Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1930-08-29

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Vol. XIII — No.
35
COLUMBUS, OHIO, .WGUST 25, 1930
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ScanninK the Horizon
Bjr DAVID SCHWARTZ
TRANSFER  OF  PALESTINE JEWISH SCHOOLS TO JEW¬ ISH AGENCY IS PRO¬ TESTED
Houdini'B Love LeUgtb
History may haye to write down tlic late Harry Houdini as not only one o£ Its great, if not its greatest, magicians, but also as one of its greatest lovers.
A volume of Houilini's love letters to his wife will soon he published. It testi¬ fies to an abiding affection for one wo¬ man, which is not frequently paralleled. Every day, when away from her, Hou¬ dini sent his wife a letter, it appears. Sometimes, he wrote her as many as six in one day.
How They Met It has been generally held that mar¬ riage between Jew and non-Jew does not generally take the form of happy unions. Certainly, this generalization did not ap¬ ply in the case of Harry Houdini and his wife. Perhaps, it is one of those ex¬ ceptions which prove the rule.
Houdini met his wife in the early days of his career while giving a performance in Brooklyn. She was sitting in the front row of the show hall, watching his tricks, when he dropped some acid out of a tube which he was using. JSo clumsy," .^aid the girl's mother. Dont listen to mother—I think you are wonderful," said the girl.
"I think you arc wonderful too, plied Houdini.
He Married Five Thousand Perhaps more bachelors ought to try spilling acids.    There are  other   ways, though.   When yon are in Brooklyn, drop around to see^ Louis Rubin.
He has engineered the marriages, it is said, of more than 5.00O couples, and he hasn't spilled any acid yet.
"Most df my five thousand married," he says, "are happy and very few di¬ vorced tor my kind of marriage is almost a guarantee against unhappiness." LoTe and Lticre What is his kind of marriage? Here IS his explanation. "A thorough knowl¬ edge of each other's background, a clear understanding of how much money each possesses and what future opportunities for wealth are open. This is more im¬ portant than romance. Love? That comes later, if there is enough to cat." Rubin maintains that the day when the young woman sought a professional man as her mate has passed. She now wants the business man. • Money seems to cover a multitude of sins. But one shouldn't makiS any too broad geiieralization from the experiences of a marriage broker. After all, people of greater intelligence do not consult SCriadchans.
We prefer the method of finding some interesting girl and spilling a little acid on her clothes.
Ring for Postal! But there are a thousand different methods. Take the- case o( ray distin¬ guished confrere. Professor Bernard Postal, who is being wedded this day to Miss Margaret Selkowitz of Union City, New Jersey.
.The bride, in this case, never saw Ber- nie handling any acids. And Bernie really thinks that when people say schadchcn" (shotgun) they mean a rifle. That's liow much he knows about mar¬ riage brokerage.
How was it accomplished ? All very simple.
One day, Miss Selkowitz happened to visit the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Sitting for a while in Mr. Postal's of¬ fice, she saw Miss Kassell rush in with the news that six manuscripts intended for release within an hour, could not be found.
"Excuse me fpr a few minutes," said Mr. Postal. To make a long story short before the hour was up, Mr. Postal had six fresh articles done. '
"How do you do it so fast?" queried Miss Selkowitz.
"By Postal Telegraph," replied iier fu¬ ture husband.
"Heavens!" she exclaimed. "What a man I Suppose I were iharooned on some island without reading matter. All I would have to say is,write a half dozen
stones-' " .,
And so they arc wedded today, by Dr. Israel Goldstein—and we hope and know that th6y will live happily ever after. Mazeltovl
Maxie and Clara ¦ But we are not through with talking about marriage yet. Bachelors seldom are. Our private detectives have just brought us in the news that now that the Clara Bow-Harry Richman romance seems to be waning, Maxie Kosenbloom the pugilistic artist, has fallen for the great female exponent of It.
Clara Bow, it appears, is destined to have a Jewish chasan.
Fighters Like Peace Talking about Maxie Rosenbloom re¬ minds us of something else. Maxie, it is said, has one trait, which he shares with that other great fighter, Jack Demp- sey. And that is, both of them would walk a mile to avoid a real personal fight.
