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The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-05-05

The annual Shoyukai Old Timers
Dance will be held from 10 pm. to
l am. this Saturday. May 8, in the
Buddhist Auditorium. The theme is
"Carousel
Patrons and patTonesses for the
dance will be Rev and Mrs S Ko-
bara Japanese Consul and Mrs S.
Saito, DR.. and Mrs Paul S. Shiga-
va, Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Kihara, and
Mr. and Mrs Fred Nomura.
Hosts and hostesses will be
Messrs and Mesdames Charles To-
shi, Ted Kubota, H Mizuki, Frank
Yamasaki K. Iwami, George Hori,
Y. Harada, K Hagimori, S Shimi-
zu, and Paul Tomita.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1954-05-05
. CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our SINGER
to our many friends 70
their kind expressions of sympath,
and lovely floral wreaths during on
recent bereavement.
MIR and Mrs Y Shimizu
and family
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-09-24

Tocqueville arrived in the
United States during the years
when the West represented the
expanding frontier of American
civilization, economically and
spiritually. It was both hinterland
and future. AS such, his report
of the prevailing religious activity
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-09-24
Home of Florida Southern College,
LAKELAND, FLORIDA

to send out ministers of. the Cos
pei into the new western States,
to found schools and churches
there, lest religion should be al
lowed to die away in these remote
settlements, and the rising states
be less fitted to enjoy free insti-
tutions than the people from
whom they come"
The Jews in early nineteenth
century America. residing prima-
rilY on the Atlantic seaboard.
were not organized to send out
rabbis and teachers to the new
communities in the new western
states. There were no rabbis and
no teachers to be sent. But they
knew. not only from the Ameri-
can pattern. but from their own
heritage, that religion is the
source of freedom and human
aspiration. They pursued the only
conceivable course. As one Jew.
ish pioneer settled in a new Sec
tion of the country. he invited
others TO join him. They orga-
nized themselves. They were their
own teachers. The synagogue was
the unifYing bond; the service
sustained them: the first ninYan
became the community.
This is the manner in which
Joseph Jonas founded the Jewish
settlement in Cincinnati, the ear
Hest settlement of the Ohio VAL
ley. This is the fashion in which
the Bene Israel, the first Jewish
synagogue west of the Allegha-
MES, came into being.
Jonas. a matchmaker by trade.
CONTINUED on Page 6s)
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-09-24

assumes special import. Freedom
and religion, he observes, are one.
1T is therefore to the interests of
America that the new states
should be religious, in order that
it may remain free. 1 have known
of societies formed by Americans
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1954-09-24
A SYNAGOGUE IS A COMMUNITY
documents Selected the Annals of Historical Juda
America Written to Meet Contemporary Crises and
Confirmed by the Events of Time)
BY MOSFE DAVIS
BY MOSHE DAVIS

Citizenship conferred Sfa1uS
early immigrants America: religious Identification endowed them
This the underlying and frequently repeated theme
Alexis Tocquev the French magistrate who spent
nine months in this country the Of his friend Gustave
Beaumont May 1881 to February lS32and returned TO
native write classic work American life and harac
early decades of the nineteenth century work which
remained perennial insight Democracy in America
United States he THE religious
Of country the first thing that struck attention In
had almost always the spirit religion and the spirit
marching opposite directions But in America found
they ultimately united and that they regned in
the
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Cleveland Choir Will
Sponsor Holiday Party

Cleveland, Ohio - On Sum-
day, December 10, the "Sla-
vulj' Croatian Singing Soci-
ETY. will stage its annual
Christmas Party at the Gro
atian Home on Waterloo Rd.
The affiliates of this musi-
cal group cordially invite
their friends to come and
have a good time with them
on that date. Admission is
absolutely free of charge and
Frank Muza and his Plavi
Dunav Orchestra will provide
delightful dance music. Be
sure to attend.
Mary Marinkoyich, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
MidIanders VIII Meet
SUNDAY, December 18th

