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MUSEUM NEWSLETTER – July – 2011 As promised, we are starting on the 60's with the newsletter starting with 1960. I have had many requests to do certain years, but we are trying to reach as many age groups as possible, since our subscribers vary in age. To subscribe to the newsletter send $10.00 with your name, address, city and zip to the address above. Make all checks payable to R.R.H.M. Or to get it free by e-mail, send us your e-mail address and name to our e-mail address above. Tom Abair

SENTIMENTAL JOURNAL (Excerpts from River Rouge Herald) By: Jenny Cooper JANUARY 7, 1960 Trio Faces Court on „Check‟ Charges – Three persons charged with passing or attempting to pass forged checks were arrested in River Rouge over the weekend. Two of the persons held, may be part of a check passing ring that has claimed the attention of police of Detroit and most suburban cities during the last few months. Arraigned Tuesday in River Rouge Municipal Court on an Uttering & Publishing charge were Charles Drayton, 30, of 2333 Schaefer, Detroit and Robert Pitts 30, of 3820 Nineteenth, Ecorse. They pleaded not guilty when arraigned and their examination was set for January 14 by Judge George Mihaiu in River Rouge Municipal Court. A third man apprehended at the same time was not held. The man was arrested December 30 on Haltiner, several blocks from West Jefferson after Rouge Police had received a call from Monties‟ Beer and Wine Store on West Jefferson near the city hall that a Great Lakes Foundry check had been offered there. Most River Rouge business places that cash checks had been warned that such checks were being circulated. Last May Great Lakes Foundry, 130 W. Pleasant, RR, was robbed of a quantity of checks. A check writing machine was taken at the same time. In a short time forged Great Lakes Foundry checks were reported from various parts of the Detroit area. George S. Montie, Jr., to whom the check was offered got immediate word to police, but the man offering the check became suspicious and left taking the check. He jumped into a car with two other men and drove south on Haltiner, but was soon overtaken and captured by police, but a thorough search of the men and car failed to bring any checks to light. Rouge police were not satisfied and started an intensive search of the section of Haltiner St. covered by the car. They soon discovered parts of the check that had been torn up. The search finally yielded enough parts which when pieced together showed that it was a Great Lakes Foundry check, and part of the signature and other essential information. Ecorse merchants have cashed some of these checks, and Ecorse Police worked closely with River Rouge in the case. Detroit has had plenty of trouble with them and some passers have been arrested and convicted. In another case involving the Montie Beer and Wine Store, a Detroit man was arrested on an Uttering & Publishing charge, that is not believed to have any connection with the other case. Worth A. Rulon, 59, of 1220 W. Lafayette, Detroit is charged with passing a check for $37.25 carrying the “signature” of R. J. St. Louis, M.D. The check was cashed by Muriel Theisen, but it developed Dr. St. Louis had no account at the bank named. Arrested at a local tavern by Patrolman Elmer Pregler and charged with the crime was Worth A. Rulon, 59, who claims as his address a home for men at 1220 W. Lafayette, Detroit. Rulon stood mute when arraigned in River Rouge Municipal Court Tuesday, and his examination was set by Judge Mihiau for today. His bond was fixed at $1,500. It developed that the check Rulon is charged with forging was made payable to him. Dimes Drive Chairman Announced – The New March of Dimes campaign began Monday in River Rouge and Ecorse with the signing of proclamations by the mayors of both communities designating January as March of Dimes Month. Mayor Donald R. Nettlow announced that Mrs. Marie Peters is Chairman of the Mother‟s March. William Kucyk is in charge of the campaign in the schools. River Rouge firemen assembled the canisters which were placed in business places throughout the city by police officers. Mayor Eli Ciungan reported that Melvin Meyers, a local businessman, is heading the Ecorse Campaign as Community Chairman. Mrs. Dorothy Ody has been named Chairman of the Mothers‟ March in Ecorse. Hans Lantzsch is heading the campaign in the schools and Nick Stroia is Clubs & Organizations Chairman. The 1960 Campaign seeks to raise funds for a fight against birth defects, arthritis and polio, three major cripplers that affect one in every four U. S. Families. The drive will continue through January, reaching its climax January 28 with

the traditional Mothers‟ March. Both Mothers‟ March Chairmen issued appeals for volunteer solicitors this week. Persons wishing to participate in the River Rouge door-to-door campaign may contact Mrs. Peters or Katie Benford. Charles Gehringer, for Detroit Tigers Star, is 1960 Campaign Director for Wayne County. He said that county volunteers will work toward the $65 Million National Goal. The National Foundation has become the leader in the fight against crippling diseases “ said Gehringer, “but to get so vast a job done it needs the support of the entire community:. Moving ahead on a broad front, the National Foundation hopes to provide patient aid, as funds permit, to children under 9 stricken by arthritis and certain birth defects. Aid to paralyzed polio victims will continue. “It plans to broaden its program of medical research by seeking to solve the problems of arthritis and birth defects. “It plans, in addition, a vigorous program of education for the health professions, with health scholarships for high school graduates and college students playing an important role.” Stork Slow, But Boy Wins First Baby Title – The stork apparently was busy New Year‟s Eve delivering “first babies” in Detroit and other communities, before visiting expectant parents living in the area in which the Herald Advertiser is circulated. The long-legged laggard lollygagged around for 23 ½ hours before delivering Charles Mark Anthony Wafer to his parents, Bobbie Lee and Charles Wafer, 1715 S. Ethel, Detroit. The birth of bright-eyed, chubby-cheeked Charles at 9:30pm New Year‟s Day, was the first 1960 baby reported born to parents in the Herald Advertiser circulation area. Tardy though he was, Charles won all of the valuable prizes offered by local businessmen, co-sponsors of the Herald-Advertiser‟s Annual “First Baby of the Year” contest. Charles wailed in at Outer Drive Hospital, and weighed in at seven pounds nine ounces. The little fellow, who has four big sisters, already has acquired a man-sized responsibility. His father, until Charles arrived, was the last male in the Wafer family, so it remains for Charles to carry on the family name. Mrs. Wafer said she had read about the contest, but had lost all hopes of winning the host of prizes when the stork waited so long before delivering her son. Charles‟s father is so proud of him and thrilled that he finally had a son”, Mrs. Wafer said, “he‟s been walking on air for days and I can see no signs that he‟ll come to earth in the near future”. Wafer is still distributing cigars to his friends and fellow workers at Chevrolet Gear & Axle. Also pleased about Charles‟ arrival are his sisters, Elaine, 10; Joyce, 8; Faith, 6, and Charlene, 3. The Bear Facts … by Ginni, Jeanie and Mary Anne – Hi Everybody – Since it has been a couple of weeks since our column has appeared, we didn‟t get to wish you a Merry Christmas so we hope that you all had a happy and joyous one. Our good wishes also go out to you for a New Year filled with peace, joy and contentment. Many of the students and alumni found a place in their busy holiday schedule to spend a safe and Happy New Year‟s Eve at the annual Snow Ball, held in the auditorium. We danced to the music of Guy Darrow in the winter scene provided for us by the Seniors. A huge silver snowman watched over the revelers as shining stars hung overhead. At the stroke of twelve, we were surprised to find balloons, previously held above us by a net, falling everywhere. Now our New Years hats, given to us at the door, remind us of that wonderful night. Half year exams are just around the corner again, so after our gay holidays we must get right down to the task of studying, taking tests, and then hope for the best on report cards. See you next week. Panthers Nip Lincoln Park In Final 63 – 59 – by Joe Enright - The River Rouge Panthers proved to be poor hosts in their first annual Christmas Tournament as Coach Loften Greene‟s youngster came through with three straight victories to claim the championship trophy. The Panthers didn‟t have an easy time of it, however, as they failed to play consistent ball in any game. Rouge started off with a 56 – 44 win over Monroe Monday night but it wasn‟t until the final period that the Panthers built up a comfortable lead. Riverview proved tough for a half, with Rouge booming out in the third period to win easily, 63 to 38. Surprising Lincoln Park gave the Panthers a real battle in the championship encounter, forcing Rouge all out to gain 63 – 59 verdict and the championship. The Parkers kept things close for a half, wilted in the final moments of the third quarter and in the opening 900 seconds of the final stanza, but then roared back in the closing minutes to cut the margin to four points. Crowds for the tournament were considered good by most observers, with 4,000 fans watching the three day show. The best crowd turned out for the championship final, with fifteen hundred fans on hand for the Rouge – Lincoln Park tussle. Monroe proved Rouge with a real test for three periods. The Trojans caught Rouge in one of the Panthers favorite moods – asleep – for most the first half and stayed right in the game. The teams were tied, 10 – 10, at the quarter and stayed that way until Bobby Lyons started to click for Rouge in the second period Lyons tossed home ten points in the quarter as Rouge took a 26 – 21 lead. Play continued sloppy in the third period but Monroe couldn‟t cut the Panther lead and the

final period started with Rouge holding a 40 – 35 edge. Monroe cut the margin to three points before Jon Roman fired home seven points to spark the Panthers to a 56 – 44 win. Jon Roman was high for Rouge with 15 points, followed by Bobby Lyons with 11. John Bardy and John Marcum led the losers with 11 points each. River Rouge had trouble getting started against Riverview in the same final game. Riverview had upset Inkster, 59 – 53, Monday night and Coach Pat Ankney‟s Cagers were hoping for a repeat performance against the Panthers. The two clubs staggered through a sad first half, with both clubs having poor shooting nights and displaying little cage savvy. Rouge led by a small margin throughout the first half, holding an 11 – 8 edge at the quarter and a 23 – 19 margin at the intermission. Corbin Provience was the only Panther doing much as he netted eight points to lead the scorers. After a sluggish first half, a fired by the half time exhortations of Coach Loften Greene, the Panthers came out with a first rate basketball effort in the third period. Rouge racked up 27 points in the third period to take a 50- 26 lead and cinch the game. Bobby Lyons and Park Richardson netted nine points each to spark the Panther surge. The reserves played most of the final period as Rouge coasted home. Bobby Lyons was high for the Rouge five with 20 points, followed by Park Richardson with 13, Bob Widenhofer led Riverview with 10 points. The final game was a real crowd pleaser, although the basketball offered was far from outstanding. Lincoln Park Coach Joe Brodie surprised Rouge with a pressing defense and the Panthers stumbled and staggered around through much of the contest. Lincoln Park also had its troubles, as the Railsplitters guards found it touch operating against Rouge‟s full court press so it was a ragged contest. In the end, it was probably superior conditioning that paid off for Rouge. Lincoln Park came on strong late in the first half to take a 30 – 29 lead at the half but the Parkers wilted badly late in the third period as Rouge fired home 9 points to only two for the Railsplitters to take a 47 – 42 lead after trailing 40 – 38. The same thing happened only in the final stanza as Rouge ripped home seven quick points in the first 90 seconds to grab a 54 – 42 advantage and that was the ball game. Bobby Lyons tallied nine points in the first period as Rouge took a 17 – 14 lead. Ed Donaldson had four baskets for Lincoln Park. Sub forward Rich Wooley came in midway through the second period to spark Lincoln Park to a 30 – 29 halftime edge. Wooley netted seven points in a three minute spurt to put the Railsplitters on top. The game stayed close until the closing minutes of the third stanza when Rouge caught fire, trailing 40 – 38, the Panthers put together two baskets for Esly Williams and another pair by Jon Roman plus a free throw by Bobby Lyons to take a 47 – 42 lead at the end of the quarter. Rouge kept on rolling as the final period started. Esly Williams, Bobby Lyons and Corbin Provience tossed home baskets and Provience added a free throw in the first 90 seconds to put the Panthers ahead, 54 – 42. Ron Esch made a fine effort to bring Lincoln Park back into contention as he tossed home eight points in the closing minutes, including two three point plays but Rouge held on to claim the title. The Panthers, despite the victory over Lincoln Park, were not impressive. Rouge threw the ball away 28 times against Lincoln Park, over twice the number allowed to most good clubs. Lincoln Park showed a scrappy, well drilled club, but the Parkers lack sufficient height to make them a real title threat in Class A circles. Esly Williams led Rouge to victory in the title game, netting 22 points, Bobby Lyons was next in line for Rouge with 18 points. Ed Donaldson was the big gun for Lincoln Park with 16, followed by Ron Esch and Rich Wooley with 11 points each.

