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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle

November

1 942

A Letter to the Jews of Detroit
From Judge Homer Ferguson

Mr. Jacob Margolis, Editor,
The Detroit Jewish Chronicle,
525 Woodward Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan.

Dear Mr. Margolis:

It has come to my notice that there has been a mis-
understanding concerning certain remarks that I made
during my debate with Senator Brown over the radio.
I consider it unfortunate that these remarks should have
been interpreted as carrying with them even a grain of
prejudice, as nothing could be further from the truth.
That I should have been charged with even the
slightest motive of prejudice against the Jewish people
is particularly deplorable, and I protest against it so
emphatically that I resent the implications.
True Democratic ideals have distinguished the Amer-
ican people from the harassed peoples of Europe and
make it possible for men in public life to make their po-
Rabbi Mitchell Eskolaky Reports on His Trip To
sition clear whenever speeches delivered during a politi-
cal campaign are misconstrued. Thanks to the genius
Kellogg Company
of America and the freedom of our press that we are
I have returned a short time ago from my annual visit at the great and
able to establish friendly relations and avoid prejudiced world-famous
firm, the Kellogg Company, which is located in the city of
judgments!
Battle Creek, Michigan. In the giant factories of this company, I carried
Because I believe in the rights of men, I also believe out an intensive investigation of all the cereal products which are made
there. During my visit, I had full opportunity to go through all the various
in the rights of religious groups, as well as national and divisions
in which the Kellogg food articles are made. In every department
racial elements in our population.
Rabbi Eukoluky
where the individual cereals are produced, I spent much time investigating
Under the circumstances, I want my sentiments the various processes through which the original raw materials pass before the completed product
is ready for packing. After a thorough-going investigation, I remained convinced, as always, that
known. I shall fight against the injection of racial and all
Kellogg cereals are prepared in fullest accord with our laws of Kashruth which are so important
religious prejudice in this country; and I shall fight any and
sacred to every Jew who
shall be created for the forces. value of foodstuffs. After I an-
charge made against me personally of ever having en- is God-fearing.
In the very first rank of this alyzed thoroughly the entire pro-
tertained such prejudices.
All Kellogg products are there- policy is the government re- cedure of the restored nutritive
Naturally I am grateful to my many Jewish friends fore endorsed and certified by quirement that food for the values, I established that all the
who supported me in the November 3rd election. And me as Kosher, so that all Jews American people shall be the added factors are produced only
seek not only quality and healthiest and most nutritive pos- from mineral or vegetable
the help I received from men like William Friedman, who
health-giving energy in their sible.
sources and not from animal
Irving H. Small, Ben Burdick, Joseph Kamil, Julius Plis- foodstuffs, but demand as well
sources. Therefore, there is no
strict
Kashruth
as
an
important
kow, and many others, who have given of their time and
In accordance with this policy possibility of forbidden matter
factor
in
their
food
articles,
the
United
States
government
i
n niacin, vitamn B-1 or ferric
money in this campaign, was very gratifying.
shall know that the Kellogg ce_ has suggested that all firms which phosphate,
the three essentials
Is may be used in the most handle processed foodstuffs in-
It gives me a sense of satisfaction to know that false
for restored
values.
va ue,. Every
very Jew-
h
with
f am
1 1 h the sure tl that their food products ish
rumors of prejudice' are not entertained generally but i l a gio 1 . . s Jew ei h s homes
' ily may use all Kellogg
fullest confidence in the Kashruth shall contain all the original cereals with
the returned nutri-
are merely sporadic and must vanish as quickly as they of these foods. The Kellogg prod- food values of whole grains in tive values with the fullest confi-
are dispelled by truth.
ucts which are included in m the case of cereal s,

Very truly yours,

Homer Ferguson.

President of

The United States

in 1992?

We don't know his name, but we
know who he isl Some sturdy,
little fellow who is getting his full
share of the important vitamins
and health-giving minerals that
are embodied in dairy products
. . . the "perfect food" . . . for
small growing bodies and war-
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•
dence concerning their Kashruth.
endorsement are Corn Flakes, The Kellogg Company was one On this occasion I wish to ex-
Rice
All-Bran,
Pep 40% of the first to follow the govern- press publicly my hearty thanks
Bran Krispies,
Flakes, Wheat
Krispies
Wheat Krumbles and Kellogg ,,
s ment suggestion and soon in- to the officers of the Kellogg
stalled the new process, so that Company for the very hospitable
Shredded Wheat.
the nurtitive values of all its reception I received at the time
In my investigation, I gave products is restored to the nat- of my visit to Battle Creek. At
special attention to the serious ural grain levels. In the exten- the close of this report, I wish
problems which have arisen as a sive discussion which I had with again to give my assurance to
result of the government regu- the chemical department of the all Jews that all Kellogg prod-
lations which affect foodstuffs in Kellogg Company, I ascertained ucts may be used in all Jewish
time of war. Our government has concerning the Kashruth of the homes with the complete confi-
set up the national policy that materials which go into the Kel- dent that they are Kosher and
the home-front must be strength- logg cereals to satisfy the gov- that all requirements of Jewish
ened and fortified in wartime ernment regulations concerning Dietary Laws are complied with
so that more help and weapons the full whole-grain nutrition in every respect.

