Americin ,fewish PerioScal eater CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO May 7, 1943 DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle National Council of Jewish Women Hold 50th Anniversary Meeting at Statler Hotel On -Monday, May 3, 300 mem- bers of the Detroit Section, Na- tional Council of Jewish Women attended the annual meeting and fiftieth birthday of the founding of the National. The meeting was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Statler Ho- tel. To symbolize the fiftieth birthday the speakers table was illuminated by tall silver candel- abras, and centered by a three tier birthday cake which blazed with fifty candles. The cake was produced only af- ter each member of the luncheon committee had contributed a pound of sugar. Responsible for this "p i e c e de resistance" and the luncheon arrangements were the following women: Mrs. Maurice Siden, chairman; Mrs. Stella Frank, co-chairman; Mrs. Louis Miller, Mrs. Manuel Arden, Mrs. Morton Ash n e r, Mrs. Harry Jacobson, Mrs, Ben Sallan, Mrs. R. E. Greenwood and Mrs. Leon- ard Radner. Pictures of the officers of the council and members who wore their colorful Red Cross uniforms were taken. Workers in the Blood Are the Reasons why FUR STORAGE IS THE BEST! • PROTECTION is what you need when you store your coat in the summer months . . . Wear your coat in the winter months . . . and Effron cold fur storage, Handtex clean- ing and World-wide Insurance is the STRONGEST pro- tection to be offered! Regular $10 Value CLEANING and STORAGE Combination Includes: • World - wide In- surance Policy that protects your coat every 95 day of the year in any city in the U. S. A. • Clean Cold Stor- age and Handtex Cleaning that protects your coat from HEAT, MOTHS, DAMPNESS. 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Weiner, presi- dent, welcomed the members and the women of the press and radio who were present, and announced the newly elected officers who will serve with her for the coming year. They are: Mrs. William Frank, first vice-president; Mrs. Hershel Kreger, second vice- president; Miss Elizabeth Finley, third vice-president; Miss Sadie Hirschman, recording secretary; Mrs. Clement Hopp, treasurer; Mrs. Manuel R. Arden, corre- sponding secretary; Mrs. Lawrence Freedman, financial secretary, and Mrs. Harry Krohn, assistant finan- cial secretary. New board members include the following: Mrs. Louis Bass, Mrs. Harold Desenberg, Mrs, William Grahm, Miss Elizabeth Finley, Mrs. David Kaatz, Mrs. Harry Krohn, Mrs. Herbert Schiff, Mrs. Ben Shwayder, Mrs. Maurice Sid- en and Mrs. Bernard M. Gordon. Following the short business meeting a pageant was presented, written by Mrs. A. H. Brodie, and directed by Mrs. Theodore Kelter. In the cast were: Readers, Mrs. Louis S. Cohane, Mrs. Maurice Klein, Airs. Douglas Brown, Mrs. Herman L. Lewis, Mrs. William H. Frank, Mrs. Albet Meister, Mrs. Harry Cohen and Mrs. 1. R. Meyers. Mrs. Burton Clamage played the incidental music, and at the close of the pageant there was a procession of all Red Cross workers and the chairmen of the various committees who wore ban- ners telling of their part in Coun- cil work. The singing of the Star Spang- led Banner by the entire audience led by Mrs. Merrill Silverstein, closed a vey memorable afternoon. Remember the Lad in Service Military Gift Headquarters Visit Sam's Military Gift Department—whether your service man is soldier, sailor or marine, there's a gift here that he wants. He'll appreciate your thoughtfulness in sending him something useful and appropriate. And remember—Sam's prices are a boon to your budget. • KHAKI MONEY BELT. Protection for his valuables! 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Academy Award Winner, Van The play stars Ethel Isenberg Heflin, in the title role. and James Lipton in the title roles, Carol Landau and Allan MICHIGAN—Because of an Levy in the romantic leads, and unprecedented acclaim by critics Shirley Schwartz and Reuben Sil- and fans alike, "Edge of Dark- ver as heads of the family. In- ness," starring Errol Flynn and Ann Sheridan, will be held over for is second week at the Michi- gan Theater. The companion fea- ture is "Wildcat" with Richard Arlen and Arline Judge in the lead roles. FOX—"It Ain't Hay" is Abbott and Costello's latest—and funni- est—movie vehicle, opening on Friday, May 7, in conjunction with another big war- workers dawn premiere. Companion fea- ture is "The Power of the Press," a fast-moving drama of the news- paper at war, starring the fast- talking Lee Tracy in a role made to order for him. Cass Theater Town Hall Has 15 Speakers On Season's Program Detroit Town Hall at The Cass Theatre is announcing their list of seekers for the 15th season of Friday morning lectures. The dis- tinguished monologis t, Helen Howe will open the Series on October 15th in her sequence of original sketches "This Memorable Scene." Authorities on every country in this Global War are listed: Ed- ward Tomlinson our foremost analyist on Inter-American af- fairs; Jay Allen just back from North Africa with front page, front line stories of this African spring board; Mark J. Gayn, cluded in the remainder