List. Speakers for Regional
Federation Conclave Here

UH S •Women's Auxiliary Enjoys First
Jewish Center Of 4 Fall Social Literary Programs
The first program in the series portions of Maurice Samuel's
Activities
of Fall social literary programs "Harvest in the Desert." •

Sobeloff Will Address East Central States Conference a
Leland Hotel, Nov. 1 1-12; Overseas Riport, Aid
for Vets, Other Problems on Agenda

The opening session of the East Central States Regional
Conference of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare
Funds, whose annual convention will be held in Detroit, at
the Detroit Leland Hotel, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and
12, will be addressed by Isidore Sobeloff, executive director
of the Jewish Welfare Federation and president of the Na-
tional Conference of Jewish So-

cial Welfare.
Other prominent Detroiters who
will participate in the confer-
ence sessions will include the fol-
lowing:
On Saturday, Nov. 11, Julian
Krolik will be chairman of the
round table discussions on the
War Chest, and Harold Silver,
executive director of the Jewish
Social Service Bureau and Re-
settlement Service, will partici-
pate in a round table on Care
of the Aged.
Speakers for Nov. 12
On Sunday, Nov. .12, Clarence
H. Enggass, M. William Weinberg
and Herman Jacobs will • report
on Detroit developments at a spe-
cial meeting of large cities held
recently for the discussion of im-
portant problems on social serv-
ice issues. That afternoon, Isaac
Franck, executive director of the
Jewish Community Council, will
discuss internal Jewish relations
at a session of civic. protective
groups.
Ephraim Gomberg, director of
public relations of the National
Refugee Service, a former De-
troiter, will report for the United
Jewish Appeal on latest develop-
ments on the overseas scene, the
place of the Jewish agencies in
relation -to UNRRA, prospects for
increased Jewish programs and
postwar possibilities in this coun-
try. His report will be submitted
at a luncheon on Nov 12.
Discuss Other Problems
Other sessions will discuss
problems of returning servicemen
and war workers, care of the
aged, programs to combat big-
otry and intolerance. There will
be a special report on the pro-
gram of the National Commun-
ity Relations Advisory Council.
Israel Rappaport, secretary of
the Committee on New Ap-
proaches to Jewish Education of
New York, and director of the
Detroit Jewish Education Sur-
vey, and Dr. Azriel Eisenberg, di-
rector of the Bureau of Jewish
Education of Cleveland, secre:-
tary of the American Association
for Jewish Education East' Cen-
tral States Section, will discuss
"New Approaches to Jewish Ed-
-ication."
Jerome Curtis, chairman of
Social Agencies Committee,
Cleveland, is president of the re,
gion. Judge M. Bernon, vice-
president of the Cleveland Jew-
ish Welfare Federation, is chair-
man of the program committee.
Martin M. Cohn is secretary and
field representative.
Sidney Hollander, national
president of the Council of Jew-
ish Federations and Welfare
Funds, will present a special re-
port on the National Community
Relations Advisory Council to the
East Central States Conference
here, Sunday, Nov. 12, it was
announced by Judge Bernon.
Hollander will present to the
delegates the latest information
on the efforts of the NCRAC to
bring about co-ordination in the
programs of the Civic-Protective
Agencies.
Michigan Graduate
Mr. Gomberg, who will report
on the UJA is an outstanding ex-
pert in matters of immigration
and aid to emigrees. He` has had
a notable career as attorney,
newspaperman and leader in so-
cial and legal reforms. Born in
Duluth, Minn., he was graduated
from the University of Michigan
in 1927 and - received his legal
training at Harvard and Mich-
igan.
As a reporter for the Detroit
Times, he covered stories con-
cerning corruption and graft in
Detroit public welfare institu-
tions and the activities of the
notorious Purple" Gang. Justice
Frank Murphy, then governor, ap-
pointed him counsel Jo the com-
mittee to reforni Michigan's cor-
rection' system. Subsequently,
he was called upon by Gov. Fitz-

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THE JEWISH NEWS

Friday, Novambar 3, 1944

ISIDORE 1 SOBELOFF
gerald to draft State. legislation
to promote the peaceful settle-.
ment of labor disputes.
In 1926 Gomberg went abroad
as a member of the University of
Michigan's debatizt team. Sev-
.M7Mog3:77'.\--;.

Miss Haughey to Give
Book Review Wednesday
Miss Catherine Haughey, di-
rector of public relations for the
Detroit Public Library, will re-
view "Presidential Agent" by
Upton Sinclair; next Wednesday,
at the Jewish Center book chats
in the Center Library, at 9 p. m.
* * *
Dr. Kleinmin to Speak
At B. & P. Meeting Nov. 9
Dr. Shmarya Kleinman will be
the speaker at the meeting of the
Business and Professional Discus-
sion Group next Thursday, on the
topic "Reconstruction of Jews in
Central Europe." The discussion
group meets in the Adult Lounge
at 9 p. m.
* * *
Life Saving Classes
Are Given at the Center
Life saving classes for girls will
be taught at the Jewish Commun-
ity Center every Tuesday from
8:15' to 9 p. m.; and for boys, on
Sunday from 11 a. m. to 12. Those
interested in taking life saving
preparation should register with
Joshua Borotkin, swimming di-
rector. For further information
call MA.' 8400.
* *
,
Newly-Decorated Lounge
Is Open for Adults
A newly decorated Lounge in
the Jewish' Community Center is
now open for adults. A special
Lounge program is planned for
this Saturday evening, and will
feature a symphonic hour. The
Lounge is open Monday to
Thursday, 8 to 11 p. m., Sundays
3 to 5 and 8 to 11 p. m. Adults
may drop in for a game of cards,
listen to records, read magazines
or just relax.
* * *
Mother's Club Calendar
Mothers' Club meetings will be
held as follows: Dexter Mothers'
Club, Tuesday 1:30 p .m., at
Bnai Moshe Synagogue; Center
Mothers° Club, Wednesday, 8:30
p. m., at Jewish Community Cen-
ter; Twelfth Street Mothers' Club,
Thursday, 8:30 p. m., at Lachar's
Hall on 12th St.

