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THE JEWISH NEWS
Friday, Apr4 27, 1945
Meritorious Services Rewarded
Judge Friedman lie-EleW,ed
To Head Welfare Federation
May Birthdays Pisgah Lodge 'Millionaires' Night'
Milton M. Alexander, one-time
prominent Detroit Jewish leader,
will:. celebrate his 55th birthday
on May 26.
Henry Mazer will be 75 on
May 5.
Others whose birthday occur
in May are:
Dr. Emil Amberg, May 1;
David Wilkus, May 4; A. C. Lap-
pin, May 5; Miles A. Finsterwald,
May 5; Samuel Brezner, May 5;
Dr. Charles D. Aaron. May 8;
Aaron Kurland, May 15; Louis
16; Irving
Rosenzweig, May
Blumberg and Louis Blumberg,
May 17; Herman Finsterwald,
May 21; Judge Charles C. Sim-
ons, May 21; Justice Henry M.
Butzel, May 24; Jack Bonin, May
25; Morris W. Zack, May 25; Mrs.
Henry Meyers, May 27; Harvey
H. Goldman, May 31.
Warns Lebanese-Syrians
Of 'Nazi Type' Propaganda
JUDGE WILLIAM FRIEDMAN
Re-election of Judge William Friedman as president of
the Jewish Welfare Federation of Detroit, at a recent meet-
ing of the Federation's board of governors, provided a long-
awaited desire on the part of Detroit's Jewish leaders to
honor the former Judge of the Wayne County Circuit Court
for his many important contributions to the life and aspira-
tions of our Jewish and non-
,
NEW YORK (JPS) — The
champions of pan-Arab unity are
"spreading the poison of racial
and religious bias against the
Jews, in the best style of Nazi
propaganda, which may some
day turn out to be as dangerous
for the same Syrian and Leban-
ese Christians, who have been,
and are still most prominent in
organizing the Arabs against the
Jews," Prof. A. S. Yahuda, of
the New School for Social Re-
search, warns in a letter to the
New York Herald Tribune.
The opinion of impartial ob-
servers and correspondents at
the Pan-Arab Conference in
"Cairo recently, generally . agree
that "the only ground Qn which
the representatives of the Arab
States were absolutely united is
the opposition to the Jewish na-
tional home in Palestine," Dr.
Yahuda writes.
Jewish communities.
Wayne County Draft Appeal
Judge Friedman, whose 65th Board No. 2 which passes on ap-
birthday occurred on April 1, re- peals froin many local draft
_ ceived the highest honor that boards, the only appeals from its
can be accorded a Jewish leader decisions being to the President.
by his community when he was
Was UP:: President
selected for the presidency of
On the Jewish front, his long-
the Federation; and he had the est association with any agenty
distinction of winning the esteem is the United Jewish Charities
of the non-Jews when he re- with whose board he has been He brought his mother's sister to
ceived Governor Harry F. Kelly's affiliated since 1907. He was the U. S.
He has one daughter—Mrs.
appointment as Circuit Court president of the United Jewish
Judge.
Charities when this agency was Max Katzen.
Esteemed by Associates
Judge Friedman's services to
the central philanthropic organ-
During his 15 months of serv- ization prior to the formation of Jewish and non-Jewish causes
ice on the bench he won the ad- the Jewish Welfare Federation. and movements in Detroit have
miration of all for his fairness He served as president of the earned for him the admiration
and judicial temperament. He UJC from 1921 to 1924 and again of friends and co-workers and
was highly esteemed by his as- from 1937 to 1944, until his elec- the tribute accorded him is well-
sociates on the Bench and in the tion to the presidency of the Fed- merited.
Bar Primary he received nearly eration.
seven times as many votes cast
His presidency of the UJC was Other Officers Chosen
by the lawyers as were given to very fruitful — witnessing the
his nearest opponent and three erection of the Aaron DeRoy Me- By Detroit Federation
times as many votes as were morial Building (Jewish Com-
Besides Judge Friedman as
given to all four candidateS corn- munity Center), the Home for
bined.
Aged, the center of the Jewish president, the Jewish Welfare
His parents were married in Social Service Bureau on Second Federation's new officers are:
Fred M. Butzel, chairman of
Detroit. cA native Detroiter, Blvd., the Rose Sittig Cohen
Judge Friedman has participat- Bldg., and additions to the North the executive committee.
ed in and contributed greatly to- End Clinic and the Fresh Air
Abraham Srere, chairman of
ward the development of the Camp.
the board of governors.
Jewish community which has
His Many Affilitations
Isidore Sobeloff, secretary.
grown from a small group a gen-
He served on the boards of
Harry Frank, treasurer.
eration ago to its present popu- the United Hebrew Schools,
Mrs. Joseph H. Ehrlich and
lation of 90,000.
Jewish Community Council, He-
brew Free Loan Association, Julian H. Krolik, vice-presi-
His Busy Office
A practicing attorney since Jewish Social Service Bureau, dents.
1901, Mr. Friedman taught for Clover Hill Park Cemetery, Good
several years in the night schools Will Industries and Boy Scouts
of Detroit and at one time served of America, was recently elected
as principal of the Norvell Night an honorary member of the Jew-
School. He also taught for sev- ish Community Center and is af-
eral years at the University of filiated with the Bnai Brith. He
Detroit Law School. He began his has been a member of Pisgah
Boys and Girls—Age 6 to 16
teaching career in the Sunday Lodge of Bnai Brith since 1908
School of Shaarey Zedek and and is a representative of the
Located in North Michigan
continued his interests in the Anti-Defamation League. He is
Near Charlevoix, Petoskey,
synagogue, having served on the a member of Knights of Pythias,
Lawyers Club of Ann Arbor,
Frankfort and Mackinac
board for many years.
