Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1929-11-15

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COLUMBUS, OHIO, NOVEMHER  15,  1929
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Arrangements   Being   Made For Grand Initiation Ex¬ ercises JIov. 25th Celebration   At   "the   Progress Club In Honor Of Alfred M. Cohen Will Be Held Under Auspices Of Zion Lodge
The cpmmittce in charge of arrangc- iiiuuts for llic grand initiation exercises at the Progress Club, Monday evening, November. 2.-itb, in lionor of Alfred M. Colien, International President of the Inilepondcnt Order of B'liai B'rith, is doing its level best to put this affair over in such a manner as to reflect trc<lit and honor upon Zion Lodge as well as upon our beloved International President.
Louis Rosenthal, as head of the locil B'nai B'rith organization, is very opti¬ mistic concerning the outcome; of tlic big celebration. He is cooperating with the members of the arrangements com¬ mittee, not only in .securing new, mem¬ bers, but in outlining the program ¦, for tile occasion.
As Chronicle readers well know, there have been during the past two or three weeks many celebrations in almost every state of the Union in honor of the 70th birthday anniversary of Alfred M. Co¬ hen. In common with the other com. niuliities which have arranged similar events, Columbus Jewry is expecting a. real gala occasion on the 2.5th of No¬ vember at the Progress Club. A num¬ ber of prominent Ben. B'riths of near¬ by cities have been invited to participate in the festivities.
Zion Lodge's degree teain will induct Ihc Alfred M. Cohen class. The team is composed of Aaron M. Neustadt, President j Jack B. Wolstein, vice-presi¬ dent; Robert L. Mellman, treasurer; Isadore Walton Garek, assistant moni¬ tor; Justin L. Siliman,. warden; Ben Z, Neustadt, monitbr.       ,
.Alfred M. Cohen has devoted a li/e time of service to' Jewish causes and Jewish institutions.' He has been head of the I.e. B. B. since 192.5. His serv¬ ices have been recognized by all Jewish leaders everywhere. It Is therefore fitT ting and proper that Zion Lodge in com¬ mon ! with' 'all B'nai B'rith . Lodges throughout the. world induct a class in his hcinor.
Don't forget to reserve Monday' eve¬ ning; November 25th, for this auspicioiis occasion, It will be a red'Ietter event which yoii cannot afford to miss.
Beth Jacob Installation And Supper Sunddy Evening' .
Rabbi Leopold Greenwald announces that on, Sunday evening, November 17th, at 7 o'clock, the.officers for the coming year will be officially installed by. the outgoing president, Mr. Morris Beim. Tbe chief address of the evening willbe delivered by the -Rabbi. His topic will be, "The Way Of All Flesh."
The officers to be installed are as'fol¬ lows:—Mr: George Shustick, president; Mr. William Cohen, vice-president; Mr. Jerome ' Solove,   treasurer;   Messrs ' D,
Local Jews and Gentiles Cooperate on
Behalf of the 1929 Community
Fund Campaign
Installment Plan Is Open To Community Fund Donors—Drive
Was Officially Opened On Tuesday, November 12th"-
Three Thousand Workers Have Taken the Field
To Put Campaign Over
Iti order to constimmate in a success¬ ful fashion the Way Coiiiinutiity Fund. Campaign, more than a score of Coluin¬ bus' most prominent business antl pro¬ fessional men and women have turned organization mechanics. Leaving their ofTiccs or homes during the day and miss¬ ing their dinners at night, the volunteers have met with Campaign Manager W. C. Newton, of the Ohio Bell Telephone Go., divided the city into nine divisions, commandeeretl teams, and set to work on. the job of saving 52' charitable and wel fare agencies who depend on the fund each year.for sustenance.
"For the Honor of Columbus!' is their glogan, and "We Must Not Fail," their watchword. For four years, the Colum¬ bus fund drive has missed its goal. This year, they believe, it can and will reach the $718,518 mark set by tlic pairticipat- ing agencies,        *
Soitie of the persons, aiding Mr. New¬ ton in this year's drive are pictured else¬ where in this issite of the Chronicle. Amoiig the people of the Jewish faith who are giving their loyal help and co¬ operation are:—Mrs, Fred Lazarus, Jr., Mr. Allen Gundcrshcimer, Mr. Joseph Schonthal, Mr. Edwin J. Schah farber, Rabbi Jacob, Tarshish. and Mr. Alfred J. Kobpcker. Others who, are active in the campaign arc Curtis C. Lattimer, S- P, Bush, Dr.' Wni. Oxiey'Thompson, Myron B. Gessaman, Dr. M. H. Lich- liter, David P. Anderson, Mrs, Nell Goodwin, ,E. O. GifFord. Mrs, Lester Merritt. Ralph Van,, Cloud, L B. Deems, Mrs. Edgar PlancTc, Col. Alfred Ballin, A. E.'Fletcher, S. P. Barrows, R. L, Dickenson, G. Edvvin Smith, John J Chester, Jr;, and Mrs. Elvira Ferris.
