MAY JUN 1950 - River Rouge Historical Museum

River RougeHistorical Museum10750 W. Jefferson Ave.River Rouge, MI 48218rrmuseum@netzero.comDelores Swekel – DirectorTom Abair – Asst. DirectorTrustees – Jenny Cooper, Sue Decker,May Halladay, Mitch Cox,Marilyn Beaudrie, Leif Erickson,Jim HolidayThe Museum is supported by the River Rouge EDC. Jim Krueger – Chair,Lisa Givens – Vice Chair, Members: Mayor Michael Bowdler, LindaDupuie, Lisa Givens, Brian Ponder, Raletha Moch, Kamilla Pasha, TroyNewman Sr., Lisa YanattaMUSEUM NEWSLETTER – July – 2010We need volunteers at the Museum! Can you come and volunteer for4 hours, one Sunday a month? If we can‟t find more people to help we maybe forced to open only one or two Sundays per month..We‟re getting a lot of good comments about the newsletter in the 50‟s.Once finished, Jenny will start on 1960.To subscribe to the newsletter send $10.00 with your name, address,city and zip to the address above. Make all checks payable to R.R.H.M. Orto get it free by e-mail, send us your e-mail address and name to our e-mailaddress above.Tom Abair

SENTIMENTALJOURNALBY: JENNYCOOPERMAY 4, 1950Mayor Criticizes Civil Service Commission - The River Rouge Civil ServiceCommission incurred the wrath of Mayor M. Warren Duncan at the meeting of the CityCouncil Tuesday night and as the result Civil Service Commission Members have beenrequested to meet with the City Council Committee of the Whole tonight. It started whenSuperintendant George A. Deering of the D.P.W. sent a letter to the Council dated April1, recommending that Raymond Haener be made Supervisor of Recreation FieldMaintenance for $3,200; also to have charge of moving and caring for election booths.Civil Service came back with a proposal that Haener be put on a salary basis as follows:Induction period, $3,024 intermediate, $3,122; maximum, $3,200. Deering came backwith a letter read Tuesday night at the Council meeting saying that since Haener wasmaking $34,82.71 a year on an hourly basis that he wouldn‟t be interested in the salary assuggested. Deering withdrew his request for Haener‟s change in status. This broughtcommend from Mayor Duncan that Civil Service was causing a lot of trouble and hisrequest that members appear Thursday and give an explanation. A hearing on theproposed change of zone use at 19 Victoria was finally referred to the Council of theCommittee of the Whole for further study. Norman Beaudien, 10 W. James, opposed it.Howard Klienow, 195 Richter, spoke for it and submitted a petition of several nearbyresidents who consented to the change.Father Edward Barron Opens Mission In Japan – A River Rouge priest, Father EdwardBarron, recently arrived at Sonobe as Pastor of Maryknoll‟s newest mission in Japan. Aveteran of 20 years in the missions of Hawaii, Korea, and Japan, Father Baron brought toSonobe several full-time catechists to form the nuclear of a larger teaching staff. Hehopes to introduce large-scale mission methods that have proven successful in Korea butare as yet generally untried in Japan. Educated at Our Lady of Lourdes School, NotreDame University, South Bend, Indiana, and Assumption College, Sandwich, Ont., FatherBarron entered Maryknoll in 1921 and was ordained in 1927. After a year in themissions of Hawaii, he was transferred to Northern Korea, where he was stationed untilWWII. Interned by the Japanese, Father Barron was repatriated in 1942. He served forthe duration of the war as a chaplain in the U. S. Navy and the returned to Korea. He hasa sister, Sister Marie Vivian, stationed at St. Mary‟s convent, Monroe.Weber & Marion Get Council Action – Although the purchase by the city of River Rougeof approximately.52 of an acre of land which constitutes part of the Campbell Ave.roadway connecting the dedicated street with Pleasant St. along the Shore Line Railroadhas been consummated several weeks, the Council voted Tuesday to hold a publichearing on the matter. The Council by action sometime before the spring electionpurchased the property from George Herbert Cain, owner of a plot in the area when thecity was confronted with a demand that it pay for the property occupied by a section ofstreet which his attorneys claimed the city had never acquired. The move to hold ahearing was offered by Commissioner Herbert J. Weber Jr. It was seconded byCommissioner Thomas Marion. It came after 30 minutes of argument between CityAssessor Arthur L. Valade and Attorney George Hubbard of Wilson & Hubbard,

epresenting Mr. Cain. City Assessor Valade appeared at the meeting as a result of theCouncil resolution passed last week. He said that the .52 acre for which $7,200 was paidwas assessed at $2,520. He gave a detailed history of the tract of land of which it is apart. Attorney Hubbard who was present and replied to Mr. Valade‟s statement virtuallyturned the meeting into a hearing by cross examining the assessor on various details ofhis work and his report on the property in question. Commissioner Marion asserted thatthere were many court decisions confirming the municipality‟s right to continue ahighway across private property after it had been used without objections for 10 years ormore. He challenged anyone to produce any record whereby the city had entered into anyagreement with the property owner at the time the roadway was opened to public use inthe 20‟s. Mr. Valade has suggested a Public Hearing despite Hubbard‟s statement thatthe deal was entirely settled and the matter closed. Commissioner Weber at first offereda motion that a hearing be held on a regular Council meeting date but changed it at thesuggestion of Commissioner Tattan who said it would interfere with regular Councilwork. He made the date Thursday, May 11. The motion carried, only CommissionerBeaudrie voting no, he qualified his vote by saying that the matter was closed and the hefelt that the city tried to condemn the property, it would have been forced to pay morethan the $7,200. Nearly all the commissioners explained their reason for voting as theydid.Society Clubs At a meeting of the Catholic Miss Club held at the home of Carolyn Bowen onApril 26, bunco prizes were won by Dorothy Wrobleski, Shirley Giesin, CarolSims and Barbara Zavadil. The next meeting will be held at Shirley Giesen‟sresidence, 271 Richter. Cynthia Marie Behta, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Behta, 74 Elm, will celebrateher third birthday tomorrow at a small party. Marian Chirillo, 41 W. Anchor, left Monday, May 1, for a month‟s visit withrelatives in Kansas City, Missouri. The R. P. Club met at the home of Mrs. Floretine McQuade, on West JeffersonAve. Friday evening, April 31. Cards were played and prizes were won by Mrs.Roy Grundy, Mrs. Mary McLachlan and Mrs. Anna Botz. Refreshments wereserved. The Variety Club met at the home of Evelyn Jones, 131 Maple, Wednesday, April26. A lovely lunch was served. Playing bunco, first prize went to Ann Blozitis,second prize to Georgie Parks, with Betty Domino taking third prize. Consolationprize was awarded to Ethele Baumann.The American Legion Auxiliary will hold an initiation on May 11 at the regularmeeting for any member who has never been initiated. On Tuesday, May 9, the16 th District will hold a regular meeting at the Ford Motor Post on Maple St.,Dearborn. Memorial Services will be held at the meeting.Epworth To Observe Loyalty Day – Annual Loyalty Sunday will be observed on May 7at Epworth Methodist Church marking the beginning of the Annual Every MemberCanvass. The Rev. Earl Phelps Sawyer will speak on the topic, “You Get It Back”. TheFinancial campaign will be opened to obtain pledges for approximately $11,250 to coverthe financial needs of the church during the fiscal year. The budget is approximately thesame as last year. The Church‟s financial year begins on June 1.Inspiring Ceremony Is Planned – The inspiring and beautiful ceremony of crowing ourBlessed Lady will be repeated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Sunday afternoon at 3o‟clock. The Rev. Father E. J. Glemet, pastor, will conduct the service and speak ondevotion to the Mother of God. Peggy Ann Bard of the senior class will place the floralcrown on a statue of the Blessed Virgin after which her classmates, clad in cap and gown,

will consecrate themselves to their heavenly Mother. Sixteen junior girls dressed inpastel formals will act as maids of honor and a group of junior boys will form a guard ofhonor for the graduates. The girls are Shirley Laginess, Mary Finn, Sally Milligan, RuthSt. Lawrence, Yvonne Douglas, Stella Bolas, Jeanne Nadeau, Beverly Pilon, Mary HelenGirrbach, Patricia Lozon, Elrieda Mexico, Carolyn Laginess, Nancy Roberge, JeannetteProvot, Evelyn Peters and Virginia Vatri. As the procession precedes this group throughthe church, traditional May hymns will be sung by the members of the high school choir,the choir boys from grade four through seven and the grade school choral girls. Theceremony will close up with benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.Rouge Track Team Beat Lincoln Park – Coach Roy Krueger‟s River Rouge High SchoolTrack Team swept to its second straight victory of the current season after dropping theseason‟s opener to Monroe. The Panther‟s shellacked the Railsplitters of Lincoln Park bythe score of 65 to 44 at the latter‟s field last week. For the Maroon & White contestants,Bill Castleman and Emmanuel Neal collected the only two double victories. Castlemantied a Railsplitter for the first place honors in the high hurdles and then copped first placehonors again in the broad jump. Neal waltzed along to his two victories in his specialties,the 100 and 220 yard dash events. Then Gene Johnson successfully defended his“Invitational” high jump crowned by defeating mate Earl Suggs for first place positionwith a jump of five feet, two inches. Don Sawyer took first place laurels in his specialtythe 440 dash as team mate Kermit Spears trotted home second in the mile run. FreshmanStar Earl Suggs shined as he not only placed second in the high jump but won the lowhurdles by a wide margin. To date, Krueger‟s squad has a two win and one last recordand are tied with Dearborn and Ecorse for the Twin Valley Conference leadership. ThePanthers will meet Dearborn this week in an outdoor contest in a meet which shoulddecide the TVC Champs of ‟50.Lourdes Breaks Even In 2 League Contests – Lourdes Bears, defending champions of theWest Side Catholic Leagues „First Division‟, got away to a mediocre start in the defenseof their title by breaking even in a pair of games this week. The local nine blew a six-runlead and dropped a 10 to 9 decision to Redford St. Mary on Friday afternoon, but cameback to edge out St. Gregory, 4 to 2, in eight inning Monday. Coach Tom Connell‟s crewhopped on Howie Sullivan for six runs in the third inning and Lourdes looked like a cinchto win with Ray Jurczyk on the hill, but the burly right hander was not his usual self andcould not hold the lead. Jurczyk lacked his usual speed and control and had troublestaying ahead of the batters. Len Bloch, Ted Dull and Johnny Marini were the top hittersfor Lourdes with two hits apiece. Monday Lourdes got a stellar four-hit pitching chorefrom bespectacled Allan Tieppo, to take St. Gregory into camp. Tieppo was brilliant allthe way, setting down 17 men on strikes. Tieppo was in serious trouble only once, andthat in the seventh frame when the Red Sox scored twice to tie the count. At that, it was awild throw by Tieppo which gave St. Gregory both runs with two men down in theseventh. Four innings passed before there was any scoring, with Fred Bagnascomatching Tieppo pitch for pitch. But in the fifth Lourdes got going. With one outTieppo singled to left. Marini forced Tieppo at second. Marini took second on a wildpitch and scored when Paul Barnyak slammed a hit to center. Barnyak took second onanother wild pitch and ran home on Johnny Bard‟s single to left. Lourdes looked like asure winner to the last of the seventh when two errors and a double played by EdFitzgerald put the tying runs on base. Here Wixson tapped to the mound, and an easyplay in front of him Tieppo hurried his throw to first and threw high, with both runnersscoring to tie the count. The bears came right back to win the game in the eighth. Tiepporetired the side with ease in the bottom of the eighth to safeguard the victory. TomStewart, John Bard and Paul Barnyak paced the hitters with two hits apiece. Lourdes willface St. Theresa on Thursday afternoon at Heuer Field at 4pm.

