A merica 'midi

January 31, 1941

Pcriatiad Cotter

CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO

AID-TO-BRITAIN Donor Luncheon of
Mlatver Wednesda y
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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and the Legal Chronicle

Ehrlich's Life Work
Recounted at the
Portrait Unveiling

chanted a chapter from the Psalms
of David and the Hazkarah. Har-
old Ehrlich and David Lipton un-
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veiled the portrait. The portrait
was painted by the young artist,
taken to head teams of workers
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the tary Ball to be held at Masonic
A. Livshenko.
are Frank Bernstein, Samuel Mlawer Umgegend Verein will Temple on Washington's Birthday
Harry Cohen, a life-long and
An impressive ceremony marked
Katkin, Dr. I. H. Dix, Mrs. hold its second donor luncheon on under the sponsorship of Michi-
Nathan Spevakow, Henry Fen- Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 12 :30 p. gan's Jewish War Veterans. The the unveiling of the portrait of intimate friend of Mr. Ehrlich,
ster, in addition to the group m., at the Wilshire Hotel. date chosen for the ball is par- the late Joseph II. Ehrlich last delivered the following address:
whose names were listed last
The feature of the afternoon titularly appropriate for it serves Sunday. A capacity audience "He was truly a leader not
week.
will be the address by Rabbi not only to honor the memory of crowded the auditorium of the only in every worthwhile Jewish
To Meet on Monday
the first great American, but it Rose Sittig Cohen building. cause, but also in non-Jewish civic
The ceremony was opened by endeavors. It was in the inter-
Leon Fram of also serves to freshen and revive
Workers and captains in this
Temple B e t h those ideals of freedom for which the chairman, Harry Cohen, who gists of his people, however, that
aid-to-Britain effort will report
El. Mrs. Joshua Washington and his valiant army headed the portrait committee, he distinguished himself in every
next Monday evening, at a meet-
S. Sperka will fought so bravely and for so and who made all arrangements sense of the word. Every tic-
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
for the painting of the portrait. tivity that he engaged in was
zive the invoca- long.
Zackheim on Webb Ave.
tion. E n t e r-
Lawrence W. Crohn spoke for • done with sinecerity and devo-
"Democracy is not a quality in-
Contributions to the fund for
tainment, songs herent in the soil from which the Zionist Organization and tion. He sought no honor, no
mobile kitchens may be sent to
and dances will Americans draw subsistence. De- stressed the work of Mr. Ehrlich glory, no personal advancement,
any officer or member of the com-
be provided by mocracy lives only in the hearts in connection with the United but served truly L'Shem Sho-
mittee, or to Mrs. E. J. Sachse.
students of the of the people. There is no room Palestine Appeal and Zionist en- mayim, for the sake of the cause.
On Tuesday evening, Henry
"While he served many chari-
M i 1 t i m o r e for Democracy in hearts crowded deavors. Fred M. Butzel talk em-
Fenster addressed the Men's Club
o f in self-interest, religious intoler- phasized the fact that to Mr. table and educational organiza-
S c h o o 1
of Bnai Moshe and received a
Dance. Greet- ante and racial hatred. Even as Ehrlich good-will, unity and the bons, perhaps the one he loved
warm response.
ings by J. New- men of all races and creeds were totality of Jewish life were al- most, and the one closest to his
A number of contributions were
heart, was the United Hebrew
berg and Mrs. united under George Washington ways paramount.
received during the first part of
Rabbi Fram
Schools
Harry M. Figot, in the cause of freedom, so too
the week and they will be an-
David S. Zenon, speaking in Schools.
Joseph Ehrlich loved the tra-
presidents of the Verein and the must men and women of all races the name of the Hebrew Free ditions,
nounced next week.
ceremonials and customs
Secretarial work in the aid-to- Auxiliaries respectively, will con- and creeds be united in America Loan Association and the Chevra of Israel. He organized the group
