Dr. Aronstarn Eminent Physician
Poet, Observes His 80th Birthday

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Dr. Noah Ephraim Aronstam*,. "Jewish Dietary Laws from a
will be 80 on Feb. 18. His age,1Scientific Viewpoint," one of Dr.
howeVer, is belied by his tour- !Aronstam's earliest works, has
been quoted widely for more
I than a generation throughout
I the world. Since 1912, this work
I has been included in the Inter-
' national Exhibit in Dresden and
elsewhere.
In 1902, in collaboration with
Louis James Rosenberg of De-
troit, he published 'Sociologic
Studies."
In 1942 he published the novel
"Lost Nation."
The bibliography of his medi-
cal works is so lengthy that it
would take columns of space to
enumerate them.
His collective works, his lec-
tures, his Zionist activities, his
poems and his editorial efforts
attest to a rich life in recogni-
tion of which Dr. Noah Ephraim
Aronstam receives encomia from
colleagues and co-workers
throughout the world on his
80th birthday.
DR. NOAH E. ARONSTAM

ageous poems which continue to
inspire his readers and, at the
same time, to give him new
leases on life as he gains per-
sonal satisfaction in expressing
his sentiments on life in gen-
eral, on Jewish happenings, in
appeals for justice.
A tynical example of the
power of his indignation
against injustice was express-
ed in his poem "Iraq the Des-
picable" which appeared in
The Jewish News on Feb. 1.
Born in Libau, Latvia, Feb.
18, 1872, Dr. Aronstam came to
Detroit in 1892. The M.D. degree
was conferred upon him by the
Michigan College of Medicine in
1898: He took post-graduate
work at the University of Berlin
in 1907.
He served for several years as
professor of dermatology (in
which he has been specializing)
and urology, at his alma mater.
He is a member of Michigan
State and Wayne County Medi-
cal Associations and the Amer-
ican Medical Editors Associa-
tion. He was co-founder and in
1916 served as president of the
Maimonides Medical Society of
Detroit.
A Pioneer Zionist
In 132 he was chairman of
the Spinoza Tri-Centennial
Commission for Michigan. As a
result of his effort a Detroit
street. Was named "Spinoza" by
the Common Council.
A pioneer Zionist, having
avowed his devotion to the Jew-
ish nationalist cause prior to
1900, he organized numerous
Zionist groups in the city and
served as president of the Zion-
ist District of Detroit in 1917
and 1919.
He was married to the
former Sarah Blumberg . June
20, 1899, who, a leader in her
own rights, was an inspiration
to him. She died on Sept. 12,
1951. He has a son, Ralph; a
daughter, Mrs. Luis Perelman
of New York, and three grand-
children.

Our Letter Box

From March of Dimes
Editor, The Jewish News:
The generous support given to
the 1952 March of Dimes by
your valuable publication has
played an important part in its
great success.
Infantile paralysis victims,
their families, friends, and
neighbors are grateful for your
cooperation in this humanitarian
work because they know what
the March of Dimes means when
polio strikes.
By keeping the general public
informed of the importance of
the fight against' polio, you
lighted the way for thousands of
loyal volunteers.
We, of the Wayne County
Chapter of the National Foun-
dation for Infantile Paralysis,
also want to express our deep
appreciation for your kindness.
WILLIAM R. BERNARD,
March of Dimes Chairman.

Seek Channa Trom (Schloss)
Information is being sought on
Channa Trom, nee Schloss, on
behalf of a Mrs. Ester Schloss
Greenbaum, presently living in
Omaha, Neb., who is anxious to
obtain contact with her sister.
Mrs. Trom came to the U.S. from
Zrnigrod 32 years ago and settled
in New York where she was
married to a Moritz Trom, with
whom she had 3 children, Jacob,
Hindel and Rachel Laia. Anyone
aware of the present where-
abouts of Mrs. Trom is requested
to communicate with the Na-
tional Desertion Bureau, 105
Nassau Street, New York, 38,
N.Y.

Survivors Sought Here

18—THE JEWISH NEWS
Friday, February 15, 1952

Men's Clubs

Henry M. Gottlieb, former
Ass't U. S. District Attorney, re-
cently addressed a general meet-
ing of GEORGE GERSHWIN
LODGE, Bnai Brith, speaking on
"Human Interest Stories from
the D.A.'s Office."
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BEA.H ABRAHAM MEN'S
CLUB has planned a family
social afternoon at 12:15 p.m.,
Sunday, in the synagogue social
hall. Jacob Greenbaum, chair-
man, has arranged an interesting
program, highlighted by Tait's
Pied Piper Puppets in "Peppy
Saves Paul Bunyan." A talent
show, with youngsters of the
religious school and members of
the Men's Club participating, will
also be featured.
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CONG. GEMILUTH CHASSO-
DIM MEN'S CLUB announces
that it will sponsor its first oneg
shabbat, this evening, at the
Halevy Music Center, 13965 Lin-
wood. Participating w ill be
Moshe Haar and Florence Wein-
traub. Friends are invited.

