Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1939-11-03

              Vol. la.   No. ia
zlW// Serving Columbus and Central Ohio Jewish Community \JP^
Stricily Confidential
TldWta From Everywhere By PHINKAS J. BIRON
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FI{II>AY, NOVI8MB15E .1, W.19
TPAM KCHORS:
Have you read Trotzky's sum¬ ming up ot the Nazi situation? . . . "Hitler is proceeding with the infallibility of somnambulist to tiic brink of the precipice," he says , . . And did we tell you that the shofav wasn't sounded in   London  during    the    High Holy days this year? . . . The reason was that British authori¬ ties were afraid the sound ot the ram's horn might h& mis¬ taken for an air raid warning. .   .  . Tho  latest war  economy measure foisted on the long-suf¬ fering Germans is a regulation prohibiting male    shirts   from reaching below the belt-line . . . That 1914   German   war   song with the refrain "We have but one enemy, England," has been revived In the Reich . . . That its composer was a non.Aryan by the name of Lissauer is not even whispered in Naziland to day . . . Tlie crystal gazers in sist that the German revolution win start in March 1940 ... On our own account we venture the the   prediction   that ¦ the   next important Nazi to be purged Is Franz, von Papen, unsucce.ssful German Ambassador to Turkey . . . War experts claim that the success of the Nazi U-boats due to a new Invention under German  control ... It seems that the now U-boats  con kill , thei)? engltSea and run lior hoiu-s on some'chemical ensatz'which even the most sensitive instru¬ ments ot enemy warships can¬ not detect. . . HriABD HEKE:
We are told that immediately following the lifting of tho era- Tjargo hundreds of planes made in this country will be delivered to England and France by the device of selC-transportatlon . . . 'That is, they will cross the At¬ lantic in ma.ss flights . . . Some of the people who agree with Lindbergh's stand on the neu¬ trality Issue cannot understand why America's Lone Eagle did¬ n't return his German medals to Goering after the sinking of the Athenia ... A certain Wash- ingtonian we know found his diplomatic tact put to - a hard test the other day ... He want¬ ed to present one of the Italian Embassy attaches with a book, but to his dismay found that all the best.seller.s are so vehement¬ ly antl-FascI.1t that they would never serve his purpose ... To mention a few of those he had to omit buying, Gunther's "In- .side Asia," Sheean's "Not Peace but a Sword," 'Van Paassen's "Days of Our Years", 'Vance's "Escape," Wain's "Reaching for the Stars," etc., etc., all failed to fill the bill . . . Which reminds us that Pierre van Paassen has , had to cancel his lecture tour because of illness .. . QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS: Who is the would-be candidate for the Presidency of these United States who is a close chum of the Nazi consul at San Francisco? . . . Fritz Kuhn re¬ cently .shrieked before the Dies Committee that Walter Win¬ chell's real name is Lipschipz. . . Wlnchell countered by announc¬ ing that ho would donate $100,- 000 to any charity If anybody can pi'ove that Lipschipz was over his name ... A challenge to Jewish dentists is thrown out by 82-year-oId Anna nogcnhohn Sloane, who claims she has dis-
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Mrs. E. J. Gordon Meads Council's SciTice To Foreign Born Here
As part of the network of trained workers spread through¬ out the world, Mrs. F. J. Gordon, local representative of the Na¬ tional Council of Jewish Women's Service to the Foreign Born reports that during the current year 16,103 refugees have been served.
"The National Council is tho only .Jewish women's organiza¬ tion permitted to have workers on the dock and at Ellis I.sland." says Mrs. Gordon. "Every boat bringing refugees to New York, San Francisco and Miami is met by a trained Council worker. Day and night they offer be¬ wildered and confused strangers assurance, technical advice and service. Temporary shelter must be procured, baggage must be rounded up through a maze ot red tape, emigres bound for further destinations must be put on trains, the morale of those detained at Ellis Island must be maintained and their anxious relatives contacted."
"During the past; few j'ears the National office was besieged by victims of persecution—all with one question—"How can I come to .America?" Within the framework of immigration law.s. Council bent every effort to help. Relatives were located and affidavits sent to petition¬ ers. The National office was also deluged with people need- inff help In tho comjjjlcated tcwi- nlquc of filling out affida\'ltB."
