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The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-10-10


n the young men.
Although Sholem's home was
,nducted in accordance with
hossidic customs, which prohib-
Il any learning outside of He
.sw Law written in Hebrew,
bolem's Earnings, manifestations
ID expressions tended to be most
odern.
The Younger generation hunger
for news of the world, but be-
|use of their poverty they could
\ afford to subscribe to the Rus
an newspapers. They were COM
Illed to rely on Reb Avrom Mag
low who was the only person in
entire community who could
ford to buy any subscriptions.
library included the Hamaletz
ID Hatzferro which were written
Hebrew and were published in
Petersburg; and the Keivala-
the Russian papers published
/ KEW. Magadov being a broad
nded and kindly disposed man,
Knitted the papers to make the
nds of everyone who was inter-
led in reading them. But the
lng intellectuals were compelled
pass the Russian papers from
to another with great stealth
Eause of the older generation of
assidim who considered reading
Russian language a sinful act.
Bholem's younger brother, Ber-
was given the task of deliver
these forbidden papers to their
ner after they had been read
reread. BY the time Magadov
them back the papers were
EN- grease spotted and worn.
IN later years Sholem's father
ned with the young intellectuals
studying the papers. Nachum
came so liberal that although he
NAMED a Chassid in name, he
united Sholem not only to
ID the papers, but even to dis
IS them.
Fhe young Sholem's quick mind
rame source of pride to the
immunity. When Magadov heard
his ability and eagerness to
10y, he invited him to come to
home. Sholem later spoke a
Fat deal of the first interview
n the man who helped him
ther the education for which
yearned.
IN entering Magadov's house
Olem was ushered into a large
pk-lined room. He waited only
little while before Magadov, a
Slim man of about fifty, en-
co the room and greeted him.
You are Sholem the son of
chum Rabinowitz ?"
Yes, Reb Magadov,' Sholem re-
a. trembling with anticipation.
| nave heard about you young
~ Magadov said, holding out
hand in friendly greeting.
PINE, sit down, and make your
at home. I want you to feel
4 TO come here and use any
PAS you wish, but promise me
That you will take care of
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-10-10

them"
Eagerly Sholem promised.
what do you want to be when
you are older ?" Magadov then in
quired with deep interest.
II hope to be a writer some day,
to make people laugh and cry at
the same time when they read my
stories"
MAY I live to see the day when
you are famous" Magadov nodded
and the interview was ended.
Here in this rich library, Sho-
lem spent many happy hours read
ing and studying to his hearts
content. He lived among books
which at seventeen he loved more
than anything in life. Here he
became acquainted with the great
Russian masters, Gogol, Pushkin,
and Dosteovsky.
The only time that Sholem took
from his studies in the library was
when attending services in the
synagogue. He met his friends
there and clendestinely they ex-
pressed their views which were
growing daily further away from
the Chassidic learnings in which
they were reared
Sholem was about seventeen
years old when he began to give
private lessons in Russian and
Hebrew, but from his teaching in
Pereysalev he could not earn suf-
ficient money to enable him to pay
for the books which he felt were
of vital Importance in his prepar-
alton for a career as a writer.
Thinking that he could better his
condition II he were to go to
larger town, and meet writer's OF
note, he went to Luben, a large
town not far from Pereysalev.
There he divided his time between
making a living and trying to
further his education.
Sholem was now on his own and
had to provide for the paltry
needs to which he was accustomed
while under his fathers roof.
Luckily his reputation as scholar
and instructor had spread and
several parents hired Sholem TO
teach their children.
At Luben, Sholem contributed
articles to the Hebrew paper
Hamaletz. For these articles ne
received only a subscription TO
that paper. Later Sholem began
to write for the Folksblatt IN
Yiddish. For these articles ne
was paid. They published his first
novel "Es Vagst Elm Mencn'
which became very popular. BE-
cause of the favorable reception
of this novel Sholem was greatly
encouraged and he concentrated
on writing more than ever before
In spite of the returns from a
large class of students and earn
ings from his writing, Sholem was
still constantly faced with the
problem of his personal needs. lie
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-10-10
Part w
THE STRUGGLING AUTHOR

