A merica ifewisk Periodical Carter CLIFTON AMOS - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO ii1E,DLTKOITIENIS/16RONICLE REPORT INDICATES 200,000 JEWS SAW MILITARY SERVICE (Continued from Page One.) and in the camps of this country, regarding the necessity of retaining their insurance, the procedure for the c onversion of this insurance and the details of securing allotments, allow- ances and arrears of pay. They were Also informed regarding the oppor- tunities under the federal vocational act and the assistance which was made available to them through the United States employment service for „curing employment on their return to civilian life. The board established an informa- tion bureau at national headquarters to supply the most authoritative and "cent information on subjects in woieh they were particularly inter- )'.. '1' •-.!4) e 71t.isentatives of the board Ilan- Merits approximately 300,000 personal service cases in the camps of this count during the year following the armistice. "The need for maintaining the good I cheer and buoyant spirits of the en- listed men became more urgent than ever during the period of demobiliza- tion. Wholesome and varied diver- sion had always been a source of en- joyable recreation to the men, but was now of added significance as a means of counteracting the tedium and restlessness of waiting in camp for discharge." Work of Welfare Board The report showed that in camps, debarkation centers and community buildings, dances, musicales, vaude- ville programs, moving pictures, box- ing bouts, stunt nights and special features, which had formed a part of the regular entertainment program, were increased in number. The board sent a Yiddish operatic troup to many of the camps, in order to bring this form of entertainment to those who especially desired it. Under the aus- pices of the organization, vaudeville companies also toured the camps. Overseas, an entertainment unit known as the "Tuneful Trio" gave 81 concerts, consisting of Yiddish folk songs and musical numbers. The second army show, "Who Can Tell," which played for five consecutive weeks in France, was presented by the board. Motion picture machines, pianos, pianolas and phonographs were se- cured by the organizations for each of its buildings. The Jewish Welfare Board arranged over 10.000 entertainments in the camps and communities in the United States, attended by approximately 3,500,000 men. Overseas there were held 5,000 entertainments, attended by 2.750,000 soldiers. "As for educational activities," the report continued, "stress was likewise placed on those phases of the work which would be most helpful to the men on their return to civilian life. Soldiers and sailors who were anx- ious to engage in more important work than that which they had hith- erto followed were assisted in pre- paring themselves to realize their am- bitions. Specially qualified teachers were secured to instruct the men, and courses in various subjects were or- ganized as needed, Conduct 3,000 Classes. "Three thousand classes were con- ducted by the board, attended by over 100,0(10 men. Six hundred thousand men attended lectures and over 30,000 men were present at club and forum gatherings. "Religious services were continued in camp and were well attended. In this country, the report showed over 400,000 men were present at these services. In France a total of 1,740 services were held with an attendance of 180,000 men. "As leaves from camp were more frequently granted and were of longer duration, the men were enabled to attend services at local synagogues and temples and to partake more often of the home hospitality of the people of the community. "The high holy days and festive occasions were observed with the same splendid spirit and liberal dis- tribution of gifts as during the days of mobilization. "Among the Jewish members of the A. E. F., the religious and spiritual work was conducted in the closest co-operation with the 13 Jewish army chaplains who had been appointed by the war department upon the rec- ommendation of the Jewish Welfare Board." It was pointed nut that the work in the navy was similar to the activities in the army and was conducted by 66 field representatives especially as- s'ened to naval posts. The board contributed over $14,000 to the bu- reau of navigation toward the pur- chase of recreational and athletic equipment for the sailors. Welcome Home Receptions. Speaking of the community work, Dr. Adler said: "The 165 local branches of the board lent fullest co- operation in carrying out this pro- gram of post-armistice service. Corn- 01:rity centers maintained in 52 cities `. made more attractive and the , Ar ,,, e . Vile of entertainments was VC- : .40. Welcome !ionic recptions to ' itotraing troops were a feature of the community program. Dormitory accomniodations were provided for the enlisted men, and in many in- stances were supplemented by can- teen service, all of which was offered to enlisted and ex-service men. In order to carry out its plan of an