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THE JEWISH NEWS

Friday, November 13, 1942

What's Happening in Detroit

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11R COMMUNITY'S set-up is so all-inclusive that
to know all our agencies means to acquire a
liberal education in social service causes.
Take, as an instance, the Jewish Vocational Service
of Detroit. It is a "community supported non-fee charg-
ing . placement and guidance agency" which is rendering
great service in assisting Jews in securing jobs.
A bulletin entitled' "Jobservations," just issued by
the Jewish Vocational Bureau from its newly acquired
headquarters at 5737 Second Blvd., describes how appli-
cants for jobs develop themselves to higher levels of
usefulness. It shows what this bureau does for job-
seekers and what this service means to our country in
time of war.
Here are a few of the stories related by Jobserva-
tions":

New Employment Booms—But Some Face
Unemployment—Unless .. .

Phillip E. is a fine looking, well groomed man of 37,
married, with several small children. After graduating
from college in 1928 he held a number of semi-execu-
tive positions until he became afflicted with tuberculosis
and had to undergo a chest operation. Upon recovering
he started a specialty business, which grew rapidly. in
the period before the war. However, when the United
States entered the war, it was immediately obvious that
his.particular business would suffer. He held on as long
as possible, then was forced to liquidate. He was left
with few resources.
Phillip could not enter war industry because of his
ailment. nor could he accept low salaried clerical jobs
and hope to support his family. He registered at the
United States Employment Service, which in turn re-
ferred him to J.V.S. It was clear to our counsellor that
the man was trying to keep his poise but could not con-
ceal a growing fear.
The day after he registered, the J.V.S. enabled Phillip
to secure a position at a comfortable salary as an assis-
tant manager of a large wholesale firm in a basic con-
sumer industry, and he once more looks toward a prom-
ising future: Thus a crisis in one family was averted
and a valuable human resource was retained to con-
tribute to the total war effort.

They Regain Economic Independence

Mrs. B., 44 years of age, wanted to find work. Her
husband had never been an adequate provider and now
he was faced with failing health. She recognized that
hers would soon be the problem of earning not only
her own livelihood but that of her husband. She felt
she must maintain their home but was at a complete
loss as to where to turn for advice and help. Domestic
work was not acceptable to her nor would it pay her
enough to support her family.
Mrs. B. is a sturdy, motherly woman, well-spoken,
alert and energetic. Because she appeared to possess
the necessary physical sturdiness and intelligence, it
was felt that she was an excellent candidate for the
training course in practical nursing and after several
interviews with her, Mrs. B. was convinced that she
had the ability to acquire the necessary skill and was
encouraged to the point where she began to develop
some confidence in her own potentialities.
She was referred to Brady House, the practical nursa
ing training center, and completed her course close to
the top of her class. Her supervisor reported that "she
did a splendid job in training and was an excellent
individual."
Mrs. B. did so well on the first five cases to which we
referred her that she created a demand for her services
and a clientele which made it no longer necessary for
the J.V.S. to look. out for her.
Today, nine months after her visit to the J.V.S., she
is making an excellent living, proud of her achievement
,Xnd satisfied that neither she nor her husband will have
to lose their economic independence.
Since he first learning blacksmithing as a child of 12,
M. G. had been a steady and competent workman. At
53 years of age, Mr. G. felt that his years of usefulness
were almost over. When he came to this country he
fond employment in the foundry of an auto plant and
worked hard until illness resulted in the amputation
of a leg.
This was 15 years ago. Since then Mr. G. peddled
with a pushcart, and with assistance from his sons man-
aged to support himself.
His sons were inducted into the army and M. G.'s
condition was becoming worse.
The North End Clinic referred him to J.V.S. After
consultation at the J.V.S., a plan was made and carried
through. M. G. is now an apprentice again—learning
shoemaking on a sedentary job—and supporting himself.
J. V. S. has aided many men and women dis-
located from previous employment by the war and
unsuited to war industry to find new and useful
employment under changed conditions.