"The immigrant has many problems—Through the coopera¬ tion of professional workers and volunteers, the new arrival is guided through the difficult period of adjustment until he becomes integrated In the Am¬ erican scene.
"Finally the work of Chil¬ dren's Aid is completely spon¬ sored by national Council which involves expert supervision of children and the granting of every advantage," Mrs. Gordon concluded.
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HADASSAH SETS ilLLlM DOLLAE GOAL AT CLOSE OF 25ih AMUAL COMENTIOM
SPEAKIOB     FOR     COMING DONOR   DINNIHK   NOV.   26
Erika Maun
The chances tor overthrow¬ ing Hitler are not hopeless, said Erika Mann, speaker for the coming Hadassah Donor Din,- ner, when'interviewed upon her recent return from Europe.
As encouraging signs she in¬ dicates the groups in America opposed to Fascism; German children who are still receiving religious training which acts as a balance wheel for the viscious ' <Coutlnuca  from. Vaeo  4)
Ludwlg Lore
Ludwig Lore, nationally known lecturer and %vrlter on world politics, will bo presented by the Men's Club of the Broad St. Temple for Its member.s and their friends next Thursday, Nov. 9th, 8:30 p. m., at the Broad St. Temple. Mr. Lore has chos. en for his subject "The World in Today's and Tomorrow's Headlines."
Mr. Lore is foreign editor of the New York Post. His daily column, "Behind the Cables", in the New York Post and the Philadelphia Record has a wide and enthusiastic following a- mong those who value dispas¬ sionate and tnfoi*meri perspec¬ tive of international,trends. In addition, he has' contributed numerous articles on special topics to such magazines as the Nation, Harper's, Current His¬ tory, Foreign Affairs, The New Republic, etc. Before coming to America Mr. Lore worked on the editorial staff ot some of Germany's greatest newspapers.
His position on international problems has been justified by succeeding events in every im¬ portant question. He opposed the Versailles Treaty; he pre¬ dicted the failure of the League of Nations; he foresaw Hitler's coming to power in Germany as early as 1931, and he appreciated as few did in the early years ot the Nazi regime, the full extent of its anti-Seraltlc propaganda.
This Is the first of a series ot cultural and .educational meetr ings being planned by the prog¬ ram committee of the Men's Club. A special invitation is being extended to the Brother¬ hoods of the Bryden Road Temple and the Agudath Achim Synagogue to attend.
NEW YORK (WNS)—Mrs David de Sola Pool was unani¬ mously elected President of Ha- das.sah Women's Zionlsl Organi¬ zation ot America, at their twonty-fitth annual convention held at the Manhattan Center here. Mrs. Pool, wife of Rabbi David do Sola.Pool of the Span¬ ish-Portuguese Synagogue, the oldest congregation in this city, and former vice-president of Hadas.sah, succeeds Mrs. Moses P. Epstein, who was forced to decline nomination this year be¬ cause of her other activities.
In accepting the presidency Mrs. Pool asked Hadassah mem¬ bers to do all in their power to "protect those democratic ideals which alono assured the modern reestablishment of the Jewish NationalHomc at a time when bigoti'y, race hatred and Inter¬ national dissension threatened the national existence of all small peoples". She added that Jews "who have a long memory not only ot persecution hut ot tlie triumph of right over wrong," had demonstrated their belief in the value of brother¬ hood, justice and good-will by building their national home in Palestine "upon the very rights which were denied them by their persecutors." Mrs. Pool paid tribute to Mrs. Epstein, re¬ tiring president, who, she said, had helped to increase the ranks lind  scope  oi  IladasGaU work
The /our vice president.^, Mi*a. JulUet  N.   Benjamin  and  Mrs.
tempted to obtain in any one year for its work in Palestine. The quota was divided Intp $175,000 for Palestine land re¬ clamation; $500,000 for child refugee- work; $7.'),000 for child welfare and S-IOO.OOO for hospital¬ ization and health.
