Friday, September 3, 1971-47
Sidney Shevitz, Former JC Council President, THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
Civic Leader, Nationally Prominent in Labor
OBITUARIES
Zionism, 1st State FEPC Chairman Dies at 62
Sidney Shevitz, one of the rank- Michigan ,Bar Association.
ing national Labor Zionist leaders,
By appointment of Gov. Romney,
twice president of the Jewish Com- he was co-chairman of the Michi-
munity Council and leader of the gan Civil Rights Commission since
Zionist Council and a prominent its inception. Mr. Shevitz was vice
president of the Labor Zionist Or-
ganization and a member of Adas
Shalom Congregation. He headed
the Jewish Community Council in
1952-55 and again in 1963-65.
For his many services to com-
munity, Mr. Shevitz was awarded
the American Jewish Cu. s ,.c.,0
Amity Award in 1959 and Distin-
guished Communal Service Award
of the Workmen's Circle in 1958.
He also was an awardee at the
citywide Human Rights Day ob-
servance in 1966.
A member of the Human Re-
sources Council, he also was a life
member of the NAACP and helped
run a number of millage cam-
paigns.
Mr. Shevitz was the first chair-
man of the Michigan Fair Employ-
SIDNEY SHEVITZ
ment Practices Commission and
figure in civic movements, died under his leadership numerous
Wednesday morning after a long vital issues were resolved in the
illness at age 62.
state's effort to eliminate discrim-
Funeral services will be held 10 ination.
a.m. today at Kaufman Chapel.
As a leader in Poale. Zion, he
Surviving are his wife, Edythe; gained national fame and was
two sons, Dr. Henry and Daniel of among the key spokesmen for the
Bronx; a daughter, Vivian of Ann Histadrut, a leader in its cam-
Arbor; and three sisters, Mrs. paigns and serving on the world
Joseph (Eva) Lee, Mrs. Walter board of AMPAL—one of the
(Esther) Klein and Mrs. Ben-Zion major investment corporations for
(Frieda) Ilan of Israel.
Israel.
In a statement on behalf of the
Mr. Shevitz, 16245 Roanoke,
Southfield, was a native Detroiter. Jewish Community Council, Pres-
A graduate of Harvard Law School ident Hubert Sidlow said:
in 1932, he was a member of the
"We are deeply saddened by
the death of Sidney Shevitz and
join with all segments of the com-
munity in mourning his passing.
In loving memory of our
"An outstanding and devoted
dear husband, father and
leader, not only as a former pres-
grandfather
ident of the Community Council but
as an active participant in com-
LOUIS RASKIN
munal and civic endeavors, Mr.
Who passed away Sept. 5,
Shevitz gave unselfishly of his time
1919, 10 days in Elul.
Sadly missed- by his
wife, Minnie; sons, Mar-
Ethel Fruman, Active
vin and Danny; daughters,
Community Worker
Mrs. Lillian Rosen and
Ethel Fruman, a member of the
IVIrs. Belle Weingarden;
Sinai Hospital Women's Guild and
grandchildren and great-
other organizations in the com-
grandchildren.
munity, died Aug. 26 at age 69.
Mrs. Fruman, 17464 Westover,
Southfield, was born in Russia and
lived in Detroit 33 years. She was
a member of Cong. Adas. Shalom,
In Loving Memory of Dear
Hadassah, Jewish Home for the
BeliAred.
Aged and City of Hope. She also
.SALLY
was active in the Allied Jewish
Campaign.
(Rodnick-Asher)
Surviving are her husband, Mor-
SON NENSTRAH L
ris; a son, Jacob; two daughters,
Who left us on Sept. 6,
Mrs. Louis (Annette) Shapiro of
1970.
Owosso and Mrs. Julius (Belle)
Frost of Akron; a brother, Sam-
"The day never begins or
uel Lakin of London, Ont.; a sis-
ends without the mention
ter, Mrs. Morris (Ina) Sugarman
of your name. You are
of London; seven grandchildren
forever in our hearts".
and four great-grandchildren.
Sadly missed and always
remembered by her family.
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Unveilings
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and energies. His rare dedication
to community service and unique
leadership qualities were grounded,
in a keen awareness and pride in
his Jewish heritage.
"He will be sadly missed by his
many friends and colleagues who
had the privilege of knowing and
working with him."
LOUIS CHAIKEN, 18961 Steel,
died Sept. 1. He leaves his wife,
Ray; a son, Jack David; two
daughters, Mrs. Sidney C. (Bertha)
Solomon and Mrs. Ely (Pearl)
Rose; four grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
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DAVID COHEN of Ypsilanti
died Aug. 30. No survivors.
Bennett Cerf, Humorist,
Random House Prexy
IRWIN EHRLICH, former De-
troiter of Miami, died Sept. 1.
Survived by a son, Charles of
Denver; a daughter, Mrs. Eileen
Kelter; and three grandchildren.
Interment Detroit.
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BENJAMIN GRUNDHALT,
21870 Coolidge, Oak Park, died
Aug. 29. Survived by his wife,
Pearl; nieces and nephews.
