THE DETROIT JEWISH NEWS 62 Friday, June 13, 1980 DeVito Honored With ADL Prize Former Nazis Stand Trial After Four-Year Delay Volume Depicts Jewish History of Oklahoma NEW YORK — The Anti-Defamation League of Bnai Brith honored An- thony DeVito, a onetime of- ficial of the U.S. Immigra- tion and Naturalization Service, who helped prepare the deportation case against an ex-Nazi concentration camp guard, who was living a quiet life as a Long Island housewife. DeVito, who assisted in compiling the evidence used to deport Hermine Braunsteiner Ryan, who is now on trial in West Ger- many for her wartime ac- tivity as a guard at the Maj- danek concentration camp in Poland. BONN *(JTA) — Two former SS officers accused of the wanton murders of con- centration camp inmates went on trial in Hannover, Germany, last week after a four-year delay. The in- dictments against Alfred Grams, 74 and Friedrich- Wilhelm Rex, 67, were orig- inally presented by the State Prosecutor in 1976. They are charged with crimes committed in April .1945, shortly before British troops occupied northern Germany. According to the indictments, Grams and Rex were in charge of the evacuation of the Hamburg-Neuengamme concentration camp whose 5,000 inmates were ordered on April 7-8, 1945, to march Some 60 kilometers to the Bergen-Belsen concentra- tion camp. Rex is accused specifi- cally of shooting one in mate, Moses Soedermann, The University of Ok- lahoma Press recently pub- lished "The Jews of Ok- lahoma," by Henry J. To- bias. The book is part of the "Newcomers in a New Land" series, published by the university. The Jewish community of Oklahoma, though not as large in number as that of many states, left a marked impact on Oklahoma's his- tory, according to Tobias. Since there are no state Jewish archives or even a collection of material on a community-wide basis con- cerning the Jews of Ok- lahoma, Tobias relied heav- on materials collected by Seminary Provost ily individuals and "oral his- NEW YORK — Dr. Ismar tory" to obtain information Schorsch has been named for the book. . The 78-page book has --provost of the Jewish Theological Seminary of seven chapters including a America. Dr. Schorsch was complete bibliographical previously a professor of essay for those who wish to Jewish History at the semi- make a more thorough study of the subject. nary. because he allegedly stole a piece of bread from an SS guard. He is also accused of shooting five other inmates in a fit of anger because he could not find his knapsack. Similar charges were brought against Grams. He is accused in one case of shooting an inmate who covered the body of a dead companion with a coat. Grams claimed in court that none of the charges were true. Rex refused to make a statement. Samuel Brickner Samuel Brickner, a union organizer and former De- troiter, died May 31 at age 93. A resident of Laguna Hills, Calif., Mr. Brickner was born in Austria- Hungary and came to the U.S. in 1900. He was active in organiz- ing the fur workers union and the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Mr. Brickner lived 10 years in Europe and re- turned to the U.S. in 1936. In Detroit, he was in the up- holstery business until his 80s, whdri he and his wife moved to California. He was active in senior citizens cir- cles. Mr. Brickner is survived by his wife, Sarah; a daugh- ter, Mrs. Charles (Marcia) Mohr of Orange County, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Snapp and Mrs. Lena Laster, both of Brook- lyn, N.Y.; and three grandsons. Tfachhie THE JEWISH NEWS; has something for everyone — no matter what the:age or sex. - I To: The Jewish News 17515 W. 9 Mile Rd., Suite 865 Southfield, Mich. 48075 1 Please send a year's gift subscription to: 1 NAME 1 I ADDRESS 1 CITY I FOR: STATE state occasion FROM 1. ZIP 1 1 1 1 1 1 [11 $15 enclosed 1 MMMMMMMMMMM Arthur Robinson Arthur Robinson, chair- man of the board of Ark Recreation and former owner of 16 movie theaters, died June 8 at age 83. Born in Russia, Mr. Robinson lived 70 years in Detroit: He was a member of the Variety Club and was its oldest surviving barker. He headed a bond drive during World War II for theater exhibitors. He held membership in Cong. Shaarey Zedek and its men's club, Detroit Round Table of the National Con- ference of Christians and Jews, Knollwood Country Club, Craftsman Lodge of the Masons and Hannah Schloss Old Timers. He leaves his wife, Belle; two sons, Roger and Ken- neth; a brother, Edward of Mt. Clemens; two sisters, Mrs. Bess Deutch of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Edith Raskin; \ and six -grandchildren.. . MM Wiesenthal Center Plans Multi-Media Presentation LOS ANGELES — The Simon Wiesenthal Center for Holocaust Studies will introduce a multi-media presentation on the Holocaust this fall. Titled "Genocide," and with a $3 million budget, this multi-media story of man's inhumanity to man will premiere on the East and West Coasts. Arnold Schwartzman, one of Britain's top graphic designers, will produce and .direct the 90-minute pre- Monument Unveilings Unveiling announcements may be inserted by mail or by calling The Jewish News, 17515 W. Nine Mile, Suite 865, Southfield, Mich. 48075. 