JANUARY 14, 1960 Buy Land On Proposed Site of Civic Center – Initial steps for acquiring property or River Rouge‟s proposed new Civic Center were taken Tuesday night when council authorized Mayor Donald R. Nettlow and City Clerk Felix Sokolowski to sign a contract for the purchase of property on West Jefferson at West Oak. Commissioner Daniel Riney, Chairman of the 7-man Capitol Improvements Committee, announced that negotiations for purchasing the property from the Haltiner Estate, had been completed. The city agreed to pay $21,000 or 29 per cent of the total $75,000 purchase price immediately, the balance to be paid in two installments. It was pointed out that the $75,000 purchase price was the amount set for the property by the public building authority in negotiation with representatives of the Haltiner Estate. Riney also revealed that the committee has been negotiating with Detroit Edison Company to purchase a 2.85 acre site on the foot of East Pleasant for a Municipal Incineration Plant. A section of the property would be developed as a playground area, he said. “We expect to have a firm offer from the property owners sometime next week,” Riney said. Arthur Greig Jr., Public Works Superintendent said he is completing a scale model of the area, at the request of the Committee, which will be on display in the public library. “We hope to have the model completed next week so the public can see how the city plans to develop the area” Greig said. The property for which the

city is negotiating Is located at the foot of East Pleasant at Harris Street near the Industrial Highway. Riney pointed out that the Committee has been assured by incinerator engineers that the incinerator would not create objectionable odors. Mayor Nettlow said that the city hopes to break ground for both the proposed incinerator and civic center in June. They will be financed on a pay-as-you go basis, he added. “Just last week our jail was condemned by state inspectors. I understand that our lockup has been cited by inspectors periodically since 1955” Nettlow stated. “The city hall itself has been condemned by the fire department,” Nettlow said, “and we are fully aware of the fact that steps must be taken to correct this situation”. “The Capitol Improvement Commission is developing plans for the proposed civic center which would include a police headquarters, jail, fire station. “Two alternate plans for a police headquarters also are being studied, Nettlow said. Other members of the Capitol Improvements Committee, besides Riney, are Roy Berger, Coordinator of Municipal Affairs; Arthur Greig Jr., Erwin Rugg, Planning Commission Chairman; Commissioner Clarence Sabbath and City Clerk Felix Sokolowski, Secretary of the Committee. Crazy Days To Hit Rouge – Hold on to your hats – Crazy Days are on the way! River Rouge will turn topsyturvy January 29 and 30 when the whacky weekend sales event again hits town. Nearly all of the principal merchants in the city will participate in the colossal selling spree, and they‟re out to make the two-day event bigger and better than the Crazy Days Promotion that rocked the city last September. During the mid-winter edition of the unusual sales event, bargain-hunters will again be given the opportunity to obtain merchandise at a fraction of its regular cost. Most articles will be offered at a first-come, first-served basis, with spectacular, almost unbelievable prices tacked on virtually everything from dry cleaning specials to off-season clothing priced at far below dealers‟ cost. Watch for the January 28 edition of the Herald-Advertiser when merchants will advertise their Crazy Day specials. „Bumper Pushers‟ Are Safety Drive Threat – “Bumper pusher” is a new term created to describe an old type of driver who has been with us ever since traffic started to become congested. He (or she) is the driver who follows too close behind another car and in so doing sets the scene for a traffic accident whoever the leading car slows down suddenly or tries to stop. In the fourth month of the traffic safety campaign sponsored by the Michigan Association of Chief of Police and Michigan State University, the “bumper pusher” is the subject. This driver is the cause of the many accidents, some of them serious. Under the law, a person charged with a violation is considered innocent until he pleads or is found guilty. But the courts accept proof that a car is following too closely after another as prima facie evidence of negligence on the part of the “bumper pusher” in case of an accident in which the leading car is hit from the rear by the car which has been following. The “bumper pusher” doesn‟t stand much chance in court. Winter driving conditions may add greatly to the hazard, but that is considered all the more reason for using the car, and increasing the distance that a driver maintains between his car and the car ahead of him. Both River Rouge and Ecorse Police Department are aiding unpublicizing this campaign, using posters and other materials provided by the state organization. F.Y.I. 1. Mr. & Mrs. Lorn Beaver of 324 Haltiner announce the engagement of their daughter Sharon to Butch Pattenaude, son of Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Kay of 31 Stoner, River Rouge. Miss Beaver attended River Rouge High School. Her fiancé graduated in 1955 from River Rouge High School and is employed at Great Lakes Steel Corp. The wedding date has been set for June 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes church. 2. Mr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Tardiff of 1192 Coolidge, RR, announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ann to David K. Ruelle, son of Mr. & Mrs. William Ruelle of 106 E. Henry RR. The couple are both graduates of Our Lady of Lourdes High School. Miss Tardiff is employed by Madonna & Minardo, a law firm in Detroit. Her fiancé is in employee of McLouth Steel Corp. in Trenton. A June wedding is planned. 3. Pvt. Larry E. Shelton, 19, son of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Shelton of 214 Charles RR., is stationed in Augusburg, Germany. He received his basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia and his medical training at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. A graduate of River Rouge High School Class of 1959, Pvt. Shelton would like to hear from his friends.

The Bear Facts … By Ginni, Jeanie and Mary Anne – Hi Everybody – Well we‟ve done it again, lost another game. Here it is the middle of the season and our boys just can‟t seem to get their feet off the ground, we certainly hope they will soon kick up a little speed and get going. “Boy, am I sore! That is the familiar cry of the Junior girls these days. Beginning this week they have started to get in shape for the choosing of our future cheerleaders. The girls are working hard even though it is difficult to start right off doing those high kicks and jumps without being sore for a few days. Have patience, girls, and stick it out. You will find it will pay off in the long run; it is a great honor to be a cheerleader. A hint of graduation seems to be in the air this week since the Senior Class has begun to have their pictures taken. “Say Cheese” everybody! All over the high school the students seem to be knuckling down to study a little harder. Wonder why? SEMESTER EXAMS that‟s why! Wonder how many of us will be released from bondage the next quarter, and how many will receive a renewed or a new sentence. Good Luck! Ecorse Tumbles Rouge, 52 – 41 – by Joe Enright – Friday night was a time for celebration in Ecorse as the Red Raiders came up with their biggest basketball victory in six years, a 52 – 41 conquest of Coach Loften Greene‟s River Rouge Panthers. A capacity crowd of fifteen hundred fans looked on as Coach Art Buss‟ scrappy Raiders played a determined game all the way to hand River Rouge its first Twin Valley Conference loss since 1957. The defeat was also the first suffered by Rouge at the hands at a Michigan school since last January when Hamtramck turned the trick. Melvindale was the last TVC team to down Rouge, whipping them twice during the 1956-1957 campaign. For Ecorse Coach Art Buss the victory was the biggest and best triumph in his three years as Raider Cage Coach. The genial Raider mentor did a terrific job in preparing his charges for the Rouge game and the Raiders certainly deserve their victory. The Raiders played a tight zone defense the entire game against Rouge, forcing Rouge to shoot from the outside and controlling the rebounds. Only a cold first period shooting effort kept Ecorse from making a romp of the game before halftime. Ecorse played the same type game that Toledo Macomber used so successful to snap Rouge‟s 21 game winning streak Tuesday night. The Raiders used their superior height to keep the Panthers away from the boards and limit the Panthers to a single shot much of the time. Ecorse also blocked numerous Rouge shots during the game, moving smartly in their zone to befuddle the Panther attack. The Raiders carried out their defensive assignments perfectly throughout the game. The Raiders hustled all the way and forced Rouge into many ball handling errors with their “hawking” tactics. Rouge threw the ball away 21 times against the Raiders, far above the norm for Panther team. Offensively Ecorse didn‟t enjoy a good shooting night, but still had enough guns to top Rouge. Center Roosevelt Williams was the top scorer for the Raiders with 17 points, followed by Paul Tucker with 12, but the contest must be regarded as a defensive battle. Ecorse had a terrible first period, being unable to hit a single basket from the floor. Despite dominating play and taking 17 shots. The Raiders finally got moving in the second stanza to take the lead and they were never headed after that. Ecorse finished with 17 baskets in 62 tries, or 27 percent. The Raiders did better at the free throw line, canning 18 of 29 chances. From a River Rouge standpoint the game was a replica of the Toledo Macomber debacle. The Panthers played a listless sloppy game throughout, making numerous bad passes and many tactical errors. Rouge failed to move the ball around against the Ecorse zone and many times didn‟t manage a shot at the basket because of erratic play. The Panthers shot a poor 15 of 53 from the floor or 28 percent, but were limited to outside shots for the most part. Another big factor in the Rouge loss was a horrible night at the free throw line, where Rouge converted only 11 of 26 chances. The Panthers had won several games at the charity line this year but couldn‟t come up with a good effort this time. River Rouge was handicapped by the absence of junior forward Park Richardson, who was sidelined with the flu. When Rouge forward Bobby Lyons was sidelined early with personal fouls Rouge was in bad shape because of the Panther‟s limited reserve strength. Panther Coach Lofton Greene refused to use Richardson‟s absence as an alibi, however, praising Ecorse for their fine work throughout the game. Greene was disturbed by the lack of rebounding by the Rouge forces and the continued ineffective play of the two seniors on the starting five, Corbin Provience and Bobby Lyons. Changes could be forthcoming this week. River Rouge missed a good chance to put the game on ice in the first period when Ecorse couldn‟t buy a basket. Rouge managed a 10 – 6 lead in the first quarter but could have worked up a much wider margin with better play. Ecorse kept in the game by converting six free throws, four by Paul Tucker. The Red Raiders finally found the hoop in the second period and stormed to the front. After knotting the count at 16 all Ecorse poured home three fast pockets by Roosevelt Williams, Paul Tucker and Jerry Ford to take a six point edge. Guard Jerry Ford

sparked the Raiders in this stanza with three baskets as the Raiders built a 26 – 21 edge at halftime. Rouge stayed close throughout the third period but neither team was having much shooting luck so the Raiders stayed in front 35 – 29. Ecorse increased the margin to ten points early in the final period being Roosevelt William‟s fine shooting and Rouge was never able to get close enough to challenge. Williams tossed home eight points in the final quarter, including six straight free throws. Jon Roman was the high scorer for the Panthers with 13 points, followed by Esly Williams with 12 points. Joe Roache, filling in for Richardson, netted nine points. This Friday night Ecorse will be out to maintain its second place tie with River Rouge when they travel to Romulus to meet the Eagles in a Twin Valley Conference game at 8pm. While Romulus is testing Ecorse, River Rouge returns home to face a good Willow Run team at 8pm. This will be a crucial game for Rouge, since another loss would end Rouge‟s hopes of repeating as TVC Titlists. Lourdes Tripped By Redford St. Mary – It‟s beginning to get downright discouraging for Lourdes High Basketball Coach Ed Blair and his Lourdes Bear Quintet, idled for two weeks by the Christmas recess and sidelined another week because Mt. Carmel failed to appear for a scheduled game, showed signs of rustiness Friday night as they dropped a 49 to 43 verdict to Redford St. Mary at the River Rouge High school gym. The loss was a bitter blow to Coach Ed Blair, since the youthful Bear mentor figured that a win over St. Mary might be just the tonic for his beleaguered forces. Since the Bears had decisioned St. Mary in an early season benefit game it was felt that the local forces could repeat their performance, but it didn‟t happen as forecast. Lourdes was definitely handicapped by the long mid-season lay off, which made them stone cold from the floor in the first half. The Bears fell behind, 15 to 8, in the first period as they couldn‟t buy a basket, and had to struggle to catch up the rest of the game. St. Mary again showed a well coached, smooth working team but the Rustics aren‟t blessed with many big men so Coach Nick Galente has been forced to rely on speed and deception to make his offense click. The Redford aggregation worked their pattern plays to perfection much of the night breeding speedy guard Jacq Neville, a pint size speedster, worked through the Bear defenses for 23 points to spark his team to victory. While St. Mary relied on a deliberate style of play Lourdes controlled the boards but the Bears just couldn‟t snap a cold spell until midway through the second period and it approved disastrous. Jack Neville sparked the Rustics to a 15 – 8 edge in the first period and St. Mary maintained the margin till halftime, enjoying a 28 – 22 edge at the intermission. Lourdes finally bounced back in the third period, with Mark Pelon finding the hoop to add some punch to the attack. Lourdes defense also baled the Rustic efforts to break loose so the Bear cut the lead to one point at the end of three quarters. Play showed considerably in the early minutes of the final period as St. Mary made a determined effort to hold off the Lourdes challenge. The Bears finally managed to tie the score at 39 – 39 midway through the final eight minutes but that was the sign for Redford St. Mary to rebound. Quick baskets by Frank Tautin and Jack Nevill pushed the Rustics back into a four point lead and that was the ball game. Lourdes will be shooting for its first league victory of the season Friday night when they invade St. Theresa‟s small gym to meet the Pirates at 8pm. The Reserves will play the preliminary game at 6:45pm. St. Theresa is coached by former U of D star Ralph Goldstein and have surprised with several strong games so far this year. However, Lourdes looks ready to shake its nine game losing streak. Tuesday night the Bears will return to the River Rouge High gym to face powerful Shrine in the first game of the second half of the schedule. Shrine‟s currently tied for second on the West Side and will be favored over the local forces.