Has 1907 Shoes – Joseph Divilio, of 12 Nieman, believes that he holds the record for theoldest pair of shoes in River Rouge which although they have not been worncontinuously, have been in frequent use. A pair of buttoned oxfords, tan in color, werepurchased in Pennsylvania by him in 1907. They still have the original soles, and are stillin fairly good condition.Junior High Team Wins – River Rouge Junior High baseball team came through withtheir biggest victory in five years Monday afternoon at Heuer Field when they blankedFlat Rock, 11 to 0. The win over Flat Rock was the first in history for a Rouge JuniorHigh nine over the Flat Rock team, and Coach Lofton Greene was very pleased with theshowing made by his youngsters. Rouge got a fine three-hit pitching performance fromNerselle Donald, who fanned 11 and was never in serious trouble. Donald, a skinny,lanky, youngster, is called Satchel Paige by his mates because of his pitching form, whichresembles that of the old master. Donald also got some great support from his mates,who played errorless ball – another rarity in Junior High competition. Rouge, scoring inevery inning, pounded out 10 hits and looked like real champions all the way. GeorgeHall and Steve Armos paced the hitters with two safeties each.MAY 11, 1950Name Safety Commission Secretary – Roy H. Cheff was appointed recording secretary ofthe River Rouge Public Safety Commission by action of that body at a meeting Mondaynight. He succeeds Jack Bewick who was named a member of the Public SafetyCommission by Mayor Duncan and confirmed by the Council two weeks ago. Frank J.Schattler succeeds Clarence Aldrich as Chairman. Mr. Aldrich‟s term as a member of theSafety Committee having expired. The Vice Chairman is Herman Goldnitz and theCorresponding Secretary, Clarence Sabbath. Harry Golden and Bewick make up theremaining members of the Safety Committee. The Recording Secretary, who has chargeof records and handles all office details, is a non-member of the Safety Committee.New Edifice Corner Stone Will Be Laid – The cornerstone of the new edifice of theSecond Baptist Church, now under construction at Beechwood and Hall Ave., will be laidwith fitting ceremonies Sunday afternoon. Originally designed to cost in theneighborhood of $100,000, the building plan has been modified to provide a beautifulchurch structure at a cost of about $85,000. Following a short service at 3pm, at the oldSecond Baptist Church building, 371 Palmerston, those taking part will march to the newstructure for the cornerstone ceremonies. These will be in charge of Benford Lodge No.26, and the Grand Masonic Lodge of which it is a part. Grand Master W. O. Green ofDetroit will be in charge of the ceremonies. Fourteen Grand Lodge officials will bepresent and take part of the ceremonies. The Second Baptist Church, under the directionof the Rev. E. C. Copeland has expanded from a membership of 200 to over 800 in the 18years he has been the pastor. It is widely noted for its well trained vested choir andvarious musical organizations.Governor Names May 24 For Goodell Hearing – Hearings on an ouster petition presentedto Governor G. Mennen Williams three weeks ago by Gus Keramidas of 52 E.Rockwood, asking for the removal of Councilman Ormal Goodell on grounds ofmisconduct in office will begin Wednesday, May 24, in the Wayne County Building.Governor Williams has designated Probate Judge Jay H. Payne of Ann Arbor to conductthe hearing and compile a report, without recommendation, for the Executive Office. Thepetition as presented to the Governor stated that under Section 7, Chapter 5, of the CityCharter, no member of the council shall be interested directly or indirectly in profits ofany contract, job or work, or be financially interested directly or indirectly in the sale toor by the city of any land, materials, supplies or services, other than official services.Any member of the City Council offending against the provision of this section shall beguilty of malfeasance in office and shall forfeit his office. Keramidas had obtainedcopies of vouchers made out to the Goodell Hardware of which Councilman Goodell is

owner, showing where the city purchased items from his store. This evidence waspresented with the petition. Goodell, on the other hand, said that the Council hasapproved all purchases from his store under claims and accounts and the charter specifiedthat approval of the Council was necessary for such purchases. Goodell stated that hehad never asked for city business and all purchases at his store were made through theCity Purchasing Agent Phil Allison. Two weeks ago the Council passed a resolutionauthorizing purchases from the Goodell Hardware where the best interests of the citywould be served. After Keramidas‟ petition was presented to the Governor it wasreferred to the Attorney General for his recommendation. It is apparent that he ruledthere were grounds for action. Goodell will probably rest his case on the fact that no citybusiness was solicited by him and all purchases from his store were made by purchaseorder from the City Purchasing Agent. Goodell had never over-charged the city in anypurchase, according to the records. However, Keramidas contends the charter does notspecify whether profits was made or not, but simply states that anyone in city governmentcannot do business with the city.River Rouge Boiling Pot Looks as though our junior members are not going to be pushovers. Will theThursday night meetings be held in the council chambers or continue behindclosed doors? That is the question. Two new members were elected on campaign promises of bringing the Councilmeetings to the council chambers on Thursday, which is evidence of thetaxpayer‟s will in the recent election. The Commission are still working over the budget. Would it be more economicalto purchase more equipment that will soon be among the other idle equipment inthe year, or would it save dollars to contract for the job? Tonight will be the hearing on the Campbell Ave. property. A good crowd isexpected. Research has been given by all concerned. River Rouge can attain an old world effect by having the purchaser of CampbellAve. build an arch over the street – not exactly an Arch De Triumph but with theGothic style of the period of Louis XIV. This would satisfy everybody includingthe Fire Department. Just what inscriptions would be appropriate for the tabletover the arch is a matter of speculation, but it could be in Latin and nobody wouldknow what is said anyway.Social ClubsThe Down River League of Catholic Women will hold a benefit tea at the homeof Mrs. Roy W. Seavitt, Ecorse, Thursday, May 18 in the afternoon from 2 to 5and from 7 until 9 o‟clock in the evening. The regular meeting of the League willbe held at the Knights of Columbus Clubrooms Monday afternoon, May 1 at 2o‟clock, after a short program a social hour will follow. All new members areurged to come and get acquainted.Bernadette of Lourdes Circle Daughters of Isabella, held its regular monthlybusiness meeting on the evening on May 3 in the Knights of Columbusclubrooms. The opening prayer and hymn were followed by the pledge ofallegiance to the flag. It was decided to have a “Moonlight Cruise” for theDaughters and their friends in July. The May meeting will be a Mother &Daughter supper, potluck, with cards and games later. When all business andsubjects for the good of the order has been completed, the meeting adjourned withprayers for sick members and the closing prayer.West Side Boy Champ At Marbles – The Annual City Wide Marble Tournament,sponsored by the River Rouge Kiwanis Club and the River Rouge RecreationDepartment, was concluded Monday afternoon with Blanch Martin, an eighth grader at

