By IRMA FINN
(Copyright, 1959, JTA, Inc.)
ANCHORAGE—The desire of
the small Jewish population
here to identify with their faith
has been evidenced in a series
of events beginning with the
establishment of Cong. Beth
Sholom less than a year ago.
Greetings
Crosstown Cleaners
For the best in appearance
Pick up and delivery
- BR 3-1855
15111 Fenkell
New Year Greetings
Dante's Barber Shop
22131 Coolidge
LI 5-9327
Happy New Year
Day's Fashion Shop
Latest apparel —
For a happy Day shop at Day's
Mr. and Mrs. David Silver
9450 Jos. Compou
Hamtramck, Mich.
New Year Greetings
Densen's Modern
Delicatessen
Lunches — Beer and Wine
served to take out
TR 5-9435
8600 12TH
Holiday Greetings
Dill's Standard
Service
Standard Lubrication — tires
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batteries - Accessories
Road Service
2760 E. Congress
LO 7-2944
Happy Holiday
Distal Tool &
Machine Co.
12800 E. 10 Mile Road
Warren, Mich.
JE 6-2530
Mr. & Mrs.
J. Fishman & Family
Happy Holiday
The congregation is the first 'To date, youngsters have at-
Ma rd Products, Inc.
Wish Their Relatives and
and only one in the 49th state, tended classes held under Air
Force
sponsorship.
The
Sunday
but has chalked up a steady
Friends
1020 E. 10 Mile Rd.,
stream of achievements since it School is directed by Chaplain
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Pork
Hazel
was founded last August by Joshua Wachtfogel, Alaska's
18284 Steel Ave.
Lenard Bazell, lay spiritual only Jewish chaplain.
Because military set-up often
leader.
The enthusiasm, however, has precludes full season Sunday
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been augmented in large school, Beth Sholom has felt it
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measure by the knowledge that necessary to set up its own
A. J. Marshall Co.
Jews throughout the United classes exclusive of military
Harold Fleak
Since 1897
States are wishing the fledgling help but open to all depend-
Bar-Restaurant-Institution
ents
of
military
personnel.
Jewelers
Supplies
congregation well.
Ground-work is being laid, and
The knowledge has been evi-
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Coss cor. Canfield
4400
denced in several ways. A few it is hoped the school will be-
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months ago, an article describ- come operational late this fall.
At
present
the
congregation
ing the congregation's forma-
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cations throughout the U.S. and orthodox, conservative or re-
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form branches of Judaism and
Canada.
appears
likely
to
remain
un-
Following its publication,
GEAL CORP. i
Michigan Bakery
Beth Shalom received a affiliated at least for the pres-
stream of congratulatory let- ent. R e c e n t l y, congregants I Thermostate exchange service i
Supply Co.
ters — from housewives, voted down the question of ! 17218 W. McNichols, Detroit i
affiliation.
schoolchildren, businessmen
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2434 20TH
BR 3-4120
While Anchorage Jews are
and rabbis. The congrega-
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the only ones who have their
tion also received several
own congregation, men in the
gifts of religious articles, in-
military service throughout
cluding a Torah.
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the state take part in serv-
During the year, Beth Sholom
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ices
at
Army,
Navy
and
Air
has made great strides. Before
Oak Park Shoe
Force bases. When possible,
its formation, the Jewish com-
LEVITT'S INC.
they are conducted by Chap-
Repair
munity in Anchorage was tech-
nically non-existent. Today, lain Wachtfogel. If he is
20
Main
St.
418
22141
Coolidge,
Oak Pork
needed in the Anchorage
thanks to the congregation, it
area, where he is permanent-
Royal
Ook
LI
3-6265
is well organized.
ly based, the men elsewhere
At present the congregation's in the state in the armed
major interest is in the estab- forces conduct their own
lishment of a Sunday School. services.
Greetings
Happy New Year
Many Alaskan Jews live in
!To Our Friends and Patrons i
Ray's Friendly
remote areas accessible only by
Happy New Year
airplane. One such couple has
Service
Lou's Delicatessen
spent many years teaching na-
Mobile Tires - Accessories
Mechanic on duty
tive children under the auspices
Borsen Realty Co.