Midland, Pa. - Each year
at this time the Secretary of
ES Lodge 732 comes before
his members with an earnest
plea for cooperation from
within the ranks of our local
society.
We feel that we are justi-
fled in doing so in view of the
fact that our members should
feel fraternally bound to at
tend at least the annual meet
ing Of their Lodge and not
become just a year-round
dues paying affiliate.
Why not demonstrate your
willingness to go along this
Sunday evening, December
IL, at the Croatian Hall. We
have many important mat
ters to discuss and decide and
we need your help.
We intend to be at this i'm
portant session and we hope
to see many of you in attend
ance also.
!. Miller Bach, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Duquesne Lodge Seeks
Full House December II

Duquesne, Pa. - The reg
ular monthly and yearly ses-
sions of Lodge 800 will be
held Saturday, December IL,
in the Croatian Home at 2
Hamilton Avenue.
The collection Of dues will
begin at 600 PM, while the
elections for 1855 officers is
to take place following our
disposal of the routine month
ly business. On the agenda is
a discussion pertaining to re-
warding in some manner the
Lodge basketball team.
Only work or illness will be
accepted as valid excuses for
absence from this meeting on
December II. Finally, make
certain your dues are raid up
to date.
Ivan Yuran, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Alliance Voting viii
Take Place December 19

Alliance, Ohio - We beg to
call the attention of all men,
bers of Lodge 784 that the
Annual Meeting will be held
Sunday, December 10, at 1919
Railroad Street.
The session will be called to
order at 100 PM sharp and
be devoted to the election of
officers for 1855 and discus
sion of everything which will
tend to increase interest in
our Lodge. Please, members,
make every sincere effort to
attend.
Louise Rozich, Rec. Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Baltimore Members To
Discuss January Dance

Baltimore, Md. - The an
nual meeting for the members
of C.F.U. Lodge 684 will be
staged on Sunday, December
18th, at the Finnish Hall, 601
S. Ponca Street.
The regular monthly meet
ing will get under way at
1890 AM and later followed
by the yearly session. At that
time we will have the election
Of officers and a discussion
on our Bylaws.
Also on the agenda for dis
cussion is our proposed Jan.
uary 29th dance.
The officers of the Lodge
and those of Junior Nest 436
wish to take this opportunity
to wish all of our affiliates a
Merry Christmas and a Hap
py New Year.
Robert Burns, Jr., Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Conway Electorate To
Sneak Out December Z

Conway, Pa. - The regu-
lar monthly and annual meet
ings of Unity" Lodge $40
will take place Sunday, De-
cember II, in the Lodge Hall,
starting at 100 PM.
The members will be asked
first to discuss and dispose of
routine m o n t h ly business.
Following this we will pro-
ceed to elect the necessary
Lodge and Nest officials for
1855 and adopt rules and reg
ulations favorable to our
common welfare.
In keeping with time hon.
ored CUSTOM. refreshments
will be served after we have
finished with our business a.
genda of the day. We trust
you will enjoy your share.
Edward SabOlic
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Youngstown Ladies In
Party At Croatian Home

Youngstown, Ohio - The
Ladies Auxiliary of the Cro-
atian Home, located at 1912
West Federal Street, will
stage it's annual Christmas
Party on Sunday, December
IL. The husbands, and the
male friends of our single af-
filiates, are also invited to
attend.
Our guests will naturally
enjoy the fine music and plea
SAINT atmosphere Of the affair,
and the ladies who are in the
Secret Pal" club will have a
gift exchange.
We would like to have all
our members and friends in
attendance at this social ga
thering this coming Sunday
at the Croatian Home.
Barbara Mikovich, Pub.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
waukegan Lodge Is In
Final Meeting Of Year

Waukegan, Ill. - This is to
notify all members of CFU
Lodge rs that. the regular and
annual meetings will be held
on Sunday, December II, at
900 AM sharp.
AS usual, we will first dis
pense with the business of the
regular session and later
swing right into the the all
important annual meeting.
Brothers and sisters, it is
of the prime Importance that
you all attend this meeting,
We will have the election of
officers for the coming year
and also set down rules and
regulations which will govern
our actions during 1855.
Do our secretary a great
favor and have your dues
paid up to date so that the
books may be audited in time
for the annual financial re-
port.
Lucy Slone, Rec. Sec'y
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Ladies Help Reshuff|e
Toronto Loop Records

