Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1954-08-20

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Vol. 32. No. 34
COLUMBUS. OHIO, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1954
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Chronicle Features Tercentenary Strip
To relate the story of tho Ter¬ centenary of Jewish settlement In the United States, the Jewish Chronicle Is pleased to announce that Its columns will Include a cartoon strip covering the high points of Jewish colonization, sur¬ vival and progress over Its 300-year history.
Bringing you this story will be two very qualified people—world famous cartoonist Maurice Del Bourgo and Daniel Ellazar, of De¬ troit
Del Bourgo, now a New Yorker, has, led on Interesting life. Having boeii bom In 1003 ot Sephardic- Jewlsb parentage, he Is the son of an Importer-exporter, a wandering Jew out of Cairo, Egypt
During his  first eight years of Ufe, Del  Bourgo attended  British missionary schools In Kobe, Japan and then came boarding schools In Belgium,    FYance,    Bngland    and, finally, tbe United States, In 1918. In his own words, Del Bourgo says, "I ivaa Bar Mltcvoh  and married  In  New  Yorit's  8h«tr- lOi   Israel   Synagogue   by   the Rev.  David  de Sola Foole.  We have two boys, Peter, X8, Bich- anl,   IS,   a  dog,   Corby,   and   a parakeet, who Is nameless after two yean ot trying to find an appropriate title. "After high school and City Col¬ lege here, I studied drawing, pant¬ ing  and   compQsJtlon   at   the  Art Students   League,   played   clarinet and saxophone tor  tour years to heep eating, and finally turned to commercial art tor the same rea¬ son.
"I do advertising Illustrations, and today have an Interest In Kwlk-Ald Art Service In New York, which services a good many national accounts. My dally diet feature, "Kalorle Kate," Is syndi¬ cated nationally, and tor four sea-
MACRICE DEL BOCBOO
DANIEL  ELAZAR
sons I hWe been doing "In Legend- land" In World Over Magazine, to¬ gether with Morris Epatein.
"I've had many exciting assign¬ ments in my professional career, but none can match ^he challenge of the Tercentenary strips. Here Is the chance to picture a whole slice of Jewish-American h'atory In a popular medium 1 know-and under¬ stand.
'It is also a privilege . to pic¬ ture oUr people doing a great job for 300 years, always with an eye to civilization and peace, the cry¬ ing need of our time. No one could ask for a greater theme."
Daniel Elazar, a youth Just turn¬ ed 20, was born Aug. 28, 193,4 In Minneapolis. He Is presently a student at Wayne University, In Detroit
Last year, he received a schol¬ arship to the University of Chi¬ cago, but was unable to make use of It because he was attacked by polio while on a trip to larael.
In spite of his seti&ck, Dan¬ iel has fought back in kind. He haa continued to do reseanb on dhe hbtory ot Ameirlcan Jewry which he has prepared tor the text of the Tercenten¬ ary Ulustratod strips.
Young Elazar serves as librarian of the United Hebrew Schools and was recently named history, consul¬ tant for the Detroit Committee of 800 for the American Jewish Ter¬ centenary celebration In connection with planned exhibits at tbe De' trolt Historical Museum.
A great deal of research by both Del Bourgo and Elazar has gone Into this history of the Jews In America. For a period of 80 weeks, the Ohio Jewish Chronicle will be proud to bring Its readers the fas- chiatlng story of the AMERICAN I TERCENTENARY.
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PLANS MADE FOR 1954 ISRAEL BOND DRIVE
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Plans Eire unfolding, and-wlU be announced shortly, that will make the Fall of 1984 a banner season tor the Israel Bond drive in Columbus, campaign leaders believe. The nev Issue ot Israel Bondfi, called De¬ velopment are now on the market and are different, containing pro¬ visions even better than the historic three ypnr Independence Issue of¬ fered.
Local Jewish Tercentenary Committee Planning Activities; Mel Frank Appointed Chairman
Melville D. Frank has been ap¬ pointed chairman ot the Columbus Jewish Tercentenary Oommittee. Announcement was made by Abe I. Yenkin, president of the Jewish Oommimlty Council.
Mr. Frank, In accepting the chairmanship, stated that "the Conunittee Is planning an eight- month Tercentenary program de¬ signed to underscore Jewish par¬ ticipation In the growth ot Ameri¬ ca aild particularly in the develop¬ ment of Columbus."
He-said that all local Jewish or- gantzwons will be asked to take part In the various activities of the observance, which will be geared to the theme: "Man's Opportunities snd Responsibilities Under Free¬ dom."
Plans for the Columbus celebra¬ tion ot the sooth anniversary ot Jewish settlement In the United States. were discussed at a recent meeting of the Committee. Mr. Prank stated that 100 representa¬ tive leaders ol the community have been asked to serve. Their names wll be announced shortly, as soon OS those who are not In town at this time are able to reply to the invitation to. serve. In the mean¬ time, a Conunittee meeting ot those available took place and agreed on supporting the following program.
Activities will center around a community celebration to be held on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 28. There will be a community meeting at the Jewish Center. A speaker of national fame will be secured to talk on the subject ot the Tercen¬ tenary. It Is hoped that the Gol- leiT' tUayers will present a pageant
describing the history of the Jews In the U. & Prominent government officials will also be asked to send messages commemorating -the oc¬ casion, and, if possible, to address tbe assemblage.