I do not mean that either of them are afraid. They could easily make mashed meat out of their probable foes, but both seem tp utterly loathe a personal quarrel, and will do anything to avoid one. Just souls that are peaceable by nature.
Strange paradox, on the surface! And yet not so strange. The fellow who likes to fi_ght, who is always carrying a chip on his shoulder is generally simply a per¬ son with an inferiority complex. , His faith in his own ego is so tenuous that he feels he must resent anything in which there is the slightest suspicion of attack. Samuel Johnson had the right idea. "I can he insulted only by a gentleman and anyone insulting me is no gentle¬ man."
The Warner Rainbow
The clouds   seem  to  he lifting  over
Warner Brothers. According to one street
report, banking negotiations have resulted
in the assurance of their retention of
JERUSALEM-J. T. A.-Strong pro¬ test against the proposed transfer of the administration of Hebrew Schools, a joint body composed of representatives of the Jewish Agency and the Jewish National Council (Vaad Lcumi), was voiced today in a resolution adopted by the Palestine Hebrew Teachers' Confer¬ ence now in session here.
The conference also protested against the policy of the Brith Shalom, organi¬ zation headed by Dr. Judah L. Magnes which aims at the achievement of friendly relations between the Arabs and Jews.
Chronicle New Year Number
Will Appear on Tuesday,
September 23
Will Contain Articles On Every
Phase Of  Jewish  Life  And
Achievement Throughout
The World
The- ninth annual New Year number of the Ohio Jewisii Chronicle will appear on Tuesday, September 2.3rd. As in all bygone years, it will be dedicated to the advancement of our ancestral faith and the promotion of a better understanding among all the religious and racial ele¬ ments which go to make up this great republic.
This number will contain articles on every phase ot Jewish life and achieve¬ ment and will include among its contrib¬ utors the leading Anglo-Jewish writers of this land. Some of its articles will deal lyith the condition of Jews and Juda¬ ism in the various countries of Europe, Asia, and America. Others will describe the progress of Jewish endeavor in the rehabilitation of the Holy Land. The fields of Art, Literature, Drama, Ath¬ letics, Jewish Education, Social Service, etc, etc., will be fully covered. Great prominence will be given the work of local religioiis, fraternal, educational, and charitable organizations. In short, tht editorial department is doing its utmost to make .this Rosh Hashonah edition ir.r teresting to young and old regardless oi synagogal affiliations, and we trust that OUT hosts of readers will peruse it care¬ fully and thoughtfully.
The Editor of the CHRofjlcLE has is¬ sued an announcement in which he urges all local organizations desiring publicity in our big special New Year number to mail in reports On their activities at once. We want to give as much space as pos¬ sible to all local and communal organiza¬ tions including the synagogues and tem¬ ples, and lodges and clubs. All material must be in by Friday, September 5th.
In order to be sure of receiving our New Year number this year, every Chronicle subscriber who is delinquent is advised to mail in his check at once. If you are not certain as to the -amount you owe, just call Adams 2951 and you will be advised accordingly.
A Tremendous Turn-out is Expected at Zion
Lodge's Annual Picnic at Oak Park,
Sunday, August 31st
From all indication^ a tremendous turn-out will mark the annual picnic of Zion. Lodge No. 62, B'nai B'rith, at Oak Park, Sunday, Au¬ gust 3 Ist.
The committee on arrangements has left no stone unturned in order to guarantee the suc¬ cess of this big annual event. A wonderful program for your entertainment and delecta¬ tion has been prepared. You cannot afford to be £^bsent from this affair, for everybody in town and many folks from out of town will be there. Young and old, male and female will turn out for thia happjr occasion.
One of the best orfchestras in the state of Ohio will furnish the music for the dancing. Large delegations from out of the city are ex¬ pected at this festive gathering.
In speaking about the annual picnic. Presi¬ dent Justin L. Sillman referred to it as a red letter event. He urges every loyal "Son of the Covenant" to turn out together with his fam¬ ily and friends. Come and see how many prizes you can win.