JANUARY 21, 1960 5 Vie For Area „Miss J.A.‟ Title – Five lovely teen-aged girls were selected Friday night as semi-finalist to compete for the title of “Miss Downriver J.A.”. The final contest, to determine which of the candidates will win the coveted title, will be held Saturday at the main office of Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan, 14812 Grand River, Detroit. The winning contestant than will compete with 15 other queens, representing their J.A. business center areas for the title of “Miss Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan”. The contest finals will be staged at the Fort Wayne Hotel shortly before the JA Sno-Ball Prom, which will be held February 5 at the Masonic Temple. The girl chosen as “Miss Downriver JA” will reign over the activities at the Downriver Business Center during Junior Achievement Week, which will be observed from January 31 to February 6. Highlights of the local celebration will be a sales jubilee and open house scheduled from 5 to 9pm on February 1. The five semi-finalists in the contest to choose “Miss Downriver JA and the Junior Achievement firms of which they are members of are: Patricia O‟Rourke, 17, of

64 E. Cicotte, RR, D‟JA;s Company sponsored by the Detroit Junior Board of Commerce; Toni Blazanovich, 16, of 77 W. Josephine, Ecorse, Bellco Co., sponsored by Michigan Bell Telephone Co.; Barbara Clabaugh, 17, of 1566 Linden, Dearborn, Mal Free Enterprises, sponsored by Shwayder Brothers, Inc.; Kay Crawford, 16 of 8125 Pelham, Allen Park, Chry-Quality-Co., sponsored by Chrysler Corp, Trenton Engine Plant. Adolfo & Girrbach Ask Vindication - Ray Girrbach and Sam Adolfo, former members of the River Rouge Public Safety Commission, this week said that unless the mayor and council specifically clear them of charges that led to their suspension from the commission, they would ask for a public hearing in the case. Both Girrbach and Adolfo took exception to a council resolution passed at last week‟s council session, that rescinded an earlier resolution suspending them and Glen O. Lockwood from the commission on charges of misfeasance, nonfeancence and malfeasance. The resolution also terminated the suspensions of Lockwood, Girrbach and Adolfo, and reinstated Lockwood as a member of the Safety Commission. Adolfo and Girrbach contend that the resolution does not specifically clear them of the charges, although it does lift their suspicions. The reinstatement of Jack Bewick and James Dailey to the Safety Commission by a Circuit Court, resulted in the automatic suspension of Adolfo and Girrbach, who had been appointed to replace them. A removal hearing was scheduled for November 5, but was not held because Bewick and Dailey were returned to their posts. Girrbach former Safety Commission Secretary, said Tuesday that he would ask the Mayor and Council to publicly dismiss the charges against him, or reschedule the cancelled public hearing. “Council‟s decision of last week to rescind the resolution of October 27, which suspended two other members of the Public Safety Commission and myself is, in my opinion, an effort on its part to cover up an obvious political blunder”, Girrbach said. “I feel that the rescinding resolution as stated, merely refers to the suspensions as such, and contains no reference to the charges as presented therein. “Personally speaking, Girrbach continued, “I shall be satisfied with nothing less than that all accusations be expunged and removed from the public records, or that a public hearing be held to bring about that result.” Should neither be quickly forthcoming,” Girrbach added, “I shall consider it necessary to consider other alternatives.” Adolfo said Tuesday that he sent a communication to the Mayor and Council, “pointing out that their action in rescinding the resolution resulting in his suspension, did not settle the problem. “Council‟s action, which was reported in the Herald-Advertiser last week, did not clear the air of the charges, although City Attorney T. Roy Finn, in recommending adoption of the resolution, said it would “clarify the situation and bring the incident to an end,” Adolfo said. “I do not want my children to suffer the embarrassment of having the files and records containing charges against me on the public record,” Adolfo continued. “This Administration made serious accusation against me. A hearing on these charges was originally set but never heard. “Now, since there are no charges or suspension, it appears there will be not trial. It is important to me that these references and files are blotted out or eliminated from official public records. “I trust that the present officials can understand this desire on my part,” Adolfo said, “Any accused person should have a right to a hearing or to have the record cleared.” F.Y.I. 1. The Pinochle Club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Nancy Vollermerhausen in Trenton. The prize winners were Vera Kane, Evelyn Chropka and Connie Charron. The Club members enjoyed a buffet luncheon. The next meeting will be held on February 1 at 8pm at the home of Donna Porath in River Rouge. 2. The River Rouge Women’s Club held its annual men’s night on January 12 at Christ Lutheran Church. Members and guests were served a delicious dinner by the Church Ladies. Mrs. Harriet Greene introduced the speaker of the evening, Lt. Commander Staight, who showed slides of his trip to the Antarctica, which he labeled, “Operation Deep Freeze”. A question and answer period followed his informative talk and concluded a most enjoyable evening. 3. Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Altar Society will hold installation of officers, followed by a brief business meeting, and then a social evening, on January 25 (Monday) at 7:30pm in the social auditorium. The social will be dedicated to Rt. Rev. Msgr. E. Glemet, who will celebrate his 80 th birthday.

4. Airman Edward L. Vallie, son of Mr. & Mrs. Williard Vallie of 53 E. Cicotte, River Rouge has completed his initial course of Air Force training here. He has been selected to attend the Technical Course for Aircraft and Missile Maintenance at Chanute AFB, Ill. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes High. 5. Army PFC Donald L. Pattenaude, 20, son of Mr. & Mrs. Louis W. Pattenaude, 53 E. Henry, RR, recently qualified as expert in firing the M-1 Rifle while serving with the 24th Infantry Division in Germany. Pattenaude a truck driver in Company B of the Divisions 3rd Engineer Battalion, entered the Army in September 1958, completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. And arrived overseas the following December. He attended River Rouge High School and was employed by McLouth Steel Corp. in Detroit before entering the Army. Lourdes Dropped To Second Division Spot – by Joe Enright – Local sports fans were stunned this past weekend when the sweeping changes in the Detroit Parochial schools setup announced by League Director Sam Madden. Of primary interest in River Rouge was the announcement that Lourdes High had been dropped from the First Division West Side League to the Southwest Sector, Second Division. Perhaps the biggest bone of contention in the entire announcement was the fact that Lourdes had requested to be dropped into the lower division. Many persons felt that this was not the case, but Rev. James Macy, Lourdes Director, has confirmed that Lourdes officials asked to be dropped into the lower classification. Naturally, there has been much criticism of the move, since Lourdes will now be performing in a league with smaller schools, whose records do not place them in the same class with the Bears, regardless of Lourdes‟ poor showing the past few years. Teams like Farmington Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Agatha, St. Leo and the like are only newcomers to competition or faded veterans with no hope of return. Only Wayne St. Mary, Ann Arbor St. Thomas and Ecorse St. Francis Xavier can be classed as potential foes for the Bears. However, the stand of Lourdes officials, in requesting the change, can be better understood if you take a look at the overall picture. When the proposed changes were made, based on the standings of the teams in football last year, it was apparent to Lourdes officials that the Bears would be placed in the weaker, or Blue First Division group. This league has no chance for the city title or Goodfellow game. Rather than face a decided loss in revenue, plus competition against some of the weaker East Side schools, Lourdes figured it would improve its schedule if they joined the Second Division Southwest group, which at the time included Dearborn Sacred Heart, Benedictine and others. More natural rivalries could be developed and Lourdes would be competing with schools the same size. Thus it can be seen that Lourdes is a victim of circumstances. The Bears have been caught in the “big change” and can‟t do much about it. Lourdes officials could do little but accept the switch, since they had asked for the change in the beginning. The Bears must now compete in the Second Division. The only chance of regaining the First Division will come if the Bears can so dominate play in the Southwest Sector that they will merit advancement again. After 25 years of First Division play, with its high rating and great prestige, it is a real blow to most Lourdes partisans. There is hope for the future, however, if the Bears want to return to the First Division. Panthers Trip Flyers, 72 – 61 – The River Rouge Panthers rebounded from two straight losses to jolt the Willow Run Flyers, 72 to 61 Friday night at the River Rouge High School gym. The victory was the eighth in ten games for Rouge this year and the third in four Twin Valley Conference Title, enabling Rouge to remain tied with Ecorse for second place in the title chase. River Rouge will get a chance to throw the Twin Valley Conference into a wide open affair when they take on league leading Hamtramck at the Cosmo gym Friday night at 8pm. The Cosmos are currently one game ahead of Rouge and Ecorse so a Panther win would deadlock the three clubs for first place. Rouge will be underdogs in this battle since Hamtramck is very tough to beat at home. Veteran River Rouge Coach Lofton Green shuffled his lineup for the Willow Run encounter and the shift paid off handsomely. Greene benched forward Bobby Lyons, who has been very lackadaisical lately, and used Junior Joe Roache at the front line post. Roache fired four baskets in a first period surge that gave Rouge a comfortable lead. Greene also called up Sophomore Napoleon Hudson from the Reserve team this week to strengthen his bench. Hudson, a scrappy guard, proved his value early, getting into action in the second quarter and scoring nine quick points to keep Rouge well out in front. The Panthers played their best game in some time, jumping off to a 21 – 9 lead in the first period and

maintaining the 12 point bulge through the intermission, 38 – 26. The Rouge quintet pulled away in the third period and increased the margin to 56 – 37 at the end of three periods. Willow Run was expected to give Rouge real trouble but the Flyers, troubled by a flu attack last week, and definitely off in shooting, couldn‟t supply the Panthers with a real test. Only some excellent free throw shooting kept Willow Run in the game as the Flyers made 27 of 42 charity attempts, Willow Run managed only 17 baskets during the game. River Rouge enjoyed its best shooting night in some time, clicking on 27 of 71 shots from the floor, or 38 percent. This was still not a good mark for the Panthers, however. Rouge also continued to lag at the free throw line, making only 18 of 38 free throws. Balanced scoring paid off for Rouge, with five boys in double figures. Park Richardson was the top gun for Rouge with 14 points, followed by Joe Roache and Jon Roman with 12 points each. Napoleon Hudson added 11 points and Esly Williams 10 to the Rouge total. Charles Jackson, Willow Run‟s forward, led his team with 23 points, followed by John Tigner with 14 and Toby Scott with 10.

JANUARY 28, 1960 Rouge Man President of 4000 Member Union – Adam White a 41 year old River Rouge construction worker last Thursday night was elected President of the 4,000 member Laborers Union Local 334, AFL-CIO. White, of 348 Palmerston, who was never held a Union office, became the first Negro ever to hold a top office in the local, the largest laborer local in Detroit. In winning election to the top post, White succeeds Andrew S. McFarlane, who has been President of the Local for 21 years. McFarlane announced last December that he had been appointed a Representative of the International Laborers Union and that he would resign as President of Local 334 as soon as a successor was elected. The 710 union members who voted last Thursday, elected White by a 2 – 1 margin over Robert Ryan, McFarland‟s son-in-law. The only other candidate for the post, Sidney Vermett, an 18 year veteran with the local, was beaten by a 3- 1 margin. Both Ryan and Vermitt are business agents for the local. White was born in Pennsylvania, but has been a River Rouge resident for the last 39 years. He was graduated from River Rouge High School in 1938. He said he was “quite shocked but very happy” over the victory and that he plans to “carry on a fair play policy” as President of the local, which is composed of business construction workers. White said the job pays about $1,500 a month, less expenses. He said he took a leave from his job as a construction worker three weeks ago to campaign for the office. White has been with the Local 13 years. White and his wife Maybelle, a graduate of Southwestern High School, have four children, Adam Jr., 18; Eve, 17; Barthell, 16; and Delphine, 9. The River Rouge City Council Tuesday night unanimously adopted a resolution, introduced by Commissioner Clarence Sabbath, commending White and wishing him luck in his new post. Adolfo & Girrbach Win Battle – The River Rouge City Council Tuesday night, acting on the recommendation of the 7 member Capitol Improvements Committee, voted to retain Arthur L. Greig Sr., of River Rouge, as Architect for the city proposed new incinerator plant. Ted Winkler, Engineer of Waste Disposal for the City of Detroit, will be retained as consulting engineer. Commissioner Daniel Riney, Chairman of the Commission, reported that the total estimated cost to construct the Incinerator plant would be $328,200, less the cost of the property acquisition. Broken down, the costs would include approximately $169,200 for the building and about $159,000 for a 50 ton Incinerator, Riney said. A second 50-ton unit will be added later, when the need arises, and funds are available in the city budget, he added. Riney said the entire project will be financed on a pay-as-you-go basis. “We have sufficient funds in the current budget to pay for property acquisition and initial plans to be drawn up by the architect,” Riney said. Present plans call for financing the balance of the cost with funds earmarked for that purpose in the 1960-61 budget, Riney said. Negotiations with the Detroit Edison Co. to purchase a 2.85 acre site at the foot of East Pleasant of which to build the incinerator plant are nearing completion, Riney said. “Attorneys for the utility firm and City Attorney T. Roy Finn are making appraisals of the property, and we expect to enter into negotiations to purchase the site when they are completed in the near future, Riney stated. Mayor Donald R. Nettlow announced that a scale model of the proposed incinerator plant and adjacent property, which will be developed into a playground area, has been set up in the display window of the Detroit Edison Co. branch office on West Jefferson. The model was designed by Arthur Greig, Jr., Pubic Works Superintendent. Riney also reported that negotiations to purchase the Moon Laundry property, on West Jefferson between Coolidge and West Oak, have been completed. Stating that acquisition of the property, at a cost of $26,500, would be another step in acquiring the land earmarked as the site of the proposed civic center, Riney offered a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the purchase contract on behalf of the city. Council unanimously approved the resolution.

