TROPER
months in an attempt to reach
their port of destination.
Continued from Page 1
"Hundreds of refugees are
leaving Germany, Austria, Lith-
uania, Latvia across Siberia via
China and Japan to North and
South American ports. Many refu-
gees are seeking a haven in such
places as Tangier, Angola, Casa-
blanca, but only a few are for-
tunate enough to be able to
proceed even there. It is clear
that emigration under present
conditions no longer offers much
of a solution to the problem. The
primary need has reduced itself
to one of providing food, shelter,
clothing and medical aid to the
enormous refugee populations
which, unless assistance is brought
from somewhere, are doomed to
physical and moral disintegration.
"What stands out in this whole
situation is the tragic plight of
hundreds of thousands of terri-
fied and helpless children, many
of them bereft of parents, forced
to undertake long journeys under
the most trying circumstances in
search of some safety, deprived
of all the basic necessities of life
and undergoing every type of
privation, Starvation has already
cast its gloomy shadow across the
continent and naturally hits the
children first. Milk is a luxury,
butter a rarity. If in this tragedy
at least some measure of relief
and security could be brought to
the children of Europe, a great
deal will have been accomplished.
However, quick action is neces-
sary if the little life left in many
of these children is not to be
snuffed out. This much at least
America must do."
prior to its occupation, described
the desperate plight of millions of
refugees of every nationality and
creed in all parts of Europe to-
day. Ile laid particular emphasis
upon the unfortunate situation of
the Polish, Czech, Belgian and
French refugees who have been
uprooted from their homes and
forced to become wanderers in
their own country or in neighbor-
ing lands.
Like Ants Before Chrushing Heel
"During my trip from Paris
to Bordeaux, which lasted three
full (lays and nights through
normally a matter of hours, I
sa w literally many thousands of
refugees of every description,
scurrying like ants as before a
crushing heel, fleeing Paris by
train, by automobile, by truck,
on carts, on bicycles and tens
of thousands on foot. All means
of transportation were used in
their frantic efforts to depart.
Some of them even left Paris
riding hearses. Families were sep-
arated under most tragic circum-
stances. It may take decades, be-
fore members of these families
will be able to locate each other.
I saw many men and women of
culture harnessed like pack ani-
mals to improvised carts in which
were piled the little they were
able to save of their belongings,
together with children and aged
parents. It is impossible to pic-
ture to Americans who fortunate-
ly live in peace and security the
horrors that are taking place all
over Europe today. Hundreds of
thousands who formerly lived in
comfortable circumstances found
themselves suddenly deprived of
everything. The shock of events,
the sudden uportting from home
and land, anxiety and privation
will leave their marks for years
to come upon the people form-
ing the backbone of European
culture and civilization, unless
they receive immediate material
and moral encouragement from
abroad.
"It is no longer a question of
Jewish refugee", Mr. Troper con-
tinued, "but rather a question of
the ability of - Xurope to survive.
The fate of millions of homeless
wanders today is tied up with
the fate of Europe. A final tri-
umph of force will spell the doom
of all of these people, while only
the success of democracy and
liberalism can bring relief and
hope to those in utter despair.
In the meanwhile they must be
assisted in their struggle for sur-
vival on a continent where respect
for human dignity has lost much
of its meaning.
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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and the Legal Chronicle
J u ly 19, 1940
Plight of Children
Committees Named
For the Bnai Brith
Moonlight Sunday
LEWIS L. STEINBERG
Shaarey Zedek Sisterhood
Receives Red Cross
Contributions
Responding to the plea for ad-
ditional funds for the Red Cross,
Mrs. Max Jacob made a generous
contribution toward the purchase
of wool for the Shaarey Zedek
Sisterhood unit of the Red Cross.
In making her contribution, Mrs.
Jacob honored Mr. and Mrs. Leo
Federman on the birth of a son,
commemorated the memory of
Mrs. Rachel Leah Komer, and
hoped for the speedy recovery of
Mrs. George Feldman.