New Starts for Newcomer:,

S. H. is an emigre with four little children. He is
strictly orthodox. In Europe he was a cattle dealer and
a "butcher of a sort." He registered with the Jewish
Vocational Service in the hope of finding a job as a
kosher butcher. A thorough canvass of the possibilities
in this line revealed that there was an over-abundance
of kosher butchers and that placement for Mr. H. in
this field would be difficult. A job was found for him in
a kosher sausage company, but after three months he

Coming Events

Nov. 14—Annual Balfour Ball of Zionist Organi-
zation of Detroit, at Hotel Statler.
Nov. 15—Young Israel 20th anniversary banquet,
at Shaarey Zedek. Speakers, Dr. H. Raphael Gold of
Dallas, Tex., and J. David Delman of New York, na-
tional president.
Nov. 15—Community Council Institute at Jewish
Center. -
Nov. 22-35th anniversary celebration of Pisgah
Lodge of Bnai Brith, at Hotel Statler.
Nov. 29—Jewish National Workers Alliance con-
cert at Masonic Temple featuring Bronislaw Huber-
man, world-famed violinist, and Emma Shever, pop-
ular Detroit soprano.
Dec. 7—Monthly meeting of Detroit section, Na-
tional Council of Jewish ''Women, 12:30 P. M., at
Jewish Center, Speaker, Dr. B. Benedict Glazer.

Jewish Vocational Service
Helps Solve Unemployment

Problems of Many Detroiters;
"Jobservations," .Organ of

Local Agency, Lists Numerous
Instances of Services Rendered;
U SO Opens New Detroit
Home; Both Agencies Receive

Support From the War Chest

had to leave because the work became too heavy for
him.
He then applied to the J.V.S. for a job as a butcher
with a non-kosher butcher shop but this field was closed
to Mr. H. because he could not work on Saturday, the
busiest day for the non-kosher butcher stores.
Mr. H. was becoming discouraged. Mr. H. was tested
at J.V.S. and, when it was discovered that he had some
mechanical aptitude, we arranged for his enrollment in
a defense training course. When he completed his course
at school, the J.V.S. found a job for him with a "sub-
contractor" as a lathe worker at the beginning rate
of 75c an hour.
The Jewish Vocational Service is making every
attempt to fit the emigre into the war program so
that he, too, can contribute toward the all-out effort
of winning the war and winning it soon. Although
many legal obstacles are in the way of placing
refugees on defense jobs, J.V.S. contacts with gov-
ernment and war production officials make the work
of placing the emigre somewhat easier.

Students Need Information and Help

M. K. came to the J.V.S. reluctantly. His mother had
called ar, the J.V.S. office the week before to ask what
she should do. He showed no interest in school or in
play, but preferred to sit in the house and read and
listen to the radio. He liked to read books about aviation.
We saw Milton a few days later. He'd just finished
the 9th grade and had not made any definite plans as
to his further schooling. Through interviews with Mil-
ton, the J.V.S. counsellor sought to stimulate interest
and to motivate Milton to do some planning for himself.
Discussions and tests revealed interests in and ability
to do mechanical work. Milton planned out his program
in school for next year. . A good relationship has been
established--the counsellor plans to tie in occupational
plans with personal needs and to encourage Milton in
his development of new interests. new activities and "a
new slant on things.". Unguided, Milton might have
drifted into any kind of course; counselled, Milton will
get first rate training at a technical high school and be
equipped when he graduates to play an important part
in war production if the war should still be on, or to
meet post-war job competition with aset of real skills.

Supported by the War Chest

The stories just quoted can be multiplied a hundred-
fold. They all point to a great service rendered by an
important community agency.
M. William Weinberg is director of the Jewish Voca-
tional Service. Harvey Goldman is president of the
agency.
The facts we have quoted offer additional arguments
for wholehearted support of the War Chest, since the
entire financial support for the Jewish Vocational Serv-
ice will come from the War Chest.

USO Moves Into New Home

Last Saturday afternoon, a new mark was made' by
one of the constituent agencies of the War Chest—the
United Service Organizations, commonly known as USO.

Whittling Down a Modern Monstrosity

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USO of Metropolitan Detroit moved into its new
headquarters at that time, by taking over the re-
modeled four-story Legion Bldg. on Cass and Lafayette.
Henry Meyers, president, was on hand to welcome
prominent visitors as well as many hundreds of soldiers
and sailors who came to enjoy the pleasant atmosphere
of their new home.
Mrs. Henry Wineman, who is in charge of hospitality
for the USO, and scores of hostesses and guides assisted
in welcoming the guests.
George F. Pierrot, genial director of the USO, had a
handshake and an explanatory word for every one.

