Friday, April 25, 1947
DETROIT JEWISH CHRONICLE and The Le al Chronicle
Page Six
MAN CF TILE WEEI\ Junior Unit Rally
to Launch Drive
X COMMUNITY LEADER whose ability and vision are implicit in
the sincere, outspoken way in which he presents his ideas, even
:n the face of strong opposition, is the man to whom we pay honor
today.
His name is Sidney Alexander and he has devoted himself to
communal service these many years. He is vice-president of the
Detroit Service Group which he helped organize and, as a matter
of course, is active in the current Allied Jewish Campaign as co-
chairman of one of its principal divisions, the professional group.
Member of the community relations committee of the Jewish Com-
munity Council, he feels deeply
about the problems of community
■
well-being which were discussed
at the recent delegates institute.
"Participation in activities is the
one thing which will create a
Jewish culture," he asserted.
"Sonic people say a clique runs
the town, but that is so because
the grumblers have been in de-
fault of their community obli-
gations."
• • •
Palestine Visitor
to Speak to Youth
`Critics and Crusaders' by Madison
Hailed as Valuable American Study
"An important contribution to dren, to assume the paternal role,
the understanding of American Charles Madison had to postpone
political development" and "a his high school education until he
thoughtful story of our rebels" was 21. He completed the full
are the comments respectively of four year course in one and then
the book reviewers of the Detroit went on to the university to corn-
News and the Chicago Sun on the plete his education.
He is now working on a history
recent volume of biographies of
American dissenters, by Charles of the labor union movement
A. Madison, former Detroiter and which he has been studying for
the past six years. He has con-
tributed to the Nation, Poet Lore
and other periodicals.
Mrs. Fanny Epstein and Mrs.
Dorothy Zeigler of Detroit are sis-
ters of the author.
Highlighting a rally opening the
junior division drive for the Al-
lied Jewish Campaign at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday will be a talk by Joseph
Salzberger, leader in the Palestine
cooperative movement, and a skit,
"Let's Go Places." More than 1,000
workers will receive their final
Instructions at the meeting in the
Jewish Community Center.
Mary Carrick Pupils
Salzberger, a sergeant-major in
tho British army, served with the
to Give Piano Cycle
Palestinian unit at the Battle of
"The Seasons," a cycle of 12
El Alamein in November, 1942.
piano pieces by Tschaikowsky, will
Later, while stationed in Tripoli,
be performed in a recital by stu-
he undertook to establish Jewish
dents of Mary Linsky Carrick at
schools for underprivileged Tri-
3:15 p. m. Sunday in the Art Cen-
ALEXANDER DRAWS no line
politan Jewish children. Salzberg-
ter Music School, 5300 John R.
er at present is secretary of the
on his service. He was recently
As guest performers, the marion-
cooperative
movement
of
Jerusa-
awarded the silver star for 25
ette group will enact a Chinese
lem,
where
he
resides.
years of activity in the Commu-
fantasy, "Tales from Shantung,"
REPEAT PERFORMANCE
nity Chest. He possesses the Red
written by Helga Martin.
The play, "Let's Go Places" was
Cross Award of Merit and has
adapted from the skit, "There's
also received recognition for his
Many a Slip" originally presented
work as a Gallant in the war bond
by the Women's Division and hav-
campaigns. In addition he found
ing request repeat performances
time for the Children's Home,
in that division. Directed by Ju-
Knights of Pythias, Detroit Lodge,
lian Zemon, the one-act play is a
and for a little work, burning the
humorous portrayal of the trials
midnight oil, on his coin and
and triumphs of a campaign
SIDNEY ALEXANDER
stamp collections.
CHARLES A. MADISON
Alexander is an unofficial employment bureau. He has an eagle worker.
Featured are JSG players, Tom-
eye for spotting a good man and having him placed in a job that
brother of Harry T. Madison,
my
Balkin,
Alice
Berman,
Ruth
fits. Hundreds vow everlasting gratitude to him for the tip that
Felsot, Beverly Goldfine, Betty ernmunal leader here.
brought them a good position.
Charles Madison is college edi-
• • •
Greenfield, Bill Goll, Carol Lan-
tor of the Henry Holt Publishing
ALEXANDER MOVED to Detroit with his family in 1895 when dau, Frieda Lassar, Herschel Le- Co. which published his highly-
he was 10. He was the only Jewish boy in the old Jefferson school vine, Harvey Lipsett, Mitchell R. praised volume, "Critics and Cru-
and had to fight his way to his classes until finally accepted by "the Mandeberg, Ruth Prujansky, Jean
saders."
gang" as an equal. "In school, I learned one had to fight for any- Wuidd and Julian Zemon.