Dr. Solomon Goldman, presi¬ dent of the Zionist Organization of America, at the opening ses¬ sion of the convention, issued a warning to American JewtT that it would "blast whatever hope there is in the House of Israel," unless it spoke out fear¬ lessly in support of American democracy, and the rights of Jews to settle in Palestine; and asked American Jews to remain
Impervious to despair." He suggested that American Jews siiould begin immediately to make representations In London, Paris and "even In Washing¬ ton" on behalf of the persecuted ¦lews of Europe to be sent to Palestine. " We ask the democ¬ racies for their unreserved help," he said, "because of what hap¬ pened In Poland, Palestine has acquired new cogency. We are not bargaining with the democ¬ racies. We are asking help be¬ cause the democracies are fight¬ ing against Hltlerism and for justice, against totalltarianlsro and for freedom, against vio¬ lence and for the right o£ small peoples  on the  face  ot  God's
earth." , ,   ^ f.,--
JTwi) ihoutjand iaclo^iftoa-/rom" forty-six   .states   heard   Mayor
Samuel .T. Rosensohn of this Florello H. LaGuardia deplore city, Mrs. Joseph M. Ehrlich of the "tragic situation" which Detroit and Mrs. Adolph Sieroty forced the "first crop of youth
of Los Angeles, wore re-elected. For the first time, a fifth vice president was chosen under a new amendment to the constitu¬ tion providing for an additional officer to aid the president Mrs. Sundel Donlger of New York was chosen as the fifth vice president. Mrs. Herman Shulman was re-elected secre¬ tary and Mrs. Alexander Lam¬ port treasurer.
The organization adopted a goal ot $1,150,000 to be raised by Sept. 30 of next year, the largest sum  the organization ever  at-1
since the World War" to bo sacrificed "for no real good pur¬ pose." It all Could have been avoided, he said, "had not the world been subjected to having countries under thfe domination of men who have no human in¬ stincts" and who "are willing tp sacrifice their 6Wlt pfeople for thelr own selfish purposes."
Emphasising the American Government's influence and in¬ terest in the cause ot the Jews Palestine, Senator William H. King, ot Utah said that It was (ConUnuea on Tatto 2)
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When You Vote Next Tuesday, Nov. 7th.
1) When you step into the vot- ing booth Election Day, the Jew¬ ish Chronicle believes you will best serve the interest of the polumbus Community by vot ing YES for the One Mill School Levy'.' 'Voting YES on this levy will provide funds for a very, much needed modernization program, two-thirds of whicii will be completed during the five-year period.
2) Vote "FOR" the % mill tax levy for hospital care for Columbus' sick poor as need for such services becomes more apparent, according to rop.'>rt of Citizens Emergency Committee.
3) Vote "NO" on the Bigelow state pension amendment pro¬ posal.
4) Vote "NO" on the Rigelow state initlativo amendment pro- po.sal.
Every community has its out¬ standing leaders—men who, be¬ cause of their life conduct and accomplishments, have attain¬ ed the highest places , In the hearts and minds of their fel low citizens. Some achieve this prominanco by the acquisition of great for¬ tunes, others by virtue ot success in di¬ verse fields of endeavor. Few there are, how¬ ever, who be¬ come so recog¬ nized exclu¬ sively because ot their ser¬ vice and con- (luDdoreholmejr trlbutlons to the cause of humanity and com¬ munity welfare. It is in this last category that Alien Gun- der.sheimer, respected citizen and businessman of our city, be¬ longs.
Last Monday night wlien the Columbus'  17th    annual    Com¬
munity Fund drive went over the top, Mr. Gundersheimer wa.s chosen general chairman for the 19-10 campaign, a well dcseiwed honor for one who for many years has had an extensive rec¬ ord of service to many civic causes. We are confident of ,the success of next year's Fund effort under his leadership and at the same time Jissure him our cooperation in his labors of true idealism which knows no boundries or confines ot any creed.
The Ohio Jewish Chronicle congratulates Mr. Gundersheim¬ er upon the honor accorded him by Columbus citizenry, a recog¬ nition which not only reflects credit to himself but to the en¬ tire Jewish community. In these troublesome times, with religious and racial prejudices aflame in every section ot tlio world, it gives us added courage and new inspiration to. know that we have in our midst such a builder of goodwill as Allen Gundersheimer. Would there were many like him in Ameri¬ can public life.