Toronto, Ont. - The CFU
Lodge 1872 Mixed League is
pleased to report that season.
al highs, first the women's
and then the mems a week
later on November 25th, have
taken a beating. Much so With
the first place Jets who took
a 81 battering at the hands
Of the second division Flyers.
Eileen Morrison started the
parade Of new highs by turn
ing a 315 into an equally high
positioned 6S5 triple. Barbara
Stanich that day had 619,
coming back a week later
with a 215 high game while
leaving the three game field
to Eileen Sherjak, 197-587.
John Benko, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
AIcro Members Called
To Years Top Meeting

Aliquippa, Pa. - The al
eros" CFU Lodge 720 annual
meeting will be held on Sun
day, December 18th, at the
Jadran Hall, 95 Sheffield
Avenue, at 200 PM. All men,
bers are urged to attend.
Many important matters
are to be brought up for the
continued success Of our
Lodge in the coming year,
and we will also have the an
nual election of officers at
this time.
Those of you who have
rattle tickets, please make
your returns as the drawing
will be held on that same day
right after the meeting is
completed.
Then too, we are announc-
ing that a Christmas Party
for all members of Junior
Nest SIG has been scheduled
for Wednesday, December 20,
at 700 PM, at the Jadran
Hall. The mothers of our
Nest affiliates are also invi-
ted to attend.
Remember to be present at
our annual meeting and then
on December 29th bring the
kiddies down for their Yule-
tide treats. You're sure to
spend an enjoyable evening at
the festivities.
William Zivitz, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Annual Stamford Meet
Slated For December Il

Stamford, Conn. - All
members of CF'U Lodge GIG
are requested to attend the
annual meeting scheduled for
Tuesday, December 21, at Z
PM, at the Holy Name Hall,
8O4 Atlantic Street.
We have many important
matters to discuss regarding
Lodge affairs for the coming
year, and it behooves each
and every member to be in
attendance for this vital ses.
sion.
After the regular meeting
| is adjourned, a special meet.
ing will be called to order, at
which time the officials who
will govern our Lodge during
1855 will be elected. Express
your desire by voting fo,
those best suited for the va.
rious positions.
The Executive Committee
requests that all members
take care of their delinquent
dues in order that our book!
may be closed in a proper
condition.
Joseph Muskovac, Sec'y
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Racine Lodge 7q7 Set
For December II VOTING

Racine, Wis. - All men,
bers of CFU Lodge 797 are
hereby notified that the an
nual meeting for the purpose
of electing officers for the
coming year is to be held on
Tuesday, December IA, at the
usual place.
The regular monthly ses-
sion will get under way at
700 PM. sharp and after a
short recess we will go right
into the business of the an
nual meeting.
We hope to see all your
smiling faces before us on
that evening, and especially
those which we haven't seen
all year.
Anthony Klemenic, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Detroit Sparks. Won't
FORGET Surprise Upset

Detroit, Mich. - Jean De-
vich went all out in the tur-
key roll held November 21st
by the Detroit CFU Ladies as
she rolled 210 but the bird
rightfully went to Rose Ma
rie Burich who rolled IS pins
over her average.
The Thirsty Five pulled a
surprise November % when
they came from down under
to set back the leaders, 81,
the Sparks falling victims to
new high marks, 750-2130 for
the Thirsty Five. The Deuces
and the Five Stars much to
the delight of the league lead
ers played to a stalemate.
! Individual honors were di-
vided between Dorothy Heel
movich, 179-173-483 and Ma
ry Derifay, 181-474. Ann Ia
dey followed suit with a 461
triple, Jean Devich, 425. Lilli7
an Sveticki, 423 and Rose Ma
rie Burich, up among the top
notchers with 421.
Neva Ruzich, Scribe
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Camaraderie 10 Close
Annual Chisholm Meet