Two weeks ago council moved to purchase the adjacent Haltiner property for $75,000. RECORDS CLEARED – In a letter to the Mayor and Council, Sam Adolfo, former Public Safety Commissioner, requested that all official city records and file containing reference to charges of malfeasance, misfeasance and nonfeasance against him and Ray Girrbach, former Secretary of the Safety Commission “be expunged and forever removed from public record. Adolfo said he had been asked by Girrbach to make the request in his behalf. May Nettlow, with Council offering no objections, said that, “In accordance with the request of Mr. Adolfa and Mr. Girrbach, the records will be expunged. In the interest of disposing of this issue once and for all”. Commissioner John R. Tattan asked if such action did not require a council resolution, and was advised by City Attorney Finn that a council vote was not required since there were no objects voiced by council. “Technically, a council resolution would be alright. Finn said, “it could be handled either way”. “I want to make one observation for the record” Nettlow said. “During the time that Mr. Girrbach and Mr. Adolfo served on the Public Safety Commission, they were most vigilant in their requests that the police and fire department and safety commission be kept out of politics. “I think that Mr. Adolfa‟s letter, read here tonight, and statements he and Mr. Girrbach have made to the press. Indicate that now they are not interested in keeping the departments or the Safety Commission out of politics. DEFICIT ISSUES – Former Mayor Louis Deutsch, also in a letter to the Mayor and Council, referred to a recent article in the River Rouge Herald, attributing to Commissioner Clarence Sabbath, a statement to the effect that the present administration “assumed a financial deficit from the previous administration during which time I was Mayor”. Deutsch said that Sabbath denied making the statement, “and in fact, stated that there was over one-half million dollars in the combined accounts at the close of my Administration. It is certainly clear that this is far from the deficit as indicated in the press” Deutsch continued. “My pride in the fact that my administration conducted their affairs with such business like methods as to conclude with the unprecedented balance as stated above, prompts me to call this error to your attention and to correct your official records or to advise the person who issued this uniformed and misleading newspaper article so offensive to those who devoted their best effort to a sound economic program.” DENIES STATEMENT – Sabbath denied making any statement which would have reflected disfavorably on any administration stating that “I was a part of that administration and it would have been a reflection on me also”. “It was reported I stated that the city‟s financial report for the 1958-59 fiscal year shows a slight deficit of $16,554.19. “Instead of the budget deficits of recent years which have exceeded $150,000,” Sabbath said. I did not make that statement. The only figures I quoted were those included in the City Auditor‟s report, which showed a deficit of $16,554.19”, Sabbath said. Sabbath denied making the statement that “the major portion of these deficits were incurred during the months preceding the three months of the last fiscal year, from April through June, (When the present Administration first took office)”. Sabbath pointed out that as of June 30, 1956, the budget deficit was $232,503.66, and that by June 30, 1958 (Deutcsh took office in April, 1957), the budget deficit had been reduced some $158,000 to $72,127.13. The budget deficit had increased some $16,000 to $88,681.32, as of June 30, 1959, Sabbath said. VERBAL TIFF – In other business, Mrs. Marie Peters, 52 Maple, took issue with Mayor Nettlow concerning the “incorrect, incomplete and inadequate publication of the council minutes in the official newspaper. “Demanded to know what the Mayor and Council proposed to do about the public Building Authority and lashed out at City Officials for being extravagant with convention expense. “Our City Officials spend between $30 and $35 thousand a year for convention expenses, which is more than County Officials spend,” she said. Mrs. Peters shouted the charges over the banging of Nettlow‟s gavel, and refused to relinquish the floor. Nettlow said that appointed City Officials were limited to a maximum of $400 a year for convention expenses, and that elected officials receive $600 annually for conventions “Appointed Officials work week after week throughout the year with no pay. I feel that $400 is not too much to be given to them to attend conventions where they can learn important facts about the subjects concerning their particular commissions, “Nettlow said. “If you think there is anything illegal about this, I defy you to go to the Prosecutor and ask him to come here and check into the matter.” Nettlow told Mrs. Peters. The Mayor answered, “Certainly”, when she asked if he would put his statement to make Mrs. Peters relinquish the floor, Mayor Nettlow told her, that „unless you conduct yourself with more decorum at the council meetings, you‟ll be escorted from the council chambers”. “You are completely out of order in addressing me, or for that matter, anyone in this Mayor‟s chair in such a manner,” Nettlow said. Referring to a statement made earlier by Mrs. Peters, Nettlow said, “I take offense, and others would, also, at

our remark that „there is nothing in River Rouge to be proud of! If you do not like it here why don‟t you go back from whence you came?” Nettlow‟s remark was greeted with resounding applause from the audience. Judge Mihaiu Brings „New Look‟ To Court – Several changes have been made by the city in the court room of River Rouge Municipal Court at the suggestion of Judge George Mihaiu. The court room, which is also the city council chambers, has a “new look” as the result of a judge bench or desk, nearly two feet higher than the original. Judge Mihaiu asked for this change in keeping with such features in the meeting places of higher courts. Now, not only have the judge and associate judge a modern bench, but Mayor Donald R. Nettlow, presiding at City Council meeting, occupies a high desk. The changes were made in the physical appearance of the room in order to add dignity to the court. A witness box has been added. The court is considering the possible wearing of robes by the judge and associate judge, but no decision has been arrived at. Judge Mihaiu some time ago adopted a “get tough” policy regarding young hoodlums, and believes it paid off last fall. At the first night game, four men were arrested. All went to jail. There was no trouble after that, although some towns were forced to eliminate night football. While Judge Mihaiu has adopted a tough attitude with hoodlums, he has acted to retain the flavor and convenience of a people‟s court. Every defendant appearing is advised of his rights are protected. The court is made up of Judge Mihiau, Associate Judge Richard E. Valouis, Clerk Mildred Farrell and Deputy Clerk Bonita Patten, Det. Sgt. Steve Turek is the court officer. During 1959, the number of state cases (violation of State Laws) was 239; City ordinance violation cases, 2-611. Also 675 civil cases were heard. Bear Sixtet Nips Comets – After winning their first league game and dropping their second, Lourdes girls‟ basketball team came through with a victory Sunday at Mt. Carmel. Lourdes stayed ahead all through the game and didn‟t give Mt. Carmel a chance to tie. The final score was 37 – 25. The reserves won by a score of 20 – 16. High scorer on the Varsity was Janet Olszewski, with 20 points. Other players were Mary Carol Lee, Sheila Cassidy, Pam LeBlanc, Joyce Brandt, Monica Babik, Mary Glaab, Sally Adelman, Kathy Haunert, Mary Ann Stephenson, Elyce Bodrie, Loretta Roberts, Kathy Biernat, Nancy Raspbury and Vera Barron. The Reserve Team consists of Ellen Sharkey, Marilyn Haunert, Judy Fron, Dorothy Renaud, Mary Ann Sigler, Joanne Wojcik, Anna Beaton, Sharon Andring, Ilene Kulinski, Evelyn Beaudrie, Hedi Copija, Rose Mary Betz, Phyllis Beyer, and Karen Suyak. The girl‟s next game will be with St. Patrick‟s of Wyandotte on Sunday at St. Pat‟s gym. Rouge Reserves Nip Cardinals – The River Rouge Cubs came through with their eleventh victory in twelve games this year by downing the Melvindale reserves 44 to 39, Tuesday night at the River Rouge gym. Coach Ed Futrell saw his youngster jump out to a 20 – 3 lead in the first period, but before the game was over Melvindale had managed a four point lead. Futrell removed his first five after the first period and permitted the subs to play until the final stanza, and Melvindale was able to catch up as the Rouge bench proved very impotent. The regulars came back in the final quarter and Same Burgess and Lou Hyatt teamed to pull the game out of the fire. Lou Hyatt led the scorers with 13 points, followed by Sam Burgess with eight points. Rouge High Hi-Lites – on February 5, an assembly is going to be given in the River Rouge High School auditorium by professional actors, called the Drama Trio, it will be a Senior high assembly and is going to be a presentation about “The Upbeat in Human Life”. Tonight the cheerleaders are sponsoring a Sports Night in the Frank Weeber Gym. You will have a choice of the many activities that will be going on, and refreshments will be sold. It is 25 cents per couple or 15 cents for single admissions. When Adult Night school in River Rouge begins on February 8, Mr. Frank Maiuri will be in charge. The second semester begins this coming Monday, and the students will be receiving their report cards. Mid-year exams were taken this week. In the Plastic Shop this marking period the students could make anything that they wished and our articles are to be judged by Mr. Schrandt. The best four articles that are made will then be put on the showcase on the second floor. The New Year has begun and all of the clubs in River Rouge High School are planning many activities. So far they have not started anything, but plans will soon be announced and the students will start to work on the many activities. Seniors in the homemaking classes are studying child care with preschool age children. They are to observe the child at home and then bring them to class one afternoon. Last Friday River Rouge defeated Hamtramck, 60 to 58. Tomorrow night they will play Romulus, which will be an away game. On Tuesday the Varsity Swimming Team will swim against Willow Run, and on February 5

they will meet Visitation. Both of these meets will be held in River Rouge. The Varsity Wrestling Team will compete against Ypsilanti on Tuesday at Ypsilanti. The Bear Facts … by Ginni, Jeanie and Mary Anne – Friday morning the students at Lourdes helped Monsignor Glemet celebrate his forth coming last Sunday, having a surprise party for him in the auditorium. Many songs were sung by the High School Choral and as a token of our love for our Pastor we presented him with a large basket of fruit, and a Spiritual Bouquet. We all hope he had a happy and a blessed birthday on his rightful day and pray that the good Lord will shower many blessings upon him and keep him healthy for many years so he can serve us in his capacity of being our Beloved Pastor. Of course most of the high school knows that the Seniors were having their class pictures taken during the last two weeks, so the word “cheese” doesn‟t have the sparkle and glow as it did during the bright lights at the studio. Now we all have to set back and wait for at least ten day to find out if pictures lie or not. Hope we recognize ourselves. Guess a little touching up won‟t hurt our ego, though. Congratulations go out to one of our Seniors, Pat O‟Rourke, who last week made the finals in the “Miss Downriver Junior Achievement” sponsored by the Downriver Center in Lincoln Park. Congratulations again, Pat. Bet you haven‟t really noticed how many pretty girls we really have in the Senior Class. Just to mention a few, these are the girls who were chosen queens during the Labor Day festivities in River Rouge – the Goudreau twins Mariann and Mary Jeane, and Denise Sheppard. Also Joan Thebolt was chosen Miss Lincoln Park for 1959. Labor Day wasn‟t the only day they brought forth our Senior Girls. Our Homecoming last October also sparkled by the appearance of the queen and her court. They were, Carol Sawicki, Karen Kessler and Mary Lou Triplett. Well that seems to be it for this week, and next week at this time we will all have had our tests completed and received our much awaited report cards, and then we can settle down and receive our much awaited report cards, and then we can settle down and start all over for the next quarter marks. Next week, also, we will have all the names of our new cheerleaders for next year. Those who qualified deserve a big hand because a lot of work and plenty of stamina is needed to come out on top. See you next week. ADS 1. D & D Food Mart – between Walnut & Elm - *Flour 5lb. bag 39 cents. *2 – Imperial Smoked picnic ham 6 – 8lb average short shank 29 cents lb. * Round (lower cuts – Sirloin (pin bone) Steak 59 cents lb. * Canadian bacon 6 oz. pkg. 69 cents. * White eggs dozen carton 41 cents. * Potatoes U.S. No. 1 Mich. 25lb. bag 99 cents. * Northern colored bathroom tissue 4 rolls 31 cents. 2. Rouge Public Market (corner of Henry) – Grade A Skinless Hot Dog – Krazy Krazy Days Special 3lbs. $1.00. * California Cello Pak Carrots 2 – 1 lb. pkg. 19 cents. * Delicatessen Rye Bread 26 cents loaf. * Jiffy cake mixes cake icing 10 cents pkg. 3. Linda’s Shoes – 10523 West Jefferson next to Lancaster Theater - * Women and children’s $1.00 pair values to $10.95. Storewide Savings Friday & Saturday. Look for the Bargain table. Open Friday, Saturday evenings. Women’s – Children’s, Boys’ Nationally advertised shoes, Red Cross, Weather Bird, Connie. 4. Kresge’s – West Jefferson at Coolidge – Krazy Daze Sale! * Women’s Sheen Capri slacks. This sale only $1.27 pair (red, blue, black). * White cotton misses crew sox 3 pair 97 cents. * Round plastic waste basket or oblong plastic dish pan 67 cents each. * Hudson face tissues 400 ct. pkg. 19 cents. * Toilet tissue 10 roll pkg. 99 cents. * 22” x 23” printed silk neck squares 4 for 88 cents. 5. Renauds Drugs – 257 Burke (at Maple & Jefferson) - Its plain Krazy these prices!. * Men’s tie clasp reg $1.00, only 10 cents. * Pearl Snap back tie pin, reg. $1.00, only 10 cents. * Toni Home permanent refill $1.33. * Lustre crème shampoo reg. $2.00. 6. Reno Drugs – West Jefferson at Coolidge - We’ve Gone Mad Friday & Saturday Only - *Free 6 packs of Coca Cola with each 79 cents bag of potato chips. Free Silver Dollars given every hour. When the alarm clock rings the person standing closest will receive a silver dollar, Adults Only. * Candy Bars –

Buy 3 candy bars and receive the next one free – so stack up now on your favorites – Hurry! Don’t miss this 2 day event.