Britain effort of the Detroit Jew- elude the program. today for the preservation of the Kadisha, said "to have work- singing of Sabbath Zmiroths and
The general chairman of the representative government that ed with Jose ph H. Ehrlich was
ish Chapter of the Inter-Faith
folk songs both in Jewish and in
Committee is in charge of the luncheon is Mrs. Abe Shanbom, was bequeathed to us by our fore- like having cheer and optimism Hebrew.
fathers.
following committee: Mesdames assisted by Mrs. S. Klayman, co-
as your companion." Isidore Sob-
"The door that led to Joseph
"Americans must draw closer doff laid emphasis upon the fact Ehrlich's home and office was al-
E. J. Sachse, John Stifter, Jacob chairman, and treasurer; Mrs. S.
Schreier, Harold Schiller, Harry Fox and Mrs. J. Greenbaum, together. Young men of various that Nil.. Ehrlich was a man of ways open to all who sought his
Ilimelstein, Aaron Friedman, Ar- chairmen of ways and means corn- racial origins and religious be- order, precision and accuracy; modest counsel and aid. He was
nold Frank, M. S. Perlis, Harry mittee, and Mrs. Israel Burn- liefs are assembled and are as- who knew the value of details, never too busy to give his time
Frank, Max Saidman.
stein, pledge director. For reser- sembling in military training which is the characterization of and a word of cheer to those
Women's Division of American vations call the chairman, To. camps for our national defense. a real leader. who sought it. He was generous
"The history of America is the
Bernard Isaacs referred to the to a fault. He gave of his means
Jewish Congress Collects
5-7984, or Mrs. Burnstein, Tr.
history
of the people of many fact that Mr. Ehrlich's work was more than he could afford, fore-
2-4053.
Bundles for Britain
races who have made it their not fragmentary, and his contct going many pleasures that he
The bundles-fo•-Britain com-
home, and all of whom have con- with institutions was therefore otherwise could have enjoyed. The
mittee of the Woman's Division
to its power and glory. full and wholehearted. little communal work that I have
of the American Jewish Congress
BROTHERHOOD tributed
This will be evident to everyone
Rabbi Morris Adler said, "Jo- ever done myself was due to the
is now actively engaged in col-
of you who attend the Military seph H. Ehrlich poured into each influence of Joseph H. Ehrlich.
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lecting bundles of warm new and
Ball, for there you will meet cause a f ull measure of energy. It was a Zechus, a privilege, to
used clothing in good condition
not only your representatives of
to be sent to Britain to be used quicken our national life, and federal, state, county, and city He is missed on every step; when- have worked with him."
ever we get together at any
to
reinvigorate
our
patriotism
by civilians who have lost their
governments, but also the repre- Zionist or Jewish gathering we
with a renewal of that vision
belonings due to air raids.
sentatives of every outstanding
Youth Education League
Mrs. Saul Levin, 8931 La Salle of democracy without which we veterans' organization and every say, ' If only Joseph H. Ehrlich
were here'. "
Open Meeting Feb. 3
Blvd., Ty. 4-3343, is general chair- perish as a people."
outstanding religious and frater-
Cantor Jacob H. Sonenklar
man, Mrs. Geo. Goldstein is in
In explaining the theme of the nal group. The patriotic ball will
A board meeting of the Youth
charge of telephone solicitation, observance, Dr. Clinchy said the be a challenge to tyranny and
Mrs. Irving Dix is chairman of "basic purpose" of Brotherhood and a re-affirmation of loyalty to Heinrich Pickert will be the prin- Education League was held Jan.
20, at the home of Mrs. H. Spec-
the committee. Mrs. Louis Gold- Week is to "unite citizens of all the one great democracy that still cipal speaker.
tor, 2745 Cortland Ave.
berg, 2973 Webb Ave., To. cultures in the determination that stands intact and unafraid in a
Ladies Auxiliary
Plans for the annual dinner
8-4648, is in charge of the pick-up America shall be kept free from world over-run by totalitarian ag-
At a meeting of the Detroit
the suicidal animosities disfigur- gressors.
Ladies Auxiliary of Post 135, of dance were discussed. Further
