America Apish Periallcal Carter
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May 19, 1944
THEY ESCAPED TO FREEDOM
DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle
Six Jewish Children Fled Nazi-Held France
PETOSKEY NOTES
9
PEHLE AND MENUHIN IN UJA BROADCAST
At the last meeting of the
And Succeeded in Coming to
Port Huron chapter of Bnai
the U. S. A.
Brith the new officers were in-
'DITOR'S NOTE—On April 7th the Portuguese steamer Serpa stalled with very impresssive
Pinto docked at Philadelphia. Aboard were six Jewish children ceremonies. Rabbi Edward M.
who had escaped from France. They were taken in hand by th Tenenbaum of Saginaw installed
National Refugee Service through its affiliate, the European e the new officers.
Jewish Children's Aid. NRS is fitrAnced by the United Jewish
Mt. Sinai Religious School had
Appeal. Before being place in foster homes they were given
reception care in a Jewish children's home near New York. it special Mothers' Day and Lag
The Detroit Jewish Chronicle asked Mr. David Mordecai, vet- h'Omer program. The quiz prize
eran English-Jewish newspaperman, to interview the youngsters. was awarded to Helen Kertes. At
the Mothers' Day service of the
congregation, the Religious School
By DAVID MORDECAI
presented the mothers whose sons
A ninth ago the Portuguese
of the younger generation of are serving in the armed forces
steamer Serpa Pinto, docked at
Jews in Europe whom we are with flowers. The presentation
was made by Miss Freadelle
Philadelphia. The long, danger-
trying to rescue through the
ous trip was over. The boat had $32,000,000 nationwide cam- Hunter, a member of the faculty.
docked at Pier — and the gang-
Arrangements have been com-
paign of the United Jewish Ap-
pleted to have a confirmation
plank was lowered. Customs offi- peal.
this Shevuous. Those to be con-
cers, usually abrupt and bust-
ness-like• wore welcoming smiles
You try to take each child in firmed are Janice Borok, Ellen
on their faces. This was a special your arms for you know only Goldman and Belle Zimmer.
ship and a special occasion, for too well that the warmth of
aboard were six Jewish children human friendship will let loose Camp Chelsea Opened for
who did not know the where- the tears that have no doubt Registration on May 15
John W. Pehle (left), Executive Director of the President's
abouts of their parents—six Jew- flowed many times before. You
War
Refugee Board, and Yehudi Menuhin, (right) the world re-
Camp Chelsea, the Jewish Com-
ish children who had escaped play "big brother" and lift one
from France, who had crossed of the little girls into the air munity Center Camp for mothers nowned violinist, took part in a special broadcast over the NBC
the Pyrenees on foot in Spain.
by her elbows. She laughs with and children, opened for regis- network on Sunday, May 14, during the half hour period from noon
and th
. e others are at tration May 15.
Sonic of them had been stand- 1 1 . g rl
to 12:30 p. m. (EWT). The program, which will be presented under
ing at the railing. They began 'your side asking to plksy
the auspices of the United Jewish Appeal for Refugees, Overseas
One.
The
camp
is
situated
in
beau-
of.
now to back away when they
the girls pic
out La
Needs
and Palestine, will be of major significance in view of the
eil
saw the uniformed officials al).- Marslaise on the piano Their tiful surroundings on Lake Leh-
fces light up and we all sing
proaching.
Among
themselves`
man, 20 miles west of Ann Arbor. fact that it will feature the first radio report by Mr. Pehle on the
they whispered the one horrible with great enthusiasm. These The camp will be open on Wed- progress of the War Refugee Board since its establishment by Presi-
word that had blanched their youngsters are from occupied nesday, July 5. The camp staff dent Roosevelt in January of this year.
pinched, frightened faces: "Gas- Fiance and they're ardent De will be headed by Mrs. Clara
Gaulhsts.
tapo!"
Avrunin.
It took sonic time and patient ,, They speak carefully about the
A varied program of activities
explaining before the six young- woman in Barcelona" who help- will be planned for both mothers
sters, ranging in age from seven ed them to get to Lisbon. They and children. A competent staff
to thirteen, were convinced that try to avoid the subject of the will direct activities.
in America a uniform did not past and ask questions, at first
Rates for Mothers' Club mem-
clothe a Gestapo agent . . . politely and later with real in- bers per week are $20 and their
will present
* * *
terest, about America.
children $14. For non-member
I met the children at a Jewish
They like the neat American adults per week, $25 and their
children's home where they were clothes which the agency pro- children $16.