Pack your baskets early in the morning and get out by noon, if possible.
UPHOLli DISMISSAL OF JEWISH
TEACHER FOR WEDDING
CHRIS'HAN
BUDAPEST—(J. T. A.)—The dis¬ missal of a Jewish woman teacher from the schools supported by the Jewish community of Miskoioz because she mar¬ ried a Christian has been upheld by the Hungarian government. A serious con¬ flict had arisen between the Jewish au¬ thorities and the Miskoioz authorities over the dismissal of the teacher, the local authorities demanding her rein¬ statement.
When the matter came up in court the government recognized that the steps taken by the Jewish community officials were proper and upheld its decision in dismissing the teacher.
B'nai  B'rith  Work  at  the
Mayo Clinic Is Described
by Cohen
Between Five And Ten Thou*
sand JewB Present Themselves
Annually At Famous Uos-
pital In Rochester
Jewish Candidate for Gov¬ ernor o{ Oregon Has Real Chance
Local Music Lovers Are Looking Forward
To Joint Concert at the East Broad
Strec^t Temple Tuesday
Outstanding Piansst And Fdia^y^^ Canit>r WiH Appear On The
Program—Liturgical And Classical Pieces Will Be Featured
¦—Tickets For Event Are Selling Fast, According To
Announcement i
All music lovers of Columbus aiid central Ohio are looking, forward with the keenest anticipation to the joint con¬ cert scheduled for Tuesday evening, Sep¬ tember 2nd, at the East Broad Street Temple. Prof. Maxiriiilian Mitnitzky. well-known local pianist, will appear on
Bryden Rd. Temple Brother¬ hood Looking Forward to a Big Year
An Elaborate Program For The Entire Season Is Being Mapped Out By Oflicers Of Organi¬ zation
Six meetings instead of the usual four will be held tjjis coming year under the auspices of the Bryden Road Temple Brotherhood, it was announced this week by Allan Tarshish, president, after meeting of the board held at the Lazarus Tea Room last Monday noon.  ,
Four of these meetings will be dinner aflfairs ahd two will be evening programs open tp the general public, because of the interesting character of the programs.
The tentative arrangements of the program committee are to hold as one meeting a Father, Son, Mother, Daughter dinner program; also a religious forum in which will participate a Catholic rep¬ resentative, a Protestant, a Christian Scientist, and a Spiritualist. Another program will comprise a debate on a timely question with two outstanding prominent opponents. It is also contem¬ plated to have a discussion at one meet¬ ing by some leading authority on one of the burning questions of the day.
Notices are now being mailed to Bry¬ den Road Temple members requesting their early reservations for season Brotherhood memberships-
Another outstanding program in co¬ operation with the Sisterhood of the Temple will be a series of four lectures by nationally and internationally famous personalities. This is the beginning of a 'forum series which will be enlarged as years go by.
Further news of the Brotherhood will be issued next week in the Chronicle.
Maximilian Mitnitzky
the program for this concert togethci with Cantor Emil Rosen of Brooklyn, N, Y. ¦
The arrangements committee has al¬ ready sold over 200 tickets. A good many choice scats are stilt available at Wurlitzer's Music Store, 144 S. High Street; Kroll's Delicatessen, 500 E. Ful¬ ton Street, Solove's'Hardware Store, 601 E. Livingston Avenue, and at the studio
have large followings in this section of the state, an extraordinarily'big crowd is expected.
As Chronicle readers well know, Mit¬ nitzky is an accomplished pianist and has appeared in concerts jn various parts of the country, everywhere evoking uni¬ versal   acclaim.   ¦ Cantor   Rosen   has  a
PORTLAND,   OREGON — If  the
opinion of experienced political observers here means anything, a Jew may be the next governor of Oregon. Julius Meier, Portland merchant and civic worker, was recently nominated as an independent candidate 9.t a monster mass meeting of liberals and" those Republicans who nom¬ inated the late George W. Joseph as the Republican candidate in the May primaries. Meier was also a candidate in the primaries but came in a close sec¬ ond to his fripnd, Joseph.