FEBRUARY 4, 1960 Computer to Run Giant Strip Mill – A contract for an electronic computer control and data logging system for the new 80-inch continuous hot strip mill being built by the Great Lakes Steel Corp. in River Rouge, has been awarded to the firm of Daystrom, Inc. of California. The 100-Million-Dollar hot strip mill is currently under construction on a 70 acre tract bounded by Coolidge, the New York Central Railroad, Detroit Edison Co. property and the Detroit River. The computer will provide supervisory control of the numerous adjustments necessary for setting the mill and during operation in order to maintain the close tolerances of order requirements. The computer also will provide for storage of data and recall of pertinent information concerning functions of the mill under varying conditions of operation. This computer installation will be the largest of its kind to be applied to a rolling mill and will result in increased tonnage and improved quality of product, according to William P. Hill Vice President of Engineering of National Steel Corp., of which Great Lakes Steel is a subsidiary. Other contracts covering facilities at Great Lakes Steel were awarded to Blaw-Knox Company for general piping for the mill, including the mill proper and all services such as air, water, steam, oil, gas and lubrication; the Ingersoll-Rand Co. for two 3,000 cubic foot-per-minute air compressors completes with 500 horsepower motors; and the Farrel Birmingham Co. Inc., for three 6” x 240” automated roll grinders. State Orders Jails Closed – City officials of Ecorse and River Rouge Tuesday were given official notice Tuesday by the State Corrections Commission to close the jails in their communities by April 1. Failure to comply with the order would result in legal proceedings to shut down the lockups, the officials were informed! Gus Harrison, Commission Director, branded both jails as “unfit for human occupancy”. He cited the Ecorse lockup on 10 counts, most of them relating to the basement location of the seven cell lockup. The basement jail, he said is damp and musty and has a tendency to impair the health of prisoners. The location renders good supervision impossible, and windows to the ground level make it possible for passerby to pass contraband through them, Harrison added. He said the jail was a fire hazard because the city‟s fire trucks, their tanks filled with gasoline, are parked in the same building. “In case of fire in the police station there would be no means of escape for the prisoners”, he stated. River Rouge‟s jail was labeled unfit for use on five counts. Harrison said the Rouge jail, consisting of one room with two cells, “is entirely too small and inadequate for modern needs”, and provides no segregation between male prisoners. “Youthful first offenders must be housed with hardened criminals”, he said. The commission, in the event either city fails to comply with its order, would ask the Attorney General‟s office to start legal action to close the jails. The Attorney General‟s office would then file a petition in Circuit Court asking the court to order the jail padlocked. The communities then would be required to make other arrangements to house their prisoners. F.Y.I. 1. Miss Rose Marie Nicola’s engagement to Robert M. Thackeray was recently announced by her parents, Mr. & Mrs. George K. Nicola of 62 Stoner, RR. Her fiancé is the son of Mrs. Bertha Thackeray of 296 Goodell, RR. A 1957 graduate of River Rouge High School, Miss Nicola is employed at the National Bank of Detroit. Mr. Thackeray is employed by the River Rouge Public Works Department. The wedding date has been set for May 21 at the Epworth Methodist Church. 2. The girl scouts of Troop RR-860 had a spaghetti supper and pajama party last Thursday at the home of their leader, Mrs. Winifred Ackroyd, 109 Burke. Miss Betty Jean Mason Co-leader, started the girls on their group musician badge, and Mrs. Ackroyd helped them bake cookies and make their own breakfast. The girls requested another pajama party and plans are being made for one to be held in April or May. 3. Mr. & Mrs. Hazen P. Knoch, owners of a florist shop at 10939 West Jefferson, RR, and their son, Eugene and his family of Allen Park are vacationing at Fort Meyers Florida. Eugene also is a florist. 4. Mrs. Jerry Chapet of 33 W. Cicotte, RR is under observation at the Florence Crittendon Hospital.

5. Past Matron’s Club, O.E.S. will sponsor a card party on Wednesday at 7:30pm. There will be many door prizes and refreshments will be served. The public is invited. 6. The River Rouge Pythian Sisters Temple No. 141 installed new officers on January 21 at the K. P. Hall. The installing officer was Past Grand Irene Whalley. Fanny Randall is the new Grand Senior; Lillian Korlick, Grand Manager; Lucy Steele, Most Excellent Chief; Marie Moede, Excellent Senior, Laura Kruger, Excellent Junior; May Armstrong, Manager; Elsie Taylor, Secretary; Jessie Hicks, Treasurer, Ada Wolff, Guard; Caroline Nieman, Protector; Irma Hicks, Pianist; Marion Gabbitas, Past Chief and Ada Wolff, Press Correspondent. Refreshments were served after the installation. The Bear Facts … By Ginni, Jeannie & Mary Anne – Hi Everybody! Well we have them, the names of our new cheerleaders for the 1960-1961 session. Here are the names of the lucky eight: Peggy Lancaster, Kathy Davenport, MaryKay Kessler, Mary Carol Lee, Carol Raspbury, Pat Juliano, Janet LaForest and Adrianne Biernach. CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS AND GOOD LUCK! Since all of us have received the good or bad news in our report cards we can settle down to another quarter of hard work to keep or to get those honor points. We‟re sure that those who didn‟t quite make it this time will surely do so next time. Do you remember how much is 2 and 2 is? This is one of the questions that will be going through the minds of our Seniors these next weeks. Our Senior Review Tests are upon us. Study hard everybody, remember, you must pass with a B. We hope all the students are making the Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes. She is the patron of our Church and our school. It is a great opportunity to show our love for Our Blessed Mother and to prepare for and to help us make a good retreat, which is next Tuesday and Wednesday. We hope all of you will make a real effort to make a good Novena and an extra special retreat, it is your Beloved Pastor‟s fondest wish. Now to a lighter side for just a few words about the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Remember girls, you only have one more week, so better get-a-move-on. See you next week. St. Patrick Jolts Bears – Lourdes Bears returned to the friendly confines of their own tiny gym Thursday night in an effort to chalk up a victory in Catholic League First Division West Side basketball play, but the local forces forgot to get Wyandotte St. Patrick to cooperate so the result was the same as the first time the two clubs met, with St. Patrick rolling up a 68 – 55 verdict. The game was switched to the Lourdes gym where Bear officials felt that the Lourdes team would have a better chance of winning if they could play at home, where they spend most of their practice sessions. Lourdes had been using the River Rouge High gym, but hadn‟t had much success there. Perhaps the theory was correct but the Bears couldn‟t hit the basket any better at their own tiny court. St. Patrick appeared more at home than Lourdes did, grabbing an early lead and coasting to victory. Lourdes once again had a tough time finding the range in the early minutes, while St. Pat‟s Stan Jaciuk was clicking for the Irish. The Bears came back in the second period to cut St. Pat‟s edge to 34 – 30 at halftime but they couldn‟t catch the front running Wyandotte crew. Stan Jacuik, St. Pat‟s fine out court shooter, topped the scores with 24 points while Mark Pelon led Lourdes with 21. The Bears will play the final league home game of the season Tuesday night, again at Lourdes gym, at 8pm. St. Theresa will supply the opposition so the local forces should rack up a victory, since they whipped the Pirates at St. Theresa several weeks ago. Panther Cagers Rip Lowly Eagles 74 – 46 – The River Rouge Panthers maintain their first place tie in the Twin Valley Conference Basketball chase Friday night by walloping Romulus, 74 to 46, at the Eagles gym. The victory was the fifth in six league games for Rouge and kept them deadlocked with Ecorse and Hamtramck for the loop lead. Romulus figured to give the Panthers a tough game on their home court but the Eagles couldn‟t get going against Rouge‟s pressing defense and the local aggregation had an easy time of it. River Rouge Coach Lofton Greene was able to clear the bench in the final period but even this move didn‟t help the Eagles. While the Panthers had easy going against Romulus Veteran Coach Loften Greene was far from pleased with his club‟s showing, especially up front. The only Rouge forward to show anything was Park Richardson, who led the scoring with 23 points. The other front liners, Joe Roache, Bobby Lyons and Corben Provience, continues their lackadaisical play that could be costly to Rouge in any ticket contests. Rouge had better show more up front this week as they face Dearborn Lowrey in a Twin Valley Conference game Friday night at the Rouge gym. The Panthers were hard pressed to whip Lowrey

earlier this year, 73 to 71, and can expect real trouble again this time. Lowrey has a very tall team and could give Rouge trouble if the Panther‟s don‟t do better around the boards. Romulus was no match for Rouge Friday night. The Panthers bolted to a 18-8 lead in the first period as Park Richardson led the way with five points. Esly Williams joined Richardson in the second half splurge that built the Panther edge to 40 – 22 at halftime. Williams chipped in with 8 points during the quarter while Richardson added six for Rouge. The Panthers continued to dominate action in the third period with Park Richardson netting ten points to keep the local five well in front, 60 – 36, as the final stanza began. Napoleon Hudson scored 12 points in the last eight minutes to increase Rouge‟s final margin. Following Richardson in the scoring was Esly Williams who tallied 17 points for Rouge. Napoleon Hudson was next for the Panthers with 14 points. Followed by Jon Roman with eight points. Larry Pennington led Romulus with 12 points, with Darwin Wessels adding 11 for the Eagles. The Twin Valley Conference race continues close, with one of the loop leaders sure to fall Friday night when Hamtramck invades Ecorse. Rouge must get by Lowrey to set up a possible title clash with Ecorse on February 12. Of course the Panthers must beat both Ecorse and Hamtramck to claim the crown outright.

FEBRUARY 11, 1960 Lions To Play Local Cage Team For Fund – A benefit basketball game, with proceeds earmarked for the Robert Foucher Family Fund, will be played between volunteers from the Detroit Lions football team and the River Rouge All-Stars. The game sponsored by the Foucher Family Fund Committee, comprised of city officials and employees, is scheduled for Monday, February 29 at 8pm in the 2,500 seat Frank (Buck) Weeber gym in River Rouge High School. Patrolman Lawrence Balogh, of the Police Department, is handling arrangements for the game. Sgt. Edward Watt is in charge of ticket sales. All city employees are selling the 2,500 tickets printed for the charity game, and another 2,500 “share” tickets for those who wish to contribute but not attend the game, Tickets are $1 each. Balogh said that a special halftime program is planned in addition to the game between the Detroit Lions players and the River Rouge All-Stars. Four River Rouge High School students will perform in a trampoline act as an added feature, Balogh said. They are Pat Butler, Marie Conastser, Judy Clubb and Sharon Baron. The Detroit Lions players who volunteered to play in the charity game are Hopalong Cassady, Terry Barr, Gary Lowe, Jerry Reichow, Darris McCord and Alex Karris. Nick Pietrosante said he had made a previous commitment for that night, but would try to make other arrangements so that he can make the game. The All-Stars will field a team of local athletics all of them city employees. Police officers who will play with the All-Star aggregation are Frank Ziegler, Tom Hubbard, Bill Bodrie, Ted Washington, Ed Watt, Loren Pittman, Bill Brown, Stan Rugger, Gene Barnes, Ray Schattler and Warren Chandler. The Fire Department will be represented by Bob Tackett, Steve Donlos and Leonard Pinkowski. Public Works Dept. employee who will play are Stanley Kiluck, Jack Peer, Jimmy Bates. Referees will be Lofton Greene, Basketball Coach at River Rouge High School, Ed Frutrell, the High School‟s Varsity Football coach, and Steve Scafure, one of the top basketball officials in the state. Balogh said that off-duty firemen and policemen will guard the halls and balcony of the gym and handle the parking situation. City Rallies To Aid Of Widow, 9 Children – Never in the city‟s history have River Rouge citizens shared in an effort of such magnitude and heart as they have in their offers of help for Mrs. Patricia Foucher and her nine children. An entire city has joined in a campaign to raise at least $5,000 to aid the distraught mother, who is expecting a tenth child and the children, ranging in age from 7 months to 10 years, left destitute by the death of their husband and father, Robert Foucher, 34, of 309 Goodell. Up to yesterday noon, City Treasurer Thomas Redmond had received through the mails 149 contributions for a total of $1,406.13. The largest amount was for $177 and the second was $100, in both cases the donors requesting that they remain anonymous. Many checks have been received from Detroit and suburban areas. Outstate towns represented are Cheboygan, Saginaw, Monroe, Mt. Clemens, Clarkston and Birmingham. By far the largest number from towns outside of Wayne County came from Birmingham. River Rouge merchants responded generously and contributed $542 to the fund during a two day canvass of business places by teams of city employees. Deeply touched by the tragedy of the family‟s plight, friends, neighbors and complete strangers began to offer financial aid. Canvassers went door-to-door, church organizations and scouts held a bake sale. Other groups offered to stage fund-raising events. Spearheaded by Fire Chief Andrew Sassack and Captain Thomas Moore, who noted that Foucher‟s brother-in-law Jack Pacheco, is a Fire Department Engineer, the