As the ¦in2& Community Fund Cam¬ paign swung-into line last Monday, No¬ vember 11th, W: C. Newton, Campaign general chairman, issued his final appeal for, support of the fund and called at¬ tention to the installment plan under which contributors may make their do¬ nations in five payments at intervals, of about two months.'
These payments may begin Dec. 1 and end Aug. L It Was pointed out by,Mr. Newton that this plan will enable con¬ tributors to give liberally without hard¬ ship. ' ^ '¦ CAN GIVE MORE
The success of the installment plan al¬ ready has been demonstrated, as ;5olic- itors have reported that a large number of ¦ coijtributors have voluntarily as¬ serted that, by this arrangement,' they will be able to double the donations they had intended to make and, in some cases, have tripled them.
Mr. Newton said Monday:
"Too many people regard the Coin¬ munity Fund as they would a single campaign for any one of the participat- mg charitable agencies. This, of course, IS m error. It should be clearly recog¬ nized tjiat this annual drive substitutes for 53 separate ones.
"Because of this fact, the leaders of the campaign are crtiphasizing that sub¬ scriptions may be paid in five equal in¬ stallments, so that no hardship.'; will be incurred by any contributor* who recog¬ nizes his full obligation."
CONTKIBUTIONS COMING IN
According to Mr, Newton, the. plan effectively solves the problem of the con¬ tributor who wants to'give liberally, but
George Shustick Greenwald, and Barnett Solomon, secre¬ taries; and the following trustees:—Mr Louis Mendel, Mr, Joseph Solove, and Mr. Harry Cooper. The ofiicers of the Ladies Auxiliary to be installed Sunday evening, November 17th, by Mr. Morris Beim, ard as follows:—President, Mrs. C. H. , Funiian; vice-president, Mrs, Morris Beini; second vice-president, Mrs. George Shustick; third vice-presi¬ dent, Mrs. Moses Shechter, and treas- ur'er, Mrs. William Cphen. A well-pre¬ pared supper will be . set'ved. All Chronicle readers regardless of Syna- gogal affiliation are urged to be present.
EZRAS NOSHIM SOCIETY TO
MEET AT AGUDATH ACHIM
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
On Sunday afternoon, Nov. 17th, at 2 o'clock, at the Agudath Achim Syna¬ gogue, the Ezras Noshim Society will hold its regular meeting. All members are urged to be present. Business imit- ters of vital importance will be trans¬ acted.
to whom even a $10 payment all at onct il .hardship. By stretching his pay¬ ments over six months he easily can give $2.j and usually is happy to do so.
Volunteer contributions already have begun to. pour into, the campaign head¬ quarters, at 47 East Gay street. Several of these givers explained that they ex-' pected to be away during the campaign and did not want to be "missed."
"And that,", said Mr. Newton Monday, "is indicative of the fine spirit that ife pervading this entire campaign. The awakening of this urge to support the fund is in evidence on every hand. It is an excellent omen of success."
MUST PAY OWN- CHECK
A new factor entered the campaign Monday when workers. under H. D. Bishop, captain of team No. i of the manufacturers division, announced a se¬ ries of "pep" luncheons all their own.'
These luncheons will be known as "pep Dutch luncheons" and will be held every noon during the campaign. The "kicker!' to the plan is that every, mem¬ ber will pay his own check. The object is to get together, daily for exchange of ideas and to.report progress. .
The 8000 volunteer workers who will take the field-Tuesday were champing at the bit. Monday and the "let's go" spirit was evident. Telephones at headquar¬ ters rang alt day as the workers called for last.minute instructions.
HARD TO HOLD BACK
Dr. W.O, Thompson, president emeri¬ tus of .Ohio Staite university, who,, as campaign secretary, replaced Fred C. Croxton, who severed his connection."; with the fiind Nov. 1, said Monday thai "these fellows are becoming harder and harder to hold i^backitrtever saw sucR an enthusiastic bunch."
Mr. Newton,-paying tribute to the army of rtien and women who are sac¬ rificing their own interests to put over the campaign, said:
"These volunteers liavje taken, up this gigantic task with a cheerfulness and enthusiasm that is wonderful to see.' B is costing every one a pretty penny to give all this time to the campaign.