all-inclusive post-armistice service, the board included in its welfare schedule additional activities. "The board organized the transport service division to minister to the needs of the men on the transports returning from France. Thirty-one representatives were assigned to troop ships and on the 52 round trips completed by these workers many thousand men, including the crews, were reached by this service. Re- ligious services were held frequently on the transports, either by the 'Star of David' man or a Jewish soldier. Supplies such as candy, cigarettes and comfort articles were distributed. The Jewish Welfare Board partici- pated in the hearty greeting which was accorded to every incoming ship at the ports of debarkation. Repre- sentatives of the organization at Ho- boken, Boston, Portland, Philadelphia. Norfolk, Newport News and Charles- ton met in all 450 transports with returning troops and supplied the men with gifts and rendered service which added to the warmth of their welcome. , "As the troops came into camp from the transports. they were met b> a Jewish Welfare Board representa- tive, who would board the incoming train at ■ convenient distance and f . 7 meet the men before they arrived at the camp, distribute supplies and at- tend to their personal needs. Hospital Activities. "Ilospital activities of the Jewish Welfare Board had always received much attention on the part of the field representatives. As the wound- ed and disabled began to return from France, the board extended its hospi- tal activities so that it might ade- quately administer to the comfort and well-being of these men. "The hospital service division was organized and promoted special ac- tivities in conjunction with the efforts of the hospital authorities and the educational and recreational officers of the hospital and American Red Cross, "A total of 54 field representatives who had training in pedagogy or ex- perience in teaching were assigned to 40 general hospitals, 17 base hos- pitals, functioning in physical recon- struction, 17 regular base hospitals, 13 debarkation hospitals and six mis- cellaneous hospitals. "Ward visitation was a feature of the hospital program. Over 100,000 men attended the religious services and celebrations of the Jewish holi- days, which were held in the hospi- tals. Over 4,000 entertainments at- tended by approximately 1,200,000 patients and corps men were ar- ranged in the hospitals. In addition many educational classes were con- ducted, Unemployment Service. its employment service the board sought to meet the employment problem of the returning soldiers in a practical manner. It was recognized that the problem constituted a Jew- ish community obligation, to be dis- charged by the Jewish communities through such institutions, lodges and other agencies as were ready and able by reason of their physical resources and personnel to engage in such ef- forts successfully. Through the co- operation of the Y. M. H. A. and I. 0. B. B. local agencies were mobilized in the communities for the task of finding suitable employment for the men. The efforts of these organiza- tions were harmonized and brought under centralized control, the work being conducted in accordance with uniform national policies and financed by the Jewish Welfare Board. In every community where there was a general re-employment bureau for re- turning soldiers and sailors, the local joint committee of the I. 0. B. B., Y. M. H. A., and Jewish Welfare Board worked in thorough co-opera- tion with it, so as to avoid duplica- tion and increase the effectiveness of the general employment effort of the community. "The activities of the Jewish Wel- fare Board employment service were not confined solely to securing posi- tions. Alen were advised as to chances for growth and promotion in various fields of work and were also rendered every assistance in securing prelim- inary educational training necessary before undertaking any new occupa- tion." Board Continues Labors Referring to the present activities of the board, the report related how, when the conduct of welfare work within the camps was taken over by the war and navy departments on November 1, 1919, and January I, 1920, respectively, the Jewish Welfare Board, in CO111111011 with the other wel- fare agencies, was no longer permitted to continue its representatives within the camps. In order to furnish the army and navy departments with sufficient funds to conduct welfare activities, pending the receipt of congressional appropri- ations, the committee of II, on which Mr. Mortimer L. Schiff was the rep- resentative of the Jewish \Velfare Board, allotted $2,864,000 to the gov- ernment in behalf of the welfare or- ganizations. Of this amount, the board contributed $137,170 to the army and $40,400 to the navy. "The hoard decided, however," it was explained, "that the uniformed men of Jewish faith should continue to have, insofar as possible, the bene- fit of its ministrations. In the camps and C01111111111itieS there was obviously no less