John Seavitt Heads Ecorse Civil Defense Program
John Seavitt heads Ecorse Civil Defense Program, July 27,1950
After a delayed start, Ecorse’s Civilian Defense Program moved into high gear this week.
John Seavitt, newly appointed civilian defense director, issued a call for auxiliary police and firemen and for volunteers to undergo first aid training.
Volunteer registrations are now being accepted at the office of city clerk Patrick Trondle from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
At a later date, Seavitt said, arrangements will be made to accommodate prospective volunteers whose working hours will not permit them to register until after 4 p.m.
Seavitt emphasized that he would like to secure the services of as many experienced auxiliary police and firemen and first aid workers as possible.
“If a global war should come we shall need competent persons to deal with the confusion and the terrific blasts and burns that accompany atomic bombings.”
He added, “By getting experienced help at the start we shall be in a better position to quickly train those who have had no previous experience in civilian defense work.”
Seavitt also called for volunteers to assist in the carrying out of a nurses’ training program.
Seavitt attended a meeting of state civilian defense directors at East Lansing recently, which was presided over by State Civilian Defense Director Donald Leonard. Upon his return he worked with Mayor W. Newton Hawkins in formulating a defense committee.
Police Chief Charles W. Miller, Fire Chief Fred Pudvan, E.J. Cannane and Ray Montie are on the advisory council that Seavitt directs.
The emergency staff is made up of Harold Seavitt, E.J. Cannane, Fred Pudvan, Dr. Van Becelaere, John Meinken, Frank Nolan, J. Cavanaugh, Gene Cloutier, George Cloutier and James Jewel. The transportation and communication division will be headed by E.J.Dufour. His assistant will be Albert Klienow.
Others on the council are Albert Zukonick, plant protection; Carl Millhorn, welfare; Roy Prevost, Sr., personnel; Pat Trondle, registration; Archie Montroy registration assistant; Elmer Korn, blood bank; Laverene Schenk, rehabilitation and housing; E. DuHadway, assistant; Bert Grosfied, air shelters; and Allan Briggs, consulting chemistry.
After a delayed start, Ecorse’s Civilian Defense Program moved into high gear this week.
John Seavitt, newly appointed civilian defense director, issued a call for auxiliary police and firemen and for volunteers to undergo first aid training.
Volunteer registrations are now being accepted at the office of city clerk Patrick Trondle from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
At a later date, Seavitt said, arrangements will be made to accommodate prospective volunteers whose working hours will not permit them to register until after 4 p.m.
Seavitt emphasized that he would like to secure the services of as many experienced auxiliary police and firemen and first aid workers as possible.
“If a global war should come we shall need competent persons to deal with the confusion and the terrific blasts and burns that accompany atomic bombings.”
He added, “By getting experienced help at the start we shall be in a better position to quickly train those who have had no previous experience in civilian defense work.”
Seavitt also called for volunteers to assist in the carrying out of a nurses’ training program.
Seavitt attended a meeting of state civilian defense directors at East Lansing recently, which was presided over by State Civilian Defense Director Donald Leonard. Upon his return he worked with Mayor W. Newton Hawkins in formulating a defense committee.
Police Chief Charles W. Miller, Fire Chief Fred Pudvan, E.J. Cannane and Ray Montie are on the advisory council that Seavitt directs.
The emergency staff is made up of Harold Seavitt, E.J. Cannane, Fred Pudvan, Dr. Van Becelaere, John Meinken, Frank Nolan, J. Cavanaugh, Gene Cloutier, George Cloutier and James Jewel. The transportation and communication division will be headed by E.J.Dufour. His assistant will be Albert Klienow.
Others on the council are Albert Zukonick, plant protection; Carl Millhorn, welfare; Roy Prevost, Sr., personnel; Pat Trondle, registration; Archie Montroy registration assistant; Elmer Korn, blood bank; Laverene Schenk, rehabilitation and housing; E. DuHadway, assistant; Bert Grosfied, air shelters; and Allan Briggs, consulting chemistry.