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ThEDETROgiEWISA eIRONIC14

April 23, 1937

Peiser Testimonial Dinner Utilized
to Encourage Efforts for Campaign

MAURICE CAPLAN
CALLED BY DEATH

(CONCLUDED FROM PAO'S 1)

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Anytime you call the wife to meet you at Boesky's Grill
for dinner you'll be happier when later you reach home.

SPECIAL SUNDAY DINNER 75

A Complete Meal for only

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CONFERENCE ON SUNDAY TO PLAN
FORMATION OF COMMUNITY COUNCIL

(ConnLuDED Mom PAOI 001)

series of talks designed to stimu-
late public interest in the under-
taking will be delivered by Harold
Silver, director of the Jewish So-
cial Service Bureau. He will speak
on Sunday, over the same station,
at 12:30 p. m.
Provisioeal Committee
The provisional committee, which
spent many weeks of hard work
in drafting the plan which will be
under discussion next Sunday, con-
sists of the following:
Simon Shetzer, chairman; Myron
A. Keys, vice-cha
irman; William
I. Boxerman, secretary; ' Henry M.
Abramovitz, Irving E. Adler, Sid-
ney J. Allen, Hyman Altman, Jos-
eph Bernstein, Maxwell L. Black,
Charles Driker, Mrs. Joseph H.
Ehrljch James I. Ellmann, Clar-
ence II. Enggass, Isaac Finkel-
stein, Joseph Haggai, Mrs. Jacob
Harvith, Dr. A. M. Hershman, Is-
rael Himelhoch, Julian H. Krolik,
Benjamin hi. Laikin, Mrs. Maurice
A. Landau, Mrs. I. S. Levin, Sam-
uel M. Levin, Samuel Lieberman,
Kurt Peiser, Joseph H. Peven,
Judge Pions& Rubiner, Philip
Slomoykz, hider Sosnick, Henry
Winemzn.

Statement by Shetzer

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ever suggestions for changes there-
in which in the light of a further
exchange of ideas may be deemed
better suited to give effect to the
purposes which the council is de-
signed to serve.

"Individuals and organizations
have from time to time advocated
a community council, but not un-
til now has it seemed feasible to
establish such a body. Not until
now, has there been that measure
of unity in the community which
would assure at least a moderate
degree of success for such an un-
dertaking. For, it should be borne
le mind that a council in and of
itself cannot unify a commenity
which does not a priori feel a sense
of unity and a need for collective
action on matters of common con-
cern. The past several years have
seen a gradual coalescence of the
various heretofore estranged and
frankly antagonistic force* in the
community. They have resulted,
too, in an accumulated experience
of co-operative effort and joint en ,
terprise. We have learned not
merely to work together, but what
is even more important, to tolerate
and accept points of view with
which we ourselves do not entire-
ly agreee, not the condescending
tolerance accorded by superiors to
their inferiors but that respectful
regard which obtains among equals.
Joint enterprises have produced
mutual respect for the honest
though differing intentions of each
other, and halm tadght us to ap-
praise more intelligently the capa-
city and resources for leadership
latent in groups heretofore denied
■ share in the administration of
community affairs.
"With this immediate experience
of cooperative effort and with this
sentiment of and for Jewish unity
more definitely crystalized in re-
cent years than perhaps ever be-
fore, the formation of a community
council at this particular juncture
becomes almost inevitable.
"The Community Council is not
only a program of Jewish survival
but it is at the same time a con-
duit through which a positive, co-
ordinated program of Jewish life
can be carried on. With this prem-
ise basic to any intelligent ap-
proach, the proposed constitution
clearly defines the type of organi-
zations which are eligible for mem-
bership in the council, requiring
that groups otherwise qualified
must have "a constructive Interest
in the preservation of some aspect
of Jewish life" and that they must
dedicate themselves faithfully to
pursue among other aims and pur-
poses that of helping "to maintain
the dignity and integrity of the
Jewish people."
"We consider these provisions to
be of the essence of the whole pro-
gram—the preservation of the
Jewish people qua Jews and of
Jewish values. Jewish groups who
approach the problems of Jewish
life in this manner will welcome
the establishment of the council
and will want to be represented
Sunday, April 25, at the Jewish
Center when formal approval of
the proposed constitution will give
a mandate to the provisional or-
ganization committee to proceed
forthwith to take all appropriate
steps to call into being the Jewish
Community Council of Detroit"