Ladies' Auxiliary
Of J.N.F. Activities

Dr. Simeon Halkin To Be
Kvutzah Ivrith Speaker

Israel Sisterhood
Plans War Activities

Dr. Simeon Halkin, famous
Mrs. Wm. Klafer and Mrs. Irv- poet, essayist and lecturer, will
The U. S. 0. committee is
ing were joint hostesses at be the guest speaker of the planning a broad program of ac-
a membership desert luncheon, Kvutzah Ivrith on Saturday eve-
tivities this season. In co-opera-
Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 12:30 p. m.
at the Rose Sittig Cohen Bldg., ning, Nov. 28, in the Rose Sittig tion with the Temple Youth
Cohen Bldg.
Group, a series of bi-weekly Sun-
Tyler and Lawton.
Mrs. Wm. Klafer, membership
Dr. Halkin is one of the in- day night parties for Service men
chairman, assisted by her cap- structors of the Hebrew Teach- and girls representing the Youth
tains, Mesdames H. Bookstein, ers' College in Chicago, is an Group is the high spot of the
Samuel Heyman, H. Buchman, I. author of note.
program. In addition to this a
Goodman, Leo Gold, Wm. Man-
On Saturday afternoon, the box of refreshments is again be-
dell, Moritz Schubiner, Frank 28th, Dr. Halkin will meet with ing sent to the men at Camp
Skolnik, Louis Pollock and Wm. the staff of the Hebrew Schools Custer, and the Sisterhood will
Hordes, appeals to all members at an Oneg Shabbath gathering also supply sandwiches and be
and friends to be present as in the Rose Sittig Cohen Build- hostesses for a Monday night at
"Member Bring a Member" is ing. All people who understand the new U. S. 0. headquarters.
our slogan.
Hebrew are invited.
Other plans include participation
Mrs. Philip Cutler, president of
in the sewing project at the U.
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Jew-
S. 0. building and the regular
ish National Fund, sends this Hebrew Poet To Speak senior hostess program.
The
message, through the medium of At Shaarey Zedek
committee members are Mrs. Saul
the Jewish Chronicle, to all Jew-
Rubin, Mrs. Rudolph Webber,
ish women of Detroit:—Women On Friday, Nov. 27
Mrs. Jos. Kates, Mrs. H. Sachs,
as homemakers have accepted the
Mrs. W. Gottesman, Mrs. Harney
challenge bravely and are serving
Dr. S. Halkin, noted Hebrew Elbinger, Mrs. A. Bronson, Mrs.
on all home fronts with a de- poet and essayist, will speak at L. Martin, Mrs. D. Arkin, Mrs.
termination that peace and secur- the late Friday evening services M. Mandeberg, Mrs. Harry Metz-
ity shall live for all time.
at Congregation Shaarey Zedek,
Mrs. Harry Fisher, Mrs.
What more noble task can pre- Nov. 27, 1942, at 8:15 p. m. ger,
Harold Somlyo, Sec., and Mrs.
vail than joining the ranks of the His subject will be "New Pat- Samuel
Linden, chairman.
Jewish National Fund. The land terns in Hebrew Literature". Dr.
The Red Cross Unit of Temple
buying agency in Palestine, and Halkin will discuss the new mo- Israel
are busily en-
giving hope and the will to live tives and trends which modern gaged Sisterhood
in knitting and sewing at
to the forlorn and weary, the Hebrew writers have introduced their headquarters
in Room II.
broken and beaten from the camps into Hebrew literature. Dr. Hal-
Bldg., on Tuesday and
and ghettos of a mad Europe, kin is now instructor at the Col- Boulevard
Wednesday from 8:30 a. m. to 4
and helping them settle on the lege of Jewish Studies in Chi p.
m. A new service has been
soil of Palestine.
He formerly was a teacher inaugerated for the convenience
Mrs. M. J. Wohlgelenter will cago.
American literature in the of those who wish to sew all day,
give a resume on all phases of of
Academy in Palestine. that of serving tea and cake at
Zionism. Dramatic readings by Herzlia
Ile is one of the most distin- noon at a very nominal sum.
Reuben Silver.
poets in America and is
The following donations to the
The annual donor event of the guished
the author of a recent book of Sisterhood's Red Cross Unit tire
Ladies Auxiliary of the J. N. F. literary
criticism in Hebrew gratefully acknowledged: ,
will take place on Wednesday,
which appeared recently. Dr.
From Mr. and Mrs. Hy Gitt,e-
March 17, 1943.
i
The Auxiliary of the Jewish Halkin is a stimulating speaker man and Mrs. Sol Pearlman, in
National Fund were hostesses to and it is always rewarding to memory of Mr. Baskind andMr.
hear his message. All are wel- Arthur Caplan; from the , rk-
the Kosher Snack—Bar- of Carrrp come.
ers of Temple Israel Red ( 1oss
Custer, Battle Creek,. Mich. on
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1942, and Zaraysky contributed cookies. Mrs. Unit in memory of Charles (, or-
presented a concert record sym- Harry Schwartz is chairman of nell; a large American flag for
the ni H
t'sheela
im nd oci ch u . arters, from Mr.
phony to the camp. Mrs. Anna U. S. 0.
Harry