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The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1939-11-17
Jacksonville ZiOnists

About five years ago the editor of this paper pres
dent of the Jacksonville Zionist District Our work
sisted chiefly of making personal calls upon local Jewry
Naming the Importance of setting up Palestine haven
for brother Jews who robbed and then eviced from
foreign lands for the crime OF having been born OF jewish
parents.
We collected small Of money from those who SYM
pathzed with work and forwarded their dues to the
rational headquarters of the Zionist Organization of Amer
a although surprised that the work of lining member
ship in jacksonville should be exceedingly difficult
Finally after district had enrolled about 20
into the ranks of supporters of Palestine occurred to
that since of the against joining that there
already too many organizations in the city, attended
several meetings of the Jewish Progressive Society," which,
although having about 145 members at the time had
particular raisOn etre other than general social charta
M and cultural detectives. discussed with them the ad
yantages their organization of taking Jacksonville
Zionist work and also the advantage to the Jacksonville
Zionist District of having it's membership doubled over
night
The group accepted despite the fact that there
several in the Jewish Progressive Society who continually
opposed adopting Zonsm of it's aims and therefore,
after four years of Zionist work. in which there was always
bit of friction although gradually diminishing in fire.
quency it deemed advisable to turn Jacksonves
Zionist work to another group headed by popular Ben
Stein.
Members of the present Jacksonville Zionist District
join intellectually because of their belief that Palestine
offers progressive method of taking of
pie in courageous and dgnified They join be-
cause they believe that the Jews need home where they
can contribute their part to the civZng influences OF hu
manity unhampered by the MURDERS rObberes and
under of dctatOrS in foreign andS Its members beeve
that Palestine be center of learning and culture where
Jews show the world that they progressive human
beings entitled to the privileges and obligations of all other
people, In Short Palestine is the soul and heart of JeWry
and being unsympahetc to its ideals is being only parity
Jewish.
mnt And adhere to the warning of Louis D. Brandels who
said as follows regarding Zionism: Stand up ana be
ounted-counted with usor prove yourse1 wlttngy OF
unWlttngy of the few who against their own people,
wake checks for the annual dues OF 30 payaOe 10
ae Jacksonville Zionist District and mail them to Ben
Heln, 1919 Elder Lane Meetings are held the second
wednesday of eVerV month.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1939-11-17
YOU
AN D M E.
Rv PAUL A. PETERS
BY PAUL A. PETERS

HISTORICAL NOTE: 1t looks
to this peerless peerer into the
future as if the Munich blast will
go into the history books along
side OF the Munich pact -.
NAZI PRAYER: The blast that
just missed obliterating the past
recalls the story of prayer lesson
given, according to The Nation, by
German mother to her child e..
End your nightly prayer, the
mother ordered, by saying:
Thank God for Adolf Hitler" !.
The child dutifully obeyed
But one night she turned in be-
wilderment to her parents and
asked: How will I end my prayer
if Hitler dies ?" "Oh," replied
the mother, "just say, Thank
God" -. >
PROPHETIC NOTE: If the
HOrrid HOwler of Heil-Iand hap
pened to have read a classic re-
mark by the Hungarian states
man, Count Won Bethlen, he may
be thinking, with the echoes of
that blast in his ears, that the
year has already turned to 1910
Won BethIen, it may be re-
called, some time ago voiced the
following prediction In 1888,
he said, it will be difficult to be
Jew In 1889, he continued,
it win be difficult to be a soldier
But in 1910, he wound up,
it will be difficult to be a Ger
man
METEOROLOGICAL NOTE:
The Blitzkrieg, it now turns out,
will be stretched out to five years
which is an awful long time
for flash of lightning to last
+. But when the Nazis are such
marvels with Ersatz, maybe
they've gone and invented rub
Der lightning flash that will
stretch out much longer than the
real thing
DRAMA NOTE: Our Ersatz
dramatic critic came back from
margin for Error" the new play
by Claire Booth which pOkes pithy
fun at the NaZiS, all audible with
enthusiasm She reports a
brilliant performance by Sam
Levene as PatrOIman FinkelStein,
who was assigned to guard the
German Consul and that the
man who plays the role of Otto
p. Horst, the American Nazi
Fuehrer, is dead ringer for
Fritz (Blitzkreig) Kuhn, who is
now on trial in New York for
taking money that wasn't ''hisn."
1t may be recalled, incident
ally, that cop named Finkelstein
actually was in charge of a de-
tail of police assigned to guard
the German consulate in New
York after the November pOgrOms
in Germany a year ago -.
LOVE STORY: A visitor from
Poland, a dentist named DR.. LEM
Naidus Yudevich, was watching
recent performance of Maurice
Schwartz's production of the
Sholem Asch masterpiece "Salva-
ton" In the audience that
same night happened to be Prof.
Albert Einstein . Whom he saw
for the first time when he arose
from his seat to take a bow . i.
So impressed was she with his
crown of flying grey locks and
his serene face, we are informed,
that she couldn't sleep all that
night for thinking about him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
DISTRICT DEPUTY
 TO VISIT LODGE
Elks Prepare Royal Re- ception for Danbury Of-
 ficial's Coming