need fur the continuance of the helpful, friendly interest in its sons in the army and navy. Clearly, therefore, the organization had a def- inite responsibility which it has sought to meet, in spite of many difficulties which were created by the change of the military forces from the war to a peace basis and by the direct assump- tion of the war and navy departments of morale work. It has been the aim of the board tc meet primarily those Jewish needs which naturally were unprovided for by the non-sectarian welfare program of the war and navy departments. Post War Problems "The many post war problems of the ex-soldier and his family are re- ceiving the solicitous consideration of the board. The personal service di- vision at national headquarters is at the present time handling approxi- mately 300 cases each month, involv- ing the personal welfare of the enlist- ed and ex-service men and their fam- ilies. The majority of these problems related to delayed allotments and allowances, the collection of insur- ance, securing of pay and obtaining compensation for disability or depend- ency. A representative of the board is stationed at Washington, D. C., to facilitate contact with the various di- visions of the government in refer- ence to these matters. "The Jewish Welfare Board is at present in touch with 84 camps and naval stations and II hospitals throughout the United States. In ad- dition, it is active in behalf of the men in the canal zone, the Philippines and the Hawaiian islands. "The ministrations of the board are made available through 74 key- men, who are soldiers designated by the camp commander to act as in- formal Jewish Welfare Board repre- sentatives in place of the regular workers of the hoard, who no longer can be stationed in the camps; through 11 chaplains, five morale officers and four commanding officers, who keep the board constantly advised of the needs of the men. In addition, many communities are co-operating with these special representatives at the nearby camps in taking care of the re- ligious, social and recreational re- quirements of the enlisted men. Three Paid Workers "The Jewish Welfare Board has three paid workers stationed at the Walter Reed hospital, Washington, D. C., General hospital, No. 41 at Fox Hills, N. Y., and at the Brooklyn navy yard and surrounding posts. These representatives are continuing the usual ministrations in behalf of the sick and wounded. Arrangements have been made for the holding of religious services at the various posts. "The celebration of Passover, 1920, clearly demonstrated the essential character of the board's service in meeting the religious requirements of soldiers and sailors of Jewish faith. The organization secured the order for furloughs, supplied and distributed 25,560 pounds of matzoths and 5,531 Ilaggadahs, and arranged Seder serv- ices for the men who could not be with their relatives and friends in the celebration of the holiday. "The 5681-1920 celebration of Rosh Hoshonah and Yom Kippur afforded the board another opportunity of pro- viding for the religious needs of the Jewish men in the service. At the request of the board, furloughs were granted to the men by the govern- ment. Prayer books were supplied for the observance of the holidays, and the board distributed 10,000 New Year's cards for the use of the men. Religious services were held in camps and hospitals where the men could not go home or attend services in the nearby towns. The communities pro- vided home hospitality. "A feature of the celebration was the holding of religious services for the Jewish soldiers and sailors sta- tioned in the Hawaiian islands. Un- der the auspices of the Jewish \Vel- fare Board, 75 Jewish men attended the first religious services ever held on the island for enlisted men of Jew- ish faith." Among the most important activi- ties, the report suggested, is the work of registration of the graves of Jew- ish dead in France and the incidental SVI- N ice to the families of the deceased. PAGE SEVEN AMERICAN JUSTICE PICTURED BY JUDGE (Continued from Page One.) do you find patrolmen who can boast of a high school education. In most cities the ranks are recruited from the floating population—the persons who have failed to settle down." Judge Levine dress a comparison between the American "Bull" and the British "Bobby," in which he showed the latter were superior. Ile added: "In England there is no 'suspicious person' ordinance. The reason the American police love that ordinance is that without it the wrath of the people would come down upon them for their failure to apprehend crim- inals now and then." Another measure needed for the cor- rect administration of justice is: To do away with the harshness of the law when the harshness is not necessary. Inequalities of the bond system were pointed out. Judge Levine said: "You will never get the people to believe in justice so long as the 20 per cent of real criminals are afforded their liberty while the 80 per cent ar- rested on petty charges remain in