River Rouge High, being crowned as City Champion. Martin defeated the championsfrom four schools to win the city wide tourney and cop a new baseball glove as firstprize. Besides Martin, other school champions were Richard McKeith of Lourdes,Eugene Griffith of Dunn School, Newsom Williams of Northrup, and Ronald Housley ofAnn Visger. Each school champion was awarded a new baseball as a prize. Some 450youngsters ranging in age from 6 to 15 competed in this tourney, with champions beingnamed in every grade at each of the River Rouge Schools. All grade winners were givenribbons for their feats. Grade Champions at Ann Visger were Mellard Caudill, secondgrade; Jackie Christian, third grade; Ronald Housley, fourth grade; Paul Dittmer, fifthgrade; and Donald Broome, sixth grade. At the Northrup School the winners were:Turner Cummings, first grade; Franklin Hightower, second grade; Howard Williamson,third grade; William Redding, fourth grade; Jimmy Charles, fifth grade; and NewsomWilliams, sixth grade. Lourdes winners were: Pat Bowen, third grade; Bernard Dean,fourth grade; Louis Bacho, fifth grade; George Nadeau, sixth grade, Richard McKeith,seventh grade; and Jimmy Laginess, eighth grade. The Dunn School winners were: JohnBush, first grade; Cliff Taylor, second grade; Tommy Bourdeau, third grade; and EugeneGriffith, fourth grade. Winners at the High School were Robert Thompson in the seventhgrade and Blanch Martin in the eighth grade.Dearborn Trackmen Fall To Rouge Onslaughts – The River Rouge Track Team under theguidance of Coach Roy Krueger, maintained runners up position in the Twin ValleyConference standings for the fifth straight year by beating the Pioneers of Dearborn in adual track meet by the score of 56 to 53 on Monday afternoon. This victory was the firstagainst the Pioneers by the Panthers in five years. Eugene Johnson not only paved theway for his team mates by winning the high jump and placing second in the pole vaultingexhibitions, but won the broad jump as well as the meet. Earl Suggs copped first in the180 yd. low hurdles while mate Bill Castleman followed for two seconds in both the highand low hurdle events. Gerald Johnson pulled in victory ribbons in both the 100 and 220yd. dash events. Gerald‟s time in the 100 missed the Pioneers 16 year old track recordfor that distance by but one-tenth of a second Johnson‟s time was 10.4 tenth seconds.Bears Even in 2 Games – In the recent baseball game of Lourdes versus St. Theresa lastFriday, the Blue & White team had a comparatively rough time trying to score against St.Theresa, whose infield was taking in every ball the Bears could hit. The opposing teamwas steadily scoring runs in nearly every inning, which soon added up to a 6 to 1 lead.The Bears struck back in the last of the ninth but the final score was 6 to 4 in favor of St.Theresa. Monday the Bears took on Redeemer and really flattened them out. Steadilythroughout the game, the bears were scoring. Redeemer changed pitchers many timesunsuccessfully trying to stop the raging Bears, while their pitcher, Tieppo, was doinggreat, giving up only two hits. The final score was 20 – 0.MAY 18, 1950Old Campbell Street Agreement Is Found – Although nearly three hours were devoted atthe Public Hearing by the River Rouge City Council Thursday night to the recentpurchase of land which contains a section of Campbell Ave. along the Toledo and ShoreLine Railroad, little that was new developed until the closing minutes. Then CityAttorney Maxton R. Valois exploded a bombshell when he read the copy of a hithertounknown agreement having to do directly with the section of street in question. The citypurchased the property this year when it became evident that it had never held title to asort portion of Campbell Ave. near Pleasant St. The agreement read by Valois datedOctober 19, 1925, was drawn between Henry M. Campbell and wife, owners at that timeof the property, and the City of River Rouge, signed by Mayor Thomas J. Bresnahan andClerk Raymond J. Peters. It agreed to permit the city to lay a concrete roadway over thatsection bordering the railroad from the established line of Campbell Ave. to the railroadand over the property in question was laid by the Wayne County Road Commission. A

crowd that filled that Council Chambers nearly to capacity listened to the hearing andmany present expressed themselves. In addition to City Attorney Valois, AttorneyGeorge Hubbard representing G. H. Cain, the owner of the land, and former CityAttorney T. Roy Finn took active part in the discussion. City Assessor Arthur L. Valadealso participated. Commissioner Herbert J. Weber and Thomas Marion led in the attackon the purchase which they held was unnecessary. They contended appraisals shouldhave been made if it was found necessary to purchase, and that condemnation shouldhave been used instead of direct purchase. Commissioner Daniel Riney questioned CityAssessor Valade regarding his motives in opposing the deal. He with CommissionerWalker and Commissioner Beaudrie contended that the property was purchased onlyafter an investigation indicated that it was the proper step to take in protecting the city‟sinterest. Saying that he felt duty bound to explain his reasons for voting with the othermembers in the unanimous action to make the purchase, Former Commissioner BenjaminArchibald asserted that the purchase was not hurried by the Council in the least. “Weconsidered the matter for two or three months”, he said. “There was no collusion as hadbeen hinted here. You all known that Mayor Duncan and I have seldom been on thesame side, but I believe that there was nothing improper about the way this was handled.The Council knew that he had owned the property. I believe that $7,200 was areasonable price and that the Council did a fine job in buying this property”. Archibaldsaid that he also believed he expressed the sentiments on the subject of formerCommissioner Kirby L. Wilson who was confined to his home by illness at the time ofthe hearing. Vicco Rizzi, Board of Education member, was questioned by CommissionerEarl Beaudrie regarding purchase of several residence properties on Leroy St. inconnection with Dunn School expansion. The questions were intended to bring out factsregarding methods of acquiring property for public use purchase as againstcondemnation. Rizzi asserted that he did not remember what was paid for the variousproperties and referred the questions to George A. Deering who at the time the schoolexpansion property was secured was a licensed Real Estate dealer and was retained by theschool board to appraise the property. Many other persons took part in the hearing eitherseeking information or expressing their views. These included Mortimer Feder, StanleyPrather and Norman Beaubien. Namon Smith asserted that lives and property on the westside should not be jeopardized by failure of the city to safeguard the Campbell Ave.route.City Flag Is Approved By Council – Rouge Committee Produces Emblem – The designof an official flag of the City of River Rouge was adopted by the City Council Tuesdaynight. The flag will be used in River Rouge Civic Activities and will be displayed by theBoy Scouts from this municipality who attend the National Meet of that organization atValley Forge, Pa., next summer. A Committee of Rouge persons representing severalorganizations and headed by Commissioner Edwin Walker was responsible for the flagdesign. Commissioner Walker introduced the resolution providing for its adoption. Allvoted for it except Commissioner John Tattan who explained that he favored it as aRouge emblem for the Scouts, but believed that the public as a whole should first have achance to give expression to what would constitute an official flag. The flag has fields ofred, white and green with a border of gold. A fleur de lis in the center is emblematic ofthe city‟s industries and history. The flag contains the words “River Rouge” at the topand “Heart of Industry” in the lower part.River Rouge Boiling Pot With the same deep tones and specifications as the Liberty Bell that rang forfreedom in 1776, people throughout the country heard the start of the fifty-oneday campaign to sell $650,000,000 in Savings Bond by July 4 th . The Liberty Bellwas viewed by hundreds in front of the River Rouge High School Wednesday,

and all school students were allowed to hear the ringing of the bell at 10:30am.Only freedom loving Americans can appreciate that sound. Keep it that way. Last Thursday night‟s hearing in the Council Chambers proved very interesting.City Attorney Max Valois‟s long arm of the law pulled one from the bottom ofthe bag. To browse through the same archives would be very interesting… Commissioner Earl Beaudrie asked Vicco Rizzi same embarrassing questionsabout the purchase of School Board property. Like some of the larger communities the City of River Rouge has adopted a flag.By the action of the Council Tuesday night they adopted an official flag symbolicof the historical rise from the French settlers to the present day industrial center.Sell Poppies On Thursday – All is in readiness for Poppy Day which in River Rouge willbe Thursday, May 25, Mrs. Stephen Lewis, Poppy Chairman for Wallis-Wainwright-Hack Post & Auxiliary, American Legion, said yesterday. Thousands of the red flowerswill be ready in River Rouge for the occasion. All poppies used for the Poppy Day saleare made by disabled veterans in various government hospitals. Mrs. Lewis has called ameeting of all Poppy Day workers for 7 o‟clock Wednesday evening, May 24, at theLegion building. Poppies and coin boxes used in receiving the money will be distributedand final instructions will be given the poppy sellers at that time.Society ClubsMiss Kathleen Theresa Higgins, daughter of Mrs. Emmela Higgins, 152 Haltiner,and Stephen Matyas Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Matyas, Sr., 8965 Portland,Detroit, exchanged marriage vows at Our Lady of Lourdes on Saturday, May 13.The Rev. Father E. J. Glemet performed the double ring ceremony. The bridegiven in marriage by her brother, William Higgins was gowned in white organdy.The gown was ballerina length, designed with a very full skirt and a fitted bodice,accented with a yoke of eyelet organdy and long sleeves which came to a point atthe wrist. Her fingertip veil fell from a small cap of net trimmed with lace. Shecarried a colonial bouquet of white gardenias and snapdragons. The maid ofhonor, Miss Dolores Kenopka, wore a gown of yellow organdy of ballerinalength. Her gown was fashioned with a full shirt and a fitted bodice with capsleeves. Her picture hat and her slippers were the same color as the gown. Shecarried a colonial bouquet of green carnations. The bridesmaid, Doreen Borzello,wore a gown identical to the maid of honor‟s in green organdy and her bouquetconsisted of yellow carnations. The best man was Louis Byar and the usher wasRobert Talbert. The Rumpus Room at the River Rouge Hotel was the scene of thewedding breakfast and the reception. About 30 guests attended the breakfast and200 were present for the reception in the evening. The bride‟s mother chose ataupe print dress with navy accessories. The mother of the bridegroom wore asapphire crepe dress with navy accessories. Both mothers wore corsages of redroses. The bride is a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School and isemployed by the Michigan Bell Telephone Company in Wyandotte. Thebridegroom, a graduate of Ford Trade School, is employed by the Chrysler Corp.The couple will reside at 39 Cora.Help Sought In Memorial Day Project – The Bureau of Nationalization has supplied CityClerk John R. Osborn with the names of nine River Rouge persons who have becomecitizens in the last year, and plans are being made to present each with a special citationsat special services to be conducted at the Memorial Day program which this year will beheld on Sunday, May 28, at Memorial Park, following the afternoon parade. Mr. Osbornis anxious to obtain the names of the other new citizens who acquired their papers in thelast year or two. Such persons also will receive citations if they contact him at the cityhall in time to be added to the list. Final arrangements for the observance will be made at