of the Woman's Auxiliary of the
United Hebrew Schools on the
theme "The Book," held Oct. 25,
at the Rose Sittig Cohen Bldg.,
was attended by a capacity audi-
ence.
Mottos in Hebrew and in Eng-
lish, relating to the "book" and
its value, were displayed. There
was also a display of books deal-
ing with Jewish subjects, ar-
ranged by Miss Janet Hollander,
librarian of Congregation
Shaarey Zedek.
The most artistic display was
a mammoth book, large enough
to accommodate, within its two
covers, all the participants, who
stepped forth from the pages,
introduced themselves, and gave
the 'highlights of some of the
modern books of today.
'-
New Policy Explained
The program was opened by
Mrs. Jack Tobin, president of the
auxiliary, who greeted the wo-
men. The program chairman,
Mrs. Bert Smokler, explained
the new policy of the auxiliary.
"The Auxiliary," she said, "de-
cided to 'dispense with the annual
Donor Luncheon. Instead, they
have planned four programs, of
which this is the first."
Mrs. Sara Berman Pragerson
acted as commentator during the
afternoon.
The first one to step out of
the book was Mrs. Theodor e
Isaacs, who read and interpreted

Review Mann's Book
Mrs. Florence Moss Rosman,
read excerpts from Ada Jackson's
"Behold the Jew." Mrs. Max
Dushkin gave a review of Thomas
Mann's "Joseph the Provider."
Mrs. Albert Carnick read from
Jacob Richman's book "Laughs
from Jewish Lore." Mrs. Burton
Seidon reviewed Ludwig Lewi-
sohn's "Breathe Upon These."
Mrs. Henry Shapero, chairman
of the telephone squad, and Mrs.
John Horwitz, membership chair-
man, also spoke.
Mrs. Horwitz announced the
change in the annual dues, which
were raised from $2 a year to $3,
and $5 for patron members. She
read a letter received by Mrs.
Doris Krause, of 17131 North-
lawn, from her 'brother Cpl. Louis
Spitzer, who participated in the
Saipan invasion. (A story about
Cpl. Spitzer's letter appears else-
where in this issue.)
Preceded by Luncheon
The program was preceeded
by a complimentdry luncheon,
Mrs. Louis Tobin acting as chair-
man of the luncheon, and the
following members were on the
hospitality and social committee:
Mrs. Julius Berman, MrS. J.
Zeldes, Mrs. Rosenzweig, Mrs.
Sam, .Gendil, Mrs. Morris Fish-
man, Mrs. George Orley, Mrs.
Charles Robinson, Mrs. R. New-
man, Mrs. George Roberts, Mrs.
M. S. Dann, Mrs. Louis Sefton
and Mrs. R. Cott.

Buy War Bonds!

_EPHRAIM GOMBERG

eral years later he travelled ex-
tensively in Europe, serving as
correspondent for Detroit and
Chicago newspapers in England,
France and other countries.
On Wayne Faculty -
He also has been active in the
bar associations of Detroit and of
Michigan, as well as in the Amer-
ican Bar Association. In 1934
he was a co-organizer of the
Junior Section of the latter or-
ganization. For several years he
was a member of the faculty of
the Graduate School of Public
Affairs and 'Social' Work at
Wayne University. Among other
organizations with which he has
been affiliated are the American
Public Welfare Association, the
National Probation Association,
and the Overseas Press Club.
As director of community re-
lations of the NRS Gomberg is
responsible for the agency's liai-
son with Jewish communities, its
public relations program, and its
social adjustment activities on be-
half of refugees.

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Reelect

Harry F. Kelly

Governor of > > ichigan,

A Record of Accomillishme•ts
That Is Nationally Acclaimed

Re-elect
Your Congressional

GEORGE D.

RE-ELECT

D. HALE BRAKE

STATE TREASURER

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Returning Veterans' Program

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Youth Guidance Program

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Post War Planning

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Adult Education, Hospitalization and
Old. Age "Assistance Program

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His Record of a Liberal, Businesslike
Administration

Michigan Needs Harry F. Kelly
For NOW and for POST-WAR

Republican

. The Best Assurance of
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Past Performance!

His Record Proves His Integrity,
Progressiveness . . „ Capacity!

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For State Treasurer. Vote Nov. 7

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ELLY

Republican Candidate for Governor

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