Urging workers to attend the REFORMERS IN GROUP
thing he wanted," Alexander reminisced, "and I have never found
The book divides the reformers
the rule to be different anywhere else." Today, he Is vice-president opening rally, Norman Naimark, according to their affiliation with You Can Rely On
of the Jefferson School Old Boys Association and his former school- campaign chairman for the junior political movements. In succes-
division, said a successful cam-
mates are his staunchest friends.
sion, Madison covers the abolition-
When 21, the young fighter took on his first communal cause paign depends upon maximum ists, the Utopians, the anarchists,
when he helped organize the Detroit consumers' strike against high community participation.
the dissident economias, the mil-
prices for Kosher meats and bread. He aided in the establishment of AIDES ARE LISTED
itant liberals and the socialists.
Other
campaign
officers
are
Sol
cooperative butcher shops which forced prices down within three
AWNINGS
"What Madison makes clear for
J. Schwartz, co-chairman, Mandell
weeks.
• • •
Berman, vice-chairman; Diane us," wrote the Sun critics, "Is
for
HE PASSED HIS BAR EXAMS in 1907 but was challenged be- Rosenblatt, administrative secre- that the good they did was to ex-
cause he was not a high school graduate. "The law is that one must tary; Goldie Levinstein, Morton plore for us the fuller meaning of
democracy
.
.
.
We
Lio
not
judge
have the equivalent of a high school education and no one can prove Leiberman, Dr. Sam Krohn, Sylvia
Home Beautiful
Collins, Leonard J. Grabow, Cor- their value by their present fol-
I don't have that" was his rejoinder. No one did prove it.
lowers
but
by
the
extent
to
which
Alexander married Belle limner, whose father was one of the inne Perliss, and Mitchell Man-
LASTING
they show us the real magnitute
first Jewish bakers in the city. They have three tall, fine-looking sons. deberg.
Division chairmen are Gwen of making a true democracy. And
Gabe, the eldest is a lawyer and works in his dad's office. Martin
STRONG
is a physician practicing in Denver and Sidney Jr., who was a Adelson, Leonard Baruch, Agnes by that judgment the story of
WEATHERPROOF
their
lives
is
exceedingly
valuable."
Brown, William Ellman, Joe Apel,
bombardier in the war, is studying accountancy at Wayne.
Alex Etkin, Beverly Goldfine, EDUCATION DELAYED
• « •
When the death of his father
Which Adds Years to the
Elaine Krohn, Barbara Green-
EMPHATHIC ON THE positive values of being a Jew, Alexander berg, Theodore Leibowitz, Dr. left him, the oldest of five chil-
Life of Your Awning
pointed out that it gives one an opportunity to be a member of a Bernard Lynn, Jack Menenberg,
warm and closely-knit community. "If Jews who feel they are losing Sol J. Schwartz, William Shapiro
Quality Is Our Goal
out because of their religion would participate in community activi- and Gertrude Strauss.
ties they would discover the same satisfaction that has made me
STRICTLY
Workers are needed for the ju-
PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW
proud of my antecedents. I am reconciled to the argument that you nior division drive and volunteers
KOSHER CATERING
get out of Judaism what you put into it.
Write, phone or call, estimates
are urged to sign up at the rally
Delicatessen - Sandwiches
"Jewish children must be taught their heritage and tradition," Sunday.
gladly
given — without obligation
Salads
and
Desserts
Cold
Cuts
said Alexander, who was a member of Dr. Leo M. Franklin's first
confirmation class 48 years ago. This can only be done if parents
At Your Home, Club,
DETROIT ADULT CLUB
and children together live in a home that is Jewish."
Synagogue and Picnic
A hard times party and dance
will be held by the Detroit Adult
I. FELDMAN
Met Star in Concert
8840 LINWOOD TYler 6-4100
Club at 8:30 p. m. Sunday in the
TO. 5-0649
3258 RICHTON
Jewish
Community
Center.
For
of Jewish Folk Chorus information call MA. 8400.
Alexander Kipnis of the Metro-
Northwest Zionist chapter mem- politan Opera will be guest artist
bers will meet at 10:30 a. tn. Sun- at the 23rd annual concert of the
day at Peacock's Delicatessen to Jewish Folk Chorus June 8 in
continue their canvass of the Six the Scottish Rite Cathedral of
and Seven Mile road district in Masonic Temple.
the chapter's membership drive,
Shoshano Brook-Freedman will
Alexander Moss, chairman, has
also
sing. Aliza Stulman will be
announced. The chapter will at-
tempt to contact all prospects accompanist. Tickets are available
missed in the citywide drive last at the Metro Music House, 19328
Dexter boulevard.
month.
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