A merican (eulish Periodical Center CLIFTON AVENUE - CINCINNATI 20, 01110 Friday July 20, 1945 Page Three DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Legal Chronicle Hoffer Brothers Cpl. Nathan Novograd South America Becomes Bar Mitzvah Hold Reunion in With B-29 Group rescue possibilities in the middle By Gertrude D. Pinsky Cpl. Nathan Novograd is now Czechoslovakia 1930's, the J.D.C. was called up- Refugees Urge Jewish State Inside Germany STOCKHOLM (WNS) — A group of German Jews are plan- ning to present to the United Nations a plan for the creation of a Jewish state within the bor- ders of Germany, it was reported here. The originator of the proposal are reported to feel that because of the obstacles in the way of securing a Jewish state in Pales- tine, it would be more feasible to set one up in the area between the east bank of the Oder from Stettin to Kustrin or Frankfurt, along the Warthe and from there to Kolberg on the Baltic coast. The sponsors claim that they could secure sufficient capital to erect factories and take other measures to ensure employment. 1,000 Jewish Orphans Converted In Italy LONDON ( WNS) — A com- mission to combat the conversion of Jewish orphans in Europe and to guard their legal rights was established here this week at a meeting of major Jewish organi- zations. Prof. Cecil Roth, noted Jewish historian, told the gathering that more than 1,000 Jewish children were converted in Italy. Compar- ing the situation with the forced baptisms that were prevalent in Portugal in the 15th century, he said "dire historical consequences" will follow if the present trend remains unchecked. At the same time it was dis- closed by Rabbi Isidor Grunfeld that representatives of the rab- binate had been denied access to baptized Jewish children among a group of Dutch war orphans recuperating in Englnd. Mrs. Roosevelt Says Immigrants Should Americanize Names NEW YORK (WNS) — Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, in an article in Liberty magazine, declares that foreign names are a barrier to the successful amalgamation of the American people and that if im- migrants were to Americanize their names they would add to the unification of the nation. Foreign names, according to Mrs. Roosevelt, have retarded unity in the United States be- cause they "often segregate peo- ple as much as color or religion and keep them tied to their par- ticular backgrounds and the home- lands from which they come." attached to the famed 376th Bomb Group which is in train- ing at Grand Island, Neb. This Bomb Group made over 400 missions over Italy and Ger- many and has been awarded three unit citations and also 14 Bronze Stars for major engage- ments Members of the group are training with B-29 bombers. Cpl. Novograd is still doing his old Army work which is sup- plying the outfit with mail. He has been in the service for three years. . Rabbi Fram to Speak At U. of M. Session (Editor's Note: Gertrude D. Pinsky has visited Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Argenti- na, Bolivia and Brazil during the past 16 months as one of the South American represent- atives of the Joint Distribution Committee. Miss Pinsky will leave for Europe shortly to join the over- seas staff of the Joint Distri- bution Committee.) Sixteen months in South Amer- ica gave me the opportunity to become acquainted with Jewish life in nine South American coun- tries. In order to avail ourselves of Rabbi Leon Fram of Temple Israel will lecture on Jewish education at the Religious Edu- cation Workshop which is one of the features of the summer ses- sion of the University of Michi- gan in Ann Arbor. "The Educational Significance of the Jewish Home" will be the title of the lecture which Rabbi Fram will deliver Sunday night, July 29, in the Kellogg Audito- rium. The course is intended for teachers, ministers, directors of religicus education and guidance counsellors. War Refugees Seek Detroit Relatives Resettlement Service announces the following Detroit relatives are sought by war refugees: Morris Rosenberg, butcher Martkhalle, is sought by Julius Kovacs, Prague. Mr. Kovacs sent a cable that he and his fam- ily survived. Victor Cavaliero, born in Eng- land in 1902, last known to be residing at 3741 25th Street, Detroit, Mich., is sought by his sister, Bella Rachkowsky, at present in France. Relatives are asked to contact Miss Friedeberg, Jewish Social Service Bureau, TRinity 2-4080. Grand Park Hotel Ideal Vacation Spot The Grand Park Hotel, located opposite South Haven's beautiful park, is in the heart of all activi- ties. Just a block away is the beach, the dance pavilion, golf, tennis, riding, and theaters. Operated on the European plan, modern rooms at the Grand Park Hotel are available at reasonable rates. Meals are optional. For information, write Grand Park Hotel, South Haven, Mich. The BETH AARON CONGREGATION Wishes to Announce the Laying of the CORNER STONE FOR THE NEW HOUSE OF WORSHIP SUNDAY, JULY 22nd at 11 A.M. Location: Thatcher and Wyoming RABBI J. S. SPERKA will officiate at the special ceremony We invite all members and non - members living in the northwest section to attend and share in this most sacred honor. The new House of