Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 May 1934 — Page 2

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THE JEWISH POST

The Jewish Post A Jewish Publication For The Jewish People LEONARD ROTHSCHILD - Managing-Editor ARVIN ROTHSCHILD .Asaociate-Editor JOSEPH SOFNAS - - „..J5usineos-Manager SAMUEL SOFNAS... - Orculation^Manager National Correspondents NEW YORK Bob Miller, 330 E. 4th street CLEVELAND, OHIO David Greenberger, 11813 Craven avenue CHICAGO, ILL Seymour Gold, 1639 S. Lawndale Published every other IViday at 2101 E. Washington St, Indianapolis, Ind. PHONES, CHERRY 4385, RILEY 5944, WASHINGTON 3746-R Subscription rate fifty cents the year. For advertising rates call the office.

The Post and its editorial staff disclaim responsibility for views expressed by correspondents, letters from readers, or occasional contributors. * THE NON-JEW’S DUTY

We talk so often to Jews concerning “Jewish duty” that we are prone to forget that the non-Jew also has duties, even with regard to specifically Jewish problems. This note was recently sounded, and very effectively, by High Commissioner McDonald, the League of Nations’ Commissioner for German Refugees and the vice-commissioner, Lord Robert Cecil. In addressing the meeting of their Executive Council, they pointed out that the problem of helping the German Refugees, is not an exclusively Jewish one even though the majority of the victims are Jews. Calling upon the Gentile world to contribute funds to aid the refugees and for settling them in land other than the countries in which they find themselves now, they make it very clear that it is a world problem. Also, they point out, that while Jews, as a rule, contribute to causes that benefit the non-Jews, the reverse is not true to any large extent. So they urge non-Jews also to contribute funds for refugee relief. This is a most timely and logical plea. Likewise the call to Germany made on this occasion by Lord Cecil is very pertinent and very much in place. Since the problem of the refugees is directly due to the action which Germany has seen fit to take with regard to her Jews, Germany should at least be willing to help solve the problem of those Jews who felt compelled to leave her territory or who wish to leave. By facilitating their transit through providing passports and visas where these are necessary, and by helping in other ways, the lot of the Jews can at least be made no harder than absolutely necessary. While it is encouraging to read that a British Gentile has contributed, anonymously, the sum of Ten Thousand Pounds to German Refugee Fund, it is encouraging especially as an indication of what should be a more general policