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DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle
Edmund Stevens at Cass Downtown Theatres
Lily Pons To Open
Town Hall March 12
FOX THEATRE—Detroit's 2nd Detroit's 1st Annual
big dawn premiere will herald the
Edmund Stevens, ace war cor- initial showing of "Immortal Ser- Musical Festival
respondent of The Christian Sci-
ence Monitor, who has reported
most of the major events in the
war since it started in Poland,
until the fall of Tripoli and the
encirclement of the German ar-
mies on the coastal areas of Tu-
nisia. and who returned by clipper
late in February, will be the
speaker for The Detroit TOwn
Tall in the Cass Theatre, Friday
morning, March 12. at 11 o'clock.
In his lecture 'The Battle For
Northern Africa," Mr. Stevens
will tell of the past twelve months
with the Eighth Army, the ad-
vance through Libya, the fall of
Tripoli, and the successes of the
American forces in Africa, an-
alyzing these important events in
this world conflict. As roving re-
porter for The Christian Science
Monitor he has seen more of Eu-
rope. Africa, Persia and Syria
'than few correspondents of any
nationality have.
geant" at the Fox on Friday
morning, starting at 8:00 a. m.
This is in response to the thou-
sands of requests by war workers
for another early show for their
convenience.
UNITED ARTISTS—"Random
Harvest" continues for a fourth
week at the United Artists Thea-
tre. This screen adaptation of
James Milton's best-selling novel
of the same name stars Ronald
Colman and Greer Garson in the
gripping story of a man who be-
cause of a brain injury during
World War I, suffers from am-
nesia. He is befriended by a dan-
cer—in the person of Greer Gar-
eon—who later becomes his wife.
Lily Pons, hailed as the great-
est coloratura soprano of the age
will open Detroit's first annual
Music and Ballet Festival to be
held the week of May 10 at the
Ma sonic Auditorium. With Lily
Pons will be her husband, Andre
Kostelanetz of stage and radio
fame, who will direct the Detroit
Orchestra for this significant mu-
sical event.
Other concert attractions of
Festival week are Oscar Levant,
famous pianist and wit of "Infor-
mation Please" in all-Gershwin
program, and Arthur Rubinstein,
great Polish pianist for his first
Detroit concert. Five performances
of S. Hurok's popular Ballet The-
atre starring Irina Baronova,
'Massine, Antone Dolin, Alicia
Markova, Andre Eglevsky with a
company of 125 dancers will round
out the Festival.
Reservations on a membership
basis may now be obtained at the
Masonic Auditorium Box Office
at substantial savings. Temple
2-0030.
First Film of Libyan War
Stars Fonda and O'Hara
In John Brophy's "Immortal
Sergeant," which opens today at
the Fox Theater, 20th Century-
Fox brings to the screen the first
stirring drama to come out of
the blazing desert warfare which
led to a British victory in Libya.
Starring Henry Fonda and
Maureen O'Hara, the action-
packed film was translated to the
screen from Brophy's popular
novel which, besides being the
first to dramatize the adventure
and courage of the embattled Af-
rican scene, in effect set an ex-
citing new story pattern for these
unforgettable times.
Reports from previews indicate
that 20th Century-Fox, which
made "How Green Was My Val-
ley," "This Above All" and "The
Pied Piper," once again has un-
covered the key to translating a
thrilling novel into an even more
thrilling film.
A strong supporting cast fea-
tures Thomas Mitchell, Allyn
Joslyn and Reginald Gardiner.
John Stahl directed, while Lamar
Trotti, who produced the picture,
also wrote the screen play.
MICHIGAN—Fo• sheer star
power alone, "Star Spangled Rhy-
thin" tops everything yet made.
Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Fred
MacMurray, Franchot Tone, Ray
Milland, Dorothy Lamour, Pau-
lette Goddard, Betty Hutton, Mary
"Sons Of South" Highlight Martin, Veronica Lake, Alan
Taylor Show At Club 666 Ladd, Rochester and many others,
including Bing's oldest son, Gary,
The l'excellent vocal technique contribute their talents. The sec-
Gen. Marshall Says
and smooth harmony of the Sons and feature on the current pro- American Ballad
Of The South, famous radio quin- gram at the Michigan Theatre is
Nation Owes Sgt. Levin
tette, highlight Bettie Taylor's "Fall In" with William Tracy and Singers at Fisher
newest musical revue, "Blues In. Joe Sawyer, in a laugh-provoking
"Debt of Gratitude "
Town Hall March 17,
The Groove," at Club Three 666. comedy of army life.
