DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle 8 Yiddish Classic To Feature Nine Jewish Stars at Liftman's Jackie Heller Stars At Club San Diego Len Pensler Plays at University of Michigan Jackie Heller, the little fellow with the big voice and a phenom- Len Pensler will close his state- enal following, is the star of the iwde and mid-west tour with a huge New Year's week floor show at Club San Diego. Now a full- fledged movie star with a full picture-making schedule in the offing, Jackie requested and re- ceived permission to accept this Detroit engagement in order to aid his local fans in giving a rousing reception to the New Year. Jackie has a hand-picked chow lending its support includ- ing Ray Melville, comedy master of ceremonies; Janice Palmer, attractive tap dancer; Louise and her magic violin, offering a mix- ture of swing and the classics; Lois McDonald, clever character dancer, and other topflight per- formers. Earl Gardner and his orchestra, featuring the popular negro baritone, Herman Trice, woh also appears in the show, provide the dance and show melo- dies. January 1 1941 Judy Starr Headlines "Happy Holiday" Revue At Club Three 666 Club Casanova Show Headliner of the huge New Year's Eve show at Lowell Bern- hardt's Club Casanova is attrac- tive songstress Judy Starr, star of stage and supper clubs. . Her unusual vocal range ac- counts for her popularity at vari- ous theaters all over the country and the fact that she was fea- tured with Rudy Vallee, the maestro who also sponsored her career. Working in support of Mi,s Starr on the show are clever mimic Bob Hopkins, who also masters the ceremonies; Tom and Jerry Todd, satirists of the dance; Bunny Hallow, pretty tap and toe dancer; Joe Franklin, of- fering his talented canine act, and Bonita Montez, fiery Latin singer. Bobby Stevenson's Treasure Island band, starring Earl Scott On the trumpet, remains for shows and dancing. Bettie Taylor's revue triumph, "Happy Holiday," an elaborate Celia Adler, Jacob Ben-Anti, special holiday production, k the Frances Adler, Misha and Lucy current offering at Club Thre e Gehrman, Berta Gerstein, Mena- 666, Detroit's only theater-type chem Rubin, Joseph Shoengold night club. A trio of stars, Ralph arid Jacob Mestel, each a noted Sneed, Jr., sensational Millet Jewish stage star in his or her dancer known as the sepia Paul own right, will appear here to- Draper; "Dynamite" Jeff, rson, gether for the first time at the wacky dancer who lifts iabl es Littman's Peoples Theater, where a nd chairs by his teeth, and they will be seen in "God, Man Willie and Wookey, flash dancers, and Devil," the Jacob Gordon Yid- share top billing. In the talent. dish dramatic classic, which will Packed supporting cast are Rita be offered for only two consecu- Grenay, Spanish and American tive performances on Sunday, songstress; Sugar Cane, feminine matinee and evening, Jan. 3. speed tapster; Jort-Anna Holmes, The production, which was clever song stylist; the Taylor- staged and directed by Jacob vttes, lovely dancing octette, and Ben-Ami, popular American-Jew- Marcellus Wilson, singing and ish actor of both the Broadway dancing master of ceremonies. and New York Yiddish theater, Highlight of the revue is the ex will be presented here under the quisite United Nations number, auspices of the Hebrew Actors' presented as the finale, with all Union, the only theatrical labor of the Allied countries repre- organization of its kind in the sented in respective costumed ar- world, with a chain of legitimate ray by the Taylorettes and vari- Judy Manners Is Singing Jewish playhouses in every prin- ous cast principals. King Kolas cipal city in America and Canada. D. Wertheim Discusses and his orchestra provide their Star at Club Mar-Jo This is the first time in the his- "terrific tempos" for dancing and Dynamic Judy Manners, rising tory of the Jewish theater that Future of Zionism , the show. young singing star and mimic LEN PENSLER ; a play will boast of a cast played whom Detroit night club and Chaver David Wertheim of the only by individual stars. "God, New Year's engagement at the theater audiences helped start on Man and Devil" was first pro- Jewish National Workers' Alli- University of Michigan. the road to fame, heads the big Women's Auxiliary of duced in the United States al- ance addressed the new Detroit Following Len's policy of fea- New Year's week floor show at Hebrew Schools Annual Labor Zionist Group at an in- most 50 years ago. formal meeting Sunday, Dec. 27. turing an all star orchestra, he Club Mar-Jo, East Jefferson at Although no topic was assigned is now featuring Paul Mendoza Nine Mile Rd. Judy has