A graduate of the University Standard Club, Franklin Hills
SANITARY FACILITIES
of Michigan Law School, Mr. Country, Club, Zionist Organiza-
IN EACH CABIN
Friedman has practiced law un.- tion (being a member of the
interruptedly since 1901. He and ZOA President's Club), the Ma-
Laundry Service
his partners—Henry Meyers and sonk_Order and the Elks.
Available in Camp
He serves on the executive
Myron A. Keys—have become so
involved in community affairs committee of Detroit Round
SPECIAL RATES
that their law office is frequently Table of Catholics, Jews and
referred to as "the downtown Protestants; for six years was a
Register Be for e
member of the Detroit Commun-
May 7 at Reduced
office of the Federation."
Weekly Rate of
ity Union, and has been active
His Civic Functions
Minimum Bookings: 4 Weeks
Judge Friedman has main- in the Community Fund and War
tained a continued interest in Chest drives and Allied Jewish
Recommended for
civic functions, his major posi- Campaigns.
Hay Fever and Sinus Sufferers
Listed in Who's Who
tion having been that of Com-
He has been listed in Who's
missioner for the Detroit House
Completely Staffed by
of Correction. For nearly 18 Who in America since 1930 and
Expert, Experienced
years he was retained as Com- in Who's Who in American
Counselors
missioner by Mayors John W. Jewry.
After the last war, he went
Smith, Frank Murphy, Frank
For Folder and Full Particulars
Couzens, John C. Lodge and to Europe on a special mission
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Edward J. Jeffries. He served with Morris Waldman, of the
five terms as president of the American Jewish Committee,
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House of Correction Commission and had an opportunity to visit
AMP PLAYFAIRE
and resigned his post as Commis- Suwalke, his mother's birthplace.
Detroit Office : 1470 Glynn Ct.
sioner when he was appointed
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to the Bench.
He was chairman of the
CAMP
Proves Success at Romulus Field
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Left to right: MILTON M. WEINSTEIN, president of Pisgah Lodge:
WAC BETTIE DUNN, SGT. F. WEINBLATT, the "millionaire"
winner; consolation prize winner; T/SGT. LOUIS SAVIANO and
JACK LAWSON, chairman of Pisgah Lodge war service fund.
A "Millionaire's Night," a mock
in-camp games party, sponsored
by the war service fund com-
mittee of Pisgah Lodge 34 of
Bnai Brith at Romulus Air Field,
on April 17, created a sensation,
250 servicemen and WACs hav-
ing participated in the event.
Gift certificates were awarded
to "highest winners," Sgt. F.
Weinblatt acquiring the greatest
"fortune" by winnint: "the sum
of $39,000,000." T/Sgt. Louis
Saviano, WAC Bettie Dunn and
a n d anonymous "consolation
prize" winner were among the
lucky ones.
Refreshments Served.
After the events, refreshments
were served, the wives of Bnai
serving as
Brith members
hostesses.
Those who directed the games
Young Men Organize
New Bnai Brith Unit
A new Bnai Brith Young
Men's Organization, known as
Pioneers, has been formed here,
the membership age limit being
18 to 25.
The group has formulated a
program of aims for the advance-
ment of the members' physical,
cultural and spiritual attainments
and for participation in com-
munity philanthropic affairs.
Pioneers meet on Sundays at
the Jewish Center. Officers are.
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Stanley Elkiss, president; Ed-
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ward Mazer, vice-president; Sid-
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ney Burk, secretary; Verne Heil- Tor GIRLS ICT.IIRENFUIRati fo , BOYS
joyful Program., Riding, Sailing, Fri. Servs
brunn, treasurer. Leonard Be-
Personal Interview. Dirs. Mr. & Mr..
love installed the officers • at a
Area Gans, 30 Naxing St., Roxbury, Moss.
recent meeting and Isadore Starr Detroit councillor and representative,
Gertrude Fruit, TOwnsend 6-3264
was guest speaker.
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included Morris Shatzen, Meyer
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Fenkell, Morris Sher, Meyer Leib,
Archie Katcher, Sam Selikowitz,
Meyer Lebowitz, Iry Reiter,
Arthur Silberblatt, Barney Cov-
ent and Leonard Peritz.
Maurice Beyer, one of the
servicemen, informed Sylvia
Shatzen that he always wanted
to join Bnai Brith, and im-
mediately was enrolled as a mem-
ber. Others, showing their en-
thusiasm, asked the sponsors of
the party, "when are you coming
back?"
Pisgah Lodge received letters
from Capt. Daniel C. Park, Chief
of Personnel Services Unit, and
Cpl. Clarence V. Sakol of this
unit thanking the organization
for arranging the event.
Assist in Arrangements
The ladies who assisted in the
arrangements included the Mes-
dames Milton Weinstein, Jack E.
Lawson, Meyer Lebowitz, Irving
Weinstein, Morrie Kaplan, Leon-
ard Perity, Isadore Gussin,
Archie Katcher, Sam Selikowitz,
Aaron Lipin, Meyer Leib, Albert
Fenkell, Arthur Silberblatt, Mor-
rie Sher, Irving Reiter, Barney
Covent. Sidney Sidder, Lou Cei-
fetz, Meyer Mink e n , Jean
Schlesinger and Miss Sylvia
Shatzen.
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