Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1944-06-09

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Vol. 22,   No. 24
Entered as Second-Cloaa Matter, Postofflco   Columbus,. Ohio.
COLUMBUH, OHIO, FRIDAV, JUNE 9, 1944
D«votfld   to   AmerlcAti and   Jawith   Idaal*
Strictly Confidential
Tidbits From Bverywhere By Phlnens J. Blron
•IBWISH NEWS . . .
P9i There Is  an  atmosphere of optimism in Zionist circles, bas¬ ed on reports from London . . . But we predict that before the next two months are over that optimism  will  havo evaporated . . . The British Colonial Office's scheme   for   partition   will   pro¬ pose a .Jewish Palestine so min¬ uscule that even Dr. Magnes will be horrified . . . The Committee for  a  Jewish  Army,  alias  the Emergency Committee  to  Res¬ cue the .lews of Europe, is sue- Ing Pierre van Paa.ssen, Kenneth Leslie   and   The   Protestant magazine to the tune of $100,000 .  .  . Seems to us lilte a rather strange culmination to the Com¬ mittee's    insistence    that    Van Paassen did not write the letter, published in    The    Protestant, which blasted the Irgunists sky- high . . . Shalom Asch's appeal to American Intellectuals on be¬ half of Jews suffering from anti- Semitism on the part ot the Po. lish government-lnexlle will be published  as  a  booklet  within the next few weeks ... Both poli¬ tical conventions will be asked, to endorse a plan to outlaw anti- Semitism  in America. OUR ARMED FORCES . . . Ha Congratulations   to   Herman Schulman,   the   noted   attorney ahd chairman of public relations for    the    Zionist    Emergency Council, on the graduation of his son from Annapolis . . . Young Schulman is an ensign now . . . Anna Rosenberg, New York i'e. gional director of the WMC, also finds time to serve on a com¬ mittee  that   provides  entertain¬ ment   for   soldiers   hospitalized in this country . . . Mrs. Rosen¬ berg's son, Thomas J., Is a lieu¬ tenant in the Air Corps, on ac¬ tive service in the European war theater . . . The only Civil War veteran to participate in a New Yorlt City Memorial Day jjarade was Daniel Harris, sole survivor of tho over 8,000 Jewish soldiers who fought in the Union Army . . .  Private Irwin Shaw's new play,    which    deals    with    the North African campaign, has re¬ ceived the censor's okay for pro¬ duction .  . . Highest scholastic average  ever attained    in    the Medical    Administrative    Corps Officer Candidate School is the mark  of  08.07,  scored  by  2nd Lieutenant Irving H. .Schlezlng¬ er, now on active duty abroad (Continued  on Page  Four)   '
United Jewish Fund Campaign Is Launciied Tiiruout tiie CSty
Women's Division Announces Captains And Workers In United Jewish Fund Drive
An overflowing crowd turned out at last Tuesday's mass meet. Ing at the Southern Hotel when the Women's Division of the United Jewish Eund officially launched Its 1944 campaign. From the enthusiasm and inter¬ est shown it signalized the start of what Is expected to be the most intensive philanthropic effort ever carried bn by the Jewish women of this city, Every preliminary aspect of this great humanitarian drive, according to Mrs. Wm. Schlff, Chairman of the Women's Dlvl. sion, has moved forward, with the organization ot the largest gi'oup of workers enrolled for a thorough canvass of every Jew¬ ish prospect in Columbus.
Those who participated in the program of the afternoon in a large measure contributed to Its success were: Mrs. I. E. Sealfon, singing of Star Spangled Ban¬ ner; Mrs. M. Hirschsprung, Opening Prayer ; Mrs. Wm. Schlff, Greetings; Mrs. Simon Lazarus, Introduction of speak¬ er; Rabbi Harry Kaplan, mess¬
age on "Sacrifice in Women Oiving"; Mrs. E.' J. Gordon, in a touching appeal to all workers; Rabhl Samuel Gup, a prayer for D-Day.
In announcing the names of the Captains and workers who will .serve in the camfiaign, Mrs. Schlff said that these women have accepted the challenge of the present world crisis with a grim determination to do their part to re-adjust and aid those millions of our unfortunates de¬ pending upon American gener¬ osity for the maintenance of life and the hope for the future security and happiness.