firemen began to plan a fund drive. At the same time, Police Chief Jacob Wilhite, conferred with Sgt. Edward Watt and Loren M. Pittman who reported that police officers had suggested a similar campaign. Wilhite and Sassack solicited the assistance of City Treasurer P. Thomas Redmond, who said his office would handle contributions. City Clerk Felix Sokolowski said his staff would gladly assist in the project and Public Works Superintendent Arthur Greig Jr. reported that many employees in his department had volunteered to help. Municipal Judge George Mihaiu offered legal service in setting up a special bank account or trust fund. Last Thursday afternoon over 40 officials, employees and private citizens met in the city hall council chambers to draft a plan to channel individual efforts into an integrated program. Mayor Donald R. Nettlow recognized the need for a coordinating unit to prevent duplication of efforts to protect the family from possible loss of welfare assistance for food and shelter. Nettlow appointed Captain Tom C. Moore as chairman of a steering committee and Redmond, Sokolowski, Mihaiu, Sgt. Edward Watt and Patrolman Lawrence Balogh to assist in directing the program. Balogh is handling arrangements for a benefit basketball game between the River Rouge All-Stars and volunteers from the Detroit Lions football team. Watt is in charge of ticket sales. Anyone wishing to contribute to the Fund should address checks or money orders to the Robert Foucher Family Fund, care of City Treasurer office, 1381 Coolidge, RR. Foucher died February 9 in Receiving Hospital of injuries suffered January 22 when a car skidded on ice and struck him. Funeral services were held Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Foucher, a construction worker, had been unemployed for over a year and a half and the family had been receiving welfare assistance. He began working part time as a taxi driver just a week before the accident. He drove a woman passenger from a supermarket to her home on Elliott, and offered to carry her heavy bags of groceries inside. Foucher was standing behind the opened cab door when a car, driven by Henry W. Blade, 48 of 3947 Twelfth, Ecorse, struck the cab door. Foucher‟s body was dragged 32 feet and jammed against a parked car. Blade, the father of 12 children said the accident was unavoidable. River Rouge Police asked for a negligent homicide warrant for Blade, but it was denied by Assistant Prosecutor McClellan Manley on the grounds that there was no evidence of criminal negligence. F.Y.I. 1. One hundred friends, relatives and fellow-workers feted James Tattan, 47 Elizabeth, RR, a retirement party Saturday, January 30. Given by his wife, Tess, and their four children, the party was held in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Kurtz, 25701 W. Outer Drive, Detroit, who have been close friends of the Tartans for many years. Mr. Tattan, who celebrated his 65th birthday on December 12, retired January 29 from the Ford Motor Co., where he had been employed for 41 years. At the time of his retirement he was a machine repair leader. Shortly after starting work at Ford’s, Mr. Tattan moved from Detroit to River Rouge with his wife and infant son, who is now a River Rouge City Commissioner. He purchased a home at the Elizabeth St. address which has been the family home for 41 years. At his retirement party, Mr. Tattan received many gifts, including a purse from a group of former fellow employees. A beautifully decorated three-tiered cake, baked by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Tattan, served as centerpieces on the buffet table. Mr. Tattan plans to spend much of his time traveling with his wife. They are looking forward to a cross-country tour, and will visit relatives in New Jersey and Florida. The Tartan’s four children are Commissioner John R. Tattan, and Mrs. Mary Helen Laginess, both of River Rouge; Mrs. Margaret Balfe and James Jr., both of Allen Park. The couple has nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 2. The Ladies Circle of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in River Rouge, will hold a sale of baked goods, fancy work and aprons at Lozon’s Hardware, 10460 W. Jefferson on Saturday from 9am to 4pm. 3. The Bernadette of Lourdes Circle No. 640, Daughters of Isabella, will sponsor a Lenten Card party on Wednesday at 8pm in the Knights of Columbus Hall. Refreshments will be served by Ann Hammer and

Margaret Henry, Chairmen. There will be table prizes and door prizes for the winners. There will be a small donation. 4. The Friendly Widows Club will meet tomorrow night at 7:30pm at the home of Mrs. Ella Poured, 90 Leroy, River Rouge. 5. River Rouge Temple No. 141, Pythian Sisters, will hold a regular business meeting on February 18 at 8pm in the K. P. Hall. Guest speaker will be District Deputy Ethel Lincoln of Dundee, Michigan. Chairman for the meeting is Marion Gabbitas. After the business meeting, refreshments will be served. All members are urged to attend. The River Rouge Temple is happy to learn that Sister Lillian Kortrijk is on the road to recovery. The Bear Facts … By Ginni, Jeanie and Mary Anne – Hi Everybody! The most important news right now is that today is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. To all of us in school, it means that we pay Mary the special honor that is due her as our patron. We hope that everyone made the novena as a sign of our love and devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes. About this time most the Seniors begin thinking about their careers. Of course, it‟s pretty hard to make any definite plans as yet but to give you an idea of what a few of the Seniors are looking forward to after graduation, we‟ve asked them to bring their day-dreams out in the open. Here are the results. Charlotte Mussey, Janet Baumgartner, Denise Sheppard and Kay Rugg (All members of the Future Nurses Club) want to attend Providence Hospital and graduate as registered nurses. Both Kay and Denise took their entrance exams Saturday at Wayne State. Charlotte and Janet will take theirs sometime in March or April. Keep your fingers crossed girls. Dearborn Junior College will be Phil Lozon‟s second home next fall. Phil said he‟s like to take up Business Administration there. John Gallagher plans to attend Dearborn Junior College too, but his interests are in the field of engineering. He „s not positive yet but John thinks it will be in the line of Electronic Engineering. “I‟m going to see what convent life is like” claims Marianne Hoss. She has a leaning toward the Dominican Order which does social work for the most part. In June she plans to enter that order or one similar to it. Better practice getting up early, Marianne! Leave it to Stan Peach to pick the toughest course at the University of Detroit – Aeronautical Engineering. Don‟t worry Stan, you can always study during the halftime at the football games. Pat Carrol will be walking the campus at University of Detroit also. Her aim is to study Dentistry. She might take a two-year general course and then specialize in a particular field. Look Pat, no cavities!. In a few years from now Melvin Smith hopes to be teaching a class instead of attending one. He‟s decided to take up social science at Eastern University next fall. Rouge High Hi-Lites – by Donna Nieman – With eight cheerleaders cheering them on to victory, Harvey Lowrey defeated River Rouge, 52 to 47, at the latter‟s school. It was the first time that they have defeated Rouge for a number of years. Tomorrow, Rouge will play Ecorse in the Rouge gym. The varsity swimming team will also swim against Roosevelt on Tuesday, February 16 at the Rouge swimming pool. The Varsity Wrestling team will compete against Berkley at 7:30 tonight and against Farmington at 7 on February 18. Both of these matches will be in the Rouge gym. On Tuesday, Julian Groomer will present “Thrills on the Colorado” in the River Rouge High School auditorium. This will began at 8pm. There will be only one more travelogue after this one, and everyone is urged to attend. “The Inner Journey”, which was presented on February 5 by professional actors in the Rouge Auditorium was a great success. It was a Senior High assembly, and everyone who attended enjoyed it very much. Well the time is here at last! The Senior‟s are going to their Prom! It is this Saturday and the last minute preparations are being made. The quota was reached (which was 70 students) and also went a little over that mark. The Washington trip has been cancelled for some reason or other, and the students are not making any plans as to what they are going to do now. See you next with more new from Rouge High. Red Raiders Shoot For Repeat Win – by Joe Enright – As far as local basketball fans are concerned there is just one basketball game Friday night – the rematch between the Ecorse Red Raiders and the River Rouge Panthers. This time the game will be played at the spacious River Rouge High School gym, with the varsity encounter beginning at 8pm. The reserves play the preliminary at 6:30pm. As usual, the game shapes up as a crucial battle for both clubs, with the loser dropping out of contention for the Twin Valley Conference Crown.

Both Rouge and Ecorse are tied for second place with 5 – 2 marks in league play and are one game behind front running Hamtramck. Another loss will spell curtains so the game is one of those “do-or-die” affairs. For the first time in many years Ecorse outranks River Rouge in State Class B ratings. The Red Raiders are rated fifth in Class B while River Rouge is missing from the top ten for the first time in two years. While Ecorse enjoys a rating edge the battle between the two traditional foes shapes up as another tossup – with Rouge given a slim edge because of the home court. Both coaches enter the game faced with many problems. Ecorse Mentor Art Buss is wondering if he should shake up his lineup after last week‟s sudden collapse at the hands of Hamtramck. Buss will probably go with the same team that he has used most of the time, but substitutions could be frequent. Veteran River Rouge Coach Loften Greene also is contemplating a change or two in his lineup. Greene was bitterly disappointed with his club‟s showing against Lowrey and the general Rouge mentor has never been known to take a defeat lying down. Ecorse is expected to use the same type zone defense which throttled Rouge so effectively in their first meeting. The Raiders also will rely on their 1 – 2 scoring punch of Roosevelt Williams and Paul Tucker against the Panthers. The Raiders will enjoy a definite height advantage so look for Ecorse to shoot for board control early. The Panthers will have to offset Ecorse‟s size and zone defense with good ball handling and deadly outside shooting if they hope to win. Forward Park Richardson, who missed the first Ecorse tilt, is a key man in Rouge‟s attack and might make the difference. SPORTORIAL – Shocking Conduct – by Joe Enright – For many years River Rouge High School basketball teams have been acclaimed throughout the state for their fine play, excellent coaching and good sportsmanship. The same was also true of Panther followers, who always conducted themselves as good fans should. Friday night River Rouge High School partisans were guilty of a breach in good conduct which reflected on the entire school and its athletic teams. It is one thing to dispute the calls of game officials, but when some unthinking fans litter the playing floor with debris and others boo and attempt to rattle opponents when they are at the foul line it is a serious and unpardonable sin. Serious injuries have happened to players who have slipped on pieces of paper which were thoughtlessly tossed onto the playing area. It would be a shame to have any youngster hurt because of some fan‟s momentary thoughtlessness. Even more disgusting than the litter on the floor was the uncalled for booing of Lowrey players as they shot free throws in the closing minutes. Fans, like the players, must play by the rules, and the first rule of sportsmanship is to be courteous and considerate when the opponents are shooting free throws. This is not professional basketball – where such action is permitted. Let‟s hope that this momentary lapse by Rouge fans will not happen again – otherwise the damage done to the Panther‟s good reputation will put a black mark on the record which cannot easily be erased. Victories and defeats are soon forgotten, but poor sportsmanship lingers like the proverbial sour apple. Bears Look Sharp in Double Win – Things are beginning to look brighter for Coach Ed Blair and this Lourdes High basketball team. After a long dreary campaign which saw the Bears stumble much of the time the Lourdes quintet has started to click and could cause trouble in the forthcoming State Tournament if they continue to improve. The Bears scored two important victories during the past week, whipping Wyandotte Mt. Carmel, 62 to 58, and downing St. Theresa 72 to 64, Monday night at the Bears gym. The double victory enabled Lourdes to move into fifth place in the West Side race, ahead of both Mt. Carmel and St. Theresa. Lourdes has one more game left on the regular league schedule, the Bears facing Redford St. Mary Saturday night in the Rustics gym. Game time is 8pm. A victory over St. Mary and another loss by the Rustics on their final league game would put the Bears in a tie for fourth place with St. Mary in the West Side race. With the State Tournament still three weeks off Coach Ed Blair has lined up a home and home series with Wayne St. Mary as he attempts to keep his Cagers sharp for the journey. Lourdes and Mt. Carmel staged a close game all the way, with the Bears grabbing an early lead on Bill Abair‟s fine shooting and holding on to edge the Comets despite a 22 point effort by Dan Burtka, St. Teresa fell to Lourdes for the second time this year and the Bears lanky forward Joe Green tossed in 22 points to take the victory. Appearing In Person - JOE BODRIE – The fast gun of many of your favorite westerns including Gunsmoke – Texan – U. S. Marshall – Wyatt Earp and many others. Appearing along with Joe Bodrie will be Earl Kennedy (The Carolina Country Boy) and his Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, Famous String Band staring such names as Fiddler Joe, Barefoot Haley, Tommy Lee, and Bobby Stewart, among others. This year will be the outstanding show of the year! Broadcast time 9pm until 12 midnight, WKMH – 1310 on your dial! Celebrating the Grand

Expansion of Gilbert Motor Sales, 10955 W. Jefferson (near Schaefer) River Rouge. Dancing from 8pm till 12 midnight. It‟s all FREE – Come out and bring the family!