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STEVEN PAUL HALBERG,
22517 Chippewa, died Aug. 30. He
leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Bernard (Patricia) Halberg; a
brother, Glenn; and grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Halberg and
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Yezersky.
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BENNETT CERF
Bennett Cerf, popular author of
humor books and newspaper col-
umns, whose "Try and Stop Me"
was published frequently in The
Jewish News, died Aug. 27. He
was 73. Mr. Cerf was the organ-
izer and president of Random
House and many best sellers ap-
peared under his direction. He
published Joyce's "Ulysses" and
the best selling "House Dictionary
of the American Language."
Nathan Leopold Dead;
Convicted Thrill Killer
Nathan F. Leopold, the
killer who, with Richard Loeb, a
fellow student, murdered 14-year-
old Bobby Franks, son of their
neighbor in Chicago, in quest for
a thrill, died in
Puerto Rico, Sun-
day night. Loeb
was murdered in
a prison cell
fight in 1936.
Leopold was re-
leased from pris-
Leopold
on in 1958, after
serving his sentence for 33 years.
Leopold and Loeb were saved
from a death sentence in the de-
fense that was conducted by
Clarence Darrow in 1923. They
were 19 and 18 respectively and
both were University of Michigan
honor students.
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Wish to Thank Relatives and Friends of
Charles P. Feinberg, retired De-
troit lumberman, died. Aug. 26 at
age 72.
Mr. Feinberg, a resident of
Miami Beach, retired 20 years ago
as owner of the State Lumber Co.
at John R and State Fair and John
R and Eleven Mile Rds. He was
active in Ashler Masonic Lodge
and was past president and organ-
izer of the Chaplains Committee
for Jackson State Prison. He was
a World War I veteran.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy;
and two sons, Daniel and William;
and a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Allen.
Sidney A. Deitch
DETROIT
MONUMENT WORKS
14441 W. 11 Mile Rd.
Gardner, betw. Coolidge & Greenfield
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CELIA BUSCH
for the Kindness They Showed to Us During he
Illness and Following the Death of Their Be-
loved Wife and Mother.
661 E. 8 MILE, FERNDALE
1 1/2 Blocks E. of Woodward
6 Blks from 3 Jewish
Cemeteries on Woodward
The Family of the Late
SARAH KATZ
Acknowledges with grate-
ful appreciation the many
kind expressions of sym-
pathy extended by rela-
tives and friends during
the family's recent be-
reavement.
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Charles P. Feinberg
Retired Lumberman
Rabbi Kauvar Dies
DENVER — Rabbi Charles Elie-
zar Hillel Kauvar died Aug. 22 at
the age of 92. Burial was in Israel
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ABRAHAM HARTSTEIN, 23670
Carriage Hill, Southfield, died Aug.
29. He leaves four sons, Murray
Hartz, Jack, Solas and Bernard;
two daughters, Mrs. Adele Schul-
man and Mrs. Ralph (Ethel)
Green; 15 grandchildren and 17
great-grandchildren.
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GOLDIE ISRAEL, 631 Merton,
died Aug. 30. She leaves a son,
Samuel; a daughter, Mrs. Norman
(Elaine) Robbins; two brothers,
three sisters, two grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
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SIDNEY KAHN, 17395 Stoepel,
died Aug. 31. He leaves a sister,
Marion.
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JOSEPH KLEIN, 521 Park, died
Aug. 29. He leaves a brother,
Meyer; and a sister, Mrs. Samuel
(Faye) Levine.
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ROSE LIPSON died Aug. 28. She
leaves four sons, Solomon L., Jo-
seph, Louis of Chicago and Sidney
of Canoga Park, Calif.; nine grand-
children and three great-grandchil-
dren.
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SAMUEL LUBARSKY, 24245
Coolidge, Oak Park, died Aug. 26.
Survived by five daughters, Mrs.
Louis (Lillian) Lederman, Mrs.
Jack (Esther) Atchman, Mrs. Irv-
ing (Irene) Belsky, Mrs. Alvin
(Bella) Schultz and Mrs. Norman
(Ruth) Gosman; two brothers, one
sister and 14 grandchildren.
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HERMAN R. SAMSON of Ypsi-
lanti died Aug. 27. He leaves two
brothers, Leo of Miami Beach and
George of Indianapolis; and three
sisters, Mrs. Mayme Sentir and
Betty, both of Indianapolis, and
Mrs. Ben (Lilly) Davis.
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FLORENCE S E L D E S, 16184
Cumberland, Southfield, died Sept.
1. She leaves her husband, Irving;
two sons, Harold and David; moth-
er, Mrs. Gusta Karp of Arcadia,
Calif.; one brother, two sisters and
three grandchildren.
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JOSEPH WEINFELD,
16571
Schaefer, died Aug. 31. Survived
by his wife, Vera; a son, Arthur;
a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Elsie)
Freedman; one brother, two sis-
ters and eight grandchildren.
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