With Mrs. Simon Lazarus and Mrs. Robt. Levy, as Co-Chairmen of   the   Women's   Division,   the Captains Include:— Captains Mesdames   Ruben  Abramson, Ben Borowitz, Bernard Feitling¬ er, I. W. Garek, D. C. Goldstohe, Moe Hirsch, ' Meyer    Hoffman, Ben   Kahn,   Walter   Katz,   Sam Katz,   Harry   Kohn,   A.   Koven, J. B. Levi.son, A. J. Mellman, J. (Continued  from Page Four)
History vvas written in Columbus last Tuesday night, vvhen at the annual dinner to observe the formal opening of the 1944 United Jewish Funtl Campaign, an all time rec¬ ord was achieved in increased subscriptions from some 2,';0 in attendance. The fine spirit of the local Jewish com.^ munity and its traditional generosity was displayed graphi¬ cally when following the appeals of Simon Lazarus and Robert W. Schiff, the group spontaneously incrcasesd their contributions generously, and in keeping with the tremend¬ ously increased needs for rescue of the persecuted millions of our people overseas. In many instances even 50 and 100 per cent increases were made by contributors.
The most touching scene during the evening was when Mr. Lazarus, who, for 18 years has served the Fund as treasurer, called for a moment of silent prayer on behalf of K. J. Schanfarber who, on account of illness, could not at¬ tend this function, an event which has meant so much to this dynamic leader of this greatest achievement in Colum¬ bus Jewish life. That Columbus Jewry does appreciate the efforts of this outstanding citizen and wishes him a speedy recovery, was truly indicated by the largest sum ever raised at any one meeting.
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Ministers And Labor Unions In Joint Meeting Wednesday
Ohio Jewish War Veterans To Convene In Cleveland
Many Ohio Leaders Will Attend J. W. B. Conference Sunday
Representative Jewish lead- ers from all parts of the State will attend the JWB Conference which will take place at the Deshler Hotel this Sunday .rune   llth,  at,l<
Naturalization Program To Honor New Citizens June 14
The Fifth Annual Community Naturiillzation program, which honors all persons who became citizens during the past year, and the celebration of "I Am An American Day" are to be held on the State Capitol Grounds next Wedihesday, June 14, at 7:30 P. M. The speaker tor the evening Is to be Lt. Governor Paul Herbert. Rabbi M. Hirsch¬ sprung Is to give the benedic¬ tion.
The Council of Jewish Wo¬ men, one ot the sponsors of this civic program, la especially anx¬ ious that all new citizens be present as well as members of the community. This celebra¬ tion Is open to-the public.
Zlon Lodge, B'nal B'rith will presertt patriotic tokens to all new citizens that evening.
The ministers of Columbus, the heads of the Labor Unions In the State and City, both the CIO and A. P. of L., together with prominent Industrialists and large employers of labor, have been invited to attend a dinner-meeting at tho Broad Street Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday evening, June 14, Ci'.^O P. M., to discuss matters that serve the common interest and welfare. The prime pur¬ pose Is to establish a closer rela¬ tionship among these groups.
The oall for this meeting was prompted by the recognition of the fact that never in history has there been a more needful time for various Individuals who represent-trade, Industrty, labor, and church, to get together for imiiroved understanding in the interest of their own organiza¬ tions and the progress of the community  and  the  nation.
The 9otnmlttee which Is re¬ sponsible for this meeting Is headed by Rahbl Samuel M. Gup, of the Bryden Road Tem- jile, Chairman, and Dr. Roy L. Burkhart, Fii-st Community Church and Rev. Marshal L. Scott, First Presbyterian Church, representing the church, and Mr. Howard Porter, Director, Steel Workers C. I. C and Mr. Louis Johnson, Direc¬ tor, War Relief, A. F. of L., rep¬ resenting Labor.
The speakers will lie Dr. Garise Little, Broad Street Pres¬ byterian Church, and Rev. Richard S. Zelsler, Trinity Episcopal Church, who will talk on the subject, "Religion Looks at Labor". Mr. T. J. Duffy, At¬ torney, Ohio Federation ot La¬ bor, and Mr. Kermlt Eby, As¬ sistant Director of Education, (Continued on Page Pour)
Jewish War Veterans and Ladles Auxiliaries, Department of Ohio, will hold the annual state convention, June 10 and 11 in Cleveland, with headquar¬ ters at l-Iollenden Hotel.
Dr A. H. Sirak ot Canton, department commander, will preside at all sessions. Delegates will be there from all Posts In the. State. Mrs. Birdie Green- state of Youngstown, Ohio, de¬ partment president of the Aux¬ iliaries will preside at all of the Auxiliary sessions.