"The greatest help the public can give them is, to plan all contributions in ad¬ vance and' be ready for the solicitors when they call; This will save much time and work. If a solicitor has.to make two or three calls upori everyone, it will he an endlfess job."
An aged man, evidently in poor cfr- cumstances and suffering from an injury incurred .in industry, limped into the Community Fiind headquarters at 17 East Gay street, Monday, and laid down a crumpled $1 bill on the desk of Gen¬ eral Chairman W. C. Newton. ¦
"That's all I can give^ because it's all I've got," he said, "but last year, when I. was out of work and things looked pretty tough for my family, I got some help from one of the agencies that the fund supports.
"This year I've got a job and aifn do¬ ing pretty well. That dollars is to help some other fellow who may be in tbe same fix I was." He' refused to give his liame.
Two, other persons gave |5 each "in memory of a friend who would want to give it if he were Ijere."
Louis Lakin Is Renominated
President of The Agudath
Achiin
Other Officers for the Coming Year Will Be Announced by Local Orthodox Congre¬ gation Next Week
At a recent meeting of the officers and members of the Agudath Achim congre¬ gation, Washington Avenue and Donald¬ son street, Louis IJikin, <i75 Oakwoo<l Avenue, who is now president, was nomi¬ nated once more for this office. The nomination was made in appreciation of Mr. Lakin's indefatigable labors on be¬ half of the synagogue over a long period of years. It was unanimous. David Schwartz, 008 Carpenter street, was nominatnl for the vice-presidency; and his son, Attorney Harry Schwartz, was nominated again as secretary. Rabbi Isaac Wcrnc is spiritual leader of the Agudath Achim.
The formal election of all the officers, including the board of trustees, will be held in the near future. Fidl details will  appear  hi these columns.
Robert L. Mellman To Ad¬ dress Next Meeting Oi . Agudath Achim Open Forum
Tlie next lay speaker to address the Agudath   Achim   Open   Forum   will  be .^Itorncy Robert L. Mellinan, on "The Significance   of   the   Jewish   Agency, Friday, November S'ind, at 8 p. m.
Ill view of the recent developments in Palestine, this subject is considered timely and important, inasmuch as the purpose and functions of the Agency materially affect the future of the Zion Ist movement.
Cantoi Ansel Freedma'n announces that the hoir is rehearsing a number 6i Hebrew selections, and during the next two programs the following will be ready for rendition: Mah Tovoo, Levan- doVsky; L'cho Bodee, Novakovsky; Boce V'sholom, Anshel Freedman; Uvnoocho Yomar, Levandoysky; Haskivenoo, Palia- kove; Adim Olom, Sutfer.
A large aut|ience attended the Open Forum program' November 8th, when At¬ torney Harry Schwartz discussed the Present Situation in Palestine.
COME AND HEAR RABBI
TARSHISH, SUNDAY
MORNING, NOV.
1,7TH
"What. Price Divorce?" will be the subject to be expounded by Knbbi Jacnb Tarshish Sunday ' mornirR, November 17th, at 11 o'clock. This lecture will deal . with onp of the most pcrplcxini; prohlcmB confronting the 'Amer¬ ican people at the present time. The .iddress as well as the mu¬ sical prOKram will be broad¬ cast from the Temple Audi¬ torium over Station WAIU.
These services on Sunday morninj* are absolutely non-scc- tarian nnd non-Jews as well as Jews arc most cordially wel¬ come.. Last Sunday evening, November 10th, the Rabbi spoke to a large audience on the subject, "Is FightinB Worth While?" Come and bring your friends.
Originally the above-nameil lecture was scheduled tor Sun¬ day evening, but due to certain unforeseen circumstances the time had to be changed at the order of the Federal Radio Commission.
Dr. Edmund D. Soper, President Of Ohio Wesleyan University, Will Address Broad St. Temple Brotherhood November 21st
Officers Of Brotherhood Are Gratified At Their Success In Secur¬ ing Noted Author, Educator, And Religious Leader As Chief Speaker For Next-Thursday Evening—University Head Has A Large Following In Ohio As Well As Other States Of the Union—Splendid Musical Pro¬ gram Has Been Arranged For Big Meeting
AFFAIR WILL  BE  OPEN  TO  ALL,  ACCORDING  TO  AN¬ NOUNCEMENT BY FRANK V. BAYER, PRESIDENT OP T. L BROTHERHOOD
It IS nitLrcstnig to note that Dr Soper WIS the reprf^Liitative of the Methodist Church at the recent Good Will Confer¬ ence held at New York City at which timt ofie representative of the Catholic and Jewish faith were present to make a suri-ey, cnmpinson and discussion of their rcspectne religions As a result, Dr   Soper  is exceptionally tpiahficd to
Hillel Players' First Perform¬ ance of Season Will Take Place Nov, 19th
The Plays On the Program Are Prize Winners Of Hillel Dra¬ matic Performances
The Hillel Player^ of Ohio btate Urn vtrsity will' present thtir first campus performance of the season Tuesdaj eve¬ ning. November l')th, at Uni\ersity Chapel.,beginning at 8 H P M Three original One-act pla>s,—written, acted, directed, and produced exclu3i\ eb bj Hillel members,—will con'iprise the pro gram, which is to be given before an invited audience.
