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February 23, 1962 - Image 18

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The Detroit Jewish News, 1962-02-23

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Benjamin Levinson, President of Franklin Mortgage
[Finer-Kollin
Corp., Is Familiar Figure in Capitals of State Nation Engagement Told

Mishkan Israel PTO
Plans Cartoon Party

Cong. Mishkan Israel PTO
has planned an afternoon of
entertainment, including car-
toons and box lunches, from
noon - 2 p.m. March 4 at the
synagogue.
The fund-raising affair will
help purchase visual aids for
the school and help begin a
children's library. Reservations
can be made by calling Mrs.
Ann Wedes, LI 8-4255.

,

E-■

During his recent visit in
Washington with his wife, Ben-
jamin Levinson, president of the
- Franklin Mortgage Corporation,
was feted by the congressmen
and senators who recalled the
days whe he was treasurer of
the Democratic Party in Michi-
gan and assistant treasurer of
the Democratic National Com-
mittee.
The Levinsons were in the na-
tion's capital to attend the anni-
versary inaugural ball for Pres-
ident Kennedy.
The recognition shown Levin-
son on that occasion resulted
from two decades of communal
labors which earned for him
acclaim in educational, philan-
thropic and political quarters.
He has received numerous
local, national and interna-
tional hOnors and, in fad, is
regarded as one of Michigan's
most decorated men.
l
Levinson was a frequent guest
at the White House and he and
his_ wife were honored. by both
President Roosevelt and Pres-
ident Truman at White House
receptions:He was a member of
the General Inaugural Commit-
tee for President Kennedy in
1961.
Born in Philadelphia, Levin-
son is one of five brothers. His
father was a bookbinder in
Czarist Russia.
Levinson came to Detroit in
1935 as a representative for
typewriter companies. He en-
tered the residential building
business shortly after.
After building almost 500
homes, he was attracted to the
mortgage business with the crea-
tion of the Federal Housing Ad-
ministration. He was founder
and president of the Michigan
Mortgage Company from 1945-
58.
In 1958 Levinson received
an FHA charter for the Frank-
lin Mortgage Corporation of
which he is owner and presi-
dent. He is a member of