of the cast are Elaine Sherman, Samuel Schwartz, Alene Silverstein, Pearl Epstein and Robert &MSC. Mrs. Naida Dostal is the director. Rabbi Lyman To Be Guest Speaker at Home Relief Installation The inauguration of the new officers of the Junior Home Re- lief Society will be held :it the Jewish Community Center on Wednesday, May 12, at 8 p. m. Rabbi Herschel Lyman of Temple Beth El will be the guest speaker, and has chosen to speak on the subject "Women, Today and Tomorrow". Bertha Belkin, twice presi- dent of the Junior Home Relief Society, will be re-installed as president. The associated officers are Lorraine Velik, and Estelle Goldsmith, vice presidents; Sel- ma Rosenberg, recording secre- tary; Leona Levenson, corre- sponding secretary; and Lucille Hersch, treasurer. KAPPA SIGMA TAU The members of Kappa Sigma Tau Sorority will entertain their mothers and guests at their an- nual Mothers and Daughters Day luncheon, in honor of Mothers' Day, on May 9, at the Wilshire. Hotel. Arrangements are being Newsweek authority on the Far made by Betty Greenfield and East, participant in this Pacific Elaine Werney, social chairmen war-stage; Stanley Johnston, nav- for the group. Entertainment will al and aviation expert soldier follow the luncheon. veteran of World War I, who has seen World War II on both ma- AT BETH TEFILO jor fronts; William Henry Cham- berlain, noted American journal- at In addition to his appearance the Yeshivah Beth Yehudalt, ist, chief • Far Eastern correspond- ent of The Christian Science Mon- Rabbi Samuel Mirsky will address itor for many years; Pierre Van a mass meeting of the Women's Paassen, one of the best informed League for Sabbath Observance interpreters ont he Inter-National for the Twelfth St. neighborhood, scene, author of "Days of Our Monday, May 10, at 2:30 p. m., Years"; Colonel M. Thomas Tchou at Congregation Beth Tefilo former secretary to General Chi- Emanuel. ang Kai-Shek, brilliant Chinese philosopher, scholar and soldier; Dr. Anup Singh, political scien- "Blackout" Big Hit tist, authority on India, biograph- At Club Three 666 er of Nehru; and Captain Mich- Bettie Taylor's new sepia nov- ad Fielding, military expert, world traveler and radio com- elty, "Blackout," is proving a big draw in its second week at mentator. Others included are: Lamya Club Three 666. Bettie employs Sarmast who interprets the old a mysterium radium treatment in and New Persia now strategically all of her ensemble numbers, important in the chess game of which feature the Taylorettes, modern politics and war; Helen lovely dancing octette. Star of Nelson Englund, director of the the revue is Clarence Ellis, who American Scandinavian Founda- offers a military electric novelty. tion; Olive Enslen Tinder on lit- Red, white and blue lights flash erature in the world today; Ella from his shoulders, ankles, wrists Winter, psychologist and editor of and cap while he dances on a "Letters of Lincoln Steffens" and small circular table. The current on March 17th to close the sea- actually passes through his body. son Emily Kimbrough co-author Tilt popular supporting cast in- with Cornelia Otis Skinner of the cliff es Rapps and Tapps, sophis- merriest book of the year 'Our ticated tapsters; Bobbie Caston, fast Mating torcheuse; Charles Mc- Hearts Were Young and Gay." Subscription memberships at Bri le, pleasing baritone; Tena The Book-Cadillac, Room 749 or "Pt 3h-Out" Dixon, blues and jive- simring sensation, in her 19th tdephone Cadillac 6993. con4ecutive week, and Doc Wheel- er, smooth master of ceremonies. N. WOODWARD J. W. E. W. 0. It',, Teddy Buckner's rhythms for The North Woodward Branch dancing and show. Joa-Anna's of the Jewish Women's European sot gs are an interlude specialty. Welfare Organization will hold a special meeting at the home of ,Netc, • Airs. Sol Cohen, 18238 Santa Rosa Drive, on Tuesday noon, qa•tee-icoad4 4 1gak. May 11. All members are urged STEP OFT and ,:b:E to attend to help snake plans for BETTIE TAYLOR' the annual shower. At an execu- tive meeting held at the home of Mrs. Morris Fishman on Cortland Ave., Wednesday evening, April A Modern Sepia 28, plans were formulated for Novelty Revue the shower for the benefit of the Ft.2** .: orphan girls of the General Israel Be lmonew nble to N u.c7,4 ere )p ou -mo ore Home in Palestine which will Araglif take place at the Bnai Moshe on June 8. For information please call Mrs. Anna Goldberg, presi- dent, TY. 7-6410. "BLACKOUT" S THREE (SLOES prx,267io 5. HUROK presents RUSSIAN BALLET by BALLET THEATRE DETROIT ORCH. Hilt WHII • s PHU S ONLY MASONIC AUDITORIUM MUSIC and BALLET MAY FESTIVAL May 11 Eva: Giulio, Gala Performance. Helen of Troy— Mae 11 Mat.: Swan Lake, Romeo and Joliet. Bluebeard- Ma g IS, Ere.: Princess Aurora. Pillar of Fire. Pas de Quatre, Helen of Troy—May It, Mat.: Billy the Kid, Petrouchka, Bluebeard —May 11 Eve.: Princess Auror•, Romeo and Juliet, 3 Virgins and a Devil, Capriccio Eapagnol. Starring Markers. 2orina. Massimo, Dolin, Egfevsky I FIRST TIME IN DETROIT — FRI. EVE. MAY 14 ARTUR RUBINSTEIN—Pianist MERL KURTZ Conducting DETROIT ORCHESTRA PONS-KOSTEUNETZ,MAY 11—LEVANT.MAY ■ Tickets Now :75,3:41:45., ,;!?.