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- Page Serantet4 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. . 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 1 * Returning Veterans' Program * Youth Guidance Program * Post War Planning * Adult Education, Hospitalization and Old. Age "Assistance Program * His Record of a Liberal, Businesslike Administration Michigan Needs Harry F. Kelly For NOW and for POST-WAR Republican . The Best Assurance of Future Performance Is Past Performance! His Record Proves His Integrity, Progressiveness . . „ Capacity! D. HALE BRAKE For State Treasurer. Vote Nov. 7 VOTE to REELECT HARRY Fe ELLY Republican Candidate for Governor Be Sure to Vote Nov. 7 — Be Score to Vote Republican1!