On the eve of the conference of
organizations regarding the Jew.
ish Community Council, Simon
Shetzer, chairman of the provi-
sional committee, issued the fol-
lowing statement:
"The conference which will as-
semble at the Jewish Center on
Sunday, April 25, will undoubtedly
be of historic significance in the
life of Detroit Jewry and of more
than passing interest to other Jew-
ish communities In the United
States. At that meeting, represent-
atives of several hundred Jewish
organizations will convene to ap-
prove the creation of and to adopt
a constitution for the Jewish Com-
munity Council of Detroit.
"The Jewish Community Council
Is not intended to be just another
organization of -organizations. It
is hoped that, since it will repre-
sent every organized group of Jews
committed to a constructive Jew-
ish program and functioning on a
democratic basis, It will come ul-
timately, as it accumulates ex-
perience in the field of responsible
leadership, to be the recognized
agency and spokesman of the
entire Jewish community 'of De-
troit.
"The constitution which will be
offered for discussion and ad lion
at the April 25 meeting is by no
means the final word on the cub-
jest. The provisional organization
committee which will submit the
proposed constitution has labored
very conscientiously and intensively
for the past several months. It
believes that the proposed draft,
which is the result of the collective
efforts of a committee upon which
every shade of Jewish opinion was
represented, is ■ fairly satisfac-
tory document, establishing a plat-
form upon which every thinking
Jew, conscious of his historic iden-
tity and prepared to assume his
share of responsibility in the or-
ganized life of his people, can find
common ground with his fellow
Jews. Notwithstanding the fact
that the proposed constitution is
submitted with the approval of the
Provisional committee, the organ!.
Film producer Walter Waneet
lotions which will participate in
is said to have given assurances
Su nday's conference will be given that anti-Zionist parts of Vincent
a full and free opportunity not
only to discuss the provisions of Sheen's book will be omitted from
the screen version.

"Unforeseen events.

nor

practices he admired in the sports
he loved so well ipto his own busi-
ness and social eetivities. Ile was
generous to a fault, not only in
a material sense but in his Judge-
ments of others. Ile always judged
his fellows from the favorable
side.
"He was a loyal Jew and a
patriotic American. He could not
conceive that among honorable
men, no matter what their caste,
color or creed, could there be a
place for prejudice in their
hearts."
Mr. Caplan's death proved a
shock to his friends and acquain-
tances. Although he suffered a
heart attack while playing golf
last October, he was apparently
on the road to recovery follow-
ing two operations. While re-
cuperating in Florida, Mr. Cap-
lan, known among his friends as
—Photon by Ornfortnan•Knowling,
"Cappy," was rushed to the Johns
nupplkd by Modern Engraving co
Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and
The testimonial dinner in honor of Kurt Peiser, retiring ozecu• was then returned to the Ford
tire director of the Jewish Welfare Federation of Detroit, held at Hospital.
the Byron•Philadelphi a Hall last Sunday evening, was utilized to
It was but • week ago that Mr.
encourage increased activities in behalf of the Allied Jewish Cam• Caplan attended an informal
paign among the Jewish organizations which sponsored the banquet. gathering of friends at Hotel
Among those at the speaker.' table at the dinner were some of Book Cadillac, but the following
the outstanding leaders in behalf of the drive among the Yiddish. day he was taken once more to
*peaking organizations. Some of these leaders are shown in the Ford Ilospital where an operation
above photograph. Seated, from left to right, are: Myron A. Keys, was performed from which he
Joseph Bernstein, Kurt Peiser and Hyman Altman; standing, left never recovered.

to right, William Sandler, Jacob Levine and Samuel Lieberman.

