DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and the Legal Chronicle
it
July 12, 1940 1
ELEVATION OF OTTO A. SILVERS '\
TO STATE COMMANDER OF V.F.W.
HONORED BY JEWISH VETERANS
RUMANIA
the rgturn of Transylvania, the mirer of Gen. Franco. Vice-Pre-
Jews of that area became the tar- mice Pierre Laval was one of
gets of increasing anti-Semitism. the original leaders of the "ap-
Jewish leaders in Transylvania, peasement bloc" in France.
(Continued from Page 1)
according to one report, were said
a fund for aiding refugees from to be discussing 'a mass migra-
Bessarabia and Bukovina. The tion to Palestine, Africa or any- Jewish Agency Promises Support
of Palestine Recruiting
Government, "in the interest of where else they would be per-
The Detroit Post No. 135, Jew- able token to commemorate this •,1
Program
public order," permanently sup- mitred.
JERUSALEM (Palcor Agency) ish War Veterans of the United occasion.
pressed two democratic Bucharest
Otto A. Silvers enlisted April,
Police in Cluj and Oradea, —The Jewish Agency for Pales- States, Department of Michigan,
newspapers, Semnalul and Jurna-
of which Otto A. Silvers is a 1917, at Fort Hancock, N. J., in a '
lul, It was reported also that de- Transylvania cities which have tine, which for months has been member, is tendering him a tes- the 9th C. A. C. and sailed for
crees excluding Jews from journa- Jewish populations of 25,000 and urging the British Government to
France Jan. -1, 1918, on the
lism and the army would soon be 30,000 respectively, have advised avail itself of the services offered timonial banquet in honor of his U. S. S. America with Battery
having been elevated to Depart-
Jews
to
remove
holy
books
and
by
the
Jewish
manpower
of
Pal-
issued..
other valuables from synagogues estine, published a statement in ment Commander of the Veter- A, First Trench Mortar Battalion,
Uprisings Continue
In France he was assigned ti,
and to appear in public as little which it assured the government
An indication of Rumania'~ fu-
the 2nd Trench Mortar Battery of
ture policies and furnished by as possible. of its fullest co-operation in se-
the 2nd Division and served un
Economic restrictions against curing adequate response to an
Premier Gigurtu when he told the
five fronts: Soissons, St. Mihiel •
Jews
in
that
area
are
expected
by
appeal
for
volunteers
to
serve
country that the inclusion "of
Meuse-Argonne, Defensive Sector, '71.
Jewish
leaders.
In
diplomatic
cir-
with
the
Royal
Air
Force,
and
our foreign policy in that of the
and Aisne Marne. He was die.
cies
it
was
said
that
Jews
in
for
enlistment
in
Army
mechani-
Rome-Berlin axis is now an ac-
charged at Camp Dix, N. J. on
complished fact," he said that this Transylvania may be saved from cal corps.
April 29, 1919.
anti-Jewish
riots,
however,
since
In its statement, the Jewish
"new orientation has become still
In March, 1920, he joined Corp.
more necessary by our domestic the outbreak of demonstrations Agency appealed to the trades-
James W. Johnson Post No. 78
policy and our integral national- might furnish Hungary with a men and the craftsmen required
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
pretext to move her troops into by the armed forces to volunteer.
ism."
of the United States and assisted
Meanwhile, anti-Semitic upris- Transylvania. Responding to the appeal, various
in organizing and transferred to
Jewish
settlements
have
turned
ings are continuing throughout Anti-Nazi Author Falls Into
the Detroit Police Post No. 1278
over
the
facilities
of
their
police
Rumania. The bodies of seven
in February, 1925.
Hands of Gestapo in
stations for the registration of
Jews were found along a railway
He has held the following of-
France
volunteers.
line running between Bucharest
flees in the Veterans of Foreign
and Lespezile. It was learned also
Dr. Friedrich Wolff, famous
The immediate offer of Jewish
Wars: Department Adjutant,
that up to the time that Soviet German-Jewish writer and author co-operation is in line with the
1926 and 1927; Junior Vice Corn- *1
troops closed their new borders of the anti-Nazi play, "Professor frequently enunciated policy of
mander of the Dept. of Michi-
in Bessarabia Jews continued to Mamlock," was among the 3,000 the Jewish Agency, which last
gan, 1929 and 1930; Council of
flee to that area. Approximately refugees from Germany, Jewish month succinctly stated its posi-
Administration member, 1930 to .•
one-half of Rumania's Jewish and non-Jewish, who have fallen tion in the following statement:
1932; Department Inspector, 1932-
population of 800,000 are now in into the hands of the Gestapo in "The Yishuv is calm, and it is
1935; District Council Member,
Soviet hands.
France, it was reliably reported endeavoring to carry on the nor-
1935-1937; Junior Vice Comman-
While attention was focused on here. nial work as best as possible un-
der, 1938 to 1939; Senior Vice
Hungary, which has demanded
The refugees had been intern- der war conditions. Fully realiz-
Commander, 1939 to 1940; De-
ed by the French government at ing that its very existence de-
partment Commander, 1940.