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The AESCULAPIAN PHARMA-
CEUTICAL ASSOCIATION will
have its first meeting under
the new staff of officers at 8:30
p.m., Monday, at the Sheraton
Cadillac Hotel. Albert Roggin,
new president, invites pros-
pective members to attend. A
social evening, games and re-
freshments will be featured. The
Ladies Auxiliary will welcome
wives of members.
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MOGEN ABRAHAM MEN'S
CLUB will meet at 8 p.m., Mon-
day, in the Yeshivah building to
discuss "Sources of Authority in
Jewish Law." Rabbi M. J. Wohl-
gelernter will lead discussion.

Seminary to Release 10
Volume History of Jews

A 10-volume history of the
Jewish people will be issued by
the Jewish Theological Semin-
ary of America under the editor-
ship of' Profs. W. F. Albright,
Alexander Marx and Louis Fin-
kelstein, it was announced by
Dr. Finkelstein, chancellor of
the Seminary.
Other scholars who will par-
ticipate in the project are Prof.
Cecil Roth of Oxford, England;
Dr. Walter J. Fischel, Hebrew
University, Jerusalem, and Uni-
versity of California; and Dr.
Judah Goldin, dean of the
Teachers Institute of the Sem-
inary.
The work is being published as
a memorial to the late Sol M.
Stroock, former chairman of the
board of the Seminary.

People Make News

The world renowned Ortho-
dox Jewish leader, Rabbi YITZ-
CHOK MEYER LEWIN, Minis-
ter of Welfare in the State of
Israel, will fly to the United
States on Feb. 18 for a four-
week tour of major American
Jewish communities.
* * *
VICTOR H. BERNSTEIN, di-
rector of public relations for
the Jewish Agency for Palestine
in New York for the past three
years, has resigned his post to
become managing editor of the
Nation. His successor is Dr. J. L.
TELLER, writer and lecturer on
Israel affairs, who has held
many important posts, including
editorship of Palcor News
Agency.
* * *
LIONEL BERNSTEIN, New
York, president, of the Jewish
Reconstrpctionist Foundation,
Inc., has announced the ap-
pointment of H. LEV as director
of the Foundation's mid-west
office with headquarters in the
building of the Board of Jewish
Education, 72 11th St., Chicago.

Among recent promotions oil
the staff of the Detroit Col-
legian, Wayne University news-
paper, are ARNOLD S. HIRSCH,
8920 Quincy, as news editor; and
SHERIDAN HOLZMA N, 3323
Waverly, night editor.

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PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA,
Eugene Ormandy, conductor, will
appear in the Masonic Auditori-
um, Monday, Feb. 25, 8.20 p.m.
* * *
CHICAGO SYMPHONY OR-
CHESTRA, Rafael Kubelik con-
ducting, will appear at the Ma-
sonic Auditorium, March 8.
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Many writers have tried to
describe MARIAN ANDERSON'S
personality and art, but any
writer who tries to do this anew
must feel a certain hesitancy in
making the attempt: many a
listener has come away from one
of her recitals uncertain wheth-
er . he has enjoyed an aesthetic
or a religious experience, so
completely fused are the two
ideals in this great artist's own
nature. Her presence itself is
compelling. She will appear at
LT. ROY F. GREEN AUXI- the Masonic Auditorium on
LIARY will hold an election of March 8.
officers at its meeting Tuesday,
at the Memorial Home. Mrs. Charge Two Austrian Jews
Edith Hoffman, president, urged With Breach of Trade Laws
members to attend and pay back
dues. Sarah Nemon, hospital
VIENNA, (JTA) — Benjamin
chairman, will report on secur- Schreiber, president of Agudas
ing individual bed tables for Israel in Austria, recently ar-
patients at Percy Jones Hospital. rested on charges of breaking
foreign trade laws, has been
Aaron (Rosy) Rosenberg, the released on bail. His partner,
All-America grid star at U.S.C. Joseph Gergely, a Jewish DP
way back in 1932, has become from Hungary is still in cus-
a top-flight movie - producer at tody while Austrian authorities
Universal-International.
continue to investigate the case.

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CAMPAIGN RALLY

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2 P.M.
LABOR ZIONIST INSTITUTE

Guest Speaker

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Outstanding Writer, Editor and Orator
Director of Cultural Department
of the Jewish Agency
Editor of "Jewish Frontier"

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