a meeting in the City Council Chambers at 7:30pm, Monday, July 22. Members of theAllied Veterans Council and representatives of other organizations which are cooperatingto put on the parade and attend the program. All persons who are interested in plans forthe event are asked to be present.MAY 25, 1950Thursday Meetings Still Council Issue – The Dove of Peace didn‟t waste much time inthe vicinity of River Rouge City Council Tuesday night although it did hover around fora few minutes at the beginning of the meeting. Then the old controversy whether theThursday night committee of the Whole meetings should be held in the CouncilChambers upstairs or downstairs in the Clerk‟s office frightened the bird away. Anotherquestion on which Council members failed to agree was whether or not an extension oftime should be given a Frazier Ave. family already facing a court action for keepingchickens and goats in the city. The Council members got along during the opening ofbids for the purchase of a used mobile digger and a used roller. Five firms submitted bidswhich were referred in the Council as a Committee of the Whole by Mayor Duncan.After communications had been read by City Clerk John R. Osborn, the old controversyon Thursday night meetings started. Commissioner Weber contended that a meetingshould be held convenient to city records which were often consulted wouldn‟t holdwater since an agenda of things to be considered could be drawn up the same at regularmeetings on Thursday night. “The Clerk can provide himself with necessary records anddocuments before the meeting the same as on regular Tuesday night meetings in theCouncil Chambers”, said he. Commissioner Beaudrie contended that the Tuesday nightmeetings were like a Corporation Board of Directions sessions from which thestockholders were often excluded. He said that no one was kept out who wanted toattend, but that the Council would discuss many matters more freely at these meetings onThursday night than at public meetings with an audience. He pointed out that action bythe Council can be taken only at the regular (Tuesday Night) or special meetings.Commissioner Walker and Riney also defended this policy while Commissioner Tattanand Marion came to Commissioner Weber‟s defense. A petition signed by nearly 100persons was read asking that something be done about the old Woolworth Store buildingon West Jefferson claiming that the boarded front or “barrier” was not according toordinance. It was referred to the Council as a Committee of the Whole. George W.Wolfe, 11 Perrin, wrote in commending the D.P.W. and the city generally for the waystreets have been cleaned recently. He gave Superintendent George A. Deering of theDepartment of Public Works a verbal pat on the back, saying that the department waswell managed and efficient. Dred Scot Neusom, 287 Polk who was in the audience, saidthat he was pleased at the manner in which his street was being cleaned. CommissionerBeaudrie reported that the Wayne County Road Commission in response to an appealfrom the city to clean West Jefferson Ave., which it maintains, was doing a good job. Hesaid the street will be well cleaned before the parade on Sunday. Saying that they hadlived in River Rouge 32 years and had kept chickens and goats all that time, a spokesmanfor the Smigelsky family on Frazier Ave. asked that the Council permit them to remaintwo months. He said they were building a home in Trenton and would leave with theirchickens and goats late in the summer. Mayor Duncan asserted that they have beenserved with a police ticket in response to action taken by Dr. Henry Belanger City HealthOfficer. “Neighbors have been objecting to the goats and chickens, we can‟t permit thisto go on for most of the summer”, said Mayor Duncan. Commissioner Tattan offered amotion to permit the family to keep it‟s goats and chickens 60 to 90 days. CommissionerWeber seconded it. City Attorney Valois told the council the motion was not a properone since it provided for the violation of an ordinance. The motion was tabled. Itdeveloped that the case will be up for a court hearing on Friday. City Attorney Valoisasked that Council representation be named to a meeting of several municipalities in the

People‟s Community Hospital Authority who wish to break the agreement. The FinanceCommittee and Public Affairs were asked to attend by Mayor Duncan. The controversyopened when Commissioner Walker asked that bids be taken on three trucks with andwithout trade-ins. The motion has been tabled last week and automatically came up atthis meeting. It carried 4 to 2, Commissioner Tattan and Weber opposing it. Opponentsasserted that the city couldn‟t afford to buy the trucks. Commissioner Walker said thatthe bids should be taken to ascertain what the cost of the equipment would be. He saidthat the city has some old pre-war equipment that must be replaced and that taking bidsdid not commit the city to buy.River Rouge Boiling Pot The City Fathers came to a parting of the way again at last week‟s Thursday nightmeeting. Who was it that said “United We Stand, Divided We Fall?” With thesupport of Commissioner Tattan and Marion, Commissioner Weber demandedone reason why the Thursday night meeting should not be held in the CouncilChambers. Some citizens recognize achievement. City Council received with thanks a lettercomplimenting Superintendent of Public Works George Deering on his work. Goats – No Goats – Mareseydoats. No goats allowed in town says City Council –four legged ones that is. Council leaves decision to judge.Rumor has it they are still working on the Campbell deal.Seen along the avenue. Red squirrel cross the avenue on green light during heavytraffic. Bus driver reading newspaper spread out before him driving at 30 miles.No passengers on the bus. White owl seen on lawn of Ann Visger School.Memorial Day: A day most of us take advantage for a break from every dayroutine to celebrate – but let us all pause a second to remember the originalpurpose of this day and pay tribute to our beloved ones and those who made thesupreme sacrifice that we may enjoy this freedom loving country.River Rouge Furriers Will Move – The River Rouge Furriers and Tailors have leased thebuilding long occupied by the Jacobson Shoe Store at the corner of West Jefferson Ave.and Leroy St. and will move to that location June 1. They will occupy the entirebuilding, which is being redecorated. With the installation of new equipment it will bethe most complete store of its kind in the Down River area. Philip Rice, who has been inbusiness in River Rouge for 16 years had built the River Rouge Furriers into a verysubstantial business. Mr. Rice has kept informed on prevailing styles and since he is askilled tailor, he has been severely critical of the workmanship on garments he offers tohis clients. The public assumes that fur coats are an impossible luxury. Hollywood andwomen of wealth pay thousands of dollars for rare furs but the average person can enjoyfurs of excellent quality in serviceable and beautiful design for almost the same price paidfor a cloth coat. Mr. Rice will install cold storage units which will enable him to makeimmediate delivery of stored garments when called for. He will also enlarge hismerchant tailoring department. He had operated a large tailoring establishment in Detroitbefore coming here from clients from among the most prominent men in the city, but inthis department as in the fur lines, he will maintain a scale of prices that will be little ifany higher than ready-to-wear suits. Mr. Rice has established a reputation for absoluteintegrity with his clients. Any garment he offers to his trade must be perfectly tailoredand of the best quality. Mr. Rice will announce the formal opening of his new store assoon as it is ready for the showing of his new stock which will be on display for hisAugust Sale.Bears Win Game From St. Gregory – Lourdes Bears in a hot contest on Wednesday oflast week beat St. Gregory‟s 10 to 6 at the local field. The Bears really went to work inthe last of the first inning. Paul Barnyak got to first on a well placed bunt and then was

driven in by John Bard, who smashed out a two-bagger. Bard was later called out tryingto slide home. The second inning was also taken by the Blue & White team scoring withJurczyk, who was driven in by Barnyak. Jurczyk, the Lourdes pitcher, was taken out onaccount of wildness and replaced by Tieppo in the fourth. Next, St. Gregory‟s scoredwith Bagnasco who was followed by Katch. While they were still hot, these aggressorsloaded the bases with Nenzek, Kasko and Swak. The next man up was Fitzgerald whowas pegged out trying to reach first. Coperstone hit and Nenzek, Kasko and Swakscored. The bears when they came up really started scoring, first with Marine andBarnyak brought in by Bard, who was later, called out trying to slide home. Next Dullgot a hit and was driven in by Tom Stewart who hit the first and only homer in the game.Kossik scored for the first run of the inning. After St. Gregory scored once more withFitzgerald while the Bears pushed three more in with Barnyak, Marini and Tieppo. Thewinning pitcher was Tieppo, the losing pitcher, Kosko.Sclater Wins For Panthers – Veteran right hander Jimmy Sclater scattered four hitseffectively over the seven-inning route as he pitched his River Rouge High mates to a 5to 4 win over Dearborn Lawrey Friday afternoon. Sclater had one bad inning, the fourth,in which Lawrey scored three runs. Outside of that frame, he was in complete command.He fanned six and issued only two passes. Rouge jumped off to a two-run lead in thefirst inning when Andy Telek singled and romped home a head of Johnny McKinzie, whoclouted a long drive right center for a homer. Rouge added one in the third and anotherin the sixth on hits by Gus Wharton, Charles Washington, and Cleon Gilliam. With thescore tied at four runs in the seventh frame, the Panthers came through to score one runand win the game. Johnny McKinzie slammed a single to right, Ted Zuk also singled,but McKinzie was cut down as he tried to score, with Zuk reaching third. With RoyRussel at bat, Zuk broke for the plate and made a clean steal of home, beating the tagwith a nice slide.JUNE 1, 1950Street Work Is Getting Attention – Street curb construction work is occupyingconsiderable attention in River Rouge, Earl R. Beaudrie, Commissioner of Public Works,said yesterday. Sidewalk repair is also on the agenda. One member of the D.P.W.estimated yesterday that the amount of curbs which will have to be reconstructed wouldreach a total of more than a mile. Hill St., Cicotte St. and several streets on the west sidehave considerable curb rebuilding to be done as well as scattered replacements in all partsof the city. The work is being well handled under the direction of Superintendent GeorgeA. Deering of D.P.W. Considerable attention also is being given to alleys. All have beencleaned. A job which will occupy a long period is the cutting down of the level of manyalleys to bring them below the level of the floors of adjacent garages. This will requiresome additional equipment. All streets have been cleaned, and by following this byflushing, good results have been attained. West Jefferson and Coolidge which aremaintained by the County were cleaned just before the holiday, but County RoadCommission cleaning crews have a large area to cover, and they sometimes get behind inthe work.Big Parades Held Sunday In 2 Cities – With eight musical units, several floats, units ofthe Lincoln Park National Guard, and many veterans and civic groups taking part, theRiver Rouge Memorial Day Parade Sunday afternoon was one of the largest held here inhonor of the war dead. All the scheduled musical organizations took part in the parade.The Ecorse Business Men‟s Association also sent an elaborate float dedicated to peacewhich had been prepared by Hazan Pingree Knoch for the Ecorse parade. The CubScouts also had a float symbolic of the purpose of the organization. Our Lady of LourdesSchool won the prize for the best showing of any local school. Other award winnerswere Girl Scout Troop 860 and RR-4, Boy Scouts. Fifteen awards were passed out toboys and girls for attractive displays in decorating their bicycles. Judges were John