On Thursday evening, District Deputy John P. Gilbert, Past Exalt- ed Ruler of Denbry Lodge, will make his official visit to Waterbury Lodge of Elks accompanied by his official suite of Past Exalted Rulers of the various lodges throughout the state. Alvin B. Murr, a Past Exalted Ruler of Danbury Lodge, will act as Grand Esquire.
 James F. Neagle, Past Exalted Ruler of Waterbury Lodge, will act as Exalted Ruler for the occasion in the absence of Exalted Ruler Walter A. Jarvis. who is confined to the Newington hospital. and will con- duct the initiation of Joseph L. Rig ney, W. Jay Goelet, Sydney A, Mor- cey, Domenic Castellano, William F Judd, and Gento B. Orsini.
 Past Exalted Ruler and Past Dis- trict Deputy George T. Ryan will be in charge of the reception commit tee of Past Exalted Rulers of Wa terbury Lodge, who will entertain the Grand Exalted Ruler and his suite.
 Past Exalted Ruler Dr. Mortimer A. O'Hara, who Is chairman of the committee, will tax ecare of the en- tertainment and dinner which will follow the ceremonies in the lodge room.
 About 300 members of the local are expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
Lithuanian Sodality
 Plans Yuletide Fete
St. Josephs Children of Mary Hold Christmas Party December IS; Stokes Post Installs Officers Sunday

The Children of Mary Sodality Of St. Joseph's Church will hold their annual Christmas party Friday, December 15. Plans for the event were outlined at the recent meet ing of the group and committee chairmen named to complete ar- arrangements.
 A program will be arranged which will feature playlet by members of the sodality and Instrumental music, group singing, games and refreshments.
 Miss Mary Sarolis was elected chairman of the social committee of the sodality and Miss Dorma Gudiskis co-chairman. Miss Mary Gedraitis, Miss Frances Shugdinis and Miss Ann Alubauskas were elected delegates to the l940 con- vention of the Connecticut Lithu- anian Catholic Organization.
 The sodality will participate in the reception of young members to the group next Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in St. Joscph's church. Both seniors and juniors are in- vited to attend.
 A rehearsal for the cast of the Christmas play will be held tomor- row evening at 2 o'clock in the club rooms. Miss Mary Olubauskas Is president of the sodality.
 Installations Sunday
 Members of Sylvester Stokes post, Lithuanian Legion, met last night at their rooms on Bank street to make plans for the installation of officers Sunday afternoon. Delegates from a number of veterans organ- izations will attend the exercises, which vii be held at Nemunas hall.
 Ofiicers of hte post follow: Com- mander, Victor Danisavage; senior ce-commander, Daniel Griskaus- kas; junior commander, Chas. Matusavage; treasurer, Albert, Rice; adjutant, Dr. Matthew J. Colney; chaplain, Stanley Savickas; trustees, William Reanna and William Shu- kaitis; judge advocate, Joseph Bend- Ter, and sergeant-at-arms, Joseph Kachergis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