The election of Meier, prominent in Jewish affairs, as governor, would climax a long succession of important political officers held by Jews in Oregon. Should he be elected in November he would be the first Jew elected governor of a state since Moses Alexander was elected gov¬ ernor of Idaho for a second term in ISIS. With a Jewish population of about 20,- 000 according to the last available statis¬ tics, Oregon has had many important Jewish political figures. Joseph Simon, former United States senator, began a political career in: 1877 that ran the gamut from councilman to the United States seriate. ' In the interim, he was a member of the state senate for 18 years and also president of that body.
Solomon Hirsch, later, U. S. ministei to Turkey, was both speaker of the as- seiribly and president of the senate. He was also the Republican candidate for the United States senate in 1886. Later he was mayor of Portland. In 1914 Phillip \\fasserman was also mayor of Portland, heing succeeded by Bernard Goldsmith. Ben Selling was president of the state senate and the Republican nominee for the United States senate in 1912. In 1915 he returned to the state legislature and was made speaker.) Louis Flcischner was state treasurer in 1803.
Bearing in mind the state-wide dis¬ satisfaction with the.Hoover administra¬ tion and the general revolt against the Republican political machine, it appears that the prognosticatiqns of the political soothsayers Iwve considerable basis in fact, and when next election day rolls around Julius Meter of Portland may well find himself governor of Oregon.
Hadassah  Year  Book  Will
Reach You on Rosh
Hashonah
Cantor Emil Rosen
large following in the great metropolis from which he hails and is also well known in Columbus. He possesses a beautiful tenor voice and has been classed ¦with BUcli famous cantors as Kwartin, Hcrschmaii, and Rosenblatt.
The forthcoming concert will be a conglomeration of liturgical and classi¬ cal music. It is understood that the artists will play several request numbers. All  Chronicle readers are urged to se-
of Mr. Mitnitzky.   Being that both men]cure their tickets at once.
LEAGUE COUNCIL TO MEET SEPTEMBER 8   ^
GENEVA—J. T. A.—In view of the small agenda the Council of the League of Nations has postponed its meeting from September 5 to September 8.
$500,000 EXPORT HOUSE TO
BE  ESTABLISHED IN
PALESTINE
JERUSALEM—An exi>ort house with a capital of $500,000 will be established in Palestine by the noted exporters, Lan¬ dau Brothers of London and South Af¬ rica, if Palestine industrialists comply with conditions which would make the proposed export house a profitable un¬ dertaking.
The proposal was reported during a meeting of industrialists at which M. Sheinkar described the interest which South 'African Jews  h^ve  in  products
emanating from Palestine. At the same meeting it was resolved to send a mes¬ sage of thanks to Vladimir Jabotinsky, Revisionist leader, who on his recent tour through South Africa, urged the use of Palestine products.
General Meeting of the Agu¬ dath Achim on Sunday Afternoon
The last general meeting of the year of the Congregation Agudath Achim will be held on Sunday, August 31st, 1030, at 2 p. m, at the synagogue. The meeting will start promptly, so that members de¬ siring to attend the B'nai B'rith picnic can do so. President Lakin urges all members to be present at the meeting. Vital matters pertaining to the welfare of the congregation, will be brought up for discussion.
The" year book of Hadassah will reach all Hadassah members on New Year's Day. All those wishing to have their names inserted in the memorial pages, will kindly communicate w>th Mrs. Sig O. \yei5skertz, 852 Remington Road, Fa. 8461. If any members' names were omitted from the last year book, or if there have been address or telephone changes, please report them to Mrs, H. Lieverman, 1025 Lockbourne Road. Fa. 8310. The year book will go to press the first week of September.
Y. M. H. A. to Hold Its First
Meeting of Season
on Tuesday
The Young Men's Hebrew Association of Columbus will hold its lirst nieetinE^ o( the year Tuesday evening at the Schonthal Center, 555 E. Rich Street.
President Saul Levy and his associ¬ ates have planned a program of many activities for the coming year. Football games with out-of-town teams, debating teams, and fhe annual Y. M. H. A. mu¬ sical revue are among the activities planned.