Klinger, Charles Shriver and Donald Cock. The new city flag was displayed for the firsttime near the head of the parade. Paul Dressel was designated custodian of the emblemwhen it is taken to the Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge, Pa., later in the month. Twosmall children, part of the family of displaced persons from Ukraine recently admitted tothis country were given flags. They were William Mocranski, 10 and Steffan Mocranski,8, who are staying at the Toki home, 132 E. Great Lakes. At Ecorse, where prizes wereawarded to visiting musical organizations, first place went to W. C. Council Drum andBugle Corps. Second Place was taken by the Great Lakes Steel Post Drum & BugleCorps., which was only one point behind the first place group. The third award went toMichigan Council Drum & Bugle Corps. The colorful Detroit Moslem Shrine MarchingBand of 150 persons took part in the Ecorse parade and attracted wide attention.River Rouge Boiling Pot The Polish people, labor and many others lost a great friend in the passing of JohnLesinski. Praises, from Congressmen, that normal would have been a five minutesession lasted an hour. Rep. Colmer said, “John Lesinski was a man withoutpersonal malice. No matter how bitter the debate, he remained your friend”. When you are big enough to still be a friend regardless of opinions than you are aman – Many of us would do well to ponder that. If you are reading this, than you are not one of the highway causalities. Rumor has it that a certain banker may be appointed to finish Rep. Lesinski‟sterm – Hubbard says he has been asked to run for Congress – hmm – seems its wide openboys? The fight for open meetings in the Council Chambers is still item number one atthe City Hall – What is your opinion?Last Sunday, River Rouge held its Memorial Day parade to pay tribute to the wardead. Many were the thoughts of appreciation for the fine parade. Also to thecivic minded people of the community who so generously gave of their time andeffort to organize and participate in the parade. Well you might be proud of yourcontribution to honor the men, who in dying, gave the living their glorioustradition of freedom.Has Teaching Assignment In Germany – Miss Nancy Kirtland, sixth grade teacher at AnnVisger School has been granted a year‟s leave of absence from River Rouge schools toaccept a position as Teacher of Children of Americans stationed with the occupationforces in Germany. She will take special orientation training for one week in New Yorkprior to embarkation on or about August first. The location of Miss Kirtland‟sassignment has not yet been determined, but she has been assured that she will teach inan English language school. She expects to take advantage of the opportunity to visitrelatives in Germany at some time during her year there. Miss Kirtland entered the RiverRouge system three years ago. She is particularly interested in club work with girls. Herhome is in Erie, Michigan. She attended Monroe High School and Michigan StateNormal College.Glee Clubs‟ Concert Is Tomorrow – Members of the River Rouge High School BoysGlee Club and Girls Glee Club will present their annual spring concert Friday evening,June 2, in the high school auditorium. The concert will begin at 8:15 o‟clock, and will beunder the direction of Blanche & Carolyn Wise. The program will include a great varietyof numbers with well known composers such as Schubert, Puccini, Rachmaninoff, Liszt,Nevin, Cadman, Pinsuti, Strickland, Frimi and Romberg represented. Members of theGlee Clubs who have special parts in the concert include Joanne Auk, Carolyn Graff,Willie Dell Haskett, Carol Hazzard, Judy Messimer, Doris Moore, Annabell Perkins,Beverly Reeves, Eileen Riedl, Phyllis Starkweather, Gladys Wells, Donna Hazzard,

Arlene Guarino, Connie Starkweather, Elaine Smith, Donald Adkins, Paul Dressel,William Finley, Bernard Gruenwald, Bernard Thomas and Marvin Turner. Others takingpart are Dolores Bohnenstiehl, Judy Bronston, Lillian Cicero, Patricia Corless, MarleneDavis, Delores DeLucia, Sylvia Duncan, Helen Major, Janet McKellar, Phoebe Moon,Carol Moore, Betty Ruelle, June Schrank, Edna Sorsensen, Nancy Stenko, AlfredBolden, James Moore, Mardon Murphy and Victor Toth. The concert is invitational andcomplimentary tickets are being issued by members of the Glee Clubs.Society ClubsMiss Lenore Kaminski, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Kaminski, 69 Stoner,became the bride of Leslie Nemeth, son of Mr. & Mrs. S. Weidenberger, 13Forest, on Saturday, May 20 at St. John Cantius Church. The Rev. FatherAnuskiewicz officiated at the Solemn High Mass and read the vows at the doublering ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of whitesatin trimmed with seed pearls. The gown had a fitted bodice with a keyholeneckline trimmed with seed pearls, and long sleeves coming to a point at thewrist. The full skirt extended into a five yard train. A bonnet of net accentedwith baby breath held her fingertip veil in place. Her bridal bouquet consisted ofwhite roses and baby breath. Mrs. Hattie Chrobak attended as Matron of Honorwearing a gown of chartreuse net designed on princess lines. The off-shoulderneckline was trimmed with lace and the lace extended down the front of thegown. She wore a hat of matching white lace and carried yellow carnations. Thebridesmaids were Jenny Bender, Rose Tala, Gertie Bender, Bernadette Tarnowskiand Betty Louzon. The bridesmaids wore gowns identical to the Matron of Honorin yellow and carried chartreuse carnations. The little flower girl, NancySchwochow wore a gown of yellow net and carried a basket of rose petals.Buddy Schwochow, the ring bearer carried a white satin pillow trimmed in lace.The best man was Henry Kiluk and Attendant‟s were Charles Kaminski, whoushered the parents to their seats, Harry Olszewski, Albert Weidenberger andJoseph Kaminski. For her daughter‟s wedding, Mrs. Kaminski chose a grey suitwith beige accessories and she wore a corsage of American Beauty Roses. Themother of the bridegroom chose a navy dress with black accessories and wore acorsage of yellow roses. Both the bride and bridegroom are graduates of RiverRouge High School.They‟re Fooling No One – Wayne County Sheriff‟s deputies came barging into RiverRouge and Ecorse the other day on one of their periodic visits to ferret out the gamblingevils of this region. As yet there have been no results and we wonder if these visits arenot politically inspired. Few raids are ever made in the plushy north-eastern part of theCounty although some of the Georgian mansions out Grosse Pointe way and farther northat the rim of Macomb County are said to be tenanted by slickers in the numbers racketand some expert poker players. The Herald has mentioned our police occasionally andwe feel every confidence in them to take the proper measures to keep gambling below thelevel of professional artists. We resent the indictment of the city as a sort of municipalback door and a place for nocturnal slummary. Other communities where lines of socialcleavage are drawn differently have a more intimate knowledge of tricky-pasteboards andgalloping ivories.„Pro‟ & „Con‟ Of Rouge Free School Book Issue – Put on the June ballot of the RiverRouge School District election by petition, the issue of free textbooks will lend interest inthe forthcoming school election. Proponents of the move cite the fact that many of thesurrounding communities now provide books paid for out of tax resources. Cited also isthe fact that because a free text book is used over and over by pupil after pupil in a givengrade, the net cost of books to the community is less under a system of free text books.The argument also runs that free text books are just as reasonable part of public school

education as is free instruction. Groups opposed to the measure cite the wording of theballot proposal, which was taken directly from the petitions, proposes free books for allpupils in all of the public schools. This, it is claimed, would make necessary theapplication of the rule, not only up through senior high school, but the adult eveningschool and the Veterans‟ Institute as well. At the present time veterans, most of whomlive outside of the school district, receive their books free from the Federal Government.A well used text book, say some educators, becomes almost part of the personality of thereader and ought to be owned by him and become the initial unit of his own personallibrary. Claimed also is that the care and checkup of the School Board owned booksimposes added burdens upon teachers who might be more profitably employed in thework of actual instruction. It is estimated that a change to free text books would initiallycost the School District about $11,000.JUNE 8, 1950Detroit Edison Asks For Special Election – A special election may be held in the City ofRiver Rouge on Monday, August 7, of this year, to submit to the qualified electors aproposal to grant a 30-year franchise to the Detroit Edison Co. The Detroit Edison Co.will pay all expenses of the election. A three-fifths vote is required to approve thefranchise, which is virtually the same as the 30-year franchise expiring late next month.An application by the company read to the City Council Tuesday night, asked forsubmission of the proposed franchise to the people. The matter was referred to theCouncil as a Committee of the Whole by Mayor Duncan. Under the terms of theapplication, the City Clerk is to prepare an account of all expenses essential to conductinga special election. The Detroit Edison Co. will deposit with the city immediately the fullamount. The conditions of the franchise, virtually the same as the old one, give thecompany the right to construct and maintain all needful and proper poles, towers,conduits and the like necessary for its business and subject to city rules and regulations,and relieves the city of all liability. It requires that any damage resulting shall be met bythe company. All construction shall be under supervision of the City Council, thecompany defraying expense of such supervision. It requires proper notice by thecompany of intention to carry out any erection or construction work, and requires thecompany to cooperate by raising wires and the like when buildings are to be moved. Itcontains a number of provisions to safeguard the city. The company is bound by thisagreement to charge rates no higher than in surrounding areas, subject to review by theMichigan Public Service Commission. It also contains provisions for the purchase by thecity of company property within the city at an agreed price or a price determined byarbitration, if the city so desires. City Attorney Valois said August 7 was the earliest dateon which the election could be held.High School Prepares For Graduation – River Rouge High School Senior Class activitiesof the next few days include class day program on Friday, the baccalaureate sermon at4pm on Sunday and will culminate with commencement exercises one week from today,Thursday, June 15. Sixty three seniors and 15 members of the Veterans Institute willreceive their diplomas providing they finish their work satisfactorily. In an effort toincrease interest in the baccalaureate service, it has been scheduled for the afternoon thisyear instead of the evening. It will be held at the high school auditorium, the Rev. EarlPhelps Sawyer, Pastor of Epworth Methodist Church, delivering the sermon on “TheIndependent Mind”. The Rev. Walter B. Williamson of St. Hilda‟s Church will offer theinvocation. Prayer will be by the Rev. E. C. Copeland of Union Baptist Church, and thebenediction by the Rev. D. E. Fullwood of Fews Memorial Church. Organ music byForrest R. Arnoldi of the Wyandotte Conservatory of Music will be a feature. Thefollowing high school seniors and Veterans Institute graduates will receive their diplomason completion of their required credits: Roberta Anderson, Harvey A. Bibber, Edith M.Berridge, Myrna L. Brown, Lawrence G. Bulkley, Roy Russell, Robert L. Campbell,