Detroit proclaimed Sept. 27,

1955, as "Benjamin Levinson
Day" on the occasion of his
50th birthday.
He is active in many civic
activities. He is a trustee of the
National Jewish Hospital at Den-
ver and has a record of enlist-
ing more members than any
other member of the national
board.
A patron of the Jewish Theo-
Ce
r Social Singles
logical Seminary of America,
he also is a Yeshiva University
Anno nces New Leaders
Ambassador and a donor to He-
The J ish Center Social Sin-
brew Union College-Jewish In-
gles ann
ces a new slate of
stitute of Religion, thus helping
officers.
ey are Allan Cohn,
Conservative, Orthodox and Re-
president; haron Gaines, vice
form seminaries.
president;
arilyn Diskin, sec-
Levinson is a member of
retary, a Al Posen, treasurer.
American Jewish Congress, Bnai
Applic ons are being taken
Brith, Knollwood Country Club, MISS S
for a C cago weekend, March
Temple Israel and the Temple
24. F
information, call DI
Mr. a Mrs. Her
Men's Club.
200
of
St.
rys
Ave.
a
Levinson is married to the
BENJAMIN LEVINSON
former Clara LaBret. They have engag ent of the'
S . ECIAL
seven real estate and mort- a son and a daughter.
Shar nne, to Ar
gage organizations.
son f Mr. and
Safflower On Capsules
Levinson is the only Jew who
Kol of Marlow
has received two joint citations
Par
10% DISCOUNT
from the Michigan legislature.
M
One cites him for his "contri-
'Calories Don't Count'
Way
butions made for the welfare of
ANTHONY TONEY, noted memb
the people of the state of Mich- New York artist whose works of the
Marten Health Food
sh News.
igan."
have been displayed in a num- Her fiance, a
ior at the Uni-
16537 Woodward, H. P.
On several occasions favorable ber of leading museums and versity of Detroit School of
1 door N. of Uptown Theatre
comments were made concern- galleries in the country, has 25 Dentistry, is president of Alpha
also diabetic & weight control
diet foods available
ing him by the Detroit Corn- paintings on exhibit and for Omega Dental Fraternity.
mon Council. He has received sale at Garelick's Gallery, 20208
TO 5-2557
The couple plan a June 26
five proclamations, testimonial Livernois.
w
* * *
resolutions and citations from
the City.
ROOM AT THE TOP, 276
Mrs. Barbara Twersky, N. Warnock
St., Philadelphia, Pa., won $25 for
Levinson has been quoted in Brown, Birmingham, invites
her tasty parve Vegetable Steaks.
both the Congressional and Sen- public to see the works of
ate Records. In a speech on igan artists, including oil
May 5 ,1960, Rep. John Lesinski colors, serigraphs and a
VEGETABLE STEAKS
read into the Congressional Rec- lection of pottery, a
FOR
YOUR
K
SHA
RECIPE
ord a Detroit Times story with Barbara Shulman.
1 cup cooked
1 small onion
And delight yo family with the
* *
Wolff's Kasha
1 tbs. cooking oil
the headline, "Pope Thanks
dish you make!
you do is submit
1 can mixed
1/4 cup matzo meal
THE THRE
TOOGES, that
Levinson for Aid."
your favorite re e for using Wolff's
vegetables
1 tbs. salt
The article told of Pope zany trio w e slambang rou-
Kasha...for st
ng chicken, derma
1 egg, beaten
dash pepper
de them entertai
ing k
hes, varnishkas,
John's appreciation of Levin- tines have
1 can diced mushrooms (optional)
sid
ishes with onions,
son's service to Catholic char- ment favo es for -more tha
d mu
ooms, peppers or any
Mash mixed vegetables. Add beaten eggs,
ities and his efforts in building two deca s, are feature
her
tast
se
for this all-time
Kasha and seasoning. Brown onions and
several high schools in the De- Columbia Pi c tu r es'
avorite.
mushrooms slightly in oil. Mix. Then
THREE
OOGES
MEE
troit area. The Pope also pre-
add matzo meal and mix thoroughly.
CULES,"
peeing
day at
sented him with a silver medal
Form into six large patties and fry.
GET $25.00
Fox The re.
in a private audience.
ur own original recipe with
*
*
*
Last year he was named "Man
s Kasha box top to: Phyllis
A ne
film featur g the
of the Year" by the Michigan
, Penn Yan, N. Y. We will pay
world's
g
atest
Flame
team,
AMVETS "for his leadership in
00 for every recipe published;
Antonio a
Rosario i "Dances
t every entrant receives a FREE
veterans affairs."
Also enjoy
asha
Cookbook- and all recipes be-
In 1957 Levinson appeared of Spain," as its Detroit pre-
Wolff's Creamy
come
Wolff's
property.
Kernels (grits)
before the U. S. Senate Bank- miere at th Telenews Theater.
Kasha 'N' Gravy
Late new el films are a
ing and Currency Committee
Kasha Soup
where he delivered a paper ree- shown on the ogram.
*
ding changes in financing
The JAROFF
COS-
e mortgages.
troit Common Coun- SACKS, now the only, as well
Brown Buckwheat Groats
cil an
ayor Albert E. Cobo as the original, Don Cossacks,
Distributed by:
will
be
seen
at
Masonic
Audi-
drafted
testimonial resolu-
tion in cognition of his "ob- torium for one performance
KITCHEN
NATIONAL WHOLESALE
ing 5,000,000 from the only, March 2, 8:20 p.m.
MAID FOODS
* * *
GROCERY COMPANY
iga Legislature to con-
1900
Wilkens
Street
8938 12th Street
Members
of
Flotilla
12-2,
et a edical Science Build-
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
for ayne State University UNITED STATES COAST
GUARD AUXILIARY, will- pre-
195
A re ution was passed also sent three eight-lesson - classes 4-
SAVE MORE AT
hono of Levinson by the De- in Basic Seamanship and Small
oit ard of Health for his Boat Handling as follows: East
efforts 0 obtain sufficient funds area, at the Detroit Arsenal, be-
to "p ide for a significant in- ginning Wednesday evening,
1
creas in the number of hospital 7:30, in the Open Officer's Mess,
t 111/2
beds nd other facilities for the Main Gate, Van
nd
rea,
mor adequate care of tubercu- Mile Road; Hi
d Park
los' patients in the Detroit at the Hig
Kosher Killed
School, Ro
, 7:30 p.m
ar :
e has been cited, also, by the dale Ave. t Second B
ursday evenin
4 or more
oard of Wayne County Audi- ginning
gham are
tors, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 8; Bir
Strictly Fresh
nbro
Detroit Real Estate Brokers As- holm i g h Seh
and
ncoln
Road
Tu
sociation, National Association
'
inni Ma
of Real Estate Brokers, Inc., day evenings
27.
or
inform
once
Wayne State University, Alpha
th e cla
ca
mm
er
Kappa Psi, Beta Theta Chapter, A
hony F
a , 771
2;
University of Detroit School of
ining Offi
Willi
C.
Commerce and Finance; the
pe,
LO
2-
or
t
class
Dental Alumni Association of the ch man: Ar
ea.
K
neth
Just heat 'n'eat!
University of Detroit, the U.S. K
igh d Park,
Pk b.
Treasury Department (for his Jim SL 7-801
Birming-
.
-l.
Hear family, guests, cheer for War Savings Bonds efforts), ham,
gtold, LU
Austin Catholic High School, 4-0106.
that real Italian flavor created by Jewish Welfare Federation, Ma-
cans
famed Chef Boy-Ar-Dee. Tender rine Corps League, Allied Vet-
U.
of
M.
Freshman
Wins
little macaroni pies...filled with erans Council, Jewish War Vet-
ans
erans, Catholic War Veterans, Hopwood Award
tangy Italian Cheese...simmered Arnold Air Society, American
Rice,
Kreplach,
Noodle,
Matzo
Ball
Barry Kriger, a University -of
with savory tomato sauce and Jewish Committee Institute of Michigan freshman, won first
box
cheese ...seasoned the real Ital- Human Relations, P.I.M.E. Mis- prize in the University's Hop-
sionaries of Saints Peter and wood Creative Writing Awards
ian way. So much tastier and
Above Specials Good Feb. 23 thru March
Paul, which proclaimed him a for an essay "What Am I To
easier than the frozen kind. So founder of Maryglade College, Do?"
13400 W. 7 MILE RD. cor. Snowden
He is the son o2 Mr. and Mrs.
much thriftier, too—costs only and many others.
Singular
tribute
was
paid
Bernard
Kriger,
265
S.
Cran-
FREE DELIVERY
AMPLE PARKING
D I 1 4525
about 15c per serving!
Levinson when the City of brook Cross, Birmingham.
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