All members of the Y. M, H. A. are urged to attend this meeting.
CINCINNATI, OHIO —Perhaps the least known of B'nai B'rith activities is the work done by that organization at the Mayo Clinic and the Mayq Founda¬ tion at Rochester, Minn., through Miss Gertrude S. Silverman, its fnll-time worker there. Alfred M. Cohen, inter¬ national president of B'nai B'rith, pic¬ tures the work of the Order at the clinic as follows: "Between five and ten thousand Jews and Jewesses present themselves annually as patients at the Mayo Clinic. They come from all sta¬ tions in life. Many come in sheer des¬ peration and without means.,
"Rochester's Jewish population is mea¬ ger and unable to cope with a situation so grave and complicated. Besides, the problem is national and not local because patients come from every section of the country..
The clinic claimed that it had been imposed upon quite frequently by Jewish patients as well as by a few other groups and for that reason insisted upon a pay¬ ment in advance from these classes of patients. In accordance with an' agree¬ ment previously arrived at, within a week after the appointment of the full-time ; B'nai B'rith worker, fhe rule requiring a deposit from Jewish patients was abol¬ ished.
Bless the Name "Our worker's desk occupies a. space in the general reception room. It carries the nahie B'nai B'rith and a legion of sick people bless that name for what it means to them. Her kindly ministrations to patients who, far away from home and kindred, stand in need of friendly offices, have completely relieyedTa situation that previously had threatened to become acute."
Miss Gertrude S. Silverman,' the trained w'brker in charge of the B'nai B'rith office at the Mayo Clinic, points out that it is, of course, impossible for this office to act as a relief-Riving agency ior the thousands o* patients who come there each year. T'ne B'nai B'rith work is mainly that of interpretation of the patient's case to the physician and, in turn, the interpretation of the diagnosis as weil as the general situation to the patient.
With Social Service Deiftrtmcnt We arc affiliated with the social serv¬ ice department of  the clinic and work as any other social agency with the home  . organizations which are responsible for their patients.   In addition to the medical, social, case   work  with  Jewish  patients ^ which this necessitates,  we do  a great deal of friendly visiting both in the clinic and in the hospital.
We act as official hostess to Jewry coming to the clinic and act as advisor to those who need guidance in entering a strange and large institution. : "Many piersons are under the impres¬ sion that the clinic is a combination of hospital and boarding house and think that all that is necessary for them to do is to get to Rochester and that they wil) be taken care of completely even to the extent of defraying their railway ex¬ penses home. Such impressions shoulfl be corrected and each patient should rec¬ ognize his own responsibility before com^ ing here."
An appreciation of the work which B'nai B'rith is doing at Rochester is voiced in a letter received by the Order from an administrative officer at the clinic:^—
Results Are Encouraging We cannot speak too highly of the manner in which your representative is conducting the work; the results are most encouraging. A number of frater¬ nal orders maintain in Rochester social secretaries to minister to the members of their orders and relatives who are. pa¬ tients at the clinic.
The B'nai B'rith is the only organiza¬ tion to whom the clinic allots oflice space in the clinic building and the arrange¬ ment with them is considerably more in¬ clusive than with any of the other or¬ ders. The results obtained have been such that we are very anxious that this work be continued. We .are convinced that the plan furnishes a real opportunity to render a worth-while service."
ROUMANIAN KING IS CON
S1DERIN6     MORGANATIC
MARRIAGE  WrTH  MME.
lUPESCU
LONDON—J. T. A.—King Carol of Roumania is seriously considering a mor¬ ganatic marriage with Madame Lupescu, Jewess, according to the German corre¬ spondent of the London Daily Mail.
Daughter of Local Architect
Is Awarded a Dance
Scholarship
Betty Uose Wolstein, aged 7, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Wolstein, 875 Heyl Avenue, has been awarded a scholarship by the Jorg Fasting School of the Dance for the best performance in her'i class this summer. Mr. Wolstein is a liical architect associated with the Mark D. Feinknopf Construction Co.