raise the necessary money by tax ing themselves. A constitutional amendment places a 10 mill lim- itation on real estate and the Leg islature has handcuffed the cities by imposing a number of other restrictions in regard to taxing and borrowing powers of munich palitieS. The Legislature, for eX- ample, requires counties to obtain 65 per cent majority to pass special welfare levies.
 NO WAY OUT
 LEFT FOR CITIES
 The net effect of this has been to place the cities in an im- possible squeeze. the Legislature not only refusing to provide the necessary funds, but also refusing to allow cities to raise the money. Distribution of money on geo. graphical basis rather than on the basis of need, has produced vicious inequalities such as the following example,:
 Monroe county is rural sec- ton where living costs are low and where there is no relief problem to speak of. Yet, under the state relief bill, it got $4443 per month per relief case, while, 1t paid out only $2ll7 per case. This left the county with bonus or surplus of $23.26 per case.
 Cuyahoga county (Cleveland) with high living costs got $5.99 per case per month, but spent $24.40 per case, leaving under one relief bill a deficit of $l8.4l.
 SYSTEM DRAINS
 LARGER CITIES
 How, in the wise of these cir
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
SEA SCOUTS OF
 SHIP 1 WINNERS

Sea Scouts from Ship of Water- bury won out in q competition held last night at the Second Congrega- tional church. The contest was a three cornered one with Ship 2 of Waterbury and Ship 1 of Nauga- tuck being the other contestants.
 A social hour and refreshments followed the contests, with more than GO attending. Commodore Martin L. Martus, in charge of Sea Scout activities was present as was Scout Executive David F. Babson. and Henry Donohue, assistant executive.
 Judges Of the events were John OConnor of Watertown, Willis Merrill Of Naugatuck and Robert Coleman Of Waterbury.
 The Watertown ship won the rope-splicing contest, with Nauga- tuck second. and the line-casting contest. with Naugat,lck second Watertown and Waterbury tied la the knot-typing contest, and Water town and Naugatuck tied in the life-j jacket drill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
RABBI HONG AT
 ZIONIST SESSION

Rabbi Jacob J. Honig of Hartford executive director of the Connecti- cut Zionist region. at a meeting of the Waterbury Zionist district at the Hebrew institute last night made strong plea for all Jews to join the Zionist ranks.
 Never in the history of the Zionist movement has 1t been 50 urgent that all Jews enroll in the Zionist ranks" Rabbi Honig as- serted. Many slanderous, libelous and vicious charges that are false have been uttered against the Jews They can best be refuted by the creatiyeness of Palestine JewTy in an effort to build in this chaotic and lawless world model state, where social justice in its best and finest sense can be realized
 Rabbi Maurice L. Zigmund pre- sided. He announced the execu- tive committee of the Waterbury Zionist district which will consist Of Rabbi William P. Greenfield, Sam. uel Lipctz, Harry Liebeskind, Max Steinborn Morris Bardash. Perry Graicerstein Charles Walker, AL bert Burns. Samuel Henes, Joseph Gaber, Rudolph Hennick and Mor- ris Siller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

cumstances, have the cities of Ohio staved off starvation for their relief clients? Cleveland has kept its relief load afloat only by the most ingenious use of funds, by going deeply in the red, and by periodically getting credit exten- sions until the Legislature once more can be scared into another stop-gap.
 Aside from the unnecessary hardships and emergencies worked by this brand of politics, the ult- mate end will be to drain the large municipalities to polnt where they will be gradually driven into bankruptcy. A perfect case of want in the midst of plenty.
 Governor Bricker, dark horse possibility for the Republican presidential nomination, was going to change all this with a sensible two-year relief program. But on Jan. r, 1889, another stop-gap bill was introduced with Brickner's s support. It proposed state con- tribution of $5000,000, with the cities matching on a 50-50 basis.
 But 1t, barred distribution of money on a need" basis, and de- nied cities the right to tax to raise money to match the states.
 Another crisis in June was met by the Legislature passing a bill calculated to put relief on Q $l0, ,000 ,000-a-year basis, with the counties putting up an equal amount. Naturally no new taxing power was given the cities to get on a matching basis. And this in turn has brought about the present crisis.
 EDITORS NOTE: Another story later will tell what happens when . metropolitan city cuts off relief.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
IN. Y.PASTOR SPEAKER HERE
Talks on ''PoOr White" PopuIatiOn-MayOr Per-
 rielIO Also Speaker