Mrs. Benjamin Gordon, chair-
man of the Sisterhood unit, ac-
companied by Mrs. M. H. Zack-
heim and Mrs. David Seligson,
represented Shaarey Zedek at Red
Cross headquarters, Monday.
Pleas for additional workers and
for scraps of wool to be used in
the making of afghans were the
important issues. Volunteer work-
ers are urged to attend the class-
es held at the synagogue from
1 to 4 p. m. daily, Monday
through Friday. Miss Dorothy
Weinman, well known in sewing
and knitting circles, has been ap-
pointed as instructress for the
class on Mondays.
The Sisterhood moonlight on
July 10 was a gala reunion of
Shaarey Zedek affiliates. The ef-
forts and cooperation of the
Young Peoples Society, led by
Jerry Silberblatt, Morrey Coggan
and Miss Mildred Jacob, helped
bring in the younger element.
Miss Estelle Bussey and Milton
Strauss were acclaimed winners
of the rhumba contest, with Miss
Blume Schreiber and Don Silber-
blatt running a close second.
Murray Jacob and Henry Berris
officiated as judges.
Mrs. Aaron Silberblatt, Mrs.
Irving Golden and Mrs. S. Fisher
announce that there are still a
few tickets and some money
outstanding and urge continued
cooperation from any one who
has not settled with the moon-
light committee.
Although he didn't know it at
the time, union leader David Du-
binlsky recently turned down the
opportunity to be the first man
to dine with the newly nominated
Republican Presidential candidate
. . . Willkie had tried to arrange
a dinner (late with Dubinsky for
the Friday following the Thurs-
day of his unexpected nomination,
but the labor leader couldn't
make it.
Egg Roll — Fried Shrimps
and All Kinds of
At the last meeting of the Bnai
GENUINE CHINESE FOOD
Brith moonlight committee, plans
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Course Dinners — 50e
were outlined to make this year's
we Deliver Anywhere
affair one of the most enjoyable
of the season. This moonlight,
Phone TERRACE 2-9292
which is sponsored by the Bnai
Catering to Parties, Banquets, etc.
Brith Lodges of metropolitan De-
troit, will be held Sunday eve-
ning. July 21, aboard the Steamer
Columbia, which will leave from
the foot of Woodward Ave. at
3620 CASS AVE.
8:30 p. m. Tickets may be obtain-
ed from any of the Bnai Brith
members. Tickets are also avail-
able at the dock.
The following members are in
charge of the moonlight: Gen-
eral chairman, Louis H. Schostak;
assistant general chairman, Miss
Charlotte Gant; secretary, Nath-
aniel H. Rubin; treasurer, Joseph
The summer membership plan S. Brown; souvenir book editor,
There is no need for your family ever to be faced
introduced at the Jewish Com- Rudolph Meyersohn; general
munity Center, Woodward at Hol- chairman of Women's Auxiliary,
with the handicap of unpaid bills and accumulated
Mrs.
Leonard
Sims;
solicitation
brook, this year has proven popu-
debts if you should die unexpectedly. The Great-
lar and is being offered until chairman, Sam Maza, Pisgah
West Life can provide you with a policy—plan
Lodge;
Gerald
Goldberg,
Louis
July 31. According to the plan,
adjusted to suit your needs and your earning power
an individual may become a mem- Marshall Lodge; Joseph S. Brown,
—that will give your family a fair start in the
ber during the summer for a per- Theodor Herzl Lodge; Mrs. Fred
iod of three months, after the Sommers, Women's Auxiliary;
struggle which would face them if you should be
ticket
distribution
chairmen,
Lewis
date of joining, at a special re-
called away unexpectedly. See me for particulars.
duced rate. All of the privileges Steinberg, Pisgah Lodge; Dr. Ber-
nard
Maness,
Louis
Marshall
of the health education depart-
ment, which includes the Center's Lodge; Harry Golden; Theodor
new swimming pool, along with Herzl Lodge; Miss Gladys Gold-
1512 Union Guardian Building
the social and educational activi- berger, Women's Auxiliary; Miss
ties, are offered to the summer Paula Baumhauff, business and
Telephone — Randolph 0446
members. The rates are as fol- Professional Women. The public-
ity
committee
is
headed
by
Saul
lows: Adults (26 years and over),
$6; Seniors (male 21-265, female Rosenman, assisted by Herman
ASSURANCE COMPANY
HEAD 0/PICS• •WeNNIPSO
18 years and over), $4; Sub- Osnos, Harry. Yudkoff and Ru-
seniors (male 18-20, female 16-17 dolph Meyersohn.