jail." Points Cause of War "There is great need for empha- sizing the meaning of justice," the judge concluded. "Justice is simple, looking first at the debit page, then at the eredit•page, and then striking a balance. The World War took Grave Registration place because the European has not "The Jewish \Velfare Board," con- learned the meaning of justice. "Europe could see only the debit tinued Dr. Adler, "has assumed the responsibility of ascertaining who page. America, to be the leader of among the casualties were of the Jew- the world, must lead not only in ish faith, so that the graves of these finance, but also in the great ideals, men in France could be properly and of supreme place among the marked in accordance with the war ideals is an early understanding of department order providing for the justice." marking of graves of Jewish soldiers with the Mogen Dovid. "The work was first begun in France by the graves registration bu- reau of the board and later trans- The annual "Acquaintance Day" ferred to this country. Approximate- ly 500,000 records in the files of the luncheon of the Woman's Auxiliary American Red Cross and the ceme- Association of Temple Beth El was terial division of the war department held at the Temple on Monday last. have been reviewed for names of sol- There were about 220 ladies present, diers who were apparently Jewish. but it was the prevailing spirit of Additional names have been secured sisterliness and good fellowship, through other sources. Investiga- rather than numbers, that contributed tions have been made of these names to the success of the day. and where the Jewish identity of Rabbi Leo AL Franklin opened the the soldiers has been definitely meeting with a word of prayer. The established, the board has made president, Mrs. Mayer B. Sulzberger proper certification of this fact welcomed the new members. Mrs. to the cemeterial division, so that the Sulzberger gave a brief outline of the headboard may be changed, if the work for the year, stressing the fact grave is incorrectly marked. When that the Auxiliary stood for Beth El the Mogen Dovid has been placed and for the larger cause of Judaism. over the grave, the Jewish Welfare "Do each your part," Mrs. Sulz. Board has a photograph taken of the berizer said in conclusion, "There all burial place. A representative is at the honor lies." present station in France to complete A dainty, well-served and appetiz- this work. Photographs showing the ing luncheon was served. The new grave marked by the Mogen Dovid committee on Congregational Sing- are being regularly received by the ing, led by Mrs. Sol Cole, sang three national office of the board for trans- songs of welcome and inspiration. mission to the families. One, the song of the National Fed- "With the return of the bodies of eration of Temple Sisterhoods, and Jewish soldier dead for final interment two written for the occasion by Mrs. in the United States, the graves regis• Sidney S. Weinman. Members joined tration bureau of the hoard assists in the singing. the families in making arrangements Following the luncheon, the ladies for military escort of the body to the adjourned to the auditorium of the Jewish cemetery, assigns a rabbi Temple to listen to Mr. Eliot's read- whenever requested to officiate at the ing of "Enoch Arden." Mrs. Mark funeral ceremony and seeks to facili- Stevens played the musical setting by tate the last services for the men who Richard Strauss. died in France. Provision for the Dead. "The board will endeavor to make suitable provision for the care of the graves of those men whose bodies will not be returned to this country. WARSAW—A home for emigrants "As for the distribution of supplies, was opened by the Polish govern- the board from its very inception es- ment in I'ovonzek, where thousands tablished the policy of free distribu• of emigrants arriving in Warsaw on lion of all articles. In the selection their way to the United States may of the commodities furnished to the be saved from exploitation by un- men, the board sought to meet every scrupulous little hotel proprietors. legitimate need of the soldiers and Such a home was sadly needed, and sailors. it is the opinion of Jewish leaders "Among the articles distributed by here that it should have been organ- the board were 20.000,000 soldiers and ized long ago either by the Warsaw sailors letterheads. 