"Kadish/' a tlrania of Jewish iatmU life, by Harry I Losin, "Life Is Like "^hat," a coll^iate comedy by Ruth B Rosenthaler, and 'In the Hands of the Potter," an historical pla^ b\ Jack Cass ler. are to be performed
Invitations are to be sent to al[ Hillel players, the members of committees on Hillel's activities, the members of the Advisory Board to the Foundation, and to last year's patrons of Hillel dramatic performances. (The plays on the program are prize winners' of Hillel plai w ritmg contests of past years. Harrv 1 Losin, whose "Kadish" is one of the plavs to he per¬ formed, will be remembered as the an thor of the popular comedy success, "Herring." Ruth B Rosenthaler, who was chairman of publications at Hillel, is a last year's graduate Her prize win¬ ning comedy, "Life Is Like That" is one of the features of the fir-^t perform¬ ance of the Hillel Pla>ers this jear "In the Hands' of the Potter," a play of mediaeval Jewry, is a recent work of its author, Jack Gassier, whose "Inquisitor" has been successfully performed last year. ¦
Sam R. Goldman, who directed "Pina¬ fore," last season's sensational success of the Hillel Players, is director of "In the Hands of the Potter " The cast of this play Includes Nathan Ginsberg, Lois Ell- man, M iriam Rotlienberg", and M\ er Berger. Dorotliy Ozer, president of the Hillel Players directs the perfornnnce of "Life Is Like That," in the cast of which are Gertrude Sole, Constance Bor- man, Richard Goldstein, Edward Rose, Marvin Sadugar, Aaron Reiches, Paul¬ ine Rosenbloom, Lozier Caplan, Jack Et- rath, Geraldine Montwid, Miriam Ban, Emma Rose and Leah Nason "Kadibh' is directed by A, Brown, one of Hillel s leading performers Tn the cast are Jaek Kcnler, Morris Rosenthal, Ldlian Glial- lif, Lillian Richman, and Samuel Lemi' fier.
Everything connecte<l with the produe tion   of   the   plays,   scenery,   backstage handling,    llgliting   eflfects,    are    being done  by   Hillel   members   interestLd   in stage-craft.    The program is to be pre sented through their co-operative effort, exclusively as a home production -   Past successes, especially those of hbt year's productions, ha\e brought to the Hillel   Players  a  reputation   unexcelled on, the University campus.   The Players are confident that their newest effort will bring even greater popularity and wider acclaim to Hillel play productions.
Jew and Christian m Vmenea" will be the subject of the address to be given by Dr Edmund D Soper. President of Ohio Wesleyan University, before the Brotherhood of the Elast Inroad Street Temple   Ihursday    evening,    Novcmljer
21st, vm
Dr Soper is a lutionallj known au¬ thority on religion He is a noted author and his publications are indicative of the fact that his studj of religion has not been coiihne<l to Christianit> but has been world-wide in its scope
His publications include 'The Bible, A Missionary Book" (PI08) , ' Christian Missions and the Comparative Study of Religion," fllll) * The Faiths of Man kind,' (l*)!?), 'The Rehgions Of Man^ kind" (l't21>, 'What Ma^ 1 Believe,' (1027) and an account of the Lausanne conference Religious leaders appraise his most recent publication, 'What Mav I Believe" as one of the most valuable books in Its 6eld
Before his election in 1928 to the presidency o( Ohio Weslejan University, Dr Soper has been since 1*^25 Vice- President of Duke Universit) and dean of the School of Religion there In Lomiiig to Ohio Wesle>an as its Presi¬ dent, he was returning to a large group of acquaintances and friends who knew him as a genial, earnest, and industrious olleague He had been professor of missions and comparative religion at Ohio \Vesle\an from I'UO to 1014
Dr Soper wab Iwrn m Tokyo, Japan, in IrtTb He graduated from Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa, in 18')8 and his alma mater conferred the degree of doc¬ tor of diMuitj  upon him m li)13     He
apeak on the broad subject which he has chosen for his address
As a friend of Dr Soper, Dr George W Rightmire, President of Ohio State University, has indicated his willingness to be present as an honored guest and to participate in the evemng^s program, providing that other possible engage¬ ments will permit
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received the degree of bache or of divin- ,. o^ r,  l^r       »     ii u   f „» ,-,1
