E VLTROIT, MN, MR. KOVINSKY'S PROGRESSIVENESS By CLIFFORD W. HAM City Manager of Pontiac. The erection of the fifteen-story People's State Bank Building in the City of Pontiac is but another in- stance of the progressiveness and farsightedness of one of Pontiac's leading citizens, Mr. Jacob Kovinsky. Starting in a meager way but a few years ago, Mr. Ko- vinsky by application of the common attributes, name- ly, honesty, enthusiasm and farsightedness has placed himself in a commanding position in the commercial and financial affairs of this city and the things he has done, we are sure, are but a start on other things he has in mind and that will be completed within a rela- tively few years. Communities are built through the leadership and loyalty of such citizens. We are proud to have them. oil good Citizen Jacob Kovinsky is a business man, financier and builder—but above all things he is a good citizen. Being a good citizen he has made all his enterprises react to the great- est degree to the well-being and progress of his community. (it MN lax PALESTINE PLEASES WARBURG ADLER - - Noted Visitors Return From Homeland Convinced There Is Future for Jews. II,brew language lig II11. spoken language of the Jewish population in Palestine, Pr. Adler stressed his view that the revival of the lan- guage is the outstanding develop- ment in Palestine today, It is not only it cultural contribution to Judaism, but it is actually a life necessity for the .1t.ws of 1'10,•:tine who would of 111 - 1, I, • ,11111 luu people Of 1111111y guages without a column, 'no m, of understanding. Linguist ivally, the 'modern Ilelortow - as it is Ming developed in Palestine is a direct descenolant of the Biblical and Slishnaic language ■■■■■■■■■•■■••■•■■*.v■■■■■■ • • The Marble THE e PEOPLES STATE BANK BLDG. PONTIAC, MICH. • • • FURNISHED BY NEW YORK.--1i. T. A.1 - 'rho-no is a thorough desire and willingness on the imrt of Jewish leaders and the Jewish commun. ties of West European countries l)r. Adler declined to discuss to join in the extended Jewish Agency fur Palestine, whose con - the political aspect of the Pales- summation is expected S0011, Felix tine situation, but expressed his NI. Warburg declared on arrival belief in the fairness of the Brit- from his trip to Palestine and ish people. Palestine, though it his visit to several European coun- immolate territory', is, to all in- CHICAGO, ILL. tries. Together with Mr. War- tents wool purposes, a British col- value of the total products in 192 , W s 1h10 C hurg, canito Sirs. Warburg, Dr. ony and there is a future for the ,,,, % %% %W . W so % %% %% % ss ttA • •• was V52,000,000.1 J. Cyrus Adler, Mrs. Adler and Miss Jews in Palestine, he said. City Can rnment. Adler. Pontiac has the Commission. Slr. Warburg expresso] his sat- Mataigcr form ot government. The success of this system of govern- isfaction when he was informed by ment shown on every hand in the representative of the Jewish municipal improvement. The Cone Telegraphic Agency that the Zion- mission-Manager form of govern- ist General Council at its session ment has sold itself to the people of in Berlin Tuesday morning rati- Pontiac during the nine years of fied the final agreement on the Pontiac is located among the its operation here. The present Jewish Agency, "There is a gen- wooded hills of beautiful Oakland form was the result of evolution eral desire for Jewish unity. I County. It is surrounded try the from the old-time council plan; by have observed this in England, County. ((outlay's 400 clear, storing water way of the simple commission Germany and France, and there lakes and is the Summer wonder- form, which, while an improvement, can be no doubt that when con- summated the Agency will become land of Michigan. Oakland Coun- did not meet the expectations of the ty is one of the largest counties in people because of the difficulty in a great factor in the Palestine the state. It has hundreds of miles getting the biggest citizens to take work," Mr. Warburg stated, add- of modern, concrete, gravel and positions on the commission as long ing that he expects to attend the state roads. It has 41 gold courses as all detail of governmental affairs Agency constitution meeting in -some of the finest in the coun- rested upon that body. The Man- Zurich in August. Mr. Warburg, declined to comment in detail on try. ager development of the plan the situation in Palestine before The country surrounding, Pon- solved that difficulty, placing the submitting his report to the Pal- tiac contains mare beautiful farms burden of organization and execu- estine Economic Corporation, and country estates than any terri- tive work upon the salaried mana• whose board of directors is to tory west of the furious estates ger, while the nominally-salaried meet this week. "I can only re- commission exercises it supervisory near New fork City. iterate what I have said at Euro- Pontiac's school system is one of capacity over the manager along pean points, that I was greatly Its with advisn y duties. The person- impressed by the progress and the which we art- justly proud. high school and junior high school nel of the commission has thus at- prospects of the country," he are rated as among the most mold. taints] a moon larger caliber al- said. a nd th ep ros. onu i buildings in the mot autotnely t ern and beauul Sirs. Warburg, when asked for slit system is given th e th orough L•er impressions, said that she ii grade school s of the tont The if are modern and have liven ex- support of the in ligament with the views of = dood too meet the recent large The Pontiac Board of Commerce. her husband. She expressed ad- In every city some organization] miration for the Jewish women of wth in our population. Tontine appropriated for 1929 $2,11119,- noi,t centralize the general activ- Palestine who are "hard working, 1, 11 ,1 11.1111 for new school buildings. \\'e in• o f the pity i l l sturoly and admirable." have two high grade paroch- industrial lines and in civic better- The ooutstanding fact in the • 11(.1,1 I - al schools and at Orchard !Joke, a meat. The Board of Comnierce is of .1( wish education in Palestheo, distance of five miles is located St• the logioal organization in Pontiac. stated 1/r. Cyrus Adler, is thus = 9lary's Seminary, a theological It is the instimmentality through almost every Jewish child in Paloe•• = school for Polish young men. The which enterprising lousiness 111111 tine attends school, although the = irle111/ 1, rship in our ill churches is 'so-operate to make a greater and country has no compulsoory educa- = grooving rapidly and the churches better city. It cencentrat(s the tion law. From the elementary play a large part in directing our hest business activities of the mu- schools up to the Hebrew Univer. , =2"- rapid growth along religious lines. nicipality and affords an agency city, fundamental and much prom- = Pontiac has six service luncheon through which toll can work for ising work has been and is being, = clubs, the Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, civic uplift. There must be such done, he said. Naturally, at this Exchange, Civitan and Zonta, with an (organization if our civic spirit stage of the development the - = a total membership of 300. Their Is to be kept alive and intelligently school system is not unified and = headquarters and meeting place is directed. The board has ban a pro- there are various types of school- Board of Commerce. All of gressive and potent factor in the even within the system maintaiiwo = of the city and its under the aegis of the Zionist ed- E these clubs take an active part in advancement stiil ucation deportment, such as the urpoand se alands pros- uni ty of = the civic advancement of the city. general Zionist schools, which are furth er i scum its cont i plan s Transportation Facilities, inommerce secular in character; the laborite fie. of C e ril y Thard Three lines of the Grand Trunk of Po ntiac is qu its own schools, which are intensely practi- Boartered = Railromol enter Pontiac, assuring home on East I 1 111'011 street' A cal, and the Mizrachi schools, Pontiac is cafe is maintained, which is open which are religious. Ultimately, tide transpirtation. M.- oonnecteol with Detroit, a distance to the general public, and which is the educational system will have = of 25 miles, by electric railway very popular. to be taken out of politics and party management, but it is pre- Statistical Facts Concerning = and two bus lines. The city is the mature to say what type of school northern treminal of the new'NV id- . Pontiac, Area: Twenty square miles, al- Will finally prevail as the Palestine Woodward Super Il i g hwa Yo a paved highway 2(12 feet wide, con- -, .•titude, 890 to 1,000 feet above sea Jewish school system. - 1 HIS krei. Asked which type of school ap- i = nest ng the city with Detroit. Assessed valuation, $714,33S,000. peals to him most, Dr. Adler . one of America's most wonderful It is electric lighted stated he has no hesitatioon in say- I Bonded debt, $2,747,-100. highways. ing that the Mizrachi schools at.' Birth rate per 1,000, 26.3. = the entire distance. travail him most, since he is of • Death rate per 1,000, 10.S. For light and mower the city is = Power the belief that education, particu-; Miles of streets, 150. •rv511 by the Consumers pavim „, 37. larly in the elementary grades, Stilesiii. °moony, a branch of the Common- must have a positive character. Silks of public sewers, 125. eolth Coorpooratioon, and the De- -' Concerning the revival of the = to ooit Edison Co( 111 1 11, "YO 111 ' W ater 15, Miles of electrx street railways, = -Corks is municipally owned, the iif gas mains, II3. ter supply is furnishcol front = e, ure, re, wells that Kies they city pure, sounotoma, markets, 1; value, '11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111E11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111101111111111111111111101101111111111111114 $S0,1,00, liecomoodating 200 vehicles. water. = onntutuito11111Intinuntffitillnitnittrnallt11111111111111111111151111111111t1111111331111111C1414,1TWU114111111111111111i1111111111iifilllitill101111111111111111111111111111H1110an Antunittiotonpu par k s an d subways, IS, years Poulin,. pact t , In tin = a of parks, Noonn . aid es of sue - = ha s annexed 12 square roes, 315, %aloe Number 14 • o nolin • territory. - • • Alabama Marble Company • PONTIAC, COUNTY SEAT OF OAKLAND COUNTY , MICHIGAN That is the phase of his career which means most to the present and future generations. For it he de- serves appreciation and congratula- tion. f f s■ ■■ •• ■ •■ • •■ ■■ •■ • •■ ill CEMENT First National Bank and Trust Co. For the PEOPLE'S STATE BANK BUILDING PONTL\ C, MICE. PONTIAC, MICH. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Furnished by Pontiac is Fortunate Boice Bros• Sand, Gravel, Builders' Supplies In numbering among its citizens many civic-minded leaders. Among the foremost of these is Mr. Jacob Kovinsky, whose accomplishments and activities has been an inspiration and an example, not only to Pontiac- ians, but to people throughout Michi- gan. Manufacturers of Sand Lime Brick Distributors of Fenestra Sash Pontiac, Mich. We join the throng in heartily wishing him continued success and prosperity. Pontiac Dairy Co. PONT I AC, M IC II. 7,1 1 111 1 111 11 1111 1111111111111 11111 11 111 11 11 111 1111 1111 1111 11 11111111 111111111 1:1 11 1111 1111 1110 -_, CARPENTRY WORK l'or the New' i7 ■1 4.t ", r,r , ( tioi, li o n I.- y , r, ' . I ;,:; ' 3-".': :.."- - 1 - a very large cireulation in the city lam goilliins p,•1' day. _ Daily ',vertigo- number of gal- and county and which exerts « very a-_- - , t of the ot corn- -----. holesoniu influence upon t A' 1" S1 ill eusnOPf ' •;07, '- '1;• 'InTiit)illis:, 112; value r• .-- .1 . niunity, due to the kit II Ilitt - " = if plant, $2,151,970. its management in all that pertains ■ of Fire department-Number on to the civic welfare of the coommun- it v. Pontiac also has one semi- nwn, ti7 ; number of stati houses, 3; number of chemical Weekly paper, The Independent. n um ber f tbifu .,ks,52 value Financial and Industrial Features. hughl