These boys really sing, preferring
NEW YORK, (WNS)—General
The American Ballad Singers, George C. Marshall, Chief of
to overlook the usual frills. The
will
known
for
their
concerts,
Tampa Boys, fast tap dancers, Gifts to North End Clink
Staff of the United States Army,
nationwide radio broadcasts and in a letter to Mrs. Leah Levin,
tunesmiths and comedians, for-
In honor of Mrs. Louis Welt's Victor recordings, will offer an mother of Master Sergeant Meyer
merly with Duke Ellington and
Cab Calloway, are featured in the birthday, from Miss Sadie Hirsch- exciting panorama of native mu- Levin, ace bombardier who was
colorful sepia supporting cast, man; in honor of the marriage sic. as American as Thanksgiving, killed in action early in January,
which includes Dollie Prembrook, of Mignon Hope Hamburger, from turkey or corn on the cob, in their declared that "the nation owes
captivating acrobatic dancer; Tena Dr. and Mrs. Max K. Newman; Detroit debut. The renowned en- Sergeant Levin an everlasting
"Push-Out" Dixon, torrid swing in memory of Mrs. Isabelle Hay- semble, directed by the distin- debt of gratitude."
songstress; Polly Goree, soubrette; den, from Mr. and Mrs. Max guished Elie Siegmeister, will en-
"It was with deep regret that I
Maybelle, Frankie and Polly in Smitt, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Biel- tertain the Detroit Town Hall au- learned of the death of your son
field;
in
memory
of
Henry
Atlas,
dience in the Fisher Theatre in the Southwest Pacific area,"
'Wacky, Wacky, Wacky"; the at-
tractive Taylorette dancing oc- from Mr. and Mrs. Max Smitt, Wednesday. March 17, at 11 a. in. General Marshall said. "I realize
Th ere will e no Town Hall lec- that there is little that can be
tette, and Master of Ceremonies .11. and Mrs. Oscar Blumberg;
Doc Wheeler. King Kolax and his in memory of Harold Strauss, ture Ash Wednesday, March 10. said to alleviate your grief, but I
The season will close Wednes- hope that you will derive some
orchestra, New York Cafe So- from Harold L. Frank; in mem-
ciety favorites do the music for ory of mother of Mrs. Yetta Lieb- day, March 24, with Maior Alex- consolation in the knowledge that
dancing and the revue, with Joa- man, from Mr. and Mrs. Albert ander P. deSeversky. The noted Meyer Levin served in the best
Anna's songs an intermission fea- Weisman; in memory of Mrs. air authority comes direct from traditions of the Army and of the
Lena Holtzman, from Mr. and Hollywood where he has been ad- American way of life."
ture.
Mrs. Barney Smith, Mr. and Mrs. vising Walt Disney on the much-
A resolution expressing sym-
Ben Fenton; in memory of Mrs. publicized animated picture, "Vic- pathy for Sgt. Levin's family was
Dina Feldman, from Dr. and Mrs. tory Through Air Power," titled introduced in the New York State
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Max K. Newman; in memory of after his best seller book.
Legislature by Senator Carmine
Moses Applebaum, from Mr. and
Kathleen Snow Stringer, direc- J. Marasco, who said: "Through
Mrs. Osar Blumberg; in memory to•, announced that subscriptions his bravery and his supreme sac-
giotta,cod4Orrair
of Mrs. Betty Rubenstein, from for next season's course are now rifice that we in the United States
The Perfect Night Club
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Blumberg: being reserved at Town Hall
maintain our way of life,
lisErru: TAYLOR'S
in memory of Albert Kahn. from headquarters, 220 Hotel Staler. might
he has earned the everlasting
"BLUES IN THE GROOVE"
Dr. and Mrs. Barnett Malbin; in
gratitude of our people."