OTTO
A.
SILVERS
the beginning of the war in a pends on the outcome of the
In 1936 he also served as Com-
camp outside Paris. struggle, the Yishuv is prepared ans of Foreign Wars of the State mander of the Wayne County
The Fascist press in France has and quite ready to throw its en- of Michigan.
Council having served previously
See Them All
The committee arranged the as Jr. Vice Commander and Sen-
But Don't Buy begun a campaign for a govern- tire collective resources, in man
ment modeled along the lines of power and economic organization, affair at Northwood Inn on July ior Vice Commander for one year
Until You
the totalitarian states. The Fas- into the defense of the country 12, at 8 m. It selected a suit- each.
SEE
cist press demands that anti-Se- and to do everything possible for
mitism be made a part of a the victory of the democratic
new government's program. world and the salvation of the
It was learned here that the Jewish National Home. The Yis-
membership of the anti-Semitic huv looks towards the Mandatory
party, Croix-de-Feu, headed by government to take full and ade-
PENINSULA, 0. — A pledge
Now A:o:oeinted With
Col. De La Rocque, has spurted quate measures for the protection
of full assistance to and whole-
to
new
highs
since
Marshal
Pe-
of
Palestine
against
any
peril
HI DAWSON, Inc.
thin became premier of defeated and hopes that the mandatory will Elaborate Program Planned for hearted cooperation with the agen-
cies of the United States. Govern-
Opening Ceremony in Rabbi
FORD
France. It was pointed out here make the widest possible use of
ment "engaged in preparing our
Moses Silver's Work
that Marshal Petain, France's the Jews as loyal and faithful
SALES & SERVICE
defenses against the insidious in-
17600 Livernois — Un. 1-3000 first ambassador to the Spanish friends of the Allies."
Rabbi Moses Silver of this city fluences which threaten the exis-
With the current status of Pal-
Nationalist government, is an ad-
estine's northern neighbor, Syria, announces the writing of a Sefer tence of our democratic institu-
tions" was given by the Aleph
the subject of many unconfirmed Torah,
Established 1910
rumors—ranging from attempts
Elaborate plans are being made Zadik Aleph, Bnai Brith youth
by Syrian nationalist leaders to for an impressive program for organization, in a resolution
set up an independent Arab state the opening ceremonies that will adopted at the closing session of
to reports that the northern por- take place Sunday, July 28, at its 17th annual convention.
Irving Kaler, member of the
tion of the French territory is Lachar's Hall.
Gate City Chapter, Atlant, Ga.,
now occupied by Turkish troops—
WINDOW SHADES CLEANED AND REPAIRED
This Scroll will be written with was elected grand aleph godol
and the need for fullest expen- the aid of friends and supporters
• Carpets
• Asphalt Tile
• Linoleum
sion of the British Near and Mid- of Rabbi Silver. The opportunity (president), defeating. Leon Sim-
• Shower Curtains
• Venetian Blinds
• Window Shades
dle East armed forces obvious, the will be given to Detroit Jews to mons of the Highland Park Chap-
• Appliances
Government has issued a call for help the success of this under- ter, Los Angeles.
A resolution empowering the
further volunteers in addition to taking and thereby also help this
8929-31 LINWOOD AVE.
Phones: TYLER 6-5610 — TYLER 6-5611
those asked to enlist in the Royal deserving rabbi to do something A. Z. A. chapters to undertake
a nationwide campaign among
Air Force.
for his war-imprisoned family in their members to raise funds with
Palestinian recruits, it was an- Europe.
which to purchase a fully-equip-
nounced, are required as officers,
ped ambulance to be presented to
non-commissioned officers and
r.=
the American Red Cross for use
TIE
soldiers in a number of service
Trees Planted in
in providing relief to the war-
units
including
the
Royal
Engin-
Prepared by Chef PIERRE
stricken civilian populations was
eers Corps, the Signal Corps, the Palestine Forests
approved by the Supreme Advis-
Formerly of POWATAN CLUB
Army Service Corps, the Ord-
ory Council, governing body,
mince
Corps
and
the
Military
A
The Jewish National Fund whose annual meeting was presid-
Pioneer
Corps.
Serving the FINEST WINES & LIQUORS
A new Palestinian Artisan Council acknowledges the follow- ed by its president, Sam Baer,
Works
Company is being formed, ing trees in the Butzel Forest in of Omaha. The Canadian chap-
ABE HERTZBERG'S
ters will probably raise funds for
it was announced, Two separate Palestine:
One tree on the occasion of the an ambulance for the Canadian
Mechanical Transport Companies
for Jews and for Arabs are being marriage of Florence Scrota and Red Cross.
formed by the Royal Army Service Samuel Kahl, by Mr. and Mrs.
