THE JEWISH NEWS
Page Twelve
Pisgah to Stage
Athletic Night
Program Monday
Pisgah Lodge 34 of Bnai Brith
is presenting an athletic night
program for its members in the
auditorium of the Jewish Center,
Monday, at 8:30 p.m.
A wrestling exhibition, movies
of all the Jack Dempsey fights
and of the past Michigan Univer-
sity-Ohio State football game
will feature the evening. The
Dempsey film, which is being
shown through the courtesy of
the Ford Motor Car Co., is one of
three sets in existence.
Lou Klein, a junior heavy
weight wrestling champion of the
world, will engage in an exhibi-
tion match with former light
hea-vy weight champion Bert
Ruby, a member of Pisgah
Lodge.
Isadore Starr, chairman of the
program committee, has been
assisted by Paul Newman and
the former Michigan All Ameri-
can football star, Harry Newman.
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Lipkin Soloist
With Symphony
This Saturday
Detroiter Returns Here as
Featured Artist at
Masonic Temple
Seymour Lipkin, who has ap-
peared with, as well as conduct-
ed, the Detriot Symphony Orch-
estra, returns to his home town
as featured artist with the Sym-
phony, Saturday, Jan. 13, at the
Masonic Temple.
Lipkin, 17, has proceeded from
orie successful appearance to the
next since the age of seven;
when he scored his first major
success as guest of the Doctors'
Symphony Orchestra. He has ap-
peared with national orchestras
for several years and has been
.•p r a i s e d by, the outstanding
musicians of our day.
He is at present a student at
the Curtis Institute of Music in
Philadelphia, having been award-
ed a scholarship there at the age
of 11.
Tickets for the concert are
available at Metro Music House,
10324 Dexter Blvd.
Vladimir Horowitz
Concert Wednesday
Vladimir Horowitz, Russian-
American pianist, who will ap-
pear at the Masonic Auditorium
next Wednesday evening, Jan.
17, comes of a cultured and ar-
tistic family. His father was an
engineer, h4s mother a musician
and graduate of the Conserva-
tory in Kiev, where Vladimir
was born on October 1, 1904. He
was one of three talented chil-
dren; his sister also was a gifted
pianist. An evaluation of his ca-
reer by David Ewen appears -on
page 2 of this issue of The Jew-
ish News.
Friday, January 12, 1945
Relief Committee Lestchinsky to Lecture This Sunday
Jewish Center For Polish Jews In Council-Center Cultural Series
Jacob Lestchinsky, noted Jew- der arrest for a short time and
Activities
To Hear Davies
then deported.
ish economist, historian and so-
ciologist, will lecture on "Recon-
struction of Jewish Life After
the War," in the fourth of the
Yiddish culture series of the
Joint Yiddish Culture Committee
Representatives of all organ- of the Jewish Center and Jewish
izations and congregations as Community Council, Sunday
well as the general public are evening, in the auditorium of the
Jewish Community Center.
Dr. Lestchinsky's first publish-
ed work appeared in 1904, a n d
since then he has been writing on
the subjects of Jewish popula-
tion, migrations, labor move-
ments and general problems of
Jewish community life in Poland,
Germany, Soviet Union and the
U. S. For many years he was the
Berlin correspondent of the Yid-
dish Daily Forward. When the
Nazis came to power, he was un-
Former Lublin Correspond-
Special Swimming Program
At Center Natatorium
ent of JTA to Address
Aaron DeRoy Natatorium at
Mass Meeting Jan. 16
the Center is to have a special
program for swimming and rec-
reation. On Thursday evening
the pool is prepared with dim
lights, soft music, and subter-
ranean lighting, which creates a
romantic and glamorous effect.
Make it a date to go swimming at
the Center Thursday night.
* * *
Arrange Novel Adult
Party for Saturday
The Saturday night adult party
committee of the Jewish Center
and the swimming committee will
sponsor jointly a novel affair Jan.
13, an evening consisting of a
splash party in the Center Pool
and a dance in Butzel Hall with
entertainment and refreshments.
. "Tropical Nite" is the theme
for the evening with palm tree
murals a n d South American
scenes to set the atmosphere.
Rhumba and conga records will
be played and a professional
rhumba dance team will demon-
strate some intricate steps.
The party will be held from
8 to 12 p. m. with the swimming
part of the program open from
8 to 10. Adults are asked to
bring their own suits and caps.
Towels will be furnished.
Tickets will go on sale in ad-
vance at the main desk of the
Center. For information call
Helen Grau, director of Women's
Health Education, or Joshua Bor-
odkin, swimming director. Ad-
mission will be 50 cents for mem-
bers of the Center and 75 cents
for non-members. Adults 18 and
up are invited.
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Housing Secretary Speaks
To B. & P. Group Jan. 18
Edward Connor, executive di-
rector of the Citizens Housing
and Planning Council, will lead
a panel discussion at the next
meeting of the business and Pro-
fessional DisCussion Group of the
Jewish Community Center, on
Thursday, 9 p. m., in the Adult
Lounge.
Participating in this discussion
with Mr. Connor will be George
Schermer, regional representa-
tive of the Federal Public Hous-
ing, and Charles Edgecombe, sec-
retary of the Detroit Housing
Commission.
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Film Program Wednesday
Films dealing with the war in
the Pacific and the Far East will
be shown on Wednesday. The
films are: "Freedom Comes
High", "Here is China", and
"Back-door to Japan." Film pro-
grams are held in the Adult
Lounge at 8:45 p. m. The public
is invited.
FDR Favors FEPC Law
WASHINGTON, (JTA)—Presi-
dent Roosevelt favors enactment
of legislation setting up a Per-
manent Fair Employment - Prac-
tice Commission, Malcom Ross,
chairman of the present FEPC,
told reporters after a brief visit
to the White House.