Donald E. Curaccio, Shirley A.Carlson, Edward E. Carter, William Castleman, Ruth A.Church, Dorothy J. Crenshaw, Helen F. Daniszewski, George A. Dovas, Alfred J.Driscoll, Maudestine Ellison, Gerald A. Emery, Dorothy J. Evans, Bernard Figuielli,Bertha M. Fonville, Donald C. Gaines, Vadie L. Hall, Evaline A. Harchis, William D.Haskett, Carol J. Hazzard, Richard D. Heuer, Stanley Hickey, Robert W. Hilliard, JoanM. Hobday, Patricia R. Hoy, Delilah Hudson, Beulah B. Johnson, Marilyn J. Johnston,James E. Jones, James T. Kessel, Ruth M. Konarske, William J. Lowrey, Guy G. Lyons,Hazel B. McGruder, John H. McKinzie, Lawrence W. Merrill, Gilbert A. Michel, Janet J.Noehl, Clarence J. Moody, Jr., Mary K. Moores, Robert M. Nash, Richard L. Robertson,Orville R. Rawles, Wallace L. Saulsbury, Joan R. Schroer, James S. Sclater, Carrol C.Smith, Myrtle Smith, Lilyon C. Snyder, Helenor E. Speir, Phyllis M. Starkweather, AndyTelek, Dolores D. Vezelich, Gladys A. Wells, Leonard White, Billie S. Woods. WarService Veterans are as follows: Edward Earl Buxton, James Cowie, Harry S. Czabot,Steve F. Godra, Stanley L. Harper, William E. Hodge, Forest F. Jamison, Calvin L.Laginess, Arthur S. Mawditt, Bert Mecsey, Metro Sheer, Charles R. Tyson, Eddie White,Barbara A. Wiggins and Joseph M. Warman.72 Seniors To Graduate On Monday – Seventy-two students, 34 boys and 38 girls, of thetwelfth grade will graduate from Our Lady of Lourdes High School on Monday, June 12.Diplomas of graduation will be award in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 8:15pm by theRev. Father Emmanuel J. Glemet. The Rev. Father Leo J. Trese will deliver thecommencement address. The class valedictorian is Lucille Charron and Peggy Ann Bardis the salutatorian. Diplomas of graduation with highest honors will be given to: LucilleCharron, Peggy Bard and Robert Amport. Diplomas with high honors will be receivedby Clarke Harris and Marie DeRubeis. Diplomas with honors will be presented to thefollowing: Bonnie L. Anderson, Arthur J. Balamucki, Finley J. Beaton, Zoe E. Blake,Leonard J. Bloch, Dolores S. Bodrie, Donald C. Bouford, Patricia A. Bruner, Thomas F.Compau, John V. Chemy, Francis S. Cibor, James L. DeGroat, Kenneth E. Delo, AndrewC. Ditzhazy, Joanne M. Durjo, Patricia A. Farrell, Mary A. Theresa Fix, Richard J.Gratz, Joyce Grundy, Janet L. Halasy, Howard R. Hayward, Daniel J. Hook, Majorie J.Howe, Laura J. Kujawa, Lou Ann LaBo, Gerald F. Laginess, Rosalie A. Laginess,Eugene A. Letourneau, Jeannette F. Liphardt, Edward J. Lozon, Doreen J. Madison, CarlJ. Marut, Peter J. McLean, Geraldine A. McQuade, Nancy R. Meekins, Anna M. Mexico,Donna E. Mexico, Gloria M. Papp, A. Peluso, Dennis A. Pesta, Arthur J. Poirer, Phyllis J.Provalenko, Clemens J. Przekopouski, Mary Ann Rennie, Clare B. Romanski, Sally A.Rose, John L. St. Amant, Helen K. Sebastian, Rita T. Sheehan, Mary G. Shomsky,Antoinette H. Smith, Janis J. Smith, Marilyn I. Smith, Edmund L. Sobocinski, Arlene T.Stepaniak, Russell J. Stewart, Donald P. TeBeau, John W. Thompson, Allan J. Tieppo,Charles A. Tokarz, Amy T. Watson, Mary T. Wesolowicz, Lawrence J. Wendeken,Elizabeth M. Williams, Robert L. Wloszek, Frederick N. Woolley, Stanley R. Zajac. TheValedictorian & Salutatorian medals and the honor certificates will be awarded at aspecial convocation assembly in the school on Friday. Class officers are as follows:President, Russell Stewart; Vice President Kenneth Delo; Peggy Bard, Secretary; DoreenMadison, Treasurer.River Rouge Boiling Pot Seems Commissioner Weber and committee are to give the public a chance tovoice their opinions on the sewage condition. Commissioner Tattan and Weber want an accounting of the Public HousingCommission operations. Somebody is on his toes. See that former Mayor Ed Higgins is again making his appearance after beingconfined to his home. Leaders in business and industry are friendly towardadvertising because it helps them run their business more profitably. Good

advertising and friendship in the political world is better than playing it open atboth ends – it might boomerang. High jump – two story buildings are usually erected with a stairway or anescalator but the new building just erected for Boots Barber Shop on WestJefferson was ready for the refrigerator and the television set. It had no stairway.Floors were all finished, plastering done and somebody wanted to go up to get hishammer and a few tools – it was necessary to borrow a ladder. The question nowis, would it be cheaper to put in an elevator or tear the building down and startover. Interesting isn‟t it?72 From Here At Parochial Exercises – Seventy-two seniors from Our Lady of LourdesHigh School participated in the Annual Senior Day exercises Sunday afternoon in theState Fair Coliseum. The 5,179 graduates, their parents, teachers, and friends heard anaddress by Cardinal Edward Mooney. Four senior students also appeared on theprogram. Wearing cap and gown, Russell Stewart, of 15 E. Pleasant, represented theschool when Senior Class Presidents from the 83 High School in the Archdiocese formeda Guard-Of-Honor for his Eminence, the Cardinal. Each Senior Class marched into thecoliseum bearing their school colors.Panthers Win Two Victories – Coach Richard Larimer‟s highflying River RougePanthers scored two easy victories during the past week to show some of the promisewhich was expected of them earlier this year. The Panthers trimmed Ecorse, 8 to 1,Thursday and journeyed to Monroe for a night game Friday which they won handily 16to 2. Jimmy Sclater pitched steady four-hit ball for Rouge, and was never in serioustrouble. Rouge jumped off to a five-one lead in the second inning and Sclater coastedhome an easy winner. Andy Telek got two of the seven hits for Rouge. Youthful BobbyThomas hurled the Panthers to an easy 16 to 2 triumph under the arc lights at Monroe.Thomas used a blazing fast ball to great advantage under the lights, setting down 12batters on strikes while scattering five hits effectively. Rouge tallied once in the firstwhen Cleon Gilliam walked and stole second. Andy Telek singled the center and Gilliamscored. Jimmy Sclater paced the Panthers at bat with four hits in five trips, including twodoubles. Every man in the lineup got at least one hit for the PanthersWeeber To Retire As Coach; „U‟ Man Coming – After a quarter of a century of highlysuccessful football teams River Rouge High School is to have a new coach. CharlesKetterer has been engaged as head football coach at the River Rouge High School tosucceed Frank Weeber who concluded 25 years of coaching with the close of the 1949season. Mr. Ketterer is enrolled in the graduate school at the University of Michigan.While doing undergraduate work at the University, he participated in football, basketballand baseball. He captained the 150-pound football team in 1947 and was selected themost valuable player. During 1948-1949 he coached football, basketball and baseball atNorthville. In the Fall of 1949 he assisted in football at the Ann Arbor High School, andduring the Spring of 1950 he was associated with football practice at the University ofMichigan. Ketterer played High School football under Sam Bishop at Northwestern HighSchool, Detroit. Weeber will devote his entire time to his work as head of the SchoolAthletic Department and City and School‟s Recreation.ADS1. River Rouge Kiwanis Club presents Wrestling Friday June 9, 9pm Great LakesField River Rouge, Michigan. Bert Ruby, Champion Vs. The Sheik, challengerfor the $2,000 Championship Belt. Plus two other bouts – Semi-Final LarryChane (Soo St. Marie) Vs. Steve Zold (Hungary). Johnny Gates (Toronto) Vs.Laddie Holack (Windsor). Tickets $1.00 includes tax. Junior Admission 60 centsplus tax. Sold Only at the field.

2. G.W.D. Appliance Shop – 11192 W. Jefferson opposite Abbott St. – MotorolaTelevision $189.95 and up. Terms to conform to your budget. See the new deepfreeze Refrigerator With New Features You Will Like! Our Gift Shop is open…3. Summer Furniture Store – 10384 W. Jefferson – Wherever you go take fun withyou! Motorola “Music Box” Portable radio. $24.95. Operates AC or DC currentor it‟s own long-life batteries. Smart tan plastic case, brown grille. Built-in“Aerovane” Loop Antenna that picks up distant stations with sparkling clarity.JUNE 15, 1950McNinney Will Head K of C Council – Long active in the work of Msgr. ChampionCouncil, No. 2918, Knights of Columbus, Joseph J. McNinney was elected Grand Knightof the local organization at the June meeting last week. Born and raised in River Rouge,he has served as editor of the Council‟s official organ, “Champion News” for the last fiveyears. He has been lecturer of the organization for three years. He is a clerk at GreatLakes Steel Corp. plant. Servicing with him for the coming year will be the followingelected officers: Joseph Peltier, Deputy Grand Knight; Stephen Kovach, Chancellor;William Hodges, Jr., Warden; Judge Jerry Gagneau, Treasurer; Howard Novach,Recorder; Oliver Hamel, Advocate; Ervin Rugg, Trustee; Ernest Faulhaber, Harvey Dalyand Chester Lopata, Guards.Message About Polio Sent Out – In preparation for a possible epidemic of polio duringthe coming warm weather months, the Wayne County Chapter of the NationalFoundation for Infantile Paralysis is this week sending into every River Rouge homewhere there is a child in school, a copy of the informational leaflet, “A Message AboutPolio”. Among the items of advice stressed most often is the need for quick action incase polio strikes. Though relatively little is known about the way polio spreads there isincreasing evidence of the many sorts of symptoms which may spell the onset of thedisease. There is as yet no quick cure for polio and no way as yet to prevent its spread.Most cases when referred to competent medical men in their early stages are amendableto treatment and result in no permanent disfigurement or incapacity. Stressed also in theleaflet is the fact that treatment is available for all children without regard to their abilityto pay, the general principle being that parents pay for help in proportion to their financialability. The March of Dimes is organized to aid in the often prolonged treatment of poliovictims. A call at any school office in River Rouge is all that is necessary to secure theabove-mentioned leaflet.River Rouge Boiling PotThe seventh member of the City Council, always commendatory of good worksand critical of errors of omission, reported on the State of the Union last evening.He thought the literary content of the bids for publishing the proceedings shouldbe read in their entirety. Only two of the bids, however, confined themselves tothe business in hand while the third went into raptures on the courtesy of theCouncil, like Lord Chesterfield on a binge.For a newcomer Clarence Lake made a pretty fair showing in the recent SchoolBoard election. Congratulations to winners and losers.May be seeing Charles Pryor (job printing) back in town very soon.From the Ancient Sanskrit Probert: “He who allows his day to pass by withoutpracticing generosity and enjoying life‟s pleasures is like a blacksmith‟s bellowshe breathes but does not live”.Roy Cheff has a very attractive window display. A wedding portfolio of views ofthe lovely bride and the frightened groom forms the centerpiece of the display.Beautiful portraits in color are displayed, one of them a handsome fellow, which