A great amount of business will be transacted during the convention, such as the prob¬ lems of rehabilitation and help to the many hundreds of Ohio veterans, both men and women, who are being honorably dis¬ charged every day from the Armed .Sei-vices in the present war.
The Jewish War Veterans over the period of the past twenty- five years have always given special attention to veterans of previous wars and now are coun¬ selling, guiding and helping the present discharged veterans.
A program of rehabilitation has been set up by the organiza¬ tion which will be carried out as the various needs arise.
At the convention, nomina¬ tions and election of officers for both the Posts and the Ladles Auxiliaries will be held and the successful candidates will be in¬ stalled for the coming year.
Convention activities will start with a luncheon to be held by the Ladles Auxiliaries on Satur¬ day, Juneia, at 12:30 p. m., In the Cypreks.R?Jom at the Hollen- den Hotel. Cbmmlttee meetings of Posts and Auxiliaries will be (Continued on Page Pour)
10:30 a. m,, It was announc ed this week by Robert Laz¬ arus, State Chairman.
This   m e e t-
mg will he tor
the purpose of
organi zing
a State Jewish
Welfare Board
JI. Goidbere        Commit-
tee that will help coordinate the
efforts of all ot the communities
in the State.
The morning session of the Conference will be devoted to reports from each community that Is conducting activities for our Jewish boys and girls In the armed forces. A special ex¬ hibit showing Interesting pic¬ tures, bulletins, letters, projects, etc.,   will   be   on   display.
Among the speakers who will lead discussions at this one-day Conference, will be Mr. Charles Morris, Area Chairman of the Army and Navy Committee of Louisville, Ky., Mr. Morris N. Gottlieb and Mrs. Alice R. Bachrach from the National JWB, and Mr. Leffert Holz, Na¬ tional Chairman of the War Records Bureau of Hie JWB, who will address the Conference on "Collecting and Preserving Our Records Today, for the Writing of Our History Tomor¬ row".
Harry Goldberg, Chairman of the Columbus J. W. B. Army and Navy Committee, will ren¬ der a report on the activities of the local group since Its incep¬ tion in 1041. Others who will give brief reports are Mra. Abe Weinfeld, Chairman ot the Lounge Committee of the JWB; Allan Tarshlsh, Chalnnan of the War Records Committee; and Abe Wolman, Chairman of the Religious Comraittee.
The Committee on Arrange¬ ments for the Conference are:
Schiff, tho seriousness of the oc¬ casion was seen in everyone's realization of the tremendous task which confronts the United Jewish Fund in 1044. . Every one understood that what was once a mere emotional appeal, had now become a sacred duty:— to help maintain organizations that were endeavoring to re¬ lieve suffering, to wipe out ty¬ ranny* -nnd anti-Semitism that were trying to destroy Iho very principles which Judaism repre¬ sented.
"1944 presents the gi'avest crisis ever faced by the world and we must recognize our in¬ dividual responsibilities and courageously shoulder our obli¬ gations. Tho.se present at the dinner were aware of this fact and resixmded accordingly", Mr. Schlff said.
Campaign chairman Schiff also i.>isued a call to tho members of the community to volunteer their .services In the 1044 United Jewish Fund Cam|)algn.
These volunteers, Mr. Schlff explained, are urgently needed to fill positions made vacant by men and women who have gone Into the armed forces of the country. When completed, the army of volunteers should con¬ sist of .some 2.'i0 men and v?bmen serving In the Men's Division, the Women's Division and the Youth Division.
"The tremendous demand be¬ ing made upon us by the various agencies. Included In the United Jewish Ap|5eal, representing the Joint Distribution Committee, the United Palestine Appeal and the National Refugee Service, makes it laecessary for us to bend every effort with a view to obtaining maximum cojitrlbu- tlons from every Jew in Colum¬ hus",  Mr.   Schlff  concluded.
The offices of the United Jew¬ ish Fund are located at 150 E. Broad St., Phone MAin 4833.
Have you donated a pint of
blood?   Don't waitI
Do it NOWI
Lester Alexander, Toledo; Mrs. Sydney Albert, Akron, Harry Goldberg, Columbus: W. A. Sum¬ mit, Canton; Louis Blng, Jr., Cleveland; Alfred S. Daneman, Dayton; Mrs. Paul Kaufman, Youngstown; and Phillip A. Co¬ hen, Cincinnati.