Music will be by Dave Dia-
years), $3; Intermediates (male
14-17, female 14-15 years), $2; mond and his orchestra.
and Juniors (under 14 years), $2.
Special activities have been
planned to attract youth and
Must Adopt New Policies
"Today the business of Europe adult. Every Tuesday evening at
p. in. a book chat is held. On
is war and little or no attention
is given to problems of humanity. Tuesday, July 23, "The Voice of
The presidents of refugee aid America," the poetry of Archibald
committees themselves have be- MacLeish, will be reviewed by
come refugees. Few people have Isaac Franck, educational director
the time or the inclination to con- of the Center. A social hour with
cern themselves with the ques- refreshments follows.
Each Wednesday evening a pro-
tions of relief and rehabilitation
of millions in distress as each is gram of social activities is of-
concerned with his own immedi- fered, including mixed swim from
ate welfare. It is for American 7:30 to 9 p. m., followed by
organizations to devote them- dancing. This has proven espe-
popular with the young men
selves at this time to a serious cially
and women. Other special inter-
consideration of the problems of est groups are offered such as
bringing help and succor to a photography, arts and crafts,
suffering continent. Relief pro- music appreciation and hiking.
grams will have to be revised,
Further information about the
policies will have to be changed rates or activities may be obtain-
Its world-famous white, sandy beach extends
to meet new situations and new
tragedies as they occur. It is fof ed by calling the Center, Madi-
seven miles along the blue waters of Lake Erie.
this purpose primarily that I son 8400.
have returned to America."
Enjoy HOTEL BREAKERS with its new lounge
Mr. Troper pointed particularly
to the problem confronting the
and rotunda. One thousand comfortable out-
thousands of refugees from Po-
side rooms. Moderate rates. Excellent meals.
land, Germany, Austria, Czecho-
slovakia, who had succeeded in
finding a haven in some of the
ALL SPORTS, including Tennis, Boating,
neighboring countries like Bel-
Fishing, Riding, Golf. Many new attractions.
Watch what you're doing when you're
gium, Holland, France and Italy.
These people now have once again doing it.
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ENDLESS FUN for the entire family for a
been caught in the net, it may
be expected that their lot will
Your life's at stake with a faulty
day, a week-end or entire vacation. Ideal
be a most difficult one. He also brake.
depicted the sad plight of ninny
for conventions and outings.
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thousands of refugees of every
BE CAREFUL NOW ... After the
nationality who have valid visas
Easy to Reach via U. S. Route 6, Ohio 2, in the
to North and South American accident will be TOO LATE.
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center of Ohio's Lake ErieVacationland. Free
countries and to Palestine, but
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parking for6,000cars.Garagefacilities.Con-
who find it impossible to use these
Your success in driving depends on
visas because of lack of trans-
venient rail or bus connections to Sandusky,
how thoroughly you learn to avoid
portation facilities.
Steamers from Cleveland and Detroit.
"As a result of these circum- trouble.
stances," Mr. Troper said, "many
DANCE NIGHTLY in Beautiful New
OPEN JUNE 8 to SEPTEMBER 2 a ASK FOR FOLDER
really :sad situations have de-
Ballroom to famous name bands such
Backing up accidents are rarely ex-
veloped. I have met people, for
as CHARLIE BARNET, BOB CROSBY,
cusable. Look before you back.
example, who in order to travel
JIMMY DORSEY, GLEN GRAY, GENE
from Spain and Portugal to Pal-
KRUPA, RAY NOBLE and others.
estine must go via Mozambique,
REMEMBER! Reckless driving is
circli n g – the whole coast of Africa
involving a journey of two not a demonstration of skilL
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Rates Are Available
At Jewish Center
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