LISTENING POST This Charity Effort Captures The Heart DANNY RASKIN Local Columnist JERZY KOSINSKI as Mordechai Chaim Rumkowski -.A■mr-i00141110,0111 "POWERFUL. DARKLY ELOQUENT. ALMOST UNBEARABLE SUSPENSE." — New York Times =HC111"0 They knew their words would reach you "A SOARING WHOLE. IMPECCABLE. THE FILM SEEMS THREE-DIMENSIONAL" — Los Angeles Times "TO BE UNMOVED IS TO BE MADE OF STONE." — New York Doily News THE EXCLUSIVE AREA ENGAGEMENT! ONE DAY ONLY' The Detroit Institute of Arts Auditorium Sunday, April 29 at. 1 :00. 3:00. 5:00. and 7:00 P•m. Available at the Door or in Advance by Phone • 833-2323 All Seats $4.00. Seniors $3.00 LUNCH 11 a.m. DINNER 4 p.m. NOW SERVING GOURMET PIZZA AND FRESH PASTA AS A COMPLIMENT TO OUR CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN CUISINE Entertainment By: REFLECTIONS Thesday thru Saturday TOP OF TROY BLDG., 755 W. 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They're tears of joy because you know this youngster was born without upper limbs .. . and you are witnessing just one of the many rewards in seeing a child lead a more normal life. This is much of what Varie- ty, "The Heart of Show Business," has been all about for over 50 years in the Detroit area . . . Variety Club International has been in ex- istence since 1928. Needy youngsters get the latest in medical, technological and therapeutic knowledge . . . Makes no dif- ference what . . . heart defects, missing limbs or other handicapped conditions, all are helped to live like other kids. Little wonder why such an organization as Variety is so worthy . . . here is nothing more heart warming than helping a needy child . . . Through Variety's Cardiology Center at Children's Hospital, Myoelectric Center at the Rehabilitation In- stitute, Child Development Service at Detroit Institute for Children, communication devices, limbs for children without them, speech therapy, physical therapy, etc., is provided. There can be no greater satisfaction in life than assisting a child who needs help. The annual Celebrity Ball by Variety, the Children's Charity, May 5 at Westin Hotel in Detroit's Renaissance Center this year, is expected to be one of the biggest . . . as Broadway Salutes Variety featuring lyricists Betty Comden and Adloph Green ("Singing In The Rain," etc.), Katharine Buffaloe of Phantom Of The Opera, Sal Viviano of Romance/Romance, emcee Gene Taylor, Johnny Trudell orchestra and black tie optional. I can't think of any honor I'll cherish more than receiv- ing the Heart Award for print media . . . Other Heart Award recipients will be: Chuck Da- ly, Detroit Pistons coach, sports; David Lawrence, former Detroit Free Press publisher, community ser- vice; Tom Ryan, WOMC-FM, broadcast media; and Sheri Nichols, singer, and Richard Berent, musical director, entertainment . . . Frank Newman, head of F&M Distributors, will be given the Humanitarian Award, and Alan Teitel, president of Teitel Brokerage, the Pioneer of Variety award. Call 855-6440 . . . It's the greatest feeling in the world to see a needy youngster smile again. THERE ARE usually over 200 gals attending the an- nual Harmony ORT boutique shopping and fashion show . . . This year, co-presidents Linda Lax and Lisa Binder are expecting more for number five . . . This Wednes- day at Temple Beth El. Cute Cathy Leahan, Chan- nel 7 anchor lass, will be com- mentator of the fashion show with styles by 14 stores .. . Variety helps children with all kinds of medical needs. Boutique opens at 6:30 p.m. and the men's and women's fashion parade is 7 p.m. . . . $15 also includes hors d'oeuvres and desserts . . . Call Amy Silverman, 661-1959. ALL SHOPS at Applegate Square on Northwestern Highway and Inkster will be selling specially printed T- shirts during first week in May to benefit abused and neglected children cared for by its neighbor, the Sarah Fisher Home . . . Shirts will be $10. 45 YEARS AGO, Henry Seligman was wounded in ac- tion while serving with General George Patton's Third Army . . . and still proudly shows his eight medals as president of the Southfield Senior Men's Club . . . Henry is past commander of Silverman Post .135, Jewish War Veterans. TRUE LOVE is . . . the togetherness of Bud and Mert Sherbow . . . who recently celebrated their retirements and birthdays at the same time. Surprise party for them was given by their children, Jeff and Sandra Sherbow and Mark and Sue Sherbow .. . Mert had been at the same job 31 years . . . and Bud was a restaurant and nitery "Mr. Everything" from bartender to manager . . . his retirement follows Bud's last job as manager at Buddy's Pizza on Northwestern. ❑