Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1941-07-04

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Vol 20, No. 28
COIjUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, JUIjY 4,  1941
DeTotedl to Amertclin and Jewisb Ideals
Strictly Confidential
Tidbits From Everfwhere By PHINBAS 3. BIRON
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WAR mcHOES
One result of the Russo-der- ':¦ man war is expected to be the return of Maxim Litvinoff to political prominence in the Sov¬ iet Union ... In fact, those who remember LItvinoff'.s important part In obtaining recognition for the Soviet Government from Uncle Sam believe that he may be sent over here to coordinate American aid to Russia . . . We can't work up much sympathy for Dr. Hans Thomsen, Charge d'Affaire.q at the Nazi Embassy at Washington, but we wouldn't Hke to be in his shoes if and when he has to go back home to the Reich . . Though we would like to listen in to the calling-down Hitler will give Thomsen for his widely reported expression of reluctance to leave the flesh pots of Washington for the ersatz rations of Berlin The trans-Atlantic grapevine Is quivering these days with re¬ ports Indicating a growing anti- Nazi sentiment among the Hit¬ ler-oppressed peoples—which in eludes the Germans too, of coutse . This It is said that in Germany Itself funerals have become popular social occasions, being the only opportunity peo- "¦ple have to get together and whisper about the latest Brlt- feh broadcasts . . . Which re- 'tn}nds,UB that we can thliilt.of a nogihe^ of).^unerals;that-w6jJ(ld
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tfiJ^ W¥H ',". Theh'there'ftijth'e story of the undergrouml' fac¬ tion's latest stunt, printing anti- Nazi slogans on coins and then dropping the pfennlge on the street Passersby pick them
up  read the message, and then drop the coins again for the next
corner,
rOV  SHOCIiD  KNOW
Curious coincidence unearth¬ ed by Walter Winchell: In the spring of 1933 Adolf Hitler made a political speech In which he is quoted as saying: "Neither I nor anylKjdy else In the National Socialist Party advocates pro¬ ceedings by anything but consti tutlonal methods" ... In the U S, In the spring ot 1941 Char les A. Lindbergh stated, in a speech: "Neither I nor anybody else in the America First Com mittee advocates proceeding by anything but constitutional methods" . . . Reports from down below the Rio Grande have it that Mexico is seeing a tremen¬ dous influx of German tourists these days . . . George Bernard Shaw, who until recently con¬ sidered Hitler a genius, now says: "Either Hitler's a greater fool than I took him for or he's gone completely mad" ... To A. B., Chicago, The Carl Schurz Memorial celebrations are defin¬ itely Bund-Inspired affairs—the one scheduled for the Windy City especially . Now that
the Soviets have agreed to a re¬ born Poland after the war, the time Is ripe for the Polish Gov- emment-ln-exlle to make.a very definite and specific statement about the status of Jews in that Poland-to-be . . . WITH THE PROPHETS
We've sworn off prognostica¬ tion for the time being, that be¬ ing an  extra-hazardous  occupa tion  In  these  times  when  the news of actual events becomes QVerrlpe 'twlxt the wire and the : type . . , But we have to hand > it   to  the   Interpreters   of   the ¦ Great    pyramid's    "prophecy" (Continued on Page 8)
Heat Sloivs Fund Campaign 80-pereent of Goal Attained
LEADERS SUMMONED IN GREATER EFFORTTO MEET WORLD CRISIS
NEW VORK: Declaring that American ,Jewry constitute.'^ the "arsenal of hope" for millions of .lews In the arena of war and oppression in many parts of the world, national Jewi.sh leaders assembled in New York last Monday, (June 30) for an extra¬ ordinary executive conference of the United Jewish Appeal for Refugees, Overseas Needs and Palestine, summoned Jewi.sh communities throughout the United States to lirovide all-out aid for Jewish survival in a measure comparable to America's far-reaching effort for the de¬ fense of democracy and civiliza¬ tion.