alveyfr.lecil

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PAGE THREE

and THE LEGAL CHRONICLE

His Activities Here

Born in Manchester, England,
the son of Jacob Caplan, a Jewish
teacher, Maurice was sent to visit
an uncle and aunt in East Liver-
pool, Ohio, when he was 14. So
much affection for America im-
bedded
itself within him that he
ensemble, under the direction of
Miss Sadie Cooper, made its debut never returned to England. In-
at last Sunday night's dinner . stead, he went to Cleveland where
Other musical numbers included he sold papers for a livelihood
the selections by a trio consisting and later became a traveling sales-
of Irving Boigon, violinist, Evelyn man. About 20 years ago Mr.
Skolnick, cellist, Saul Weller, Caplan came to Detroit aa a re-
pianist, and vocal solos by Frances sult of the lucrative fields which
Markzon, who was accompanied at were being opened by the auto-
mobile industry here. A short
the piano by Florence Kutzen.
time after his arrival in this city,
he organized what is known to-
BISGYER IS NAMED
day as the Metropolitan Motion
Picture Company.' Within a brief
BNAI BRITH SEC'Y span
of years, this company be-
came
the largest concern of its
(CONCLUDED TRON PAGE 1)
kind between New York and the
Pacific
Coast, employing eight
and M. A. at New York Univer-
sity, where he was also elected camera men besides a large me-
chanical
and business staff. He
to Phi Beta Kappa, and served
for a short time as an instructor. made news reels of instructive,
political
and
advertising nature
For the last 20 years he has ac-
tively engaged in the social work and soon became a deciding fac-
field, for four years as executive tor in this industry.
An ardent lover of sports, espe-
director of the Educational Al-
liance in Baltimore, for two years cially baseball, golf and hockey,
Mr.
Caplan was the oldest box
as executive director of the Fed-
eration of Jewish Agencies in holder at Navin Field. Each year
he
traveled
to Florida to watch the
Trenton, N. J., and for the last
13 years in the National Jewish Tigers train and to be with his
Center at Washington, where he innumerable baseball friends. This
has been prominent in the cam-1 year he made a similar trip to
paign activities of the Community Lakeland, Fla. lie was presi-
dent of the Franklin Hills
Chest.
Country Club of Detroit and
Mr. Bisgyer has served as presi-
recently resigned upon the com-
dent of the National Association
pletion of his third term as presi-
of Jewish Center Executives, and
dent. This year he was a mem-
among other distinctions that have
ber of the board of trustees of
come to him are the following:
the Variety Club. lie was not only
Member of the national committee
a great fan of various sports, but
on education, appointed by the
'a promoter as well. Mr. Caplan
President of the United States;
did a great deal in promoting
delegate to the White House Con-
hockey in Detroit. lie brought the
ference on Child Welfare; delegate
Victoria, B. C. hockey team to
to the President's committee on
Detroit in 1926. They were the
welfare mobilization; member of
champions of the Western League.
the Presidential inaugural com-
Mr. Caplan retired from the field
mittee; secretary of the newly
a couple of years ago after the
organized United Jewish Welfare
club had been reorganized. For
Agencies of Washington; presi-
his interest In athletics, he was
dent of the executives' council,
appointed to the State Athletic
Community Chest.
Board of Control but retired due
lie has been a speaker at the to illness. Mr. Caplan was one