Chisholm, MINI. - The an
nual meeting Of "Slava Bogu'
CFU Lodge 210 will take
place on Sunday, December
IL, at the Slovenian National
Home, at 200 PM.
Election of officers for the
coming year is on the agenda
for the afternoon session and
important Lodge matters will
be discussed at this time.
Immediately following the
adjournment of the meeting
our Lodge and Nest affiliates
will be invited to enjoy some
delightful entertainment and
refreshments.
Mary Ognanovich, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Refreshments To Cap
YOUNGSTOWN Elections

Youngstown, Ohio - Ev-
cry member of C.F.U. Lodge
435 should make a special eff
fort to attend the regular
monthly and annual meetings
which are to be held on Sun
day, December 10, in Mikicic
Hall, at 1915 Poland Ave.
The regular meeting will
begin promptly at 100 PM
and the election of Lodge Of
ficers for 1855 will follow i'm
mediately thereafter. Come
out that day and vote as you
please. If you fail to vote, do
not criticize those who did
cast a ballot.
Why not check your dues
book today and see if. you're
behind in this important de.
partment? Those who are
should look into the matter
during the next meeting.
Refres h m e n t s will be
served after the meeting fol
all members of the Lodge.
Helen O'Palick, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Wood River Lodge 343
Blows Meeting Trumpet

Wood River, Ill. - Mem
bers of CFU Lodge 343 are
reminded of the fact that the
time for the regular and an
nual meetings has again ar
rived as the date set for these
is Sunday, December IL, at
the Lodge Hall, 33 Ferguson
Avenue, promptly at 1 PM.
Many interesting and vital
problems face our member
ship during the coming year
and if these are to be resolved
in the best possible manner,
we must have the cooperation
of the majority of our mem
bers. Attend this meeting and
help us elect an able and will
ing Committee for the new
year, one which will enable
us tc progress in every way.
We ask those of you who
are delinquent in the payment
Of your dues to take care of
the matter before the end of
the year in order that we may
boast of balanced book as the
new officials take over.
Let's all be in attendance
when the gavel is pounded on
Sunday, December II, at the
Lodge Hall.
Dane Krpan, Rec. Sec'y
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Summit Membership To
Elect Officers Monday ,

Summit, iii. -. On Monday,
December 13, "Unity" C.F.U.
Lodge 278 will hold it's reg
ular meeting promptly at Z
PM.
Our annual session will
take place following the reg
ular order Of business. All
members are urged to be pre-
sent to elect capable officers
who will conduct our Lodge
affairs during the coming
year. John Buban, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Monessen Secretary
Out To Clear Decks

Monessen, Pa. - All mem
bers of Lodge 1914 are re-
spectfully requested to bring
their dues up to date no later
than December 81, 1854, if
they are in arrears.
We feel certain that our
fellow members want the in
coming Lodge officers to
start 1855 off with books free
of any outstanding dues;
that they, the members them
selves, want to begin the New
Year square with the Lodge
So, let's cooperate in this
matter. .
Matt Zoretich, Sec'y
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Rathbun Lodge II In
Election OF Officials

Rathbun, Iowa -- On Sun
day, December II, the mem.
bers of CFTU Lodge 81 will
hold their regular and annual
meetings at 900 AM at the
Lodge Hall.
1t is vitally important that
we have a record attendance
in order that we may elect
suitable officials who will pre-
side over our Lodge affairs
during the year ahead.
Anton Cebuhar, Rec. Sec'y
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08
Toronto Canucks Prep
For December Z Rally

Toronto, Ont. - G. F. y.
Lodge 975 affiliates are urged
to attend the yearly meeting
scheduled for Sunday, De-
cember 18th, at 800 PM, at
the w. E. A. Hall, 577 Jarvis
Street.
1t is the duty of each and
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1954-12-08

every member who can pos
sibly be present to be in at
tendance and help select ca:
pable leaders of the Lodge
for the coming year.
Peter Grbelya, Sec'y.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-01-08
Failures Need More Attention