Shoem and his father were considered among the out
n;o inteIectuaIs of the Jewish community of Percy
ST Shoem was spoken of the most enlightened of
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1941-10-10
Eho|em AIechem
as 's.,;:......, Knew Him
BY JENNY ROBERTS

The sster-inaw of the great Yiddish humorist con-
s her tale of anecdotes from his life
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18
Former Residents
Visiting Here

j. < ..f. b. -. -.
Mr.. and MrsseG. G. Farthing
and children, Ida, Billy and Ivan
from Portsmouth, Va, are spend
ing their vacation in Key West
visiting relatives and friends
Mrs. Farthing is the former Miss
Blanche Sawyer.
This is Mr.. Farthing's first visit
here in fourteen years. During his
absence he has always been a Key
Welt booster, and he says on his
return he finds almost new Key
West. Whenever a town changes
their main street to a one-way
street, that shows the place is GO
ing places; for when he was here
last the main street was two-Way
and had street car line too.
He says that there is so much
business il reminds him of the
World War days when he was
stationed at the local naval air
station.
The Paintings are making their
home during their stay here with
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Sawyer, 142l
Catherine street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18
HOLTSBERG GOES
ON BUYING TRIP

Herman Holtsberg left oyer the
weekend for an extended plea.
sure and business trip which will
take him from across the country
to Los Angeles, California to
New York City.
Mr.. Hotsberg first plans a
much needed vacation and will
take in the many interesting
points of interest to be found on
cross-country trip.
A Los Angeles he plans to do
considerable buying for Holts-
berg's giving the ladies of this
city be benefits of Western
style centers.
In New York, Mr.. Holtsberg
will spend considerable part of
his time going over the large
eastern markets. He is expected
to be away from the city for sew
eral months.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18
ANNOUNCE CIVIL
SERVICE EXAMS.


The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced ok
alninations for filling accountant
positions, with salaries, ranging
from $4,000 to $500 year. APP
prcpriate responsible and success
full experience in accounting or
auditing is required. Study in ac-
countancy or certificate as certi-
fled public accountant viii be ac-
cepted for part Of the experience
requirement. Experience as rou-
tine accounting or audit clerk will
not be considered qualifying. APP
plicants viii not have to take a
written test, but will be rated on
their qualifications as shown In
their applications, subject to COR
roboration. The closing date for
receipt Of applications is Septem-
Der 13.
The commission also an
nounced an examination for
Junior inspector, wage and hour
division, department of labor, at
a salary of $4,000 year. The ex-
animation will be held only in
certain regions Of the wage and
hour division. Appropriate ex-
perience is necessary Provision
is made for the substitution Of GER
tain prescribed college study or
for study in a school of law or ac-
countancy for part of the expert
ence. The closing date for re-
ceipt Of applications is September
Is.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18
SOUTHERN COLLEGE
STARTS EXERCISES

Continued from Page One)
summer school at Southern for
ministers and Sunday school
workers.
Sixty-one students are candi-
dates for degrees and certificates.
Five have applied for the bachelor
of arts degree, 80 for the bachelor
of science, and Is for the two
year normal certificate.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18
Two Couples Wed
Here Saturday

John NJ. Cannon, 38, Key
West, and Mary Groom, "a, Oak
Hill, Fla, were married Saturday
by County Judge Raymond r.
Lord.
st. Pierre Edward Barr, 20,
Miami, and Bertha Josephine
Kohn, 81, also of Miami, were
married by the judge during the
afternoon.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18
Junior Club To
Meet Thursday

Junior Woman's club members
win be entertained Thursday
afternoon at a social at the club
house.
Mrs Joseph Lopez and Mrs.
Francis Johnson will act as
hostesses during the party.
which viii begin at 5 o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18

Although the site of Rio de
Janeiro was first visited by white
men in 1902, no attempt to found
a settlement was made for SO
years.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18
ROLLER SKATE
Southard Street