national conference for Jewish of the organizers and the first
Social Work since 1919, and is secretary of the Olympia Corp.
the author of a new system of
Mr. Caplan was a tireless ser-
Jewish education which he per- vant to the cause of Jewish char-
sonally administered in Washing- ity and served on many civic com-
ton. He has been spokesman for mittees. Although distributing his
the National Jewish W e I f are services among various Jewish
Board at various national confer- philanthropic enterpri see, Mr.
ences, and recently he completed Caplan interested himself primar-
service on the executive commit- ily in the work of the Jewish
tee of the National Educational Community Center.
Broadcasting Conference.
A member of Temple Beth El,
He has been a member of Argo and formerly on its board of trus-
Lodge, Bnai Brith, for 13 years. tees, Mr. Caplan's other member-
ships included Ashlar Lodge No.
91, F. & A. M., Detroit Consis-
Hies Annual Convention tory, Moslem Temple of the
Shrine,
the Detroit Rotary Club,
Summoned for Next
Adcraft Club, Board of Com-
Sunday
merce, Detroit Executives Club,
Economic Club, the Detroit Yacht
Delegates of 1,500 Jewish fra- Club, the Union League and the
ternal, labor and welfare organ- Phoenix Club. Mr. Caplan was
izations and agencies are expected also a director of the Boys' Club
to attend the annual convention of Detroit
of the Hebrew Sheltering and Im-
Mr. Caplan was married in 1914
migrant Aid Society of America to Miss Louise VanBaalen of
(HIAS), which has been sum- Pittsburgh. There are no chil-
moned for next Sunday, April dren. He is survived by his wife;
25, at 1:30 p. m., at Hotel As- five brothers, Sam, Charles. Ar-
thur, Harry and Jarvis; and three
tor, New York.
Abraham Herman, president of sisters, Mrs. Harry Wilkes, Mrs.
the society, which is now enter- Jennie Rosen and Mrs. Betty
ing its 63rd year of service to Young.
the Jewish wanderer, announced
that the convention sessions will
Contributions to the Jewish
be addressed by a number of out-
Children's Home
standing personalities, including
Fiorello H. LaGuardia, mayor of
The Jewish Children's Home of
the city of New York, and Con-
Detroit wishes to acknowledge with
gressman John J. O'Connor.
thanks the receipt of the following
donations:
Bnai Moshe Sisterhood's Mrs. Ruth Cohen, 311 Medbuq.
S. Friedlend, 2969 Sturtevant.
Supper and Card Party
Mrs. A. Canner, 12152 N. Mar-
on April 25
Umiak.
Mrs. Irwin I. Cohn, 4205 Fuller-
All is in readiness for the sup- ton.
per and card party arranged by
M. E. Krause. 2641 Calvert, in
the Sisterhood of Bnai Moshe for honor of the Bar Mitzvah of his
Sunday evening, April 25.
son, Jerome.
Dinner will be served at 8
Mrs. M. Bloom, 4039 Humphrey,
p. m., and will be followed by in honor of the recovery of her
card games. Mrs. Theresa Miller husband from illness.
Is chairman of the affair and is
Mrs. I. Heiman, 3244 Clair-
assisted by Mrs. Helen Gluck.
mount. •
Mrs. Harry Meer. president of
From Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ber-
the Sisterhood, issued an invita- ger of 830 W. Boston Blvd., In
tion to members to attend this memory of Maurice J. Caplan.
affair. Non-members are also
From Mr. and Mrs. Herman
welcome.
Cohen of 2903 Webb Ave., in
Another event of interest to memory of Maurice J. Caplan and
Bnai Moshe members is the an- in honor of the recovery from ill-
nual mother and daughter din- ness of Mrs. David Goldberg.
ner to be given on Tuesday, May
11. Mrs. Ruth Rosenberg is in
charge of arrangements and is Bnai Moshe Men's Club to
assisted by Mre Virginia Weirs.
Hold Rally on May 2