adjusting the child to the school except in
very limited sense Some students iall De
cause they lack self-eonfidence and some
teachers do their best to crush the selt-con-
fidence of the students. Some students fail
because of sheer laziness mental inertia
Some students fail because OF physical de-
fects Poor eyesght, poor hearing lameness
thyroid deficiencies, malnutritlon and other
aiIs or defects may contribute to a pupil S
ineffciency in the classroom. Emotional IN
stability" NAV contribute to a pupils failure
and in some cases the teacher as well as the
parent may be the cause Of the emotional
i'll The pupil may have psychopathic traits
mr. tendencies which have not been noted, an
alvzrd and treated, and which have been all
lowed to grow and develop unhindered-ln
fact FOSTERED The pupil may have pc
culiar tyne of personality which persIstently
causes parents teachers, and other associates
IA underrate or overrate him. Irregular atten-
dance or late entrance may place a handicap
on the student which will make him unable
10 avoid failure Occasionally. sex enters INTO
a students failure. Whatever the cause, 1t
needs analysis (diagnosis) and careful RENE
dial treatment.
And il is important to remember that
the students difficulties are not solved by
failure but increased failure does not RENE
DIV the situation which it is designed to RENE
DIV There is very little concrete evidence that
a pupil learns more by repeating a grade or
subject AS matter of fact, the more ne
repeats, the more istless and discouraged
he becomes There are number of old ana
stereotyped methods Of handling students SO
as to improve the adjustment of the school
to them Minima assignments with supple
mentary work for the bright ones; indiVid-
ual teaching coaching and close home CO.
operation for problem pupils keeping ana
studying the learning curves of students and
giving them appropriate practice exercises,
special promotion to keep brilliant students
working at full capacity. Sometimes, but not
always, grouping of students in sections Tor
convenience in dealing with their require
ments; supervised or directed study obserVa-
ton and appeal to the pupils leading in
terest Every school system needs psychol-
ogst and a psychiatrst to help detect special
cases among the pupils and help devise spe-
cial handling The competent teacher will be
able to add to the limited view here
In the long run, the problem of pupil
failure is the problem of the parent and the
public because of its costliness in money and
life. A New Year resolution of every teacher
should be to help reduce failures, and New
Year resolution of every parent should be to
take increased interest in the process of pub
lie education so as to promote the present
welfare of his child and the future welfare of
the community and the nation.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1954-01-08

growing debatable There is certainly no indication that
majority of American people prepared to fol-
low Governors Byrnes Tamadge the road chaos
and ruin
The leaders of the Democratic party might well take
other look the election 1852 study of these
clearly demonstrates that they able carry
the states of Arkansas Kentucky Louisiana, North Caro-
lima, South Carolina and West Virginia only because of the
support of the majority Negro in these
They might well consider that this steadily expand
ing and by its nature dependable for liberal
ism and civil rights Equally important is the steadily in
creasing number of white voters in the south who
longer hoodwinked by the false cries of the regional dema
gogues.
In developments its seems clear that the
Democratic party cannot hope to regain national power thru
any compromise civil rights They cannot back be-
You'd the l9o2 and 1913 Platforms They must indeed
forward if they seek again to be a national party
We representatives of q national Negro organizations
are deeply concerned with civil rights not merely as an
preston of Negro rights, but because believe that
democratic society there be legal distinctions based
upon considerations of color religion national orr
gin We Of the urgency other vital
nestle and international issues confronting the American
people such the protection and extension of civil liberties
the securing of economic rights and the development of
effective foreign policy maintain the security
and to win friends for the free world
We recognize that denial of full rights any segment
Of the American people mpairs nation in its role as
leader of world democracy and saps strength in pos
sbIe conflict with dangerous and resourcefu enemy We
believe that national unity requires the immediate abolition
Of all discriminatory practices based upon such irrelevant
considerations color religion origin
people o support every legislative executive and
judicial as we'll educational speed the day when every
.rn"an is privileged TO enjoy the inherent rights of Ct
.aa.lw i'm democracy
w..a nra-3r.a .n.uda
The 5a0~01 or racial se9re0-tror in d" puH"- aeon
-.ao- transportation and pu5'cy-supnorscI institution.
tn. s~7aarer. of legislation to assure equality OF job
OPPORTUNITY;
The abolition Of the poll tax as prerequisite for vot