Special Radio Program

On Saturday evening, over Station WWJ, a special
USO program was broadcast to mark the opening of
the new home, and Mr. Meyers was interviewed on
activities of the servicemen's organization.
Mr. Meyers' enthusiasm echoed the delight of the
servicemen who visited the new home during the day.
The 40-foot snack bar equipped for uninterrupted serv-
ing of refreshments to soldiers and sailors, the comfort-
able library, the dance hall, the games room—all the
facilities of the USO home are a source of cheer and
pride for those who made it possible as well as those
who will enjoy it.
A popular symbol of cheer in the new home is the
giant map of the United States, drawn by the Detroit
artist, Bob Hertzberg, upon which visiting boys are
invited to designate their home towns with colored
markers.
The Jewish Welfare Board is one of the constituent
agencies of the USO, the others being Salvation Army,
YMCA, National Catholic Community Service, YWCA,
Travelers Aid Association and Council of Social
Agencies.
It is estimated that more than 1,000,000 men will
be entertained in the new USO Downtown Club during
the present calendar year.

Aim to Complete the Detroit Forests in
Palestine

With the Detroit delegation back from the annual
Zionist convention in New York, the Zionist Organiza-
tion of Detroit is embarking upon an active year of
activities.
The organization heard reports on the convention
from Leon Kay, Rabbi Leon Fram and Lawrence Crohn
on Wednesday evening.
The annual Balfour Ball is to take place this Saturday
night at Hotel Statler. Abraham- Cooper, president of
the organization, again performed a creditable job
organizing the work for this ball and securing a large
number of patrons.
It is hoped that the two Detroit forests in Pales-
tine, being planted on land of the Jewish National
Fund, will be completed before long. There is the
Fred M. Butzel Forest, which was started on his
60th birthday; and the forest being planted in memory
of the late Joseph H. Ehrlich. Mrs. Maurice Landau
has been chosen chairman of the committee to secure
enough subsCriptions to speed the completion of the
Ehrlich Forest.

Anti-Semites Exposed

We are indebted to Mrs. Sadye D. Geschelin for a
copy of the pamphlet, The Houghton Line, exposing
racial and religious hatred.
Condemning the Fifth Columnists, the article deal-
ing with the Jews in The Houghton Line states: "One
of the most insidious pieces of propaganda is the rumor
that the Jews of the United States are not doing their
share, are dodging the draft and trying• to profiteer on
the war." The article then quotes facts and figures to
disprove the arguments of anti-Semites.
A glance at the servicemen's page in this issue of
The Jewish News will provide adidtional arguments in
disproving biased talks of bigots. -

Prepare for J. N. F. Conference

William Hordes, president of the Jewish National
Fund Council of Detroit, informs us that preparations
will be made this week for the national conference of
the J. N. F. to be held in Detroit Dec. 26 and 27.
Committee appointments will be made by Mr.
Hordes within a few days.

Twenty Years Ago This Week

• Compiled From the Records of the
Jewish Telegraphic Agency'

BUCHAREST—Incorporation of the minority rights
clauses in the new Rumanian Constitution has been
decided upon by the commission drafting the docu-
ment,• it is reported here. These guarantees are re-
quired by the Peace Treaty. Meanwhile, in Jassy,
local Jews have protested that the municipal authori-
ties have taken no steps to punish those responsible
for the anti-Jewish riots of last week.
LONDON—Prime Minister Bonar Law's declara-
tion last week that he would "consider carefully" the
British Government's obligations towards Palestine
and Mesopotamia is in every respect "proper," for-
mer Colonial Secretary Winston Churchill declared
today.
LONDON—A note complaininsP against the whole-
sale expulsion of Jews by the Hungarian
Govern-
''
ment has been submitted to the League of Nations
by Lucien Wolfe of the Joint Foreign Committee.
NEW YORK—Statistics prepared by Dr. H. S. Lin-
field, director of the Department of Information of
the Bureau of Jewish Social Research and appearing
in the current issue of the American Jewish year
book estimate that there are 15.400,000 Jews through-
out the world, of which the largest number, about
9,000,000 are concentrated in Central and Eastern
Europe.
STOCKHOLM—The Nobel Committee has award-
ed the 1921 prize for Physics to Dr. Albert Einstein
of Germany, who is identified with the theory of
relativity.
CONSTANTINOPLE—A Jewish delegation visited
Dr. Friederich Nansen who is investigating the sit-
uation of refugees in Anatolia and Thrace and told
him of the serious situation of the Jewish refugees
here. As a result of Dr. Nansen's subsequent inter-
vention, 155 families have been given permission to
enter Palestine.