The little toy-dog is covered with duo,
Bar sturdy and :tench he stanch;
Aid the lath toy-soldier it red rah nut,
And his mulct moulds m kr heroic

Spokesmen for Jewish Organizations
Urge Kurt Peiser Remain in Detroit

(CONCLUDED roost PAGE ONE)

and that the Jewish Community
Council Is being organized, he also
emphasized that the Jewish groups
were asked to participate in drives.
"This is more important than we
ourselves realize because in previ-
ous years we were looked upon as
the takers and not as the givers
and now we are the participants
in community work," Mr. Bern-
stein stated. He also pointed out
that Mr. Peiser was responsible
for the inclusion of boycott work
through the League for Human
Rights in the program of the Jew-
ish Welfare Federation.

Asks Support for Drive

Samuel Leiberman declared in a
brief address that the Jews of De-
troit have learned to know Mr.
Peiser as a man alio puts his en-
tire life in his work. He too em-
phasized the need for urging that
he stay here. He stressed that in
order to show appreciation for Mr.
Pelser's work, the community must
make a success of the forthcoming
drive.
Jacob Levine, president of the
Jewish Old Folks' Home, spoke in
behalf of the home and of Con-
gregation Beth Tephilah Emanuel.
Myron A. Keys, chairman of the
committee on organizations for the
Allied Jewish Campaign, stated
that Mr. Peiser has torn down the
wall between the various elements
in the community and has brought
into his work a great measure of
sympathy and understanding.
The interesting feature of the
meeting was the honor extended to
Mr. Peiser when two students of
the United Hebrew Schools greeted
him. Sarah Luber spoke in Hebrew
and Samuel Cohen gave the Eng-
lish greeting.
Bernard Isaacs praised Mr. Pei-
ser as • man who knows how to
be friendly and tactful. He said
that he sensed the sentiment
which was expressed that Mr. Pei-
see remain in Detroit and pointed
out that instead of a farewell "we
are demonstrating that he should
remain here and continue his work
with us."
Similarly lauditoty were the
sentiments voiced .by Shlome Ber-
covich, who praised Mr. Peiser for
making it possible for the Yiddish
schools to be included in the cam-
paign. Max Nusbaum of the Yid-
dish Folks' Verein, speakingin be-
half of the various organizations
represented at the gathering, pre-
sented Mr. Peiser with a testi-
monial which ennumerated his
many contributions to Detroit
Jewry. The text of the testimonial
was then read by Simon Shetzer.

Mr. Peiser's Response

In his response, Mr. Peiser
showed that he was deeply touched
by all the honors that were ex-
tended to him. He expressed thanks
to the speakers and various organ-
izations and said he was grateful
for the opportunity that brought
him to Detroit and made it possible
for him to do the things that he
has accomplished.
"Your tribute tonight is to
yourselves because it is through
you and with your cooperation
that I was able to do what I did",
Mr. Peiser said. He recounted the
experiences of the past five years
and declared that the wall between
the various Jewish elements
that existed previously was
a wall of misunderstanding. This
misunderstanding, he said, was
clarified by getting all the groups
together. He said he was happy in
the realization that it was possible
to bring Jews together on ■ uni-
fied basis.
"Unity in Israel is the finest
common denominator we have," Mr.
Peiser said. "It will be demonstra-
ted again next Sunday afternoon
when we meet to organize the Jew-
ish Community Council. We shall
then talk about an organization
that shall be repreeentatisse of
every element in Jewry. Never will
you have an opportunity to do any-
thing quite as constructive as you
will next Sunday. Out of the dis-
cussion that afternoon, I hope will
grow an organization which will
speak for you and that will offer
a solution for the many problems
which faces us in Jewish life."
Mr. Peiser stated that when he
leaves Detroit he wants to be able
to point to a successful Allied Jew-
ish Campaign and he urged all his
assembled friends to dedicate them-
selves during the coming four
weeks to the work of the campaign.
Mr. Bernstein read a number of
telegrams from organizations and
individuals who greeted Mr. Pel-
eer and congratulated him on his
work. Among those who sent tele-
grams were Samuel D. Weinberg,
city editor of the Detroit section
of the Jewish Forward, and Max-
well Black, who was chairman of
the constitution committee for the
Jewish Community Council.
The Jewish Community Center

Los Angeleans ought to have a
look at Room 329 of the Chamber
of Commerce Building . That's
the publishing office of the Chris-
tian Free Press, • new Jew-bait-
ins rag which is preaching what
is tantamount to advocacy of po-
groms ... The sheet reveals that
the Militant Christian Patriots are
raising an Edmondson defense
fund to finance the cost of defend-
ing the notorious anti-Semitic
pamphleteer.

change and shape the course of man's affairs"

The Men's Club of Congrega-
tion Bnai Moshe will hold • rally
on Sunday, May 2, at 2 p. m. The
president, Harry Rosman, requests
ill congregation members to note
the date and reserve it.
Arrangements are going for-
ward for the moonlight to be
riven by the Men's Club on Sun-
day evening, June 13. Music and
entertainment will be provided.
The boat will leave from the foot
of Woodward Ave. at 8 p. m.

Time nu *ben the Buie terreleg set ors
And the moan WU ?win fair,
And that was the rnue ulna our Little Boy gee

Kismet thews and pa thew dare

0

This year,

OW,

4,000 children will die beneath

the wheels of traffic. One of them might be your

child, or your friend's, or that youngster down
the block. True, the number of such tragic, such
unnecessary, accidents is diminishing. Brt not

fast enough,

Pour tbovand "Little Boy Blues" this year
again? Four thousand little toy-dogs waiting,

waiting? Upsets you, doesn't it... but does it spiel

you enough? Will it be on your mind when you're

driving a bit too fast down a city street? Will you
slow down when you see a child playing near the

nada 5041..'s Se«

curb? For the responsibility is primarily yours..
There are no brakes on the mental operations of

an impetuous youngster.

