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September 23, 1927 - Image 4

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The Detroit Jewish Chronicle, 1927-09-23

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GE FOUR

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If the dovecote lacks not food it
Neither great poverty nor :Jew,
who loves you will make you
will lack not doves.
, and who hates you may rii•hes will hear reason.
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you laugh.
light o f another will never
Though the vixen change her
pid •olutions ore t he safes. -kin sow cannot by aside her na- light you, if you have none .0 f
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WHAT WILL THE NEW YEAR

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By DR. LEO M. FRANKLIN

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"Never a Loss in 10 Years"
Is Unusual Record of
Local Company.
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= the worthincs; of."
= staunchness of the timber • f which
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it ..• built. So, too. does a poor fi-
•ild year nr•IVo the worthiness
I an organization and the Fella-
b
y of the material in which it
= dials.
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Ten years ago, Ben B. Fenton
= started in the contract business.
Later, he took as his associate
.._' Barney Smith. They specialized in
= • land contract investments, femur-
= Ing a special form of service to in-
= i• slots, absolving them from all
the details connected with the in-
= vestment, said investments for the
=
.__. most part netting more than double
= 1 the usual returns.
= i During these 10 years there have
= been men selling all kinds of con-
tracts. These two men, however,
= sold only those Of which they had
= mode a thorough investigation and
= appraisal, had purchased them-
= selves, and had investigated the
moral responsibility of the ou•-
' :Z••• chaser. They sold contracts only
_ on imptswed property in the city
= a Detroit that had been sold to
= atiqi, thrifty people.
E where several years ago it was
= impossible to talk land contracts to
= , most people on On investment, to-
=: day, largely through the efforts
ad fair dealing of Ben Fenton and
and
=. Barney Smith, cautious investors
readily accept them as safe and
= profitable investments when pre-
a ' .toted by is reliable organization.
= Anwng their clients are some of the
_'wealthiest and most influential
business men in the city.
1porating under the firm names
of Fenton and Smith and the Se-
E• :eurity Fin/thee Company, these two
men do a business of more than
$1,000,001.1 annually. And never

'during their 10 years in business
- - . i-have any of their clients suffered
la loss.
=• The past year tieing what is
known as is tight site financially,
proved a real test as to their abil-
t.• select the right kind of con-
Book Tower Building
As. While other organizations
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— were being forced to the wall and
their investors suffered severe fi-

= I nancial losses, the Security Finance
E Company and Fenton and Smith
kept their perfect record clean, and
= not a single client incurred a loss.
Before entering the contract
=
business for himself, Mr. Fenton
=
spent
five years with the Burton
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= Alottract and Title Company,
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II happy new Year

UPON THIS MOMENTOUS OC-
CASION IN THE LIVES OF THE
JEWISH PEOPLE I DESIRE TO
EXTEND TO THE ENTIRE JEW-
ISH COMMUNITY OF DETROIT
AND TO THE JEWISH PEOPLE
EVERYWHERE MY BEST
WISHES FOR A VERY HAPPY
AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.

John M. Blair II Co.

Engineers and Builders

1927

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The year just closing has been one of mingled
tragedy and triumph for the Jew. 1;ut viewed in a
large way it seems fair to conclude that, on the whole,
there has been a gain rather than a loss for him. While
the usual program of discrimination, prejudice and
persecution has been carried on, at least one of the
mightiest pillars of anti-Semitism has crumbled. The
moral and material defenses of the Jew-baiting crowd
have been irreparably weakened. For this much we
should be thankful.
Whether conditions within Jewry have been alto-
gether satisfactory is open to question. To be sure,
many new temples and synagogues have been erected
and scores of new ones are in course of construction.
But the building of great houses of worship may mon-
ument an unworthy pride equally with an enthusi-
astic loyalty to faith. Conferences almost without
number have been held to discuss Jewish problems,
but it is questionable whether their well-intentioned
resolutions will make a dent in the surface of things.
Drives have been carried on with greater or less suc-
cess, much money has been pledged to philanthropic
and educational enterprises and a large part of it has
been paid. Rut the Jew must yet learn that charity
11101 Judaism are not synonymous and co-extensive
terms. At best or at worst, however, all these things
indicate that among many of our people there is a
healthy and intelligent interest in Judaism and things
Jewish and that the cry of calamity that is raised in
some quarters as to the present Jewish situation is
unjustified.
One thing we might especially hope for in the year
to come, and that is, a greater sympathy and under-
standing among the various Jewish groups. We do
not ask or hope for uniformity of practice among them.
But we do wish there might be unity of spirit. For our
OW11 part, we believe that the successful achievements
of any one group—orthodox or reform, Zionist, anti-
Zionist—that may be undertaken "I-shem Shomayim,"
ought to be a source of pride and satisfaction to all
Jews. We have little fear for what our enemies on
the outside may achieve against us. At every stage of
Our history it has been proved anew that "God's hand
is not too short to save." But we are not so sanguine
about the results of internal strife and bickering. Es-
pecially in a community like ours there is room and
work for all. If each Jewish group will do its ap-
pointed task in its own best way, without jealousy
and without malice toward others, and always remem-
bering that there are certain community tasks that
offer to all Jews a definite opportunity and responsi-
bility to work together, the New Year should hold rich
promise for the Jews and Judaism of Detroit. That
this may conic to pass is my earnest Rosh Hashonah
prayer.