DUu4AidAW 1K1Ss1
Keep Your Weight In Shape
and Your Shape In Weight
SESSIONS: $50 to 4:30 p. M
8 100 to 1890 p. M.
SHOE SKATES FOR SALE
II You Can Walk You Can Skate
We Teach You How To Skate
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18

The first handful is believed
to be a papyrus, discovered at
Thebes. which offered reward
for a runaway slave 5000 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18

Throughout the year the tenn
perature in Colossal Cave, near
Benson, Ariz., remains static at
~ degrees.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18

Alice Pucket and little daugh-
,er We're recent arrivals in Key
west from Buffalo, N. X, coming
1ere on account of the illness Of
~ Pucket's mother, MRS. Joseph
MeMahon at the home on Ashe
street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18


CTiH 7:30 p. m. Tuesday,
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday, scat
tered thundershowers Tuesday;
gentle to moderate variable
winds.
Florida: Considerable cloudi-
ness tonight and Tuesday, scat
tered afternoon thundershoWers.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
and East Gulf: Gentle to mod
crate variable winds; partly over
cast weather tonight and Tuesday,
scattered thundershowers Tues
day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18

Mrs. Atwood Sands and daugh-
leg left yesterday morning on the
Florida Motor Lines bus for Jack
sonyille where they win spend a
visit of a few weeks.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18


Harold Pinder, clerk for the
Board Of Public Works, and Mrs.
Pinder, who had been spending a
week visiting in Miami and West
Palm Beach, returned to Key
West yesterday over the high-
way.
Mrs. Ruth Slappey of Jackson
willie arrived here today for a va
cation with relatives in this city,
She is the houseguest of Mr.. and
Mrs, Eugene Kemp on Royal
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Baker and
sons, George and Billy, Of Miami,
are spending a short stay here at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Kemp on Royal street.
Miss Alice Marie Mason Of
Miami is visiting here with her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs,
Eugene Kemp on Royal street.
David Kirchik, vacationing
here with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Kirchik, FOG Duval street,
left yesterday for his home at
White Plains, N. Y Kirchik will
be accompanied by his brother,
Municipal Judge Jack Kirchik Of
Miami. who will vacation in the
mountains of North Carolina on
the way back to Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18

Captain Eddie Goehring left on
Thursday for Miami. where he
boarded Pan-American plane en-
route to Trinidad, South Amer
ican port. where he has accepted
employment with a large con-
struction company there.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18

MRS Rhada Cash and Mrs Il. ii.
Muse, wife Of Captain Muse. Of
the Coast Guard Service, left last
week for Jacksonville where they
viii visit with Captain Muse
whose vessel is now operating in
those waters.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18
THE WEATHER

Observation taken at 7:30 q. m,
18th Mer. Time (city office
Temrerafures
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-18

Try light, mellow
S-B BEER or full
bodied, zestful Sill
YER BAR ALE for
a real treat. These
popular quality
b 9 yer age are
again available in
Key West. Leading
In p ularity
throughout Flor
ida, S-B BEER and
SILVER BAR ALE
hit the spot when
you're tired and
thirsty. Enjoy the
finer flavor Of seed
less hops, the extra
life and sparkle
provided by the
m o d ern air-free
process. For full
satisfaction, just
saw:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
House Unit Advocates
Normal Income Levy
And High Surtaxes
Ways and Means Group.
Almost Certoin to Follow
Treosuy's General Plan
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
Informed members said today the
House Ways and Means Committee
was virtually certain to advocate
keeping the normal income tax at
its present level. 4 per cent. and
raising additional income tax rev.
enue through new set of surtaXeS.
Such a decision would follow in
general the recommendations Of the
Treasury that the normal tax be
kept where it is and that a new
set of stiffened surtaxes be applied
to help raise $500 100000 in new
revenue. The Treasury suggested
surtaxes starting at II per cent on
the first dollar of taxable income.
The committee was reported at its
closed session this morning to have
considered various compromises be-
tween the Treasury plan and one
formulated uy the staff of the joint
Congressional Committee on Taxa
ton. The latter suggested a per
cent starting SurtaX rate and that
the first $4,000 of taxable income be
CAClIlpGCd 1IOlll GIlc SUI bdh, dLIIlouSh
subjected to the normal tax At
the present time, there is a $4,000
surtaX exemption.
If the committee does retain the
current 4 per cent normal tax and
some surtaX Exemption is allowed,
persons in the income brackets just
above the personal exemptions of
$500 for single persons and $4,000
for married persons would pay next
year the same amount of taxes as
this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
Conference Called
To Decide on Tax
Boost for District
Commissioners Asked
To PorIey Tomorrow
In RondoIph's Office