...    t r,.„..    Ti,„M 1   c. .„   /start at 6 30 P   M  and will be featured
b> a deliciousl> prepared and appetizing chicken dinner with the usual accessories, catered by one of Columbus' most pop¬ ular Kosher Chefs
Officers of the Brotherhood are ex¬ tremely gratified m being able to procure Dr Soper as the Speaker of the Eve¬ ning and an address of high merit may be rightfully anticipated with an ex¬ tremely well spent plefisant evening for all present
In line with the policy of this program the wi\es and friends of members are cordially invited so that they also may enjoy this feature program of unusual merit
\ high class entertainment program has also been airranged for
Help the committee m charge by send¬ ing your reservation card immediately to Mr Isadore Marguhs, Secretary of the Broad Street Brotherhood, 83 S High Street,  Ad CSHfi, Columbus, Ohio
AH Chronicle readers are cordially in¬ vited and wdl be taken care of with a heartv welcome A surprise is in store for all those who are not familiar with the programs of the East Broad Street Temple Brotherhood
itv from Drev\ Theological Seminary, Madison, N J, in I'fOj Hib preparatory school work was received m the Dickin¬ son preparatory school trom which he graduated n 1804
Ohio Weslevan's President began his career m religious work as Student sec- retarv of the State Y M C ^ of Penn¬ sylvania From l')05 to 1010 he was field secretarv of the missionary educa¬ tion movement and from that work came to Ohio \\ esleyan where he was the first professor elected to the chair of mis¬ sions
Dr Soper left Ohio Weslc^yan to con¬ tinue his teaching ol missions and com¬ parative religion at Drew Theological seminarv where he taught from 1014 to 1010 His next six years were spent at Northwestern University as professor oi the historv of religion iit the graduate hebool
Wben Duke University desired to es taiilish a school of religion m 1020, Dr Soper was called there to organize the new unit of the University and to be¬ come Its head
President Soper is in wide demand as a public speaker and makes several pub¬ lic address each week
WILL REVIEW "A RICH YOUNG
MAN" BEFORE COUNCIL
OF JEWISH WOMEN
MONDAY
RABBI RIVLIN PRESENTED MAU¬ RICE SAMUEL AT BIG MEETING
Mr. Maurice Samuel, author and Zion¬ ist leader, who siwke at Broad Street Temple Thursday under auspices of the Coliimbus Zionist District, was intr^: duced by Rabbi Rivlin, a member of the local Executive Board and chairman of the Cohimbus Palestine Roll Call Cam¬ paign.
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Many course tickets are being sold for the group of four lectiire luncheons, sponsored by the Educational Committee of the Council of Jewish Women. Thi first lecture luncheon will be held Mon¬ day, Nov. 18th, at 12:3ft at Lazarus Tea Room. when. Rabbi jfacob Tarshish re¬
views "A Rich Young Man," by G M \ttenborough The Rabbi will be in¬ troduced by Mrs Arthur Isaac, chair¬ man of the Educational Committee
Miss Teeters of the Lazarus Book De¬ partment writes the following —The fantastic story of Mr Twig and Samela, showing how this unusual man took the chirming modern girl from her worse than Victorian environment The philos¬ ophy m this story may be a bit over¬ drawn, but we wish Hiings might hap¬ pen this way at times
Mrs Frank A Glick, 381 S Colum¬ bia \vtnue, Bexley, is in charge of the reservations, and those who do not have a course ticket, and desire a single res¬ ervation, same can be made by getting in touch with Mrs  Glick Fr  ()082
NOTES FROM THE  JEWISH INFANTS' HOME .OF OHIO
Ihe following contributions were made to the Jewish Infants Home of Olno during the past week:—Shoes for the winter from Mrs. Irving Frank of To¬ ledo; six dozen pairs of shoes, from Mrs. Harry Silverman, Tolenlo; 'six dozen suits of underwear, from Mts. Sylvan Bash, Toledo.
Donations were received also from the Beth Abrain Auxiliary of 'Zanesville; Mrs. S. Locbj Miss Sara Silbcr of Zanesville; and friends from Columbus. A contribution was received from ^Mr. Maurice D. Rosenberg, of Washington, p. C., in memory of little Richarii Laz¬ arus whose sudden and Iragiq death re¬ cently  shocked  the entire  community.
Every Jew Must Perform His Duty Towards the Community Fund Drive Now In Progrep
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