been a Donor Luncheon Jan. 27 the electric guitar and Oriel consistent show-stopper in recent DOWNTOWN THEATRES in advance, Chaver Wertheim, in on The members of the Woman's response to questions from the Howise as first sax man and ar- theater appearances, which took UNITED ARTISTS — Judy group, gave a clear, lucid analy- ranger, who was formerly with her to New York and a contract. Auxiliary of the United Hebrew to substitute for Beatrice Kay Schools are working to make the Garland in "For Me and My Gal," sis of the American Zionist scene. Bobby Byrnes. on the Monday night "Gay 90's" eleventh donor luncheon a suc- musical cavalcade of the first Starting from the European coast-to-coast radio program. cess. World War and its songs and backgrounds he traced the devel- Sharing prominence in the new Luncheonette meetings are be- vaudeville, which co-stars George opment of the American Zionist '42 - Dialogue - '43 show are the Great Ballantyne, ing held each week at the homes Murphy and Gene Kelly opened groups to date, pointing out the Between the Years known as the "facetious fakir," of the various members of the New Year's Eve. On the same factors which gave them their and other well known acts. Popu- Auxiliary. The next pep meeting program will be "Sunday Punch" present character. CI:aver Wer- lar Allan Kane and his society will be held at the home of Mrs. starring William Lundigan, Jean theim made no attempt to con- "Hi there, fellow, '43, orchestra play for (lancers and Benjamin Gould, 18490 Roselawn Rogers and Dan Dailoy, Jr., a ceal the shortcomings in Ameri- I am glad to welcome you; the show. Club Mar-Jo is one of Ave., on Tuesday morning, Jan. story dealing with a group of can Zionism in his frank and Father Time is calling me, the mid-west's finest roadhouses, 5, at 11 o'clock. fighters who are contending both open discussion. He dealt at Yet there is much to do." serving exceptional dinners pre- for ring honors and for the hand length with the labor Zionist The date of the eleventh, annual groups, and emphasized the role "I have hastened here, Sire '42, pared by a famous chef. of the young lady. donor luncheon has been set for of the younger generation of I know you are passing out; Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the social MICHIGAN — With the Ink Zionists in our present (lay I've heard in spite of what oc- Congress Women To hall of the Congregation Shaarey curred Spots in person on the stage struggle. Zedek. The program of the with Lucky Millinder's orchestra; luncheon will include a musical Hold Series of Teas As yet unnamed, the group to You were a brave old scout." and "Seven Days Leave" starring which Mr. Wertheim spoke con- program by outstanding musi- The Detroit Women's Division cians, the school choir, specially Victor Mature and Lucille Ball sists of a number of young "I know you will do a better of the American Jewish Congress task, on the screen, the Michigan is adult labor Zionists. Products of trained for this occasion will sing announces the first in a series of new IlebreVv-Palestinian songs, set to go to town for the New our local Hebrew schools and My dear young '43, teas to be held on Friday, Jan. and a nationally known educator Year's week. Zionist youth movements, these But as I go down in history 8, at 2 p. m., at the home of will deliver a brief address. Time will remember me." young Zionists have organized Mrs. William Gottesman at 2690 FOX — Entertainment at its themselves for the purpose of The general chairman of the Oakman Ct. zenith has captured the imagina- carrying on a militant and ac- "T'is well, he will, Sire '42, luncheon is Mrs. Max Hayman; These teas will be held on each tion of Detroiters to such a great tive Zionist program. This pro- There was so much to learn; Mesdames Harry Friday throughout the month of co-chairmen, extent that the Fox is announc- gram includes the support of I pray to help young '44, K raft and Herman Wetsman. January in conjunction with the The chairman of reservations is ing a hold-over of the stirring the Zionist funds, support of the A safer world to earn." fund-raising campaign which is adventure triumph, "The Black Histadruth, and the furthering —Miriam G. Slobin. Mrs. William Mandel, Tyler 7- Swan". now underway. A novel idea has 4614, and the president of the of chalutziuth. It is hoped that been inaugurated insofar as the Women's Auxiliary is Mrs. Jack before long this group will be- event will have different themes Tobin. come a potent force in the local Ladies' Auxiliary JWV BUY WAR BONDS ! Zionist scene. each week. They are in the form of national teas, the subject of Sponsored Show for which