424-8833. Written announcements must be accompanied by the name and address of the person making the insertions. There is a standing charge of $7.50 for an unveiling notice measuring an inch in depth, and $12.50 for a notice two inches deep with a black border. The family of the late Sally Cohen announces the unveiling of a monument in her memory 11 a.m. Sun- day, June 22, at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Rabbi Gorrelick will of- ficiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. The family of the late Frida Katz announces the unveilng of a monument in her memory 3-p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Hebrew Memo- rial Park (Chesed Shel Emes Cemetery). Rabbi Gruskin will officiate. Rela- tives and friends are asked to attend. sentation. Martin Gilbert, Sir Winston Churchill's of- ficial biographer, who has authored over 35 publica- tions, has written the script, with Rabbi Marvin Hier, dean of the center, serving as story consultant. Elizabeth Taylor Warner and Orson Welles will serve as co-narrators of "Genocide." Mrs. Warner will narrate 13 personal stories of heroism and suf- fering. The family of the la, Violet and Jack Weiss announce the unveiling of monuments in their mem- ory 10 a.m. Sunday, June 22, at Adat Shalom Memo- rial Park. Rabbi Rosen- baum will officiate. Rela- tives and friends are asked to attend. The family of the late Benjamin Wenner an- nounces the unveiling of a monument in his memory 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15, at Hebrew Memorial Park, Lakeside Seetion. Rabbi A. Irving Schnipper will of- ficiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. The Family of the Late The Family of the Late The Family of the Late BETTY GOLDIN SAM MARGOLIS Announces the un- veiling of a monument in her memory 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15, at Machpelah Cemetery. Rabbi Spectre and Can- tor Vieder will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. Announces the un- veiling of a monument in his memory 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15, at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Rabbi Lucas will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. The Family of the Late The Family of the Late The Family of the Late CECIL HAMBURGER JULIUS ROHLIK BEN YELLEN Announces the un- veiling of a monument in his memory 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15, at Machpelah Cemetery. Rabbi Arm will of- ficiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. Announces the un- veiling of a monument in his memory 1 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at He- brew Memorial Park. Rabbi Goldschlag will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. Announces the un- veiling of a monument in his memory 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at He- brew Memorial Park. Rabbi Gruskin will of- ficiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. REBECCA RUBINFIRE Announces the un- veiling of a monument in her memory 12 noon Sunday, June 22, at Adat Shalom Memorial Park. Rabbi Schnipper will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. N The Family of the Late ROBERT JERRIS Announces the un- veiling, of ,gt monument his memory 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 22, at Machpelah Cemetery. Rabbi Syme will of- ficiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. in The Family of the Late FRIEDA KNOLL Announces the unveiling of a monument in her memory 11 a.m. Sunday, June 15, at Clover Hill Park Cemetery. Rabbi Halpern and Cantor Ackerman will officiate. Rel tives and friends are asked to attend. The Family of the Late The Family of the Late LEO KANDEL MAX SOLARZ Announces the un- veiling of a monument in his memory 11 a.m. Sunday, June 22, at Adat Shalom Memorial Park (Sec. F). Rabbi Schnipper will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. Announces the unveiling of a monument in his memory 1 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at Hebrew Memorial Park. Rabbi Grubner will officiate. Relatives and friends are asked to attend. .