The Maryland, through posters, catch and leaf-

lets in public schools, is continuing its efforts to
teach youngsters how to avoid danger on the

streets. Drivers

in

commercial fleets insured with

The Maryland receive instruction from specially-
trained Maryland safety men.

Will yoti, in your car, remembering Little Boy
- Blue, drive more carefully this year?

Blumberg Brothers

INSURANCE

1309-10 Lafayette Bldg.

SEYMOUR KAPLAN WITH
GEORGE L NADELL CO.

"Sell a man a security that is
both sound and profitable and
you've made a friend." That is
the philosophy of Seymour Kap-
lan, who has been making lots
of friends for
the George L.
Nadel' CO.,
1920 Dime
Bank Bldg.
T h e Nadell
Co. deals in in-
vestment secur-
ities and re-
cently span-
stored the At-
thus Malting Co.
Issue. They also
brought out the
Issues on Eck-
hardt & Becker
Brewery a n d
' t h e American
Seymour Kaplan Melting Co.
Mr. Kaplan is
a lifelong resident of Detroit and
before entering the investment
field was in the wholesale jewelry
business. His pleasing personal-
ity and conscientiousness has won
for him success in his new call-
ing. In speaking of the securities
being offered for sale by the Na-
del' Co., he said: "To anyone
looking for • safe, sound and
profitable investment, these se-
curities offer unlimited possibili-
ties. I will be glad to furnish sta-
tistical information upon request."
Mr. Kaplan can be reached by
calling Cadillac 3260.

Publication Society to An-
nounce Winner o f $2,500
Prize Novel Contest

Mrs. Dorothy Canfield Fisher,
Miss Fannie Hurst and Edwin
Wolf 2nd, the judges of the Ed-
win Wolf prize novel contest, an-
nounce that within the next few
weeks the winner of the Edwin
Wolf prize novel contact will be
made public. This prize was
given to the society by Morris
Viol!' and Mrs. Blanche Kohn in
memory of their father, Edwin
Wolf, a former president of the
society, and is offered for a novel
of Jewish interest.
The winner of the award will
be presented to the public at the
annual meeting of the Publica-
tion Society, which will be held in
Philadelphia early in May. The
novel itself will appear in the late
summer of 1937, and will be
available as one of the three
books on membership, or may be
purchased outright by members
of the society at a discount of 20
per cent. Full details on the
membership plan may be obtain-
ed by writing to Maurice Jacobs.
executive secretary, 225 South
15th St, Philadelphia.

Memorial Contributions to
Jewish Welfare Feder-
ation of Detroit

The Jewish Welfare Federation
of Detroit has received the follow-
ing memorial contributions:
From the employees of Albert
Kahn, Inc., in memory of Mn.
Lena Haidy.
From Mr. and Mn. Maurice A.
Aronsson, in memory of Mrs. Max
May and Mrs. Lena Hecht.

Phone Randolph 8200

Modern Engravers, Inc.,
Makes Fine Contribution
To Allied Jewish Drive

One of the finest contribu-
tions given to the Allied Jewish
Campaign in point of service is
being made by the Modern En-
gravers, Inc., of which Harry
Frank and Ralph II. Harrison
are owners,
The Modern Engravers has
contributed all the cutaiused In
the campaign w i t h o u t any
charge whatever. The non-Jew-
ish workers at the plant co-
operated in marvelous fashion
whenever extra time had to be
put In to turn the cuts out on
schedule.
The photographs for the cam-
paign are being taken by
Grossman-Knowling, Inc.