In a review of the results of the first six months of the $25,- 000,000 war emergency campaign in behalf of the Joint Distribu¬ tion Committee, the United Pal estine Appeal and the National Refugee Service, the leaders of the United Jewish -Appeal re- , ported that the pnjgSams Of re- i^Jje;fjKresci|e,;r!esettlemfeiit;OTd;.re:
'?Hti'<ia]Cfi#;^;fejM^a6*BlopiJlents; Ineeting new enieri^hdies threat¬ ening the existence of Jews un¬ der fire and In distress. Without aiding the German economy the J. D. C. provided food, clothing and shelter for hundreds of thousands of Jews in Nazi Po¬ land and extended relief assist¬ ance to Jews in Greater Ger¬ many and other German-con¬ trolled areas. Many thousands of Jews In unoccupied France and Jewish refugees in intern¬ ment camps received assistance from the J. D. C , which also helped in the emigration of Jews from Lisbon to the Americas and the adjustment of refugees in South American countries Palestine   a   Haven
As the war spread through the Middle East, American Jew¬ ry's help reached the Jewi.sh community of Palestine through the United Palestine Appeal, which enabled the Jewi.sh home¬ land to mobilize its manpower and its resources tor the de¬ fense of the cause of democracy. Despite the fact that the war had reached its borders, Pales¬ tine continued to admit Jewish refugees from Europe whose settlement and integration were provided for by the U. P. A., which was also called upon to aid in overcoming the economic crisis resulting from the con¬ flict.
The problem of speetiing the Integralion of refugees arriving in the Unite<l States at a time of national emergency was met by the National Refugee Service through Its program of direct relief, resettlement, retraining and employment
The needs of the constituent agencies of the United Jewish Appeal may be greatly enlarged as a result of the war between Germany and Russia, the Amer¬ iran Jewish leaders gathered In executive session observed. To the   5,000,000   Jews   trapped   in
Hundreds Attend A. Goldberg Memorial Dedication Sunday
Over 300 people from every walk of life, as well as Christl.in admirers of tho late Abraham E. Goldberg, attended the riefll- cation ceremonies of a beautiful and Inspiring memorial fovm- tain In his honor last Sunday afternoon at the now Agudath Achim cemetery. The ser¬ vices were simple, impres.sive ancl solemnly dignified.
In his opening remarks as chairman of the memorial com¬ mittee, Mr. Jacob Krakowitz de¬ clared that it was through the wholehearted cooperation of over 100 Jewish citizens In this com¬ munity lliat this undertaking was brought to a successful con¬ clusion. The respon.se to this effort, he said, was but a small indication of the popularity en- Joye<i by this colorful personal-
The United Jewish Fund Campaign worjcers engaged in the important task of raising the largest quota in local history for overseas relief and reconstruction work as well as for n'tational educational and health institutions and pro¬ tective agencies were notified this week that due to the intense heat only eighty percent of the goal was raised dur¬ ing the first two weeks after the official opening of the drive.
Leaders and workers in the drive expressed confidence that the remainder of the quota will be secured during the coming weeks and that an all-time record wil be made in local fund-raising efforts. The workers were however cautioned not to be overconfident and let down in their efforts to canvass every Jewish family in the community.
Robert Schiff, general campaign chairman, while elat' cd over the progress of the drive now being conducted by the Men's, VVomcn's and Junior Divisions, cautioned that there still is 20% of the goal to be reached and the latter is the most difficult job to complete.
Schiffs    Statement
ity  during   his   lifetime   of  ser¬ vice to Judaism and humanity.
R- J. Schanfarber, who thru- out his career as an attorney and .Jewish Icarler had consider-
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COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTS OFFICERS
At the first annual meeting of the local Jewish Community Council held Thursday evening, June 26, at the Schonthal Cen- ,ter,;. Dr. (Ei, J. Gordon, was re- ielectcd-.presld^nt^of the organ!- SiaU6jt>-;rrwith»iEM'Ji"Schanfarbir; Harry Gilbert and Albert Schlff, as vice presidents; Phillip H Rabin, Secretary; I. A. Glick Treasurer and the following to serve on the executive commit¬ tee for the year 1041-42:—
Dr. B. W. Abramson, I. W. Garek, Arthur Goldberg, Dr. M- Goldberg, Mrs. Allen Gunder¬ sheimer, Simon Lazarus, Robert Mellman, Mrs. Martin Rosen¬ thal, Mrs. William Schlff, Julius Steinhauser, Mrs. Harry Sch¬ wartz, Allan TarshLsh, William Wasserstrom, Robert Weiler, Sig Wei.sskerz and A. A. Wolman.