The celebration of the Tercen¬ tenary will not be limited to this major event Organizations will be asked to appoint historians and to submit histories of their organiza¬ tions' activities In Columbus so that we  win  have In one central
B. B. Institute at Zionsville, Ind.
Zlon Lodge B'n^ B'rith members are urged to attend the B'nai B'rith Institute of Judaism at Big Eagle Camp, Zionsville, Ind., (near Indianapolis) from Ayj^ .^ thru Aug. 29. ~ \
The institute Is considered t^tlm- ulatlng cultural adventures of an Informal character, featured as part of B'nol B'rith's program of Adult Jewish EJducatlon. It Is dedi¬ cated to the study of the entire panorama ot Jewish knowledge. ' (oeatlaaed ea page 2)
B'NAI B'BITH LODOB BANQUET SEPT. 1»
A surprise testimonial presents') tlon will be madb at B'nai B'rith Lodge's Insolation bShquet, Sun> day, Sept. 18.
^dney L,. Katx, chairman tor the oftair, reveals that ? prominent national Jewish leader will be the giiest speakep^^^y'
place a graphic description of the contributions ot Jewlah citizens to the welfare, not only ot the Jewish community, but of Columbus Itself. The Sabbath before Nov. 28 will be celebrated In Columbus as Jew¬ ish Tercentenary Sabbath, and It Is hoped that all of the synagogues will de\'ote part of their service to commemorating thli^ great event
The Antl-Defaniatlon League- Jewish Community Council Com¬ munity Relations Committee will conduct a s jrles o f activities throughout the year as part of their on-golng program of building Inter-group understanding.
It Is Edso hoped that there will be other forms of celebration, in¬ cluding art exhibits, music pro¬ grams, press publicity, radio and television shows built around the theme ot tho American Jewish Ter¬ centenary.
Mr. Frank stated "our Committee Is getting off to a good stort. We believe we will be able to develop a program that will be of Interest not only to our own people, but to the general community as well. Wc hope that all who ore asked to serve on the com;nlttees that will carry oiit ^Is program will accept with the enthuslashi tho celebra¬ tion merits. We have much to be thankful for. We live In a blessed country and are grateful for the opportunities presented to us. I know our people will continue dem¬ onstrating their appreciation of these opportunities and will In the future, as i« the past, help to make our community a fine place In which to live, demonstrating our responsibilities   under   freedom."
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A new organization called Guard¬ ians of Israel (Shomrim, In He¬ brew) has been established nation¬ ally of all those who purchase a $1,000 bond this year. The Idea be¬ hind this group Is a dynamic one and has tired the Imaginations of countless friends of Israel. En¬ graved scrolls are mailed with bpnds to all guardians.
Back In the pioneer days of Pal¬ estine's reconstruction, 60 to 70 years ago, a group of young Zion¬ ist Idealists set up a network of "guardians'' to protect the physical existence of the new colonies. These heroic youths were known as "Shomrim," and Abraham Shapiro In the town of Petah Tlkvah was the founder Shomer In 1878.
Membershjjt^ Ouardlans of Is¬ rael Is a privilege that enables those able to buyh $1,000 bond to play a direct and most Important part In Israel's economic develop¬ ment vital for the future of Israel. It Is now believed, that the back¬ bone ot American Jewry's Invest¬ ment aid to Ifroel this year wll] be made up of Ouardlans.
Among tile new provisions that Development Bonds contain are the following:
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HIIXBL BBOAOOASTS
B'nai B'rith Hlllel FoundaUon will be on radio station WQSU with the morning meditation program at SiSO, Bept 6 through Sept 10.
"H" Week Launched By Sr, Hadassah
"H" Week starts Aug. 2< and continues until the Sist During that time, members ot Hadassah are rededlcatlng themselves to gather recruits for their ambitious program, which provides healing, teaching and research, vocational education, and child rehabilitation In our sister democracy, .Israel. In this country they are a strong fac¬ tor /oK education, for creative Jew¬ ish living, and the fostering of de¬ mocracy.
Mrs. Daniel Feder'and Mrs. Paul ColUf, membership chairmen, an¬ nounce a workers party will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Yen¬ kin, 201 S. Drexel Ave., Tuesday, 8:30 p. m.
Mrs. Jerome Fisher, president who will be In New York tor the 40th annual national Hadassah convention, hiu) asked Mrs., Samuel Luper and Mrs. Sanford A. Tlmen. both past-presidents,' to familiarize' the workera with pgrtlnent Ha¬ dassah Information to moke their jobs a greater success. Awards will be made to the member or mem¬ bers who bring In the moat new members.
Mrs. Joseph Groban will be on hand with appropriate background' music.
Market Exchange Bank, Jewisii Chronicle Co-Sponsor Series on Tercentenary Year
Realizing the major role the Jewlah people have played In every constructive effort in building America during the past 300 years, tbe Market B^ohonge Bank, which has served the community since 1896, extends Its hearty congratulations and best wishes to Its friends and patrbns on this their Tercentenary celebration year.
So that the true story ot progress and aohlevement ot American Jewry con be told, tbe i/laxket ExchongisBank, through Ha president, Woi. Preaoott Baker; executive vice prealdent and coableri Sam W, Roderick, and vtoe-presli^e^t O. A. DoanenWirtfa, Is cooperatiogwltb the' C3iranlcle tn sponsoring the series ot 30 Illustrated strips w^ch we hope will prove most informative and educational. '
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