America Apish Periallcal Carter CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, OHIO ■•■ 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! 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