ings up the questions “why should a man‟s picture look like a tortured captive?”Roy could make even the Pot Boiler look attractive. I betcha.Playground Schedules Announced – Recreation Director Frank Weeber announced plansfor the Annual Summer Program sponsored by the River Rouge Recreation Dept. onMonday. The playground season begins Monday, June 19, and continues through August25. Playgrounds throughout the city will be open every weekday from 12:30pm to 9pm,with capable supervisors on hand. Loften Greene is City Playground Supervisor and hasexpert help available at all parks. Playground Directors at the various parks are:Beechwood Center, Rhea Bacchus; Northrup, Lewis Douglas; Cicotte Park, EdwardHayes; Dunn School, Edward Futrell; and Memorial Park, Joseph Brodie. Handicraftclasses will be held each day, under the direction of Miss Beverly Bay. Classes at theAnn Visger will be held from 10am to 12noon, while classes at the Dunn School will befrom 1pm to 3pm. The wading pools throughout the city will be open every day from10am to 6pm with Recreation Attendants in charge at all pools. Attendants at the wadingpools are: Beechwood Center, Ola Mae Allen and Vampie Bell Clemans; Cicotte Park,Bernard Gruenwald; Dunn School, William Whitaker; and Memorial Park, Don Sawyer.Older children can swim at the River Rouge High School pool throughout the week. Freeperiods for the boys are staged from 2 to 4:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.Age groups extend from 10 through 16 year and the periods are 30 minutes long. Boysalso can swim at night from 6 to 9pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, withadmission of ten cents charged for each one hour period. Workers at the pool include:Harold Gratz, hall duty; locker room boys Don Gvosdich and Cleon Gilliam; lifeguards,Roy Swanson and Eugene Papp. The girls can swim on Tuesday and Thursday, with freeone hour periods available from 2 to 5pm, with swimming at night the same as that statedfor the boys but on Tuesday and Thursday. The locker room girls will be Jackie Wallisand Marian Bezzo. Tickets for the free swimming periods in the afternoon will be givenout at all playgrounds 30 minutes before each period begins. The summer baseballprogram, under the direction of Mr. Richard Larimer, also starts Monday, with some 300youngsters expected to take part in the various leagues. Baseball and softball leagues forall age groups are being formed and league play will start Monday.ADS1. J. Kelsey McClure – 1000 West Jefferson – Car Wash 89 cents. LubricationWhile-U-Wait.2. Grinnell‟s – 10454 West Jefferson – Festival Piano Sale – Save up to $300. Rareopportunity to own a fine piano at great savings! Quantities limited. Some typicalvalues: Leonard Console: was $595 - now $575 - save $80. Grinnell“Regency”: was $925 - now $845 - save $80. Kimball Grand: was $1,345 -now $1,195 - save $150.3. George Warren Dan Appliance Shop – 11192 West Jefferson – “Come in and letone of the Geison Boys help you”. Television for only 39 cents a day – METERPLAN: Let a coffee can be your meter plan. One nickel (5 cents) dropped inyour “METER” for each hour you and your family are being entertained andeducated pays for your T.V. large 12 ½ inch set in your home tonight – just DialVI-3-8220.In Retrospect – The Michigan Department of Health threatened to take a hand in theRiver Rouge Sewage situation after sewage had backed up into scores of basementsfollowing a heavy rain. Someone carried the matter directly to the State Board of Healthas a health problem and one that menaced the safety well being of Rouge people.20 Years Ago Julius Durant, who was Commissioner of Sanitation is 1930, had been incommunication with Edward T. Rich, Director of the Bureau of Engineering,State Department of Health, regarding the matter. Commissioner Durant asked

everyone who had difficulty with sewage getting to basements to communicatewith him. The State Board of Health did nothing more than make aninvestigation.Thirty-six River Rouge High School Seniors were preparing to make a trip toWashington D.C., under the sponsorship of several teachers. Two of the boys inthe class decided to make the trip by staring several days early and hiking orhitchhiking. They were Charles McNew and Archie Pelon.A Committee, which had taken up the matter of changing the name of MemorialPark to honor the late Mayor, John R. Valois, decided that some other type ofmemorial would be preferable.10 Years AgoRiver Rouge along with other municipalities in the Detroit area observed SafetyWeek. Police records indicated that five children were injured on the streets thatweek.The River Rouge Exchange Club cooperating with a Board of Education put on aspecial program for new citizens. The principal speaker was Federal JudgeLederle.The River Rouge Board of Education was working on plans to divide the schooldistrict into four voting precincts for school elections. Heretofore, voters from theentire district had to go to a central place to cast their ballots.JUNE 22, 1950To Attend Harvard University – Graduated recently from Williamston Academy,Easthampton, Mass., Samuel Byron Milton, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Milton, ofRiver Rouge, has been accepted as a student by Harvard University. He plans to enterHarvard in the fall to begin his studies for a medical degree. Several other Universitiesincluding Brown, Northwestern and Michigan has accepted him in case he wished toattend them. Byron spent two years as a student at Our Lady of Lourdes High Schoolprior to entering Williamston Academy. Inspired by the success of his father in themedical field, he decided to enter this profession.New Blast Furnace To Be Constructed – Construction of an additional large blast furnacewill be started in the near future in River Rouge at the Zug Island operation of GreatLakes Steel Corp., it was announced by George R. Fink, President of the company andalso President of its parent organization, National Steel Corp., fifth largest steel companyin the United States. Plans also have been made to enlarge the Coke Plant at Zug Islandto provide for the increased fuel requirement that will result from construction of the newfurnace. The present Zug Island Blast Furnace Plant consists of three furnaces ofapproximately the same size as the new furnace, which will have a capacity of 40,000tons of pig iron per month. The output of the new furnace will increase the production ofsteel at the company‟s Ecorse Plant substantially, Mr. Fink said , and a further increasesteel production will result from rebuilding and enlarging one of the present open hearthfurnaces to a capacity of 500 tons per heat. Existing open hearth furnaces will also berebuilt and enlarged at the Weirton, West Virginia, plant of Weirton Steel Co., anotherdivision of National Steel Corp. When these improvements are completed, Mr. Fink said,the ingot capacity of National Steel Corp. will be increased by 500,000 tons to a total of5,000,000 tons per year. Engineering work on the new blast furnace here has been underway for some time, Mr. Fink said. Field work will start in the near future and it isexpected that the furnace will be in operation by January 1, 1952. It is estimated that thetotal cost of the blast furnace and other improvements included in the program will rangebetween 25 million and 30 million dollars.Gives $2,000 To Affable Strangers – Rouge woman is victim of oft worked “Pigeon”Game. - The well known flimflam or pigeon game was worked for the second time

within a week in River Rouge Friday when a Haltiner Street woman of 60 lost $2,000 totwo slick strangers. The week before a Detroit woman parted with $250 to a man and awoman whom she met in River Rouge. In the second case, the woman whose namepolice requested newspapers to withhold because of her condition, following the loss ofmost of the family savings, met two well dressed and apparently well educated women atthe corner of Jefferson and Henry St. One wore a neat gray uniform. They struck up aconversation with their victim, and casually remarked that they had been the recipient ofa large sum of money apparently about $10,000 from wealthy people by whom they hadbeen employed. They said they did not care to retain such a large amount of cash, butwould divide it with a third person if they could find a deserving individual. Theydemanded that the person with whom they would share the case (a three way cut) mustprove that she was thrifty and could handle money properly. As proof, they suggestedthat anyone who could show ability to save money by producing a sizable amount of casewas just the part for whom they were looking. The victim assured them she had savedmoney and as proof went to the bank and withdrew $2,000. The two women appearedpleased and said that they would take the $2,000 and return with one third of the $10,000in just a few minutes. The woman became suspicious as soon as the pair disappeared andnotified police. Taken to the Detroit Detective Bureau which has worked on scores ofsuch cases, the victim identified a picture of a well known flimflam artist as one of thepair. River Rouge Police working with other police departments believe that they have agood opportunity to apprehend the pair.Society Clubs Members of the River Rouge Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, will hold a benefitparty on June 30 at Veteran‟s Hospital, Dearborn. Gifts for veterans will beappreciated. Miss Donna Maxwell, 194 Genessee, has returned home for the summer aftergraduated from the University of Michigan. Mr. & Mrs. Don Nettlow, of Miami, Florida, are visiting his mother, Mrs. JosephNettlow, 215 Summitt. Members of American Legion Post No. 314, will hold nominations of officers attheir regular meeting on June 22, at club room, 15 E. Henry. Neighbors and customers of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Goniea, 101 E. Pleasant, gavethem a surprise stork shower on Tuesday evening at their home. Mr. & Mrs. Leo St. Lawrence, 137 Maple, announce the engagement of theirdaughter, Irene, to James Beaudrie, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Beaudrie, 100 E.Pleasant. The date of the wedding has not been set.River Rouge Boiling Pot Seems to be an epidemic of investigations sweeping the country. Speculations are“Where to next?” It is time men in public office learned the supreme importanceof securing and maintaining the goodwill of the pubic they serve. Seems the councilmen want cooperation on a three-month basis. Months ofpretentious manipulations that led to nowhere should be a clear sign that a longrange problem would be the best issue. Our favorite theme song “Buy In River Rouge” takes its pitch this week from theBig Kresge Stores. River Rouge can perk up now, we are really catching ourstride. We have grown, according to the census to a city of more than 20,000,which is some metropolis. But the most significant thing about our town is thatour stores are right up on the top flight group in volume, quality of merchandiseand considerate service to the public. W. R. Marshall and John Gaddis, managers