WOODWARD AT CONGRESS —:— OPEN SUNDAYS
Corps, while more companies are Benjamin Laikin; one tree in
RANDOLPH 0335
being raised to form a Palestin- memory of Julius Fenton by Mr.
ian Auxiliary Corps. Two more and Mrs Harry K. Mendelsohn:
companies of the latter Corps al- one tree in honor of grandchild
ready exist, including one com- by Mr. and Mrs. Alex Barnett;
posed of English soldiers evacua- one tree honoring recovery of Alex
The surgical dressing depart-
ted from Flanders after the6.ur- Barnett by Mr. and Mrs. Max
Solovich; one tree in honor of ment of the Red Cross Unit of
render of Belgium.
birthday of Earl Hordes by Her- the Temple Beth El Sisterhood
Petach Tikvah Elects 15
bert J. Hordes; one tree by Mr. is being congratulated on the
Councillors
and Mrs. Maurice H. Zackheim, quantity and quality of the work
Petach Tikvah celebrated its in memory of Aaron .Levine. accomplished since its inauguro-
full stature as a municipality
In the J. H. Ehrlich Forest: tion on June 5. In the three weeks
this week when over G,000 people, one tree in memory of Norman from June 5 through June 27, a
or 86 per cent of its population Herpert by Mrs. Harry Goldstein; total of 6,253 surgical dressings
went to the polls for the first contribution by William Fried- were made in 873 hours of work
civic elections since Petach Tikvah man in memory of Julius Fen- by 253 workers. The unit is tram-
achieved municipality status.
ion;. a contribution by Theodore ing 36 persons every week, and
Of the elected,
fifteen councillors
who t
were
six represent
the ...evm. will continue the training classes
COME UP TO—
Honoring the marriage of Miss throughout the summer. Mrs. Hen-
Histadruth
(General
Jewish
Fed-
eration of Labor), three farmers, Murial Sandler, (laughter of Mr. rY Meyers is general chairman
and Mr.t. Joseph, Sandler of of the unit and her staff consists
two women, two Hapoel Hamiz-
era
chir-
Sturtevant Ave ., to Abraham of: M rs. Sidney Alexander,
rachi and two Orthodox.
, son of Mr, and Mrs man of surgical dressings; Miss
P Petach Tikvah was incorporat- Berkovitz
B • •
Gottlieb, chairman of sew-
ed as a municipality on March 2.1, Benjamin Berkovitz Of Fairfield
, and knitting; Mrs. Emil Wald-
Ave.,
which
was
solemnized
at
ing
1937.
butt, general secretary; . ..
228 Arrive in Palestine in June Knollwood Country Club on Jul y
the
Sandlers
planted
five
trees
rietta
Ascher, assistant . N si eettil aie;I :
the Beautiful —
Figures made public here by
and the following surgical dress-
in
the
Butzel
Forest
and
five
trees
the Jewish Agency Immigration
'
. the Ehrlich Forest, through R ,g . , teachers: Mrs. Merril Silver-
Department revealed 228 immi- in
Where the cool and refreshing pine
executive
committee
of the of Jew-
stein, Mrs. Bernard Korner, Mrs.
William
Hordes,
chairman
the iri
grants arrived in Palestine due-
breezes of Charlevoix await you—here
Raymond Allison, and Mrs. Wil-
in.g the month of June.
r
you'll find rest, comfort, excitement,
ish National Fund Council of 'lain Field.
Palestine Police Put on Militar y Detroit.
The Sisterhood welcomes all
romance, sport, fun — and incomparable
Basis
are mem-
For
tree
planting
in
Palestine
food.
hers or whether
not, and they
urges those in-
The Palestine police, compels- please call Mrs. Philip Slomovitz, persons
terested to come to the sewing
ing British, Jewish and Arab Un. 1-6972, 17417 Stoepel, ,
EUROPEAN OR AMERICAN PLAN
unit which is open on Wednes-
constables, have been placed on
RATES FROM $2.50 PER DAY UP
days from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m•
a military basis for the duration
of hostilities, in accordance with Paramount Pictures is quite Those interested in surgical dress-
For Reservations
a proclamation issued by the High proud of its president. Barney ings must first register for the
Commissioner in a Gazette Extra- Balaban, who has guided it to training course with Mrs. Emil
WRITE . . . WIRE . . . PHONE
ordinary. The police will be sub- a prosperity that has brought its Waldbott at the Temple Beth El
ject to—army regulations and will stockholders over $8,000,000 in on Mondays or Wednesdays from
ERNEST E. LANG, Managing Director
perform military duties as re- dividends during the last five 9 a. m. to 12, or telephone Town-
quired. years. send 8-6798.
"
ABE
MAX
KALER ELECTED
Writing of Sefer
TO HEAD A. Z. A.
Torah to Be Marked
At Event July 28
Max Freedman
Economy Linoleum --Window Shade Co.
TALK
Our FOOD
TOWN
PONTCHARTRAIN BAR
Beth El Sisterhood
Red Cross Group Is
Lauded on Its Work
War News
Is Depressing
RELAX TAUT NERVES, RELIEVE
CARES, FORGET WORRIES!
E INN
Charlevoix —
'
Michigan
p,