A merica Yewish Periodical Colter CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO 4, I N nj, J u ly 24, 1942 DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle •• •STRICTLYC ONFIDENTIAL• by Phineas J. Biron REMEMBER JABOTINSKY That was a touching ceremony which last week, at a Long Is- land cemetery, marked the sec- ond anniversary of Vladimir Ja- botim•ky's death . . . His widow silently deposited flowers on the grave . . . Then a delegation of Palestinians of the It•gum, a vir- ile group of men, laid a huge wreath on the Zionist leader's last resting place . . . And Eri Jabotinsky recited Iskor . . . No speeches—no bombastic phrases— but Only a rededication to the work for which the Rosh Beta'. gave his all . . . And the entire occasion served as a reminder that Jabotinsky, more than any other Jewish leader, foresaw pres- ent developments and recognized the importance of a Jewish Army when that theme was strictly taboo in high Zionist circles. JEWISH ARMY FRONT NER dates Irown Wag. !stab. the the ! re. while mon- ! en. have epre. ntire II be be. men wring the In. toed by nee, the om. who res. i ng Lose !rty. for Iowa There is reason to believe that American military authorities look very favorably upon the Jewish Army project for the Middle East, and are telling their British col- leagues to stop pussyfooting about it . . . We recommend a little booklet published in London, Eng- land, by W. H. Allen and Co., Ltd. . . . It is called "Britain's Nameless Ally," and its author is Israel Cohen . . . The subject is the Jews as a factor in the war . . . Eddie Cantor has sent a contribution to the Committee for a Jewish Army, and pledges his support. . . . That beautiful new drawing which adorns the New York headuarters of the Committee is a gift from artist Arthur Szyk, who calls it "The Modern Maccabee" . . . Five hun- dred American Army recreation centers throughout the country, incidentally, are now having ex- hibits of colored reproductions of Szyk's anti-Axis cartoons, printed up by Esquire . . And, what's more, the readers of the New York Post now have the oppor- tunity to see new Szyk cartoons almost daily on that paper's edi- torial page. THIS AND THAT We see by the papers that a new postage stamp issued in Ber- lin bears the phizzes of Hitler, Hirohito and Victor Emanuel II of Italy . . . We'd like it better if the Italian representative were Benito, as that would give the stamp the precise combination we want to lick . . . Did you know that violin virtuoso Fritz Kreisler IS known to his intimates as an authortiy on the Bible? MUSICAL NOTES Strange though it may seem at first glance, it is to Rome that the English-speaking nations owe the inspiring lyric for the "Unit- ed Nations" battle-hymn composed by Dmitri Shostakovich, the fam- ous Russian musician . . . We mean Harold I. Rome, of course • . . The song, just introduced to America on a Red Seal record, has for some time been sung by Soviet soldiers marching into bat- tle against the Nazis, and is fast becoming the United Nations anthem . . . Larry Adler, the har- monica artist, is making another incursion into the field of serious music . . . His arrangement of "Blues in the Night" is scheduled to he performed by the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra under Arthur Rodzinski, no less. ABOUT PEOPLE More Documentary • Films to • Sound Be Show nat Center way, is at present busy in Holly- wood making the movie version of her "Watch on the Rhine?" . . . Radio fans insist that one of the new stars of the other will be Arthur Schwartz, the popular song composer, who made a tre- mendous hit on a 'went guest appearance on the kilocycles. WEEKLY GIGGLE Freni Berlin via the grapevine comes the story of the housework- er who was being interviewed by a prospective employer . . . The salary, said the girl, would have to be 60 marks a month—and ex- plained that while 40 marks would pay for her work, the rest would be her reward for not telling the Gestapo that the household was listening to foreign broadcasts and buying illicit food in the black market . . . "But that won't be necessary," protested the haus- frau . . . "We don't listen to short-wave broadcasts, and we never buy food beyond the limits set by our ration cards" . .. "In that case," came back the maid, "I don't want the job . . . I can't work in a house of nitwits where I'll starve to death" . . . Then there's the one about the German woman who, after study- ing the display in a bakery win- dow, went inside to