of Kresge Stores, are beginning to see the results are hard work and carefulplanning. It will give you a thrill to look at the nicely balanced stocks in suchendless variety, the skill with which it is displayed and the response to customers.This is merchandising as developed by an organization that measures its successby its keen analysis of the market and its care in its public relations.Judge Jerry Gagneau has been your judge for 27 years. Wears well doesn‟t he?Who said River Rouge is slipping? Despite its limited 3 7/8 square mile area,census shows an increase of 3358 persons.You don‟t have to be a communist to sabotage your government and community.Announcement – We sincerely regret that beginning July 1, 1950, we find it necessary todiscontinue the loan of chairs. Persons needing chairs will find a list of chair rental firmsin the classified pages of the Telephone Directory. The increase in the demand for chairshas been so great and the loss and damage resulting from loans have made it necessary todiscontinue this service. FRANK GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME – 10750 W.Jefferson Ave. and GIRRBACH FUNERAL HOME – 10783 West Jefferson Ave.Safe Holiday Is Promoted – River Rouge has been asked by the National Safety Councilto join in a nationwide campaign to reduce the annual Fourth of July accident toll. This isan invitation we cannot ignore. It is an invitation that the citizens of River Rouge gladlyaccept. And I know that in accepting it I have the wholehearted support of the citizens ofRiver Rouge. No one wants to cause or suffer an accident. Everyone wants to helpprevent accidents - and everyone can. This Fourth of July and the week end proceeding itcan be free of accidents if the citizens of the Nation earnestly desire, and if they acceptpersonal responsibility for a safe and sane celebration. The Fourth of Julycommemorates the happiest day in our Nation‟s history. As Mayor of River Rouge, Ipledge this city and all of its citizens to active participation in this worthwhile campaignto make and keep the Fourth of July a happy holiday for the Nation. MAYOR M.WARREN DUNCAN.JUNE 29, 1950Consider Hawks Street Extension - Danger to residence streets is described - Impressedby the appeal of an Anchor-Burke area resident, who said that he represented a group inthat neighborhood, the River Rouge City Council Tuesday night took action towardobtaining an opening of Hawks Avenue to Jefferson Ave. Picturing the horror of therecent disaster in Chicago when a gasoline tank truck and a street car collided, AndrewConnery, 109 Burke, told the Council that the potentialities of a like tragedy were presentin River Rouge. He referred to the huge quantities of gasoline trucked over East AnchorStreet from Burke to Jefferson as part of the route from the Hawk Ave. storage tanks.Mayor M. Warren Duncan told him that a project for opening an extension of Hawks toJefferson was undertaken several years ago. He said that the Council got together withthe property owners and oil company officials to work out a plan for opening up thestreet. Most of the property owners were favorable to a plan whereby the city wou1dobtain the street extension at moderate cost, but opposition of one or two of them causedthe plan to be dropped. Property owners affected and oil company representatives will beinvited to meet with the City Council at 7pm, Thursday, July 6pm to consider ways andmeans of securing an extension of Hawks Ave. to Jefferson.River Rouge Boiling Pot• There is still plenty of time to make up your mind to enter the mayoralty race. It isrumored that a lawyer, a business man an electrician, a bowling alley operator, aschool board member, a member of the school system and a city employee may tosstheir hat in the ring.• When an individual has worked hard in his profession, has a home and family, thendecides to enter the political field - the majority of men holding public office enter the

field with sincere purpose, with ideas of improving the community. So with therespect of their neighbors and fellow men they plan their future course by framing apolitical and economical platform. He must keep the confidence of public opinion.When he loses that, he is like a Samson Shorn, leaving questionable opinions that willreflect not only on himself but on the lives of his children.• “For those that can see there is no darkness”. Helen Keller, born blind and deafand voiceless at age of 19 months, has given such an inspiration to so manystruggling fellow mortals, There are so many of us who have eyes but see not, earsthat hear not and voices that speak not.Society Clubs• Mr. & Mrs. William Campbell have just returned from their honeymoon at Kingston,Ontario. They were married Saturday, June 17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, theRev. Father E. J. Glemet officiating at the ceremony. Mrs. Campbell is the formerMavis McEwan, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles McEwan, 72 Batavia. Thebridegroom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Al Hoernor, 6005 Cooper, Dearborn. Walkingto the altar on the arm of her father, the bride wore a Princess Elizabeth gown thatfeatured a seed pearl design on the front of the form fitted bodice and gathered skirt.The long sleeves were trimmed with tiny buttons that match the small button downthe back of the gown. Her headpiece was in a crescent shape and made of seed pearlsthat secured a fingertip veil. White roses were carried and a white rosary, a gift fromher Godmother, Mrs. Frances Holmes. Mary Karowski, matron of honor and sister ofthe bride, wore a chartreuse gown of marquisette over taffeta. The gown had a highneckline and a transparent yoke that accented the fitted bodice and gathered skirt. Asmall bonnet shape headdress was worn matching the gown. An arm bouquet ofwhite carnations and yellow roses was carried. The bridesmaid, Eileen Manley,another sister of the bride, wore a gown in the shade of yellow that featured rufflesacross the shoulder line and around the skirt. A transparent yoke and high necklinewith short sleeves also featured the gown. She wore a matching headdress andcarried white carnations and yellow roses. A brother of the bride, John McEwan, wasbest man and usher was Alex Haydu. Mrs. McEwan, mother of the bride woreheather rose crepe suit trimmed with rose lace. The bridegroom‟s mother chose alight green print dress. Both mother‟s wore gardenia corsages. Breakfast was held atthe Wabeck Tea Room in Wyandotte for 21 guests. A reception at Masonic Templein River Rouge was for 200 guests. The bride is an alumnus of Our Lady of LourdesHigh School, the bridegroom is a graduate of Lincoln Park High School and isemployed by Ford Motor Co, The young couple will reside temporarily in RiverRouge until their new home in Lincoln Park is finished.S.S.Peary Is Damaged By Vandals - After service in two wars and an Ant-Articexpedition the S.S. Peary which has been lying in a slip of the Brownlee Co, for severalmonths was damaged by vandals last week. Glen Allen, 23236 Van Born, DearbornTownship, owner of the craft reported to River Rouge Police that equipment and fixtureshad been damaged to the extent of $1,000. The ship has been in the Brownlee Slipwithout a watchman, Apparently boy got aboard. They broke cabin window glass, usedan axe to deface panels and smash equipment including the ships compass. Allenpurchased the ship as war surplus for a few thousand dollars and planned to use it on theGreat Lakes for salvaging wrecks. Built in Marseilles, France, before World War I, itwas sold to the American Navy for use in anti-submarine warfare. Later it was used byAdmiral Richard Byrd in one of his expeditions. Allen has been unable to get the shipproperly licensed for use in American waters since it was originally of foreign registry.Start Beetle Program Soon - The work of placing Japanese beetle traps in River Rougewill begin late in June or early in July, C. W. Boyer, Chief of the Bureau of Plant

Industry, Michigan Department of Agriculture, announced from Lansing yesterday. Mr.Boyer said that the oil treating program will depend on the results of the beetle trappingprogram. In years past the city has cooperated with the state by purchasing the neededchemicals, and state crews have applied them, without additional cost. River Rouge atone time was badly infested with the beetles but the State program has greatly reducedthem. The Michigan program was started in 1932 and has kept the infestation at aminimum. In the East, Japanese Beetles have become a serious pests doing damagewhich amounts to millions of dollars.2 Athletes have Much In Common - Ted Plaza, former Our Lady of Lourdes High Schoolathlete, and Wayne Terwilliger rookie second baseman for the Chicago Cubs baseballteam in the National League, had closely connected lives for eight years 1942 - 50,.Plaza graduated from Lourdes and Terwilliger from Charlotte (Michigan) High School in1942 and both enrolled at Western Michigan College that fall. They played together onthe Broncho freshman, basketball team during the 1942-43 season and then left schoolabout the same time to join the Marine Corps. Separated during the war Plaza andTerwilliger both were discharged in time to re-enter Western Michigan for the springterm of 1946. That baseball season they won their Varsity letter, Plaza at shortstop andsecond base and Terwilliger at shortstop. Both men won Varsity letters in the Bronchoinfield again in 1947 and 1948 as Terwilliger shifted to second base and Plaza held downthe short stop position. They also played two seasons of Kalamazoo city recreationleague basketball together and two seasons in the WMC Intramural Cage leagues.Terwilliger signed with the Chicago Cubs in 1948 and played with DesMoines (Iowa) oftheClass A Western League. In 1949 he moved up to Los Angeles of the AAA Pacific CoastLeague. Later in the season he was called up to the parent Chicago Cubs. Plaza won hisfourth major monogram with the 1949 Western baseball team and also played FederationBaseball in Detroit. “Twig” returned to WMC for the fall terms of 1948 & 1949 and bothhe and Plaza were graduated together in January, 1950. This spring Terwilliger has beenplaying regular second base for the Bruins while Plaza has been doing graduate work atWestern Michigan.In Retrospect - Two decades ago the people of River Rouge and Ecorse were awaitingthe opening of the first units of Great Lakes Steel Corp. big plant at the river front in thelatter town. They had watched with interest the erection of the steel mill buildings andfurnaces.20 Years Ago• “Steel Mills to Start Wheels Turning Soon” said a Herald headline. The story saidthat several thousand persons would be given employment but did not specify theanticipated number.• Peter D. Kinder alias Adkins, who was arrested in River Rouge for West Virginiaauthorities, was sentenced to death for the shooting of a mine guard in that stateseveral years before. He had lived in Michigan some time and had been a respectedcitizen.• Preliminary census returns in the early summer of 1930 gave River Rouge apopulation of 17,290.• Vic Healer was Chairman of a special committee of business men appearing beforethe City Council to protest flooded basements.Ten Years Ago• River Rouge High School graduated 204 in the June 1940 class.• Radio Station WROQ River Rouge Police station was tested and put on the air.• The DSR offered to provide bus service for River Rouge, but stipulated as one of theconditions that this municipality must eliminate all competing bus service.