will be "Our Allies". The Disabled Veterans first is a Russian tea. An attempt BUY WAR BONDS! will be made to maintain a Rus- Department of Michigan, La- sian atmosphere. There will be 8210 121h St. near Seward Ave. — Phone TR. 2-0100 dies' Auxiliary of the Jewish a group of Russian folk songs. War Veterans, sponsored a 30- The feature of the afternoon will TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY CLUB man act from the - show "This Is be a talk by Mrs. Morris Adler. SUNDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT, JAN. 3 the Army" and entertained pa- The entire membership and all tients at the Veterans Facilities those interested in working are Hospital at Dearborn, Mich., on invited to the affair. Thursday, Dec. 31, between 2 The culmination of the fund- and a Group of Seven Other Individual Stage Stars Will Appear in and 4 p. m. The chairman was raising campaign will take place the Dramatic Classic Mrs. Ruth Schreiber. on Feb. 10, in the form of a The Auxiliary will open a Red "Congress Tea Party". At that Cross branch for surgical dress- time all contributors will assem- ings and bandages at Dexter and ble at the affair which is being By JACOB GORDON Webb, Jan. 4, under the chair- planned for them. The first time in the history of the Jewish theater that the entire cast Any persons interested in be- manship of Mrs. Mary Wallace will consist of individual stars. and her vice chairmen, Mrs. Ida ing active workers for the fund- Greenbaum and Mrs. Blanche raising campaign are requested Prices: Night .55-.83-1.10-1.65 — Matinee .55-.83-1.10 SENSATIONAL YOUNG Greenblatt. For the benefit of to contact Mrs. Samuel Green, those employed during the day, 3003 Calvert Ave., or call To. SINGING STAR AND MIMIC the hours will be from 10 a. ni. 7-3304. And A Big Supporting Show to 10 p. m., so that may con- tribute to the war effort. N. WOODWARD J.W.E.W.O. 14836 Wyoming ALLAN KANE The North Woodward branch Enrollment of members of the South of Fenkeli First Aid class will take place at of the Jewish Women's European And His NOrthlawn 9603 Yeshivath Beth Yehudah on Jan. Welfare Organization will meet 8, from 8 to 10 p. m., under the at the home of Mrs. F. Novo- SOCIETY ORCHESTRA supervision of Mrs. Sarah Harris grad, 1950 Oakman Blvd., on UNTIL JANUARY 3 INCLUSIVE of the Women's Hospital. The Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 12:30 p. m. Midwest's Finest Mrs. Anna Goldberg, president, Red Cross chairman of the de- partment if Mrs. Ruth Bolhower. will preside, and announces that Roadhouse Dinners reports will be given of the 10th Singing Star of Radio, Stage, Screen donor luncheon. All members are urged to attend. EAST JEFFERSON Trees Planted in • Littman's People's Theater MAR-JO J. Ben-Ami—Celia Adler JUDY "God, Man and Devil" MANNERS CLUB SAN DIEG Jackie Heller PLUS A BIG SUPPORTING SHOW Happy New Year To All! At Palestine Forests 9 MILE ROAD ZVILLER LADIES' AID Roseville 9031 for Reservations A regular meeting of the Bes- In the Ehrlich Forest: Two sie Sorin Zviller Ladies' Aid So trees honoring recovery of Mrs. ciety was held on Wednesday, Mary Rycus, by Mr. and Mrs. Dec. 23, at the home of Mrs. NO-CH:11:H10-001:1-004:1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-Oar S. N. Bailen. Ben Laza•sky. Mrs. H. Epstein In the Mizrachi Forest: One presided. Reports were given by tree honoring , recovery of Mrs. the various committees on the S. Brown, by Mrs. S. Honigman; first annual donor luncheon that one tree in memory of Mrs. Pearl S held at the Wilshire Hotel The Perfect Night Club Ashinsky, by Mrs. Israel Kaplan; on Dec. 16. The chairman ex- one tree honoring marriage of pressed her appreciation to the Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Callow, members for their cooperation by Sisters of Zion Mizrachi; one in making this affair a success. treee in memory of Betty Donations were made to the Ida We Will Continue fo Bring Schwartz, by Sisters of Zion Pevin Memorial Fund by the You Detroit's Finest Revues Mizrachi; one tree honoring fofflowing: Mrs. Harold Soble, marriage of Ruth Prince to Dr. in memory of her brother, Har- mow,. N. 114M-MOR • Alvin Yarrows, by Young Wont- old Shiffman, and her sister-in- en's Mizrachi; one tree honor- law, Mrs. Sylvia Ragowsky; Mr. ing birth of Kenneth Robert and Mrs. S. Charles Fisher con- Horowitz, by Young Women's tributed on the occasion of good Mizrachi. news received from their brother. - CASANOVA JUDY STARR FAMOUS RULY VALEE SONGSTRESS PLUS A BIG SUPPORTING SHOW ipecial Dinner Show at 7:30 Nightly —:--Dancing at 7 2481 GRAND RIVER at THIRD • Reservations CA 5284 ..cidoi a, c0140'6** HAPPY NEW YEAR!