squad.
Due to the generosity of Frank ing the common life in other
"The Jewish War Veterans and the Jewish War Veterans, held plans will be made and commit-
Wetsman, a store in the Oriole can
parts destroy
of the world
today.
Nothing
a
nation
whose
mem-
every
and civilian organ- Jan. 13, at the Book a ac tees chosen at the next open
Theater Bldg., Linwood and bers are knit together by under- ization veteran
participating in this com- Hotel, the following officers were meeting on Feb. 3, at the home
Philadelphia, is being used as a
ing demonstration of loyalty are installed: Lenore Tobias, record- of Mrs. Max Abramson. Guests
warehouse, where labels bearing standing and mutual esteem and to be congratulated on the incep- ing secretary; Annette Kahn, cor- are welcome.
the name of the organization will from which hatted, suspicion and tion of a patriotic program that responding secretary; Eve Mann,
he sewed into the garments so fear are barred."
will bring to every citizen and historian; Red Cross, Nettie Ra-
that the people in Britain may Authors Meet to Combat Intoler- to every school child an increased kin, Ella Felman, Ruth Blohower,
learn of the interest Americans
devotion for the Flag and the co-chairman; Americanization, Ida
ance
For Finer Living
are taking in their plight. This is
A group of America's out- Nation over which it streams so Schlang, chairman; Marian Ru-
in accordance with the policy of standing authors met here under proudly today."
binstein, May Ginsburg, co-chair-
the "Aid to Britain" Committee. the auspices of the National
men; hospitalization, Hilly Madi-
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Call the committee to pick up Conference of Christians and
son, chairman; membership, Ida
State
Commander
Dr.
Robert
bundles if unable to bring it to Jews, to consider the part writ-
Kardien, chairman; Sadye Hor-
Rosen
returned
from
a
Veteran's
the warehouse yourself.
ers can play in the eradication State Commander's conference in witz, Dora Finberg, co-chairmen;
of intolerance.
Washington, D. C., held for the citizenship classes, Belle Klay-
Bnai Brith Buys $10,000 of Non-
The meeting was called by Dr. purpose of obtaining increased man; entertainment, Rose Kan-
Apartment Hotel
Interest Bearing Canadian
Ilenry Noble MacCracken, presi- legislation for hospitalization of tor; publicity chairman, Anne
War Certificates
Elias; ritual and drill, Elizabeth
dent of Vassar College and chair-
Collingwood at Third
WASHINGTON, D. C. — The man of the Committee on Edu- veterans in Michigan.
W. Shapiro, chairman; chairmen
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purchase of $10,000 worth of cational Policies of the National
of daughter's group J. W. V.,
Harry Shafer, chairman of the Rose Kantor, Ruth Ritchie, Ruth
non-interest-bearing and non-ne- Conference. Among the authors
Convenient to transportation,
patriotic military ball, who was Blowhower.
gotiable Canadian War Loan Cer- present were:
I to 5 room suites, furnished
tificates by Bnai Brith, "as a
The next meeting of the La-
Thornton Wilder; Edna Ferber; recently confined to his home with
or unfurnished. Hotel service
further manifestation of the pro- Archibald MacLeish, librarian of influenza, has returned to active dies Auxiliary will be held Jan.
optional. All carpeted, dining
found desire on the part of the congress; Henry Seidel Canby, chairmanship of the Jewish War 27, 8 p. m., at the Veteran's
membership of Bnai Brith and editor of the Saturday Review Veteran's Campaign.
room. Garage in connection.
Bldg., 704 E. Jefferson.
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its affiliate organizations to sup- of Literature; Mathew Josephson;
The daughters fJ
o J. W
W. V
port the cause of Great Britain John P. Marquand, Martha Os-
Thirty organizations have been will give a Mah-Jong and bridge
TOWNSEND 8-2680
to the utmost," was announced tenso, Muriel Rukeyser, Carl Van contacted by the veterans' edu- tea, Jan. 30, at 1:30 p. m., at
at Bnai Brith headquarters here Doren, Margaret Widdemar, cational committee for the pur- the home of Joyce Cantor, 9237
by Henry Monsky, president.
George N. Shuster, Emmett La- pose of soliciting aid to further Wildemere.