8224 W. McNichols
27272 W.. McNichols
of the Bureau of Indian Af-
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13730 W. 8 Mile Rd.
fairs.
KE 1-9785
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During the Passover season, L ■
Detroit, Michigan
Anchorage Jews sent them a
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parcel containing Passover food.
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They wrote it was the first I Cordial Greetings to All !
SAM'S
Passover in many many years
Greetings
A. Green & Son i
that they had been able to cele-
FRUIT MARKET
brate the season with the proper I
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Now open at
Tinning
Broad's Zombie
"kosher for Passover" foods.
13510 W. 7 Mile Rd.
4546 Elmhurst --WE 3-1529! I
According to James Hawkins,
E. of Schaefer
Lounge
Fresh fruits and vegetables
.
of the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
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there is less racial and religious
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intolerance in Alaska than in
any other state of the union.
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This was probably felt most s
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recently in the appointment to
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the state cabinet of A. H. Ro-
Robert J. Greene 1
SERWER'S
mick, 56, local retailer. Ro-
Canvas Products
Plumbing & Heating Contractors !
recently
elected
to
the
mick,
Electric
Sewer
Cleaning
prices
Tarpaulins - Wholesale
WHOLESALERS
board of Congregation Beth
Immediate delivery
1049 Hilton Rd., Ferndale I
now
fills
the
position
Sholom,
years
25
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Established over
660 Gratiot
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of Secretary of Commerce. The
10411 Capitol, Oak Park
appointment was made by Gov.
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William Egan.
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Homer Dockery
Baker-y
Ideal bakery goods
11253 Mock
VA 2 6282
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1501 Division
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12745 Dexter
WE 5-9497
R. Evans Cartage
Specializing in furniture and
appliances. Wholesale-retail-
car unloading—store fixtures
hauling by piece,
— general
hour or month
15000 Sorrento -VE 8-0726
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Happy New Year
CAPOZZOLI'S
Grill & Restaurant
"We Aim to Please"
, 10487 Gratiot
Fenkell - Stout
Service
20343 Fenkell
WA 1-0952
KE 1-9884
Holiday Greetings
ROBERT HAMILTON
WATCH REPA I R
THE SHOE
CENTER
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Prompt — Efficient
4130 W. McNichols
opposite U of D
19139 Livernois
DI 1-2396
3 doors E. of Livernois
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Happy New Year
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Ferndale Hardware
Greetings
`1 Chapman's Tailors
Custom tailoring & alterations
4057 Tireman, nr. Boulevard
TY 8-4178
Floor sanders — rug cleaning
Open Sunday 9 to 2 p.m.
21208 Woodward at 8 Mile
LI 1-9882
Ferndale
Speedway '79' products
Fisher's Service
PURE OIL PRODUCTS
Minor repairs - motor tune up
15851 W. McNichols Rd.
BR 3-3491
1576 E. Forest
TE 1-0824
Greetings
On the New Year
Clarance E. Colwell
Plumbing & Heating
1416 Howard, Lincoln Pork
Greetings
HARRY'S
AUTO MART
SKIL CORP.
Harry Nelson, owner
Wholesale to all
17160 Wyoming
12333 Livernois
Detroit 21, Mich.
WE 3-8877
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Greetings
Chet, Dick & Gene's
Service
DU 1-4500
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Hubert's Texaco
Service
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Season's Greetings
SOMERSET GRILL
6408 E. Jefferson
24610 Northwestern
Southfield — EL 7-0026
LO 8-9416
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Eppie's Shell Service
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Dorn Fruit &
Produce Co.
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Fishman Hardware
Paints - glass - plumbing supplies
Electrical household appliances
8221 12TH TY 6-0221
LA LAIN E
BEAUTY SALON
.
Nov under the personal
supervision of Frida Goldman
Professionally trained stylists
Miss Frieda - Miss Pearl -
Miss Dianne
4124 W. McNichols
2 doors E. of Livernois
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Fine Foods
18002 Woodward
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69 - TH E DETROIT JEWISH NEWS — Friday, Oct ober 2, 1959
Alaska's First Congregation in Anchorage