REVUE • STABBING
memory of Monroe Rosenfield,
At the same time City Council-
Mildred Bailey "Rockin'
from
Dr.
and
Mrs.
Barnett
Mal-
SONS OF
man Louis P. Goldberg launched
bin, Justice and Mrs. Henry M. Chair" Lady At Casanova
a drive to name a street, park or
THE SOUTH
Butzel; in memory of Paul F.
Famous N'ocal Quintette
Mildred Bailey, famous for her square in New York City in honor
Belky, from Mrs. Ralph D. Schil-
the fallen hero. A resolution
of Radio
ler and children, Samuel Frank rendition of "Old Rockin' Chair's of
ANDREW H. SNEED-MGR 0,,
introduced in the City Council
family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Got Me," which caused her to be- read:
"The late Sgt. Levin's rec-
Frank.
come known as radio's "Rockin'
Chair Lady," is the star of the ord of exceptional gallantry in
particularly as bombardier
Three things make life pleas- big new floor show at Lowell action,
for the late heroic Capt. Colin
ant: a beautiful wife, a nice Bernhardt's Club Casanova. Origi- Kelly,
is a shining and inspiring
4.0-CKKKIG-0-0*C1-0-1XFIXIMICHX1-0 1, home and beautiful furniture.
nally one of Paul Whiteman's
most heralded stars, Mildred example of the highest devotion
branched out on her own and has to our flag and country."
Meanwhile, from "somewhere in
steadily held a secure place on the
networks, in the theatre and on New Guinea" came additional de-
the screen. Her most recent radio tails of Sgt. Levin's last flight.
appearances were with ,Comedian The reports made clear that the
Lou Holtz. Another outstanding Brooklyn Jewish youth, who came
feature in the supporting show is into the national spotlight three
No Cover, Minimum, Admission for Dinner Guests Arriving
Bobby Belmont and his Pup- days after Pearl Harbor when lie
Before 7:30 1'. 31. — Sat. and. Sun. 7 P. M.
peteers, regarded as one of the sank the Japanese battleship Ha-
SPECIAL DINNER SHOW 7:30 NIGHTLY • DANCING AT 7
finest acts of its kind in show runa, gave his life to save three
his comrades aboard the bom-
Downtontieric This IN Especially for You
business. Remainder of the cast of
ber.
includes
Ted
and
Art
Miller,
ace
HELD OVER ALL NEXT WEEK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Lieut. John Barbee, one of the
comedy team, with Art handling
the master of ceremonies spot, and three survivors, describing the
Michael and Fredericks, ballroom fatal crash of the Flying Fortress
and
tap dancers. It's "Toasty" after its mission had been com-
Famous ltockin' chair Lady
Paul's
tailored rhythms for danc- pleted, said: "The last I saw of
PLI S A BIG NEW SUPPORTING SHOW
ing
and
the show. There's a spe- Levin he was standing grasping
FEATURING
cial
dinner
show at 7:30 nightly, the safety catches of the liferaft
TED & ART MILLER
BOBBY BELMONT
with dancing at 7. Mildred Bailey inside the Fortress. He probably
THOSE MERRY MADCAPS OF MIRTH AND HIS MARIONETTES
begins a second week at the Casa- released the raft, which saved our
Choice Steaks — Lobster — Turkey — Frogs — Swordfish
lives, before he was knocked un-
nova Monday by popular demand, conscious."
IDEAL SPOT FOR BANQUETS OR PARTIES, ANY SIZE
heading another big new floor
Sgt. Levin was off combat duty
show.
when he met his death. He had
2481 GRAND RIVER at THIRD • Reservations CA 5284
volunteered to go along on the
mission because he was an expert
Dick Winkler Still
at identifying Japanese surface
Featured at Savarine
craft. One of the three survivors
In spite of losing two of his top was Corp. Sidney Schwimmer, an-
musicians to the draft this past other Jewish boy from Brooklyn.