Lag b'Omer Celebration of
Poale Zeire Zion

The Poole Zeire Zion ,branch 2,
will celebrate Lag b'Omer and
also the May 1st festival on Sun-
day evening, May 2, at the Jewish
Center, Woodward and Holbrook.
A fine musical program, with rep-
resentatives of the Ilalevy Haze-
mir choir, has been arranged for
this occasion.
Joseph Haggai, well-known
leader in the Zionist labor move-
ment, will discuss the next world
Zionist Congress. After the pro-
gram members and friends will
spend a pleasant evening around
set tables, singing Palestinian and
Lag b'Omer songs.
All members and friends are
welcome.
Meetings of the Peale Zeire
Zion, branch 2, take place twice
a month. For information call
Harry Mondey, To. 8-9348,

J. W. E. W. 0. to Have Spe-
cial Board Meeting on
Monday, April 26

The Jewish Women's European
Welfare Organization will have a
special board meeting Monday,
April 28, at 12:30 p. m., at the
home of Mrs. Fishman, active
hoard member, at 1472 Ilazelwood
Ave.
At this meeting arrangements
will be made for affairs to be given
this summer. The investigation
committee's reports in behalf of or-
phans applying for support will
be heard at this meeting.
To complete the report on the
activities of the organization for
the last three years, it is announced
by the president, Mrs. A. Katzin,
that the organization paid out
$600 for bringing over four or-
pilule to Detroit; $125 for bring-
ng over an orphan from Poland
to Palestine; $135 for doctor's serv-
ices to a blind orphan girl whose
family is receiving $10 monthly
for support; 41 families or 120
European orphans are on the reg-
ular supporting list; board and
room to orphans brought over to
Detroit; for room rent to an or-
phan student in the Chicago He-
brew College; $50 for the Jews in
Poland; $50 for an orphan home
In Warsaw Poland, and $425 for
J
the Allied ewish
Campilert; also
relief to local emergency cases and
local institetionr. The president
expressed thanks to the local or-
ganizations and the Jewish com-
munity in general for their ea
operation.

i

FREE SYNAGOGUE'S
30T" ANNIVERSARY

National Leaders Sponsor'
Celebrations To Be Cli-
maxed by Dinner

The celebration of the 30th an•
nlversary of the founding of the
Free Synagogue by Dr. Stephen S.
Wise will reach its climax in a
great banquet to be given in New
York's largest ballroom at the
Commodore Hotel on Tuesday eve-
ning, April 27.
The sponsors of the movement
to mark the founding of the Free
Synagogue and to honor Its found-
er-rabbi, Dr. Wise, are a national
committee of some 250 leaders In
the religious, cultural and political
life of the community and the na-'
tion. Heading the committee is the
lion. Abram I. Elkus, former Am-
bassador to Turkey, and serving'
with him as honorary vice-chair-
man are the following: John
Dewey, Albert Einstein, Sidney
Hillman, John Haynes Holmes;
Rebekah Kohut, Fiorello H. La
Guardia, Herbert IL Lehman, Joe.
M. Levine, Bishop Francis J. Me-
Connell, Alfred E. Smith, Joseph
Stroock, Robert F. Wagner and
Lillian D. Weld.
A number of the sponsors and
members of the national committee
will address the great gathering
to be present at the dinner and
express their appreciation of the
invaluable service rendered by the
Free Synagogue and its rabbi to
the community, to America and to
world Israel. At the same time it
is expected that the special build-
ing fund committee, headed by
John Polachek, will report on the
$300,000 fund to be used to build.
• new synagogue edifice, to be con-
joined with the present synagogue
house at 40 W. 68th St, New York.

Trees Planted in Palestine
Through Jewish National
Fund Council

Mrs. H. M. Shulman, chairman
of the tree committee of the Jew-
ish National Fund Council of De-
troit, acknowledges the following
contributions:
One tree in memory of Rose'
Jacobs, by Det.eit Sunshine Club
of Miami Beach.
One tree in memory of Frances
Gerais, by Detroit Sunshine Club
of Miami Beach.
One tree in memory of her
mother, Mary Topitz, by Mrs. H.
Sitner.
A corrected announcement: The
Home Relief Society planted two
trees In memory of Frances Ger-
win. -
Mother's Da; tree certiftates
may be procured by calling Mrs.
Harry M. Shulman, Longfellow
2784, or Mrs. Philip Slocnovitz,
University 1-6972.

Burton Marks, Stock Broker,
Opens New Offices

Burton Marks, stock broker, lea
opened new offices at 775 Penob-
scot Bldg. His firm will conduct
• general brokerage business in
stocks and bonds in all markets.
Mr. Marks hoe been • member of
the Detroit .Stock Exchange since
1931.

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