FEBRUARY 18, 1960 Detroit Lions, All-Stars Game to Benefit Family - River Rouge City employees were doubling their efforts this week to speed up the sale of tickets for the widely-heralded benefit basketball game February 29 between volunteers from the Detroit Lions professional football team and the local All-Stars. All proceeds from the game will be added to the Robert Foucher Family Fund, which yesterday had topped the half-way mark of the $5,000 goal set for the five-member steering committee appointed by Mayor Donald R. Nettlow to coordinate the many offers of help for Mrs. Patricia Foucher and her nine children. The 33 year old widow and her family were left destitute by the death of her husband, Robert, 33, on February 3 of injuries suffered in a traffic accident. All city employees are selling tickets to the basketball game, in hopes of filling every seat in the 2,500-capacity Frank (Buck) Weeber gym in the River Rouge High School. Another 2,500 “share” tickets, for those who wish to contribute to the Fund, but not attend the game, also are being sold. All tickets are $1 each. Door-step delivery of either the game or “share” tickets is offered to anyone calling. A city employee will deliver one or a number of tickets personally to the caller, according to Sgt. Edward Watt, Ticket Chairman. A one dollar ticket to the basketball game will include an outstanding entertainment program at half time, said Patrolman Lawrence Balogh, who is handling arrangements for the game and program. Balogh is a member of the Steering Committee which is directing the Robert Foucher Family Fund. Other members are City Treasurer P. Thomas Redmond, City Clerk Felix Sokolowski, Captain Tom C. Moore, of the Fire Department and Municipal Judge George Mihaiu. Highlight of the evening‟s entertainment on Monday, February 29, will be the appearance of many Detroit Lion Luminaries who will face the River Rouge All-stars, a picked group of former local basketball stars. The star-studded quintet has been drilling diligently for the oncoming tilt and hope to give the Detroit Lions players a real battle. Game time is 8pm. Detroit Lions players who have volunteered to play in the benefit game are Hopalong Cassady, Terry Barr, Gary Lowe, Jerry Reichow, Darris McCord, Alex Karris, and Nick Pietrosante. Members of the All-star Team include Frank Ziegler, Tom Hubbard, Bill Bodrie, Ted Washington, Ed Watt, Loren Pittman, Bill Brown Stan Rugger, Gene Barnes, Ray Schattler, and Warren Chandler of the Police Department. The Fire Department will be represented by Bob Tackett, Steve Doulos and Leonard Pinkowski. Public Works Dept. employees who will play are Stanley Kiluck, Jack Peer and Jimmy Bates. Nine Vie For Council; 3-way Race For Clerk – Eight candidates for nomination to city posts entered the March 7 primary election campaign shortly before the 4pm filing dead line Monday and brightened the outlook for the campaign which had threatened to be the dullest in recent River Rouge history. The names of the 14 candidates will appear on the ballot. All incumbents have tossed their hats into the political ring, including three City Commissioners, John R. Tattan, Daniel D. Riney, and Clarence Sabbath, who will campaign for reelection against six other candidates for the three council posts. City Clerk Felix Sokolowski, Jr., has competition from two candidates as he makes his first bid for reelection to the Clerk‟s post. He was appointed to fill a vacancy created when Donald R. Nettlow, former Clerk, won the Mayoralty race last April. Chief threat to Sokolowski is Commissioner Orlando Rinna, who has one year to serve on his third term on the Council. Rinna would be required to resign his council post if he wins election to the city Clerk‟s position. The third candidate seeking nomination in the Clerk‟s race is Loy A. Cohen, 313 Polk, who has never held public office. Sokolowski lives at 44 Orchard, and Rinna‟s address is 114 Walnut. Surprise candidates in the Council race were Ray Girrbach and Sam Adolfo, former Safety Commissioners, who were suspended for alleged violations of the City Charter. Girrbach and Adolfo successively waged a heated battle to have the charges removed from city records. Other candidates for Commission posts are James E. Beaubien, 49 Victory; a member of the Safety Commission; Robert H. Carrington, 123 Elm, who has been a teacher in the River Rouge School System for 37 years; Edwin Walker, 296 Haltiner and William Zitnik, 173 Richter, a political newcomer. Tattan, 132 Walnut, is seeking a seventh term as commissioner; Sabbath, 508 Frazier, is making a bid for a second term and Riney, 48 Abbott, also is campaigning for a consecutive term. He previously had served two terms on the Council. Girrbach, 10783 W. Jefferson, a Funeral Director and Adolfo, 69 Chestnut, who owns a dry cleaning business, are making their first bids for an elective office. Unopposed for reelection is Assessor Arthur L. Valade, Dean of River Rouge City officials. He has held the City Assessor‟s post since October, 1947, when he was appointed to fill a vacancy. He was elected to

the post the following April, and also is a former Mayor and City Commissioner. Also unopposed is Associate Judge Richard E. Valois, who will stand for election for the one year remaining of an unexpired four year term. He was appointed to the post by the City Council to succeed George Mihaiu, who was elected Municipal Court Judge last April. Primary winners will compete in the April 4 General Election. The City Clerk‟s office is taking registrations for the General Election until April 4. Registrations will not be accepted on Primary Election day, but on the following day, Tuesday, March 8, the city Clerk‟s office will remain open until 8pm to accept registrations. Absentee Voters ballots may be obtained at the Clerk‟s office until March 5. Earl Fortner Promoted To Deputy Chief – Lt. Earl Fortner, a 27 year-veteran of the River Rouge Police Department, took over this week as Deputy Chief of the City‟s 44 man Police force. The Public Safety Commission Thursday night named Fortner as the Department‟s Second-in-Command after adopting new rules and regulations setting up new ranks and eliminating the positions of Assistant Chief, Captain and Chief of Detectives from the table of organization. The Deputy Chief‟s post has been vacant since last June, when Jacob Wilhite, who was appointed Police Chief in December was named Acting Inspector. The latter post, created by a former Safety Commission, has also been abolished. The appointments of Wilhite and Fortner were the first made by the new Safety Commission, which earlier had announced plans to reorganize the Police Department. Chairman Jack Bewick said the Commission is planning promotional examinations to “beef up the under ranked department”. Posts to be filled because of promotions and retirements include those of Detective Lieutenant and two uniform Lieutenants. The Commission is preparing an eligibility list from among the Departments list from among the Department‟s six Sergeants who would be qualified to take the promotional exam for Lieutenant, Bewick said. The Safety Commission Tuesday night asked the City Council for “less than $300” to pay for examinations which would be conducted by the Michigan Municipal League. Mayor Donald R. Nettlow asked City Clerk, Felix Sokolowski, Jr., to advise Bewick to check with the Wayne County Civil Service Commission about conducting the examinations. “I feel the Safety Commission should find out if the Civil Service Commission would provide examinations and monitoring services without charge,” Nettlow said. The Mayor also asked that Bewick report his findings to the Council Monday night. Fortner, 55, of 99 Elm, was the unanimous choice of the Safety Committee for the Deputy Chief Post. The appointment, which was recommended by Chief Wilhite, also was a popular one among Fortner‟s fellow officers who respect him as a competent and dedicated policeman who knows every aspect of police work. A River Rouge resident for 33 years, Fortner was born in Walnut, North Carolina. He joined the Police Department in April 1933, was promoted to Sergeant in July 1947, and was advanced to Lieutenant in July 1949. During his years on the force, he has had an unblemished record, including two merit awards for outstanding police work. Quiet spoken and unassuming in manner, Fortner said he was proud and pleased at the confidence the Safety Commission has shown in him. “I certainly will do my utmost to prove that this confidence was warranted” Fortner said. He added that he is anticipating a minor problem as a result of his promotion. “I feel that it‟s going to be difficult to get used to steady day work after all these years”, he said. Fortner is a member of the Metropolitan Club, Spirit 14; the Masonic Order, and the recently organized Lt., Sgt. & Corporals Police Association of Wayne County. He attends the Grace Baptist Church, which he serves as Trustee. Fortner and his wife Eva, have two children, who are both graduates of River Rouge High School. A daughter, Joan 21, attended Wayne State University for two years and is presently employed at the River Rouge Savings Bank. Thomas, the couple‟s 18-yearold son, is employed at Fabricon Products. The Bear Facts … By Ginni, Jeanie, and Mary Anne – Hello again. Though not too much has been written lately about our basketball team, credit must be given where credit is due. It seems this just wasn‟t the year for our boys but they did turn in two wins last week defeating St. Thomas and Mt. Carmel, their last two opponents, ending their regular basketball season. Last week also brought our Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes to a close. Two days previous to the honored feast day, the high school and its annual retreat. These retreats are held to give us a chance to improve ourselves. Thus, the time is spent in prayer and spiritual reading, helping us to take inventory of our daily lives in regard to our Catholic way of life. Well defined lectures were given by the Rev. Stanley Bowers who conducted our retreat was a wholesome and enlightening one. On Friday the Freshmen provided a wonderful evening of events at the “Sadie Hawkins Dance” in the auditorium. Music was furnished by the “Mysterians”. The auditorium was decorated in the theme of the annual dance, but the addition of those

beautiful heart shaped silhouettes of red and silver reminded us of Valentine‟s Day. So the Freshmen Decorating Committee deserves a hand for the wonderful way they worked in a two-theme arrangement. As usual the boys got hungry, but they didn‟t have to wait until after the dance to eat, since the girls provided them with vegetable corsages to stay their hunger until after the dance. The Senior girls were invited to spend Sunday at the campus at Marygrove College for the “Settle Your Future Day” sponsored by the college. The girls had a wonderful time. It gave them a look at college life and helped them to decide what to do after they finished their last high school year, See You Next Week! Rouge High Hi-Lites – by Donna Nieman – The Senior Prom which took place Saturday night turned out to be a big success. The prom was called “Misty”. Several parents and teachers attended the prom. The Grand March was at 11:30 and everyone joined in dancing to the music of Jonny Titus and his band. With everyone all dressed up and dancing the evening away at Lovett Hall, which is a beautiful place, the prom turned out to be just wonderful. Miss Grey, the Art Teacher has placed poppy and traffic posters in the showcase on the second floor. They are very good, and show that the students put a great deal of work into them. Later on the posters will be taken out and sent to the contest in which they will be entered. This Friday River Rouge will play Willow Run at 6:30. There are only a few more games left in the basketball season before the District Tournaments start. The Swimming Team will meet Ecorse on Tuesday, February 23 at 4pm at Ecorse. The girls in gym are finishing up basketball tournaments. Miss Lillian Kortick and Mrs. Rosiland Lyons of the Superintendant‟s office were injured in a car accident. We hope that they will soon be well and able to return to school. Tomorrow night Wrestling is being sponsored by the River Rouge Kiwanis Club in the gym. February 23 will soon be here at which time permission slips for the tuberculin test will be given out to the students of River Rouge. On March 8 the tests will be given. Mr. Roy W. Howell, Treasurer of the Board of Education, who had a coronary attack is greatly improving and we hope that he will soon be well. Next week I will return with more news from River Rouge High. Our Men In The Armed Service 1. Army Pvt. Thomas J. Cicotte son of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh J. Cicotte of 23 Linden, RR., completed the sixweek Disbursing Specialist Course on January 22 at the Finance School, Fort Benjamin Harrison. Cicotte received training in the methods and procedures used in accounting for receipts and payments by army Finance Disbursing Officers. He entered the Army last July and received Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The 19 year old soldier is a 1958 graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School and attending the University of Detroit. 2. Marine Pfc. James M. Cargill of 81 E. Pleasant, RR, is serving with the Third Marine Division on Okinawa. The Third Marine Division is the Seventh Fleet’s in the Far East. 3. Ulesia Burnley, torpedo man’s mate third class USN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Burnley of 491 Frazier, RR, was promoted to the present rate December 6, while serving aboard the Destroyer USS Gearing, operating with the U. S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean. 4. Airman Robert V. Eluskie, son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Eluskie of 2275 S. Edsel, Detroit, has completed his initial course of Air Force basic military training here. He has been selected to attend the Technical Training Course for Aircraft and Missile Maintenance at Chanute AFB, Ill. He is a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes. Basic Airman at Lackland are selected for specialized training at technical schools on the basis of their interests and aptitudes. They are reassigned to the school after four weeks of basic and are given additional military basic training along with technical subjects. Dick Garza Headlines Outstanding Mat Card – The River Rouge Kiwanis Club will stage its outstanding AllStar Professional Wrestling Show tomorrow night (Friday) at the River Rouge High School gym. The four bout card, arranged by Matchmaker Gene Shepperd, will get started at 8pm. All proceeds from the show will go to the Kiwanis Club‟s Underprivileged Children‟s Fund. Tickets are $1.25 and can be obtained from any Kiwanian or at the box office. The feature bout on the card will be a battle between Michigan‟s Strongest Wrestler, Dick Garza, and Don Duffy, California Badman. Garza known in mat circles as Mr. Michigan,