RAYMOND DAVIES
urged to attend a mass meeting
arranged by the United Relief
Committee for Jews in Poland.
Raymond A. Davies, f or m e r
Lublin correspondent of the Jew-
ish Telegraphic Agency, will ad-
dress the meeting which is
scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 16,
at 2 p. m., in the main auditor-
ium of the Jewish Center, Wood-
ward at Holbrook.
Mr. Davies will bring a message
from the Polish Jewish leaders,
especially Dr. Emil Somerstein,
a member of the contemporary
Polish Cabinet, now recognized
by Soviet Russia.
An outstanding speaker, he
was the first American foreign
correspondent to visit the Polish
areas upon their liberation by
the Russian Army. He also was
the first journalist to give an
eye-witness account of the tor-
tures inflicted and the atrocities
perpetrated in the Polish con-
centration camps.
Admission is free. Tickets can
be obtained at the office of the
American Federation for Polish
Jews, 9124 Linwood Ave.
250,000N.Y.Jews
In Armed Forces
NEW YORK, (JTA) — More
than 250,000 Jewish men and wo-
men from New York City are
serving in the U. S. armed forces,
it was revealed here by George
Z. Medalie, president of the Fed-
eration of Jewish Philanthropies,
in connection with a conference
called by the Committee for
Coordinating Jewish Community
Services for Veterans on Jan. 11,
with several thousand represent-
atives of New York Jewish
groups and organizations in at-
tendance.
COLD-STUFFED NOSEY
Open up the cold blockade in your nose
with fast-acting Penetro Nose Drops.
Breathe freer, easier, almost instantly,
as they cool, soothe and shrink swollen
nasal membranes. Caution: Use only as
directed. Generous bottle 25c, 50c. Get
Local Brevities
DR. LEO M. FRANKLIN was
accorded another distinct honor
last week when
the Detroit Li-
brary Commis-
sion, to which
he was reap-
pointed by the
Detroit Board of
Education, - r e -
elected him sec-
retary for a six-
year term. Dr.
Franklin has
served as presi-
dent of the De- Dr. Fra nklin
sion
troit Library Commission
for sev-
eral terms.
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CAPLAN,
Detroit and Columbus psychia-
trist, will address the Young
People's Society of Shaarey Ze-
dek at 2 p. m. Sunday, at the
Shaarey Zedek. All young people
are, invited.
DR. B. - BERNARD
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WINITZER PROGRESSIVE
SOCIETY will have a special
affair at Lachar's, 8939 12th St.,
at 8 p. m., Monday, Jan. 29, to
carry on its benevolent work.
Officers will be installed. Two
flags and a banner will be un-
veiled. Members and friends are
invited.
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The Army Air Forces show,
"Winged Victory", written and
directed by Moss Hart, author of
"Lady In The Dark", "You Can't
Take It With You", "Once In A
Dr. Lestchinsky arrived in the
U. S. in 1938 and has continued
his work as director of the De-
partment of Economics and Sta-
tistics of the Institute of Jewish
Affairs established by the Amer-
ican Jewish . Congress and World
Jewish Congress. He also has
been actively associated with the
Yiddish - S c i en t if i c Institute,
which has published several of
his works. He is an associate edi-
tor of the Universal:Jewish En-
cyclopedia.
The Joint Yiddish Culture
Committee consists of Joseph
Bernstein, Louis Levine, Louis
LaMed, Samuel Lieberman, Mrs.
Adele Mondry, Abraham Meyero-
witz, J. Rosenshine and I. Zemel.
Mr. Zemel will be chairman for
the evening.
Lifetime", "George Washington
Slept Here" and other hits, opens
a two-week engagement at the
Wilson Theater on Jan. 15. Pro-
ceeds from the production, which
has grossed $1,047,000 to date, go
to Army charities. A 50-piece
orchestra and 50 voice chorus ac-
company this Army Air Forces
production. "Winged Victory"
soon will be released as a film
by 20th Century-Fox.
* * *
FRANK GERVASI, Collier's
dynamic associate editor, wilt
give the latest news from the
war fronts at Detroit Town Hall
in Fisher Theater, Wednesday
morning, Jan. 17, at 11 o'clock.
* * *
LEO I. FRANKLIN was elected'
treasurer of the Wayne Univer-
sity Foundation which was
established in 1938 to act as •
trustee for the receipt, manage-
ment and disbursement of grants
and gifts to the university.
* * *
The only woman financial col-
umnist in the country, SYLVIA
F. PORTER is the speaker for the
Detroit Town• Hall at the Cass
Theater, Friday morning, Jan.
19, at 11 o'clock. Miss Porter
has for the past few years writ-
ten a column on financial and
allied subjects in the New York
Post, under the imposing and
concealing initials S. F. Porter.
* * *
UNITED HEBREW SCHOOLS'
Scholarship Fund was liberally
assisted this week with gifts by
Mrs-. Leah Helpert in memory of
her husband, Norman, and Max
Osnos.
A Few Tickets Still Available
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Victory Banquet
Tues*day, January 16th, 1945
7 p. m.
PENETRO NOSE DROPS
Book Cadillac Hotel
Important Work
On The Home Front .
Guest Speakers
Hon. Robert F. Wagner
U. S. Senator, New York
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there are no two ways of filling the presription
your doctor writes. It must be done accurately
and with the finest ingredients. You can count
on our skilled pharmacists for dependable,
prompt service,
Hon. Prentiss M. Brown, Former U. S. Senator
Hon. Patrick H. O'Brien, Probate Judge
Under auspices of
Wayne County Democratic Committee
Tickets available at:
Harry Grossman, 927 David Stott Bldg. CA. 5542
Benjamin Levinson, 584 Penobscot . Bldg. CA. 91 81