10,000,000 en- Jewish Kehillah or the Hebrew velopes, 2,753,250 'Hello' cards given Sheltering & Immigrant Aid Society. to the men as they landed at the de- 1Vhile the government did well in barkation ports to send as greetings establishing the home, there is a to their folks, 1,531,339 post cards grave question as to whether the showing pictures of the various trans- Jewish emigrants will hind the at- ports, 712,000 cards for the Rosh Has- mosphere and life there congenial. honah, Hanuka and Purim holidays, 268,046 soldiers and sailors prayer books, 181,515 Bibles, 194,000 religious pamphlets, 1,510.000 handkerchiefs presented to soldiers at the debark- ation piers, 80,000 wallets given to the men at the time of their discharge, 1,570,000 boxes of matches, 2,500,000 packages of cigarettes, 49,300 checker, chess and domino sets, and large quantities of delicacies and fruit. "The Jewish Welfare Board real- ized the importance of establishing as a function of its wetrare work the authentic record of Jewish participa- tion in the war, to serve as an instru- mentality for morale during the con- flict and as an enduring memorial aft- er the war. The board conducted, through its field representatives and community branches, intensive cam- paigns for the registration of Jewish soldiers, sailors and marines. As a result, some 80,000 registration cards were turned over to the bureau of war records of the American Jewish Committee, with which the board co- operated closely in this work. '411 4 4,7. orib ;Furniture ACQUAINTANCE DAY LUNCHEON A SUCCESS POLISH GOVERNMENT AIDING EMIGRANTS Program is Expanding "The board," concluded Dr. Adler, "is constantly expanding its program of army and navy work, insofar as the same is permitted, increasing the number of soldier and sailor repre- sentatives and extending its service daily to more camps and naval sta- tions in this country and in the insular possessions. "Men of the Jewish faith who are at present in the army and navy and who are enlisting in these branches of the service, naturally look to an un- derstanding Jewish organization to provide for their continuous needs, and surround them with influences which will insure the normal observ- ance, insofar as possible, of their spiritual, religious and social life. The board is sensible of the responsibility which this expectation places upon it and is endeavoring, through every means and resources at its disposal, to provide adequately for the Jewish men in the service." Referring to the future of the board, mention was made of the public an- nouncement which has already been issued regarding the merger of the activities of the Jewish Welfare Board and the National Council of Y. M. H. and K. A., and it was stated that Judge Lehman, chairman of the post war program Committee, would sub• mit to the meeting the details of the proposed plan. M. Trumbich, the Jugo-Slavian For- eign Minister, received Mr. S. Land- man, the political secretary of the Zionist organization, and promised him that Jugo-Slavia would facilitate the transportation of Jews who are making their way to Palestine, says a dispatch received from Belgrade. An Interior Designed and executed by Detroit Furniture Shops. Facilitated by factory association. 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BALACHOVITCH'S POGROAti WARSAW—In the local newspa- WARSAW—Niemojewski, the well- pers the Jewish communities of Hot- known anti-Semite, issued a state- odnia, Solin and Visotzk, print de- ment in the local newspapers declar- tailed reports of pograms perpetrated ing that he succeeded in discovering by Balachovitch's army of occupation. a Jewish "conspiracy" against Poland. In Visotzk, near Sarny, Balacho- He states that a conference was held vitch's soldiers entered the town dux. in London last March, attended by ing Hoshana Raba. They immediate- Jewish delegates from Russia, Rou- ly began to plunder, kill and assauk mania, Czechoslovakia and Hungary, the people. They went from house where those present organized a con- to house, demanding money and spiracy to ruin Poland. The confer- property, smashing furniture and ence decided, first, to wage a Jewish WARSAW—An appeal is made to robbing to their heart's content. war against Poland; then, to use its the Polish people in the local Polish Women were violated and childrtn influence to decrease 'Polish territory; press to start a new war against the were cast out of windows. Not a third, to attempt to - alienate Poland Bolsheviki, with the assistance of Pet- piece of furniture was left intact. The from France; fourth to depreciate lura and General Balachovitch. number of dead and wounded is very Polish money; and, fifth, to assist the The appeal at this time was caused large. The condition of the Jewish Communist l'arty in Poland. by a note by Joffre, chairman of the Kehillabs in the towns is very bad. Niemojewski states further that Sir Bolshevik peace delegation, threat- All Jews of Visotzk are now forced Herbert Samuels was present at the ening Polane 'hat further support of to live in the surrounding woods. conference together with Deputy General Balachovitch would be con- The the, e towns mentioned are all Isaac Greenbaum and Yatzken, for- sidered a breach of the peace treaty. within Polish territory. • POLISH PRESS URGES WAR WITH BOLSHEVIKI It is Birnbaum's right that you place the same dependence in the quality of the fur you select from him that you would have in your Own eyes hod you seen your gar- ment created from the trap to you. Let your own artistic sense be the judge of the styles—let Birnbaum's dependability be the assurance of quality, Second Floor —Inc. rat. 70 Wathington Boulevard