is famed for his feats of strength and can be counted on to give a good account of himself against Duffy, billed the Meanest Man in Wrestling. Dick Garza has had plenty of experience with bad men in recent months having battled Ricky “The Crusher” Cortez several times so he will be ready for any of Don Duffy‟s tricks. The match promises to be a real corker. There has been a change in the midget bout, with Little Beaver replacing Ben Figaro as a foe for Fuzzy Cupid. This match now shapes up as a terrific battle, a real grudge affair, since Little Beaver has been hoping to get a shot at Fuzzy Cupid for some time. Fuzzy Cupid, in contrast to his name, is one of the worst villains in midget circles and can be figured to give Little Beaver a real going over. The first match on the card promises to be a real crowd pleaser, as Windsor‟s “Dynamite” Johnny Gates faces fiery Frenchman Louie Papineau. Gates has always been a colorful performer and should be put to a real test by Papineau a handsome Frenchman. As a windup, a big Australian Tag Team match is scheduled with the winners of the three matches facing the losers in a Battle Royal. It should be a great finish to a fine show. All proceeds go to a good cause so it is hoped that local wrestling fans will turn out to see the show. Bears Score 3rd Straight Victory – Lourdes High basketball Coach Ed Blair is beginning to reap the fruits of his season long work these days as his young Bear Cage team has come up with a three game victory string. The Bears made Redford St. Mary their third straight victim Saturday night, scoring a 54 – 45 decision over the Rustics at St. Mary‟s gym. The triumph enabled Lourdes to tie Redford St. Mary for the fourth spot in Catholic League First Division West Side play in the final standings, each club having a 5.7 mark for the league campaign. Lourdes now is looking forward to State Tournament play, with Coach Ed Blair hoping that his club can continue to improve as District meet time rolls around. Lourdes will be in the Class B session at Ecorse, along with such strong clubs as Ecorse and River Rouge, but the Bears can‟t be overlooked as the dark horse as a result of their late season spurt. With two weeks left before the Tournament, Lourdes will engage in three non-league battles to stay in shape for the “March Madness”. Lourdes will travel to Ann Arbor St. Thomas Friday night and then will engage Wayne St. Mary in a home and home series next week. Victories in these three games would boost the Bears to a respectable 9 – 8 mark for the season. Lourdes avenged an earlier defeat at the hands of St. Mary Saturday night. The bears were able to contain St. Mary‟s ball control style of play and walked off with an easy victory. Mark Pelon sparked Lourdes with 19 points, followed by Joe Green with 16.

FEBRUARY 25, 1960 Negotiations Continue At Great Lakes – Spokesmen for United Steel Workers Local 1299 at Great Lakes Steel Corp. indicate yesterday that there appears to be a little hope that local issues will be settled before an allotted period for negotiations between union and company runs out Tuesday. An optimistic note was sounded, however, by a union spokesman who said there has been “a lot of progress” in the negotiations, “although we‟re far from reaching a settlement”. Meanwhile, there was no indication that the negotiators for the company and the union had reached an insurmountable impasse in bargaining on the local issues, that would necessitate calling in mediators. Last January the USW & Great Lakes Steel signed a new contract covering the 10,400 employees at the company‟s Ecorse plant, although the major local issue – handling of seniority problems – was not settled by the new contract. At that time the company and union agreed to continue negotiations on this subject until March 1. If no agreement is reached by then, either side can ask for mediation, although they are not under obligation to do so. There was no official comment from the company, but a spokesman remarked that the negotiators appeared to be making headway and that continuance of negotiations without mediation seemed probable. George Kenyon, Chairman of the Plant Grievance Committee, represents the Union in the negotiations, while Wallace Bodrie is the Company Representative. Kenyon said that although some progress had been made, he could see no speedy settlement of the local issues “as long as the company continues to make offers with strings attached to them”. “Instead of broadening seniority provisions, the company continues its attempts to tighten them,” Kenyon said. “Rather than reassign workers elsewhere when there‟s a cutback in a department, the company wants the right to pay them off”. Kenyon indicated that he was in favor of continuing negotiations. Referring to the March 1 date agreed upon for continuance of negotiations, Kenyon said, ”the time allotted was too short in the first place”. In the event negotiations became deadlocked, either side can request that a three-man mediation board be named to try to help resolve the issues.

Cadet Earns Proficiency Certificate – C/2c Lawrence Lapenckas, 299 Goodell, RR, a member of the Ecorse – River Rouge Civil Air Patrol Squadron, was awarded a certificate of Proficiency Monday night at a regular meeting of the group in the Ecorse Library. The certificate presented to Lapenckas by Captain A. M. Pardington, Commander of the local squadron qualifies him to compete for a C.A.P. College Scholarship, Jet Orientation course, flight scholarship and the International Cadet Exchange Program. Lapenckas, a student of Our Lady of Lourdes High School entered the C.A.P. in April, 1958. He is a member of the Squadron‟s Drill team, the first organized in this area, and has completed prescribed training under U. S. Air Force regulations. Open to River Rouge and Ecorse young people, the local squadron meets from 7:30 to 9:30pm Monday at the Ecorse Public Library, West Jefferson at Outer Drive. F.Y.I. 1. Miss Helene J. Ector, daughter of Mrs. Veronica D. Ector, of 542 Beechwood, RR, was recently initiated into the Active Chapter of Kappa Phi at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Kappa Phi is a national organization for Methodist preference women attending state supported colleges. A graduate of River Rouge High School, Helene is a Freshmen studying Elementary Education at Western. 2. Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Altar Society will receive Communion on Sunday at the 10:30am Mass. The next regular business meeting will be held on Monday at 8pm in the school auditorium, followed by a social get-together. All members are invited. 3. On Sunday, March 6, the Episcopal Women of the Church of the Resurrection will hold their fifth annual Musical Lenten Tea at the Westside Community Center 3779 Seventeenth, Ecorse from 4pm to 6pm. An interesting program has been planned. 4. A chubby-cheeked daughter, Mary Kathryn, was born to Mr. & Mrs. Donald Chester, 114 Batavia, River Rouge, on Wednesday last week at the Outer Drive Hospital. Mary Kathryn, who joins six brothers and sisters in the Chester home, weighed eight pounds 15 ounces at birth. Her proud father is River Rouge’s Deputy City Assessor, and her mother is the former Dorothy Williams of River Rouge. The couples other children are Donald, 12; Dennis, 10; Terry, 8; Linda Marie, 7; Jerry, 2 and Michael, 17 months. The Bear Facts … By Ginni, Jeannie, and Mary Anne – Hi Everybody! Last Tuesday night the Senior class had a skating party at Rouge Park. Even though the ice wasn‟t too good, all had a wonderful time. After skating we were all invited back to the auditorium for hot chocolate and a little dancing. Thanks for a swell job, Mrs. Goudreau and crew, we all appreciate your trouble. Thanks again! If last Friday and last Tuesday‟s games are any indication of how we will do in our new league next year we shouldn‟t have too much trouble putting our ole “Alma Mater” on top of the league. Well, guess the biggest things coming up in the near future are the annual Mardi Gras and the Pre-Lenten dance. The Pre-Lenten dance is planned for the eve of Ash Wednesday, that being March 1. This is the last social event until after Easter and the Bunny Hop so let‟s really turn out in numbers and make this an EXTRA SPECIAL occasion! As we all know the Mardi Gras is sponsored by the Sodality. It will be held on Monday afternoon. As in the past years, there will be a Queen of the Mardi Gras contest by which the most beautiful girls in the High School will be honored. There will also be a number of booths. To name only a few – the fish pond, the candy booth, mug shots, annuals and aprons, open hazard, Aladdin‟s Lamp, and, of course, a section for dancing. Be sure to save your pennies so you can have a wonderful time. See you at the Mardi Gras! Rouge High Hi-Lites by Donna Nieman – Guest speaker at the meeting of the Senior Debs last Thursday was Miss Eunice Brake, Assistant Principal, who spoke about her experiences in Japan while teaching there on a Fulbright Scholarship. She answered many questions about life in Japan, and everyone enjoyed her talk. At the Sub Deb‟s meeting today, Miss Eugenia Kosinska, History and English Teacher, will show slides of her trip to Alaska. The group has invited the Y-Teens to join them at the meeting. Students in the Shop Classes are hard at work. Some are working on new projects, while others are finishing projects already started. Everyone who attended the wrestling Matches in the gym Friday night really enjoyed them. They were sponsored by the

Kiwanis club. Last Tuesday permission slips for the tuberculin test were distributed to students, who were asked to take them home for their parents‟ signature. Classes will not be in session tomorrow, because of the mid-year conference for certified staff members of the school. Bear Winning Streak Reaches 5 Straight – Lourdes Bears current basketball winning streak has reached five games, as Coach Ed Blair‟s hustling youngsters are finishing the current season with a bang. Lourdes evened its season mark at 8-8 by winning two games during the past week, hammering Ann Arbor St. Thomas, 71 to 38, Friday night and drubbing Wayne St. Mary, 76 to 59, Monday night. While both victories came over nonleague opponents the Bears can look toward the coming district tournaments with definite goals, since little will be expected of them. The triumphs over St. Thomas and St. Mary also raises Lourdes hopes for next year since these two clubs will be among the better teams in the Southwest Sector Second Division League, which the Bears will join next season. The Bears will get a chance to finish above 500 tonight (Thursday) when they meet Wayne St. Mary at the local gym at 8pm. After topping the Wayne Crew at the small Wayne gym Lourdes should be able to handle the St. Mary five at home and run their winning streak to six straight. The Reserve teams play the preliminary game at 6:45pm. Lourdes sudden surge after a slow start is very remarkable when you consider that Coach Ed Blair has been plagued with numerous injuries during the past two months. The Bears have been going with a makeshift lineup much of the time since starters Joe Green, Tom Bondy, Rick Kozole and Bill Abair have been sidelined for several games with various ailments. In fact Kozole is out for the year while Bondy just returned from a bout of pneumonia. Ann Arbor St. Thomas was no trouble for Lourdes Friday night. The Bears grabbed an early lead and coasted to victory behind the sharpshooting of Joe Green, Mark Pelon, Tim Blair and Tom Meekins. Lourdes fast break attack was just too much for St. Thomas, who were never in the game. Joe Green led the Bears with 19 points, followed by Mark Pelon with 17, Tim Blair chipped in with 14 and Tom Meekins added 10 for Lourdes. Wayne St. Mary was expected to be a stern test for the high flying Bears but Lourdes again was clicking in great style and had little trouble with Coach Manual Lentine‟s crew. St. Mary gave Lourdes for one brief spell in the second period when they switched to an all court press after Lourdes had opened up a nine point lead. The Wayne crew cut the margin to a single at one stage but Lourdes solved the press and cruised away to another comfortable lead. Once again Joe Green was high man for the Bears with 22 points, followed by Tim Blair with 18. All the Lourdes starters hit in double figures, with Bill Abair adding 12, Mark Pelon 11 and Tom Meekins 10 for the local quintet. Coach Ed Blair has been very happy with the play of his club in recent weeks, citing the improved showing at guard of Tim Blair and Tom Meekins as a big reason for the Lourdes surge. Excellent board play and improved passing has also been a boon to the Bears, who will rate the dark horse role in the State Class B District Tournament at Ecorse next week. ADS 1. Orchard Mkt. – West Jefferson corner Orchard - *Potatoes 10lbs. 39 cents – 50lbs bag $1.69. * Eggs 40 cents doz. – 3 doz. $1.10. * Greens – mustard, turnip, collard 15 cents lb. or 2 lbs. 25 cents. 2. Shinners – 10549 West Jefferson – next to Kresge’s - *Hams 27 cents a lb. * Turkey legs thigh and back portion attached 29 cents a lb. * Tender beef liver 29 cents a lb. * Smoked polish sausage 39 cents a lb. * Beechwood Milk 41 cent. 3. West End Lumber Co. – 10156 West Jefferson - * Special buy now and save Toboggans 6 ft. made from selected hardwood $11.95. * 4’ x 8’ plaster board, sheet $1.76. 4’ x 8’ Knotty Pine Board sheet only $3.05. 4. Lee-Ann’s Shop – 228 Burke, opposite Masonic Temple, Kitty Korner from the Post office. * Silk babushka 2 for $1.00. * Banlon sweaters – slipover or cardigan sizes 36 to 46 $3.98. * Cotton dresses size (10 to 20) (14 ½ to 24 ½ ) (46 to 52) 2 for $5.00. 5. Dominicks – 187 Burke at Henry – Free Deliver Beer – Wine , Specials good Thursday, Friday and Saturday. * Dry onions 3lbs. 1 cents with purchase of 10 lbs. 35 cents. * Mello Ripe Bananas – Good every day of the year, 3lbs. 25 cents. * Grapefruit, Florida Seedless 12 for 75 cents. * Oranges, California Naval, 35 cents doz., 3 doz. 99 cents.

6. Robert Foucher Family Fund Basketball Game. Detroit Lions Vs. Rouge All-Stars. Monday, February 29, 8pm. Frank (Buck) Weeber Gym, River Rouge High School. * Special Half-time program. * Stars & Rifles – Grosse Ile Naval Air Station Precision Drill Team. * Table Tennis Exhibition Match. * Trampoline Act. Donation $1. Tickets available from all city employees or call for ticket delivery – VI-l0360.