8210 12th St. near Seward Ave. — Phone TR. 2-0100
week, Gene Fenby's clever instru-
mental and vocal combination in Kvutzah Ivrith Auxiliary
SUNDAY, MARCH 7-2:45 P. M. to Midnight
the New Continental Room and Holds Donor Luncheon
MON.-TUES., MARCH 8-9-7:30 P. M. to Midnight
Fiesta Bar of the Savarine Hotel,
still retains the quality and en-
The ninth donor luncheon of the
A BEAUTIFUL YIDDISH TALKIE FILM
tertaining ability that has made Ladies' Auxiliary '''Kvutzah lv-
it so popular with patrons. Dick rith" was a success.
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Winker, singer - musician - comic,
It was arranged by the follow-
who wields a mean harmonica, ing, chairmen: Mesdames A. De-
continues as the featured floor Itoven, A. Panush, B. Stein, B.
With an Outstanding Cast of Yiddish Film Actors from Poland
entertainer.
Friedgood.
Dick was formerly one of BOr-
The speakers were: Rabbi M.
— ALSO —
rah M;nevitch's Harmonica Ras- Adler, Dr. S. Ginsburg, B. Is-
cals. This week-end's augmented aacs. Cantor J. Sonenklar rend-
all-star show is topped by the ered several Hebrew songs.
attractive rhythm singer, Dorothy
The president of the auxiliary,
Snow. The New Continental Room Mrs. A. D. Markson, arid the
Played by a Group Well Known to Yiddish Movie Fans
may soon announce full-scale chairman, Mrs. A. DeRoven, ex-
nightly floor ,shows to replace the press their appreciation to the
A FULL THREE HOURS OF ENJOYMENT
present policy. Dancing continues members and many friends and
from 9:30 until closing through those who participated in the
Prices—ADULTS: 45c, incl. tax; CHILDREN: I 5c, incl. tax
the week. Sunday dancing begins program for their kind and hearty
at6p. in.
cooperation.
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CASANOVA
MILDRED BAILEY
March 5, 1943
Dr. Olert Addresses
Purity Chapter, 0. E. S.
Dr. Frederick Olert of the First
Presbyterian Church was the guest
speaker at a meeting held on
March 1 by Purity Chapter 0. E.
S., 359. His subject was "Democ-
racy Can Stand Unashamed."
Following Mr. Olert's speech,
movies were shown commemorat-
ing Brotherhood Week. The film,
"The World We Want To Live
In" was released by Washington,
D. C. and was shown under the
auspices of the Round Table
Council.
Regular business followed and
many topics were discussed. Again
an appeal is made to members
and friends to co-operate in Pur-
ity's drive for warm clothing for
our Russian allies. This clothing
will be picked up by our Rus-
sian War Relief Drive Commit-
tee and if you will contact anyone
of the following, a date can be
arranged for the pickup: Elfreda
Greenwald, DA. 2451; Lydia Ros-
sen, TO. 8-8383; Dorothy Wolack,
UN. 3-9158. Sincere gratitude is
extended to those people who have
already contributed generously,
but mote are urgently needed be-
fore the bundles are labeled and
shipped.
A special meeting will be held
at the home of Pauline Grant,
2424 Fullerton Ave. on March 8.
On March 15 there will be the
initiation of new candidates, and
since this is one of the largest
classes so far this year, a large
ci
attendance will be greatly app re-
Win War Council and 12th
St. Businessmen's Assn.
Launch Drive for Plane
The Win the War Council, in
cooperation with the Twelfth
Street Businessmen's Association,
has decided to launch a drive for
the purpose of purchasing a plane
in memory of Colin Kelly, Meyer
Levin and Rubin Iden.
The drive will start with a
memorial meeting to take place
on Wednesday, March 10 at the
Hutchins Intermediate School, lo-
cated on Woodrow Wilson and
Hazelwood, at 8 p. m. Admission
will be by war stamps and bonds.
Colin Kelly and Meyer Levin
were the first Americans to sink
a Japanese battleship, the Ha-
runa, on Dec. 10, 1941, three (lays
after Pearl Harbor. In that battle
Colin Kelly lost his life. The news
of Meyer Levin's death was made
public on Feb. 18. Rubin Iden, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Iden, re-
siding on Pingree near Twelfth
St., also gave his life for his
country and for our freedom.
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