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we Extend the Season's

Greetings

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The years slip by mighty fast! Eighteen years ago
—when this organization first made its appearance
among local retail stores, we asked you for your confi-
dence and a share of your patronage. We received
your confidence whole-heartedly—and much more of
your patronage than we had hoped for at first.

Then the years sped on. We grew stronger and
more pretentious. We received more and more of the
business and good will of the people of Detroit. And
each year this store has pushed forward—nearer the
goal its founders hoped to have it occupy ,a tangible
asset to a thriving, growing community!

YOU have helped us grow! You are, in part, re-
sponsible for any measure of success we may have
achieved! It is our sincere desire to express our warm
appreciation of your part in the building up of this insti-
tution. We extend the season's greetings!

Crowley, Milner & Co.

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This year we are privileged to welcome Rosh
Hashonah, not only as the celebration of the New
Year festival, but as an occasion of thanksgiving as
well. Countless events for which there is sufficient
justification of thanksgiving are obvious—for at no
time within the recent past have the Jews commanded
the respect and appreciation from non-Jews, nor stood
completely vindicated in the eyes of the world, of cer-
tain pernicious accusations, as they are on the eve of
this New Year. For various reasons there is more
unity in Israel today than at any time in the past.
(1) The concerted effort by all Jews in behalf of
Palestine is so evident that indifference and opposition
is on the wane.
(2) The Jewish Agency, for one, where non-Zion-
ists are manifesting such a sincere interest is in itself
the best evidence for universal acceptance of the Zion-
ist ideal—the home for the homeless—particularly so
when this Jewish home in Palestine, according to the
Balfour declaration, does not deprive Jews in the
Diaspora of their rights or privileges in the countries
where they reside. On the contrary it creates a loyally
and self-respect, making them better citizens in their
home of adoption.
(3) The conference on Jewish rights held in Zur-
ich in spite of the opposition of a small group, was
nevertheless represented by leading Jews from 31)
countries and with its able leadership is destined to
wield a potential influence for good. We have been
falsely complimented by our enemies for being so
united as to conspire for a world domination. This and
other malicious fabrications were proven false and re-
pudiated by many of its instigators and authors. Under
the circumstances this is the most opportune time for
it united effort in defense and protection of minority
rights for oppressed Jews of Europe as formulated by
this conference and if earnestly and sincerely followed
out and encouraged should prove of inestimable value
to our brethren.
(4) Certain anti-Semitic organizations and indi-
viduals in this country and the Magyars, liacken-
kreuzler's, Bunch etc., in Europe who seemed for a
time so formidable, are doomed to Hamen's faith,
proof of which is clear to anyone following recent
events.
(5) The racial discrimination in Poland has been
considerably lessened. Understanding between gov-
ernment and Jewish leaders itt Roumania show signs
of improvement. Better times economically for Jews
in Russia is noticeable. With the good-will movement
between Jews and Christians. these are undisputed
high signs of an improved civilization.
(6) The impetus with which llebrew education is
gaining. whether by rivalry between orthodox and re-
form rabbis in behalf of their congregations. Through
the Hebrew universities in Palestine or Itchock-El-
chonon-Yeshiva in New York, in addition to the vari-
ous institutions of learning that are sprouting out daily
and last but not least for an example the model United
Hebrew schools in Detroit, all of these speak well for
the future of the Jewish youth.
(7) The whole-hearted support for foreign relief,
community chests, and other charitable organizations
displayed by our people is commendable.
These facts should not give rise to an egotism that
may result in the lessening of efforts.
It should inspire all leaders in Israel to more than
ever co-operate for mutual benefit of all Jews.
Finally, reviewing the accomplishments of the past
year, we can look forward with confidence, pride and
hope to the year of 5688 that whatever differences
there may be left—whether personal amongst our
leaders, religious, between orthodox, conservative or
reform Russian. Polish, Roumanian or American Jews
will be abolished, and all Jews unite in just one kind
of Judaism—namely, Jewish.

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of himself, his neighbors, and all the UM-
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over falsehood, wisdom over ignorance, ii
tolerance over bigotry, and enlightenment ii
over superstition.
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COUNCILMAN
City of Detroit:

May the New Year be one of high achieve-
ments, of peace, prosperity and amiable re-
lationship among all mankind. And may
it bring the highly deserving Jewish citizens
of our beloved city increased strength and
more abundant life. May it see the whole
world a stride closer to the heart's ideal.

I

John Stevenson

COUNCILMAN

City of Detroit.

In the spirit of the season, I wish all
my friends and neighbors of the Jew-
ish community of Detroit the bless-
ing's of a compassionate Providence,
the Almighty Father of us all, in
whose power rests our lives and our
destinies.

Greetings of the Season.

Wayne Automotive
Supply Co.

4444 SECOND BOULEVARD

Glendale 7884-7885

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