OF CLEVELAND
staying pending placement in fos- vided for them almost as soon
Registration may be made for
ter homes by the National Refu- as they had docked. At the Pass- two or more weeks. Further in-
Noted Radio and Concert Artist
gee Service through its affiliate, over Seder which they attended formation is available at the
AT
the European Jewish Children's they ate matzos and sang songs. Center office. Call Madison 8400
Aid. In order not to jeopardize And they cried a little, too, for for your appointment.
the only remaining escape route merriment always reminds them
from France for others they that their parents and beloved
ZVILLER AID SOCIETY
WOODWARD AT HOLBROOK
were not permitted to
mention are still "over th
mention
* * *
On Monday, May 22, the Bes-
how or . with whose help they ',sue-
WEDNESDAY EVE., MAY
ceeded
It is time to go and you make sie Sorin Zviller Ladies' Aid So-
fleeing the Germans.
Furthermore, I am not permitted your way to the dining room ciety will hold a party at the
In a Concert of Music of
to reveal the children's names. where they are eating along with home of Mrs. Louis Weisman of
Sonia of the children were the other children in the insti- 2662 W. Grand Ave, at 1 p. m.
HENOCH KON
born in France, and some in tution. They are hearty eaters— There will be a door prize. For
Famous Polish Refugee, Author and Composer
Czechoslovakia. They are with- ask your psychologist and he'll information call Mrs. Weisman
out exception unusually intelli- tell you that tense and pent-up at Townsend 6-7739.
ti
gent, well trained and very lov- children always are— and they
' able. With a smattering of col- seem to enjoy the Kosher frank-
lege French you talk to them furters. You try not to embarrass
casually about many things. them by kissing them in front of
Their responses are polite and all the other children. So you
courteous. And you think to shake hands and bid them good-
yourself: Look how stiffly they bye. You're cheerful and friendly
sit, how every now and then they and kind.
And outside, as you walk
look puzzled and bewildered.
They're so tense!
along the busy American street,
As I watched them, I could you wonder if anyone notices the
not help thinking of the thou- moistness in your eye.
sands of other refugee children
n f9
in occupied Europe who look to Resolution to Save
the Joint Distribution Commit-
tee for relief and help in escap- Jews Presented at
ing from Nazi oppression, of the
homeless children who are being ILO Conference
brought to Palestine through the
NEW YORK (WNS)—A reso-
combined efforts of the J. D. C., lution calling for the immediate
and the United Palestine Appeal. rescue of victims of Nazism, sign-
n the faces of those six children ed by the worker-delegates from
Undoubtedly, your daughter plans to get a war
could see written the tragedy twenty-four countries to the con-
job after graduation, because every patriotic girl
- ference of the International Labor
Organization in Philadelphia, was
wants to help her Country.
made public last week by the
.Jewish Labor Committee, 175 East
Broadway.
Vre suggest that she consider telephone work.
The declaration asks the gov-
THIS WORK IS ESSENTIAL. Many young
ernments of the United Nations
to repeat the warnings to the
Straightened usually in one office visit
women are needed to keep this vital service run-
Nazis that. they will be held strict-
—safely, Permanently.
No cutting of
l• accountable for their crimes
muscles or cords.
ning smoothly.
Interviews 9 a. m.
against innocent people, and it
outfit 9 p.
m. urges that the remaining Jews in
HOTEL STATLER—June 6, 7, 8
Aliehigan Bell has openings for girls who wish
Hitler controlled Europe be recog-
c;;;; direc t to hotel, but
nized as prisoners of war. It asks
telephoning PONTIAC 8722 save lime by first
to become operators, business office representa-
that Palestine he kept open for
for a pre-arranged appointment. Our days are
Jewish immigration and urges
usually filled and we don't want you to wail
longer than necessary, and still be certain to
tives, typists, mechanical helpers, or cafeteria
that free ports be established in
give you suBicienttime.
the democratic countries to pro-
No Charges
for Interviews
workers. No previous experience is required, and
vide shelter to refugees escaping
HE MARY RAKESTRAW LEAGUE from the Nazi countries until
there's
PAY WHILE LEARNING! Surround-
f or Cross Eye Correction
C
such time as they will be able to
ommunity Nat'l Bank • Pontiac,
Mich. go back as free men to their lib-
ings are clean and comfortable, and working asso-
erated native lands.
THE SHOLEM ALEICHEM
INSTITUTE
SAUL MEISELS
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
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et
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DO NOT FAIL
ciates arc the kind you'd like your daughter
to
have.
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