Chairman Randolph of the House
District Committee today called a
conference of the Commissioners and
members of Congress concerned with
the fiscal situation of the municipal
government to decide whether new
tax legislation is necessary.
The conference will be held at
1870 I'm. tomorrow in Representa-
tive Randolph's office.
The group will consider a pro-
posed bill drafted by Corporation
Counsel Richmond B. Keech calling
for a Federal payment of S8,500.000
a year toward District expenses, an
increase in the present real and
personal property tax from SITS to
So and a raise in the District gaSo-
line tax from 2 to 3 cents a gallon.
The present Federal payment is So
100000 a year.
In addition to the Commissioners,
those invited to the conference in
clude Chairman Mahon of the House
subcommittee in charge of the Dis
trict Appropriation Bill and Repre-
sentative Hunter of Ohio, chairman
of the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee
of the District Committee.
Mr.. Keech drafted the proposed
tax increase bill at the request of
Representative Randolph, who said
several weeks ago he feared the Dis
trict might need additional funds in
the fiscal year beginning July to
meet emergency expenses growing
out of the rapid expansion of the
city.
Meanwhile. however. Representa-
tive Mahon gave assurance the 1912
appropriation bill to be reported to
the House Friday will not necessi-
tate any tax increase. In fact. he
said the measure, which will call for
appropriations totaling about $751;
0OO.0OO-the largest in history-wil
be within the anticipated revenue
for the coming fiscal year and leave
the District a million dollar surplus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
McCarran Says Use
OF Army in Strike
Hurts u. 5. Unity
Capitol 'Incompetents'
Blamed by Wheeler for
Unsettled WuIkouts
Earlier Story on Page A-1.)

Earlier story on rage ALI
By the Associated Press.
Senator McCarran. Democrat. of
Nevada declared in the Senate this
afternoon that the use of troops to
take over the strike bound plant Of
the North American Aviation Co in
Inglewood, Calf was hurtful to
national unity and dignity"
Arguing against a proposal by
Senator Byrd, Democrat. of Virginia
to put Congress on record as con-
demning defense strikes. Senator
McCarran said he thought this
country had lost national dignity"
by President Roosevelt's action in
the North American case.
When the workers of this coun-
try get the idea that the Army is
going to be pitted against them
every time they make demand"
the Nevada Senator declared. then
you will have lost one-half of your
national strength"
Lucas Supports President.
Senator Lucas. Democrat, of Hill
nois said he supported the Presi-
dents decision to send troops, add
ing that such drastic action was
justified when it became apparent
that certain communistic leaders
we're at the bottom of strike.
Senator Wheeler, Democrat. OF
Montana blamed 'incompetents
here in Washington for failure to
settle strikes.
He said that Los Angeles walk
out. which he did not identify, was
tSee CONGRESS, Page 2-XD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
More Ships 10 Be Made
Plane Carriers, Knox SAYS

Additional ships obtained by the
Navy from the Maritime Commits
sion probably will De converted into
aircraft carriers. Secretary Knox
told a press conference late ,oday,
He repeated his statement Of last
week that only one ship has been
converted up to this time. Last
week he challenged a statement Of
Maritime Commissioner John J.
Dempsey regarding conversion o.
several IF the ships.
Secretary Knox said Joseph Alsop,
newspaper columnist. who recently
was sworn into the NAVY as lieu
tenant Junior grade in the Re-
serves, still has an inactive status
and that he is noJ sure when Mr..
Alsop is to report for active duty.
MI AlSop is to be assigned to the
intelligence department. 1t was IN
derstood.
Two parachute companies Of Ma
rineS are being trained. one IN the
east and one on the west coast. 1t
was said and attempts are being
made to build the parachutists into
a battalion on each coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
British Launch
Heavy Attack
On Damascus
Defending French
Form New Lines
South of Beirut
Earlier Story on Page ALL