Rev. John R. Scotford of New York City spoke on "Our America Today, at meeting of the Mems League of Bunker Hill at the Second Congregational church last night, Rev. MT. Scotford, who is connected with home missionary work of the Congregational churches of the United States, gave a number of eye witness descriptions of the status of the poor white population of the country.
 MT. Scotford made the point that what Is referred to as the West" should be divided into three parts. There is the "self satisfied West" he said, which has an abundance of material blessings and only normal problems. This area in- cludes Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and parts of contiguous states. Then, he said, there is Cali fornia, which might be called the "exubersrt West"
 But another large section of the West, he said, including the Dust Bowl area, never quite arrived, and it's people have had many kinds of trouble for long time. One of the most pressing of the problems deriving from this area is that of the migrant worker the speaker said, and he described the plight of this class in some detail, pointing out that their problems were somewhat akin to those of the poor whites of the South.
 Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the second Congregational church, brought the greetings of his church to the group Albert Loeffler headed the committee in charge of the meeting.
 Mayor Patrick M. Perriello in a short address at the dniner last night spoke of the large number of racial groilps in Waterbury and their tendency to segregate themselves from one another.
 It was his opinion, he said, that If these groups could be brought to- gether more often greater spirit of neighborliness could be created
 He also made an appeal for a wider interest in municipal affairs on the part of the average citizen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

from higher tax collections, there Is less financial reason than ever for the present relief breakdown, Why, then, must the urban con- munities of Ohio again be subject ed to unnecessary distress?
 The answer is Politics. And by politics Is meant:
 REFUSAL of the Legislature to recognize relief as a more or less permanent problem, especially in the urban centers.
 REFUSAL to pass a "perlfla- nent" relief bill or to set up con- tinuing agency to handle relief
 PASSAGE of hand to mouth stop-gap relief bills. none of which have been honest or realistic ap- breaches to the problem. The stop gaps have run anywhere from a few weeks to six months. but they never meet the situation. Money appropriated for six months usu- ally lasts about three months.
 INABILITY of the various po- litical sub divisions (counties, cities, etc. to solve their own problem because:
 (a) The state already has pre- empted most of the juicy forms of taxation, and penalizes the urban centers, by compelling them to contribute far more in sales, gaso- line, excise and other taxes than they get back. Thus, many rural counties which have no relief problem get back more than their contribution, while the situation Is just reversed with the counties that have big relief problems. (b) The cities are unable to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
Railroad Slices
 Holiday Prices

A reduction in railroad fares to two cents a mile on the New Haven Railroad over the Christmas and New Years holi- days was announced today.
 Ticket sales at these reduced rates will begin December 20, extending through January 1, l94O. The final return limit will be January 10th.
 The minimum round trip fare has been set at $1.00, and tick cts will read via the same route going and returning. While these fares will apply to coach travel, tickets also will be hon. ored for travel in Pullman cars on payment of additional trans- portatlon charges.
 These fares are planned to benefit students going home for the holidays, and all per- sons intending to visit relatives and friends during the festive season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
Want In Midst Of Plent!
Political Bungng Prevents Cleveland With Booming Business
 From Supplying Relief Necessities To Poor
BY CLAYTON FRITCHEY

D OAeA = . NSAN AsA = SAAA@S NEA Service Special Correspondent
 Cleveland, Dec. 5--To most Amer jeans, Cleveland is known as the nations sixth City" but constant ly recurring relief crises are fast making it known as the city of want amidst plenty.
 With other Ohio cities, such as Akron, Toledo and Youngstown, Cleveland is one of the key cities of Americas "Rhur" of steel, coal, autos and heavy industry. No sec- ton of the country has enjoyed a greater business lift this year - particularly since the war--than this industrial area.
 Yet, with steel production at 90 per cent, with bank deposits near the all time peak. with employ ment increased by 53,400 over last year, Cleveland today is in the middle of another aVoidable and unnecessary emergency.
 THE RABBIT
 PROIDES FOOD
 Despite rumors to tine contrary, Clevelands needy are still eat- ing, there has been no violence, and relief clients are not conduct ing sit-downs at relief stations.
 Nevertheless, the situation Is serious. By pulling last-minute rabbit out of the hat, Cleveland has obtained $300,000 to see 1t through the rest of 1899, but $l,- 300 900 is needed.
 Unless that extra million is pro- vided-and 1t can be made avail- able only by a special session of the Legislature which Gov, John W. Bricker refuses to call-Cleve- lands relief families are soon go- ing to eat one meal instead of three, while the rest of the city eats better than 1t has since the depression started.
 RELIEF PUNCTURED
 BY POLITICS
 The story of Cleveland's fre- quent relief collapses has been headlined even in Germany, but the real story has never been told The headlines say financial fail- ure,' but the fact is the failure has been badly political.
 Relief has collapsed time and again, not because of lack of money to draw on, but because governors, legislators and pressure groups have deliberately punc- tured 1t for personal and political reasons.
 That a state would let its citi- zens go hungry when 1t had the money to feed them, Is an idea which just doesn't make sense to people outside Ohio. It doesn't make sense in Ohio, either.
 HEADLINES HIT
 IN TWO DIRECTIONS
 Like other Ohio cities, Cleve- land has been unable to ob- tain any state action without dra- matlzing It's distress. During the last four years the state has come to the aid of the cities only after food orders have been cut off and relief clients have started sit-down vigils at relief headquarters.
 But the headlines which have frightened the politicians into ac- ton, also are the headlines which have blackened Cleveland's repu- tation throughout the country. So the city has found itself damned If 1t does, and damned if 1t doesn't.
 Today, With business booming and with state revenues increasing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
COMMITTEETO TO MEET TONIGHT East End Club Plans Christmas Party for
 Children t :

The committee in charge of the East End Community clubs Christi mas party for children will meet to- night at 8 o'clock at the Geghan showrooms, 1844 East Main street The party will be held at the Hamil- ton theater Saturday, Dec. g.
 Tonight arrangements will be completed for the smoker and en- tertainment to be held at Hamilton Park pavilion next Tuesday night. The proceeds from this affair will be used to aid in financing the Christmas party.
 The Christmas party promises to be the best ever given the youngers of the East End. There will be movies and a stage show, as well as candy, fruit and gifts for the chil- dren attending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

"Whtey" von Bommel, who knows everyone worth knowing is mixing the drinks now at Chat n Dams on East Main Street State Treasurer Joe Talbot of Nau- patuck real interesting speaker will prove that point when he addresses the East Hartford Young Republican Club Friday evening in that town. Charlotte Tracy has packed up belongings for good and bid byebye to the Brass City. Her address is New York City. Mrs Esther Rose of Guernseytown Road Watertown who resides with her daughter Mrs Viola Wydes is back from
 two months visit with another daughter, Mrs. Jarvis of Canada
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05

William D. Picrson will be missed in Waterbury.
 He was not native of this city but since coming here over forty years ago he has been model citizen Prom inent in manufacturing concern here he was likewise interested in and promoted and assisted in many civic enterprises Music his avocation and there has not been an important musical event professional or spo- sored locally through the years that he has not given his wholehcarted support He always to be seen at concerts and events of literary and musical culture He will be greatly missed at these events and the city realizes great loss in his death The Civic Theatre likewise loses a great supporter and one who demon stratcd dramatic talent his occasional appearances Hn the cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
NAISMITH HEADS
 MASTER PLUMBERS

The Waterbury Master Plumbers association, at a meeting last night at the Elton, elected James Nai- smith, of Watertown, to serve as president during the coming year.
 Others chosen were: Vice-presi- dent, James w. Burhoe; recording secretary, Wilfred E. Garrity; finan- cial secretary, James Lowe; treas urer, John Gill, and examination board member. Harvey Pelletier. The officers will be installed at a dinner Jan. 8 in The Elton.
 A resolution urging that city elm- ployes and other local residents pur- chase their plumbing and heating supplies in this city was adopted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
APPETIzING, BUT INEXPENSIVE

The inexpensive cuts of meat may be coarser and less tender but they need be no less palatable than choice cuts if the proper cooking method is used. Pot-roasting and stewing for several hours over a low flame with seasonings and flavor some vegetables reduces them to succulent tenderness. Adding a lit- tie vinegar to the liquid in which the meat is simmerod is an aid to softening any tough connective
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
Everybody's Market
 Has Dinner Dance

More than 150 employees of Every ,body's Market, Inc, representing stores in this city, New Britain, Bridgeport, and Bristol attended a dinner dance at the Hotel Elton last night. It was the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the establish ment Of the well-known chain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-05
FEM EM.

Edward Kaplan is undergoing treatment at the u S. Veterans Hospital in Newngton. He claims it's Uncle sams finest hostery and under regular fellow in Majo Banngan Ed sends along his best wishes to 1zze Green batt and Abe Litzky Al Labutis, pro at the Chase Country Club in Havana Cuba Before landing there he spent some time Key West where he enjoyed several rounds on one of the incest links in the world MT and Mrs. Henry Donohue spent Thanksgiving and the three following days with her parents in Forest Hills