Over f)0 delegates represent¬ ing .some 25 local organizations, were present and heard reports on what the Council had accom¬ plished during the past year. Throughout the evening, much interest was evident by discu.s slons from the floor on various phases of the Council program Every indication pointed to greater cooperation on the part of (he delegates to make the Council a vital and constructive agency in our community.
In    accepting    the    officie  of
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president, Ur Cordon called up¬ on all delegates to do their part In making the council a Iruly representative body, one that will acl and speak for loc^l Jew¬ ry on all important problems affecting our people.
Delegates who will represent Iheir respective organizations In the Council for the coming year are:—
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Ezras Noshim Society Invites Community To Picnic Sunday
This coming Sunday, July (ith, the Ezras Noshim .society will hold its annual picnic at Heim- ondale Park Grove. After weeks of preparation, the com mittee in charge announces that all plans have been completed for this big charltal)le event of the season.
Families may come out in the morning and remain until eleven o'clock in the evening. 25c en¬ titles a family to enter the grounds. Transportation will be   provided   to   and   from   the
           _       end of the Parsons Ave. car line
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are to he served, and prizes will be given to ihe kiddies. With extensive preparations being made, a good time is assured all those who attend.
'I'he EJras Noshim Society is a most worthy, charitable or¬ ganization, of which Mrs. A Goldberg is president. She has been the leader of the group since its founding 42 years ago, a society which provides cloth¬ ing ajid food for many needy families of this community. They give bul two lienefits during the year to aid them In carrying on their work, one of which is this annual picnic. They will therefore appreciate Columbus Jewry's cooperation and support, while al the same time they aiso assure  their  guests a  most  en-
I for young and old; refreshments! joyable day.
"A good general never com¬ mits him.self on the possibilities of success or failure in the mid¬ dle of a campaign," Mr. Schiff stated. "Dut this I will say, and it is for the entire Jewish comniunily to hear.
"If we fall In our attempt to ral.se our full quota for the Uni¬ ted Jewish Fund, we shall have missed a vital opportunity to aid the cause of democracy in its most embattled hour. The funds we gather are that important, tor they represent money for institutions and agencies whose purpose is. .the , preBeryatlon of ^iltegn.llfe'jgjiidhuinaiie'-'TOliies
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"If we succeed—as we must and will—we shall bring new hope to sufferers, strike a power¬ ful blow at Hitlerism, and re¬ affirm our faith in the future of America and of JudaLsm.
"So my final word to my tel low workers in this campaign is, "Keep at the job until the last minutexjf the drive Is over appeal to the conscience of every Jewish person in Columbus and this community will surely re spond with a generosity that will put the Fund campaign over the top-"
Women's Division
In a statement to the Chron¬ icle, Mrs. Alfred J. Kobacker, chairman of the Women's Divis¬ ion declared:--
"With the American people fully arou.sed to the urgency of all-out defense and freedom-lov¬ ing men and women everywhere handing together for unpreced ented sacrifices to preserve civ ilization, American Jewry must establish new standards of sac rifice and cooperation that will measure up to the crisis and challenge of the present hour Only thru a new spirit of gen eroslty can we hope to meet these emergency needs.
Columbus Jewish community has accepted the challenge through the annual United Jew ish Fund drive through June 19 to July 17. The community is determined to raise the increas ed quota to meet the catastrophe of war which has devastated Jewish life in almost every see tion of Europe. Every resource of Columbus Jewish community is being marshalled lo meet the crucial needs brought on by the gravest crisis modern civlization has known.
"We   must   regard   ourselves as soldiers in the battle for the democratic way of life, and we must act with ail the sense ot I (Continued on Page 8)