Worship, will be ready for the services before Rosh Hashonah. The new home of Beth Aaron will house a religious education, a large auditorium having a seating capacity of 400. wids stage and dance floor, and a fine kitchen with facili- ties for various functions. Hebrew School for For further information call MR. A. MARGULIES. UN. 3-8711 annum U. PINSKY Sgt. Albert Ginzberg Home from Germany on to assume great responsibilities "Extra! Extra! Hoffer Broth- in South America. About 125,000 ers Meet in Czechoslovakia!" refugee immigrants have been ad- This is how First Sgt. Martin mitted since the rise of Hitler. Hoffer, 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. Many of these settled in com- Ben Hoffer, 3217 Leslie, de- munities where there had been scribed his meeting with his fewer than 100 Jews before 1933. brother, Pfc. Dan Hoffer, 19, at Today the J.D.C. is helping in Berlau, Czechoslovakia. only three South American coun- Sgt. Martin Hoffer, who is tries, and the help is being grad- with a military government unit ually diminished. in Germany, drove 465 miles South American Jewish com- through Germany to meet his munities, with the help of the brother, who is with the Third J.D.C., are building a strong, cul- Army. They spent two days to- tural, religious and social life. gether talking over old times. Through the influx of younger Sgt. Martin has been in the people into South America, Jew- army four years. Pfc. Dan has ish schools, religious training cen- ters and youth groups have been been in the army a year and a developed and strengthened. The half. Pfc. Dan recently received children of the older residents as the Bronze Star for bravery in well as those of the newcomers action. He and a comrade sur- are getting together to strengthen rounded and captured a squad of Germans on March 19 near their religious and social life. Ottweller. Both brothers are In every city I visited, various groups approached me about the graduates of Central. Sgt. Mar- possibility of helping to rebuild tin also graduated from Wayne Jewish life in Europe and aid the U. A third brothel•, Second Lt. surviving 1,250,000 Jews. Fre- quently, small local groups hold Julius Hoffer, is with the air campaigns in behalf of their suf- forces at Guam. fering brethren in Europe. Sub- stantial sums of money have been Sheruth League Plans turned over to the Joint Distri- bution Committee for the benefit For Fall's Activities of the Jews in Europe. Plans for the fall season's ac- If you are wondering about the tivities were discussed at a board title of this article, let me ex- meeting of the Sheruth League plain: The Jewish community of held at the home of Miss Anna- the United States was "Bar Mitz- bell Germansky, 18659 Pen- vahed" after the first World War. nington, July 3. Now that the fighting in Europe The next meeting will be held has ceased, the 600,000 Jews in at the home of Mrs. H. Shapiro Latin America feel that they too of 17503 Indiana. have attained the distinction of Mrs. Erving Simms is chair- being Bar Mitzvah. man of the gift committee which mails packages to servicemen. Tech./5 Berg Wins Mrs. Allan Banon was 7th War Loan chairman of the club. Sgt. Albert Ginzberg has re- turned from Germany and France and is spending his 30- day furlough at his home, 2605 Elmhurst, before leaving for the Pacific Area. He is attached to a Field Artillery Battalion of the 15th Army. "Poetry of Faith," Rabbi Fram's Topic "The Poetry of Faith" will be the subject of Rabbi Leon Fram's sermonic reading at the Sabbath Eve Service of Temple Israel at 8:30 Friday night, July 27. The service will be held in Temple Israel Meeting Hall, 14 Boulevard Building, 3076 East Grand Boulevard. The rabbi will read poems of faith culled from world litera- ture and from the classics of all religions. Medal for Bravery A Bronze Star was awarded (14:8)4>O4tr.8:1-0?-1-48: 414:8:11:81F040 seas a year and a half. T/5 Morris Kaplan Wins Medal for Bravery in Action T/5 Morris K. Kaplan, hus- band of the former Ethel Riv- kin, 147 Winona Avenue, High- land Park, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The follow- ing citation accompanied the medal: "The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to Technician F if t h Grade Morris K. Kaplan, Ar- mored, 8th Tank Battalion, U.S. Army, for meritorious service in connection with military opera- tions against an armed enemy from March 24, 1945, to April 20, 1945, in Germany. "During this period, T/5 Kap- lan distinguished himself by his courage and ability in the face of enemy fire and under trying conditions. T/5 Kaplan also proved himself invaluable to his platoon and battalion as battalion interpreter in addition to his regular duties as driver and commander of a reconnaissance vehicle. The tireless efforts and extreme devotion to duty dis- played by Technician Fifth Grade Kaplan reflect great credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States." T /5 Kaplan was graduated from Northern High School and the Detroit Institute of Tech- nology and was employed by the city of Detroit, Department of Parks and Recreation, before en- tering service in August, 1943. 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