inquire how come the rolls were so large that day . . . She threatened to report him to the Gestapo for disobeying size regulations unless he'd give her a couple of the oversized ones by way of a bribe . . . But the baker quickly saved himself and convinced her of his faithful ad- herence to the rules . . . "Those aren't rolls," he pointed out . . . "Those are the fresh loaves I just put out." Camp Chelsea Has Record Attendance A record attendance at Camp Chelsea, the camp for mothers and children, at Chelsea, Mich., has tilled the camp to capacity this season, closing registrations until Aug. 9. Sponsored by the Jewish Community Center, the camp is enjoying so successful a season, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Kulka, that campers who registered one week only desire to stay on for the entire summer. However, registrations are open for the weeks of August 9 and August 16. The week of August 9 will be devoted exclusively to mothers alone or to mothers and their children. But, the week of August 16 will be open for family camping when husbands and fath- ers are invited to spend the week in the country with their fam- ilies. Children's Activities The activities of the adults and children are widely separated at Camp Chelsea. Supervised by Miss unny Levin and Mrs. Estelle Mitni•k, whom the youngsters adore, the children enjoy a sep- arate program of athletics and fun. "Gon Hayeled," the children's playhouse, on the spacious camp grounds, is available rain or shine. They have their own sleep- ing quarters, eat their meals apart from the adults and, in general, enjoy a typical children's summer camp program, in addition to be- ing in the company of their mother.;. This system gives the mothers, and the fathers, during family camping week, an opportunity for complete relaxation and time to participate in the full camp pro- gram of swims, hikes, dramatics, campfire marshmallow roasts, Glances, card games and parties. Miss Cynthia Mallitz, as women's counsellor, plans the programs for the adult group. Dramatist Irwin Shaw will be on Broadway this fall even though his physical self will be in Uncle Sam's Army . . . His new play, "Labor for the Wind," is going to be produced by the Chekhov Theater . . . Burton C. Hoffman, president of the Dial Press, which publishes the books of Pierre van Transportation and Rates Paassen, has volunteered for Army Camp Chelsea may be reached service . . . He will receive a by Greyhound bus. The buses commission . . . Max Dreyfuss, leave the Detroit Washington the music publisher, was so con- lvd. Station at 1:20 and 3:20 p. vinced by the food-for-victory cam- m., and arrive at Chelsea at 3:20 paign that he put a lot of work and 5:20 p. m. Bus fare to and good hard cash into his New Chelsea is $1.31 one way and $2.36 York State farm—with the re- sult that his dairy now produces round trip. Camp Chelsea rates are as fol- excellent milk which, volume for volume, costs him as much as the lows: $13.00 per week for adult Jewish Community Center mem- finest imported champagne . . Playwright Lillian Hellman, they bers; $15.00 per week for adult say, is going to turn producer, non-members; $8.50 per week for with a dramatization of refugee children of Center members; and author Vladimir Pozner's "Edge $10.00 per week for children of of the Sword" as her first offer- non-members. The camp will be ing . . . Could be that her entry open through August 22. Registrations for Camp Chelsea Into the ranks of producers is due to the fact that Herman may be made at the Jewish Corn- Shumlin, who heretofore has pre- munity Center, Woodward at Hol- sented all her plays on Broad- brook, telephone, Madison 8100. Two powerful documentary sound films will be presented at the Jewish Community Center, Woodward at Holbrook, on Monday evening, July 27, at 9 o'clock, "The City," and "Man- hattan Waterfront." "The City," a film that won Acclaim immediately upon its release, is a powerful plea for adequate housing facilities and intellijently planned communi- ties, as exemplified by Green- belt, Md. It has been given four stars by critics throughout the country. The second portrays film graphically the sea's meeting with the City of New York. Movies are shown each Mon- day evening at the Jewish Com- munity Center during the sum- mer season. Weather permitting, they are projected in the out- door courtyard. Members are admitted without charge. There is a 17c fee for non-members. DETROIT HALEVY SINGING SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS The Board of Directors of the Detroit Halevy Singing Society have elected the following officers to serve during the 18th year of Halevy activities: Morris Shat- zen, president; Eugene Franz- blau, vice president and chairman of the membership committee; Hy- man H. Cohen, treasurer; Sonia Bussell, financial secretary; and Rose Berghoff, recording and corresponding secretary. The executive committee, con- sisting of the officers and the chairmen of the standing commit- tees, was completed by the ap- opintment of the following com- mittee chairmen: Max Levy, mus- ical committee; Israel M. Hertz, patrons; Harry Resnick, Jewish publicity; David Goldberg, Eng- lish publicity; Nathan Bennish, librarian; Julius Chafetz, ar- rangements; Joe Bussell and Anna Warren, entertainment; Nathan- iel Raskin, program; Dr. William Klein, delegate to the Jewish Community Council. The Halevy Board of Directors also gave its unanimous approval to the re-appointment of Dan Frohman as musical director and William Gayman as assistant mus- ical director for the coming year. 3 FAMOUS ARTISTS ON PROGRAMS OF MASONIC AUDITORIUM CONCERTS Detroit music lovers are not going to let the war black out their enjoyment of music during the coming season. C. W. Van Lopik, manager of the Masonic Auditorium Concert Series, re- ports that advance sales for De- troit's major concert series are well in excess of sales at this time 'last year. He reports there is good indication that the huge Masonic Auditorium will be com- pletely sold out on season tickets before the season starts. Next season will mark the 10th anni- versary of the Masonic Audi- torium Concert Series and the greatest array of world famous artists ever to appear on a sin- gle Detroit concert series have been booked. Season ticket holders will have a choice of attending either a concert by Serge Rachmaninoff, October 12, or a concert by Fritz Kreisler, October 27. Following the opening concerts by the world's greatest pianist and the already legendary violinist, Fritz. Kreisler, season ticket holders will hear the famous Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra on Novem- ber 3, 110 musicians under the baton of Eugene Ormandy. It will be the first appearance in many years of this major orches- tra in Detroit. On Tuesday night, December 15, the world famous Gen. Plat- off Don Cossack Chorus will pre- sent a concert in Masonic Audi- torium. This famous Russian Chorus has been traveling the world for 15 years and is known wherever good choral music is appreciated. Richard Crooks, the great ten- or of the Metropolitan and radio, assisted by William Prim- rose, world famous violist, ap- pears on January 8. Thursday night, February 4, the tremendously popular Ballet Russe, with a huge orchestra will be presented. Following this great dance attraction the Ma- sonic Auditorium Concert Series will close on March 22 with a concert by the great Negro con- tralto, Marian Anderson. Manager Van Lopik states "Those Detroiters who expect to buy tickets to single attractions next season will be disappoint- ed, but season subscribers, who after all make these great con- certs possible, will enjoy our greatest series. Naturally we're urging every one to buy season tickets at once, to avoid later disappointment." Ladies of Yeshivath Sponsor Snack for Soldiers Wednesday, the 22, July Ladies of Yeshivath Beth Yehu- dah had the privilege to furnish the USO at Battle Creek, Mich. with food and refreshments for a Delicacy Snack for 150 Jew- ish soldiers. This is part of the active in- terest the Ladies of the Yesh- ivah take in the USO work. The great package providing the re- freshments for the service men was sent to the USO Center, 170 Michigan Ave., in Battle Creek. Although none of the hostesses could be present the soldiers undoubtingly enjoyed their hospitality. Plans are worked out with the Detroit USO office at the Ham- mond Bldg. to entertain a group of soldiers at the second Bob-Lo outing which the ladies are ar- ranging for Sunday, August 16. There the soldiers will be treated to the boat ride, the picnic and all kinds of entertainment by the students of the Yeshivah. MOTHERS' CLUB Twelfth Street Mothers' Club, through Mrs. B. Garfinkel, presi- dent, and Mrs. J. Nusbaum of the relief committee of the club, made contributions of $7.00 each to United China Relief and the • Navy Relief Society out of col- lections from the June and July meetings of the club. 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