very and Lyman Beecher Stowe. the successful culmination of the
Mr, MacLeish offered the facili- campaign to raise $25,000, for
Set Feb. 8 as the
ties of sound recording, refer- the Veteran's Aemricanism and
ence and research of the Library defense program.
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of Congress to those who would
The synagogue committee of work on tri,nscription programs
Dr. Perry P. Burnstine, direc-
the Jewish National Fund Coun- to promote tolerance.
tor of the Good Will Radio Pro-
cil of Detroit, under the chair-
groins, and publicity, has arrang-
ed for six radio addresses to help
manship of Rabbi Jos hua S. S p er-
ka, is cooperating in a response HONOR SHERIFF BAIRD further popularize the Feb. 22,
Is Better Dry Cleaning
to the call directed to the Ortho- AT DINNER ON SUNDAY patriotic ball.
dox Synagogues and Congrega-
Senior Vice Commander Dr.
For Your Winter Clothes
Sheriff Andrew C. Baird will Hilliard Goldstick and popularity
tions in the United States by the
Union of Orthodox Rabbis, desig- be honored at a banquet and contest chairman Samuel Zus,-
Vitalize dry cleaning removes every trace
nating Feb. 8, as this year's dance on Sunday evening, Feb. mann, along with Samuel Rhodes,
of dirt and soil and at the same time
"Jewish National Fund Sabbath". 2, at the Philadelphia-Byron commander of Post No. 190, and
restores essential ingredients necessary to
The occasion is to be observed Hall.
Senior Vice Commander, Seymour
The honors to Sheriff Baird will Frank, are arranging organization
as a "symbol of faith" in the
prolong the life of the fabrics and to keep
future of the Jewish National be extended at the 10th annual contacts.
its body and shape.
Home and as an opportunity for dinner of the Jewish Local No.
Joseph Jones has completed ar-
enlisting popular support for the 1 of the Detroit Fruit Vendors rangements for entertainment and
Vitalize Dry Cleaning and Hand Finishing
Jewish National Fund's wartime Association.
decorations. Maurice Bordelove
Morris • H. Goldberg will be and Arthur Fixel are working
tasks in the field of Palestine
Called For a nd Delivered
chairman of the program, with out program material.
land redemption.
Cosmo M. Minardo as co-chair-
Tom Borman, Harry Madison,
Bercu Elected President of man. The speakers, besides Sher- Harry Paskowitz, Danny Cohen,
• Men's regular Suits or Topcoats
iff Baird, will include Frank N. Louis Tucker, Benjamin Cowan,
Bellefaire Alumni
• Ladies' plain Dresses, Suits, or Coats
Isbey, president, Detroit Fruit George Walt, Irving Dworman,
Ellis
Goldberg,
Jack
Ellenstein,
Herman A. Bercu of Cleveland Auction; Congressman George D. Joseph Feldman, Harry Leibson,
Its smart to insist on Vitalize for
was elected president of the Alum- O'Brien; Hon. Thomas F. Maher, are pushing the ticket sales.
ni Association of Bellefaire, the judge of Traffic Court; Edward
appearance sake as well as economy.
Governor Murray D. Van Wag-
H. Williams, County Auditor;
Cleveland Jewish Orphan Home. William J. Cody, Circuit Court oner accepted the invitation to
Mr. Bercu, president of the
serve on the honorary committee
Briarwood Corporation, of Cleve- Commissioner; Bland A. Pugh, for the patriotic military ball,
Phone COlumbia 4200
land, succeeds I. S. Anoff, presi- Civil Service, Sheriff's Office; and praised the Jewish War Vet-
former
Corporation
Counsel;
Na-
dent of the Albert Pick Co., of
eran's movement in the State of
Chicago, who headed the Associa- thaniel H. Goldstick, assistant Michigan.
Corporation
Counsel;
Dr.
Perry
tion for the past two years, and
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who has been a member of the P. Burnstine, physician for De-
Post 135 will present an Ameri-
troit
Fruit
Vendors
Association;
Bellefaire Board of Trustees for
Sam J. Leve, director, Bureau of can flag to Draft Board 25, Cadil-
533-547 FOREST AVE., EAST
the past ten years.
lac Square Bldg., Jan. 29. The
Maurice A. EnggasS of Detroit, Investigation; Sam Bologna, pres- ceremony will be open to the
represents this community on the ident, Italian Local No. 2, Detroit general public. Brigadier General
Fruit Vendors Association.
hoard of trustees of Bellefaire.

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FOREST CLEANERS