BY the Associated Press.
DAMASCUS, Syria, June IL
British forces closing in on this
ancient capital launched heavy
attack against French defenders
in the last hour of daylight to-
night Just east of kesSoue, which
lies only 10 miles south of here.
French forces resisting the drive
of a second British-Free French
column formed new lines in the
of Beirut. after the invaders had
forced them back in a continued
advance.
reports to Eichv from syria
tonight said De- Gaullist Brit
ish column had pushed to within
II miles of Damascus before be-
ing matted by violent fighting by
the capitals French defendersD
This advance, directed upon Bel
rut as an immediate goal, was sup
ported strongly by the British Medl-
terranean fleet operating offshore.
French Planes Active.
Overhead French aviation was in
creasingly active. bombing enemy
formations and centers at various
points.
In London Reuters, British
news agency. said the Turkish
radio reported that the British
armored column advancing from
Abou Renal into Syria had oc-
cupied the important airfleld at
DER Ez Zor. 70 miles northwest
of Abou Renal, on the Euphrates
River The French communique
said a column of British ar
mored units had made contact
with the French at Abou Renal
on the Iraq frontier
Today's late British onslaughts
came after French resistance had
stiffened sharply. supported by new
aerial aid offered by bombers that
yesterday raided the British oil port
of Haifa. Palestine.
In Vichy, the French acknowl-
edged tonight that the British
had crossed the Litani River in
their drive toward the Lebanon
capital of Beirut. although a
whole French battalion was sac
Sac FRENCH pace oY)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
End of AIcoo, Bonn
Tie-Ups Announced
By 6. |. 0. Leaders
Earlier Story on Page AID


o. the end of strikes which
up of aluminium in making
the 100 cent turnout back
North American Aviation plant at
Ingewood. Calf
the time Washington Secretary of the Navy Knox
and Communisc elements using labor union
activity freedom liberty from
of the
Knox charged that small active minority in
the determined the creation Of
defense determined it
challenge of the subversive Communsc elements
that been flung teeth for months has been accepted he
said
the Government of pro-
against communities they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
Mrs. Hal Kemp to Wed
Victor Mature Sunday
Ry the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, June 11-Mrs. Mar
tina Stephenson Kemp, 22-year old
widow of Orchestra Leader Hal
Kemp, who was killed in an auto
mobile accident last year, will be
married Sunday to Victor Mature,
stage and screen actor, at St. Pat
rick's Cathedral, they announced on
obtaining a license at city hall to-
day.
Mrs. Kemp is a native of Bir-
mingham, Ala daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Stephenson and a
popular New York debutante of a
few years ago. Mature, rs, was born
in Louisville, KY He is appearing
In Gertrude Lawrence's starring
Broadway vehicle. Lady in the
Dark"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
Plane Output Is 500 Ahead
Of Schedule, Knudsen Says

o. P. NJ. chief said he hoped there
would be wholesome effect on the
whole picture" in labor and man
agement rela tions With such CO.
operation between manufacturers
and laborers in whole areas the
United States can produce more air.
planes than any one else in the
world. he said.
Mr.. Knudsen told the manufac-
turers they have "a great response
bility TO your country, the Navy, the
Army and your industry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-11
Markets at q Glance

NEW YORK, June IL tP,.-
Stocks steady; price changes
narrow. Bonds irregular: rails
hold recent advances. Foreign
exchange stagnant; Canadian
dollar unchanged. Cotton buoy
ant: trade covering. mill and
Bombay buying. Sugar firm;
strong raw market. Metals
steady; tin prices advance fur
ther. Wool tops improved; trade
demand.
CHICAGO: Wheat lower: Gov
eminent crop report bearlsh.
Corn iirm, good commercial de-
mand. Hogs active; 10-l5
higher; top, S9.75. Cattle.
weighty steers weak; light steers
steady. n