field, needing a victory to finish 11 – 2 and match Bob’s Bar in the first half standings. Should thishappen, the two leaders would then collide on Thursday, July 3 at Great Lakes Field at 9:30 with the first halfpennant at stake. Of course, Murray Tire could end Westcott’s hopes on Tuesday night as the Papermen can’tlook ahead. It should make things interesting in the A circuit for the next week or so. The other close race inthe first half was decided Thursday night when BRCC ripped the Royal, 11 – 1, to lock up the AA flag. BRCCscored five times in the first and added five more in the second to clinch things early. The defending championHarbor Terminals crew captured the AAA flag as expected with a couple of victories. There were a couple ofsurprises, however, as Frankie’s bumped the twins to give the Brown Derby a shot at second place only to haveHis Closet whip the Derby aggregation and move the Twins back into the runner up spot. All these happeningshave local show-pitch fans eagerly awaiting the second half of the season, which promises to be most exciting.Second Half “Exciting??” - Looking at the second half possibilities, most experts figure that the HarborTerminals powerhouse will tame the rest of the field again in the AAA loop. The Twins and Brown Derby havethe best shot at overtaking the perennial champs, and you can’t count on Titus Ins., which has been playinggood ball of late. In the AA race, another wide open chase is expected. Naturally the first half winners, BRCC,

has plenty of backers, but the Royals, Kukla’s Kove and Rose Davis all finished close enough to the top in thefirst half to get some consideration this time around. The A circuit produced the closest race of all, with Bob’sBar just a fraction in front of Westcott Paper (until the makeup game Tuesday) and Metro Container anothershade back of the leaders. This league appears to have several other clubs like Murray Tire and Park Benchcapable of making a title bid along with the three top first half entries, so a wild scramble for the second halfpennant is expected. With all the possibilities existing, local players and fans should find themselves willentertained during July and early August. ONIONS & ORCHIDS – ORCHIDS to the River Rouge AmericanLeague for those two victories this weekend. ONIIONS – To the Royals for that total collapse against theBRCC crew in their showdown game Thursday night. ORCHIDS – to the National League All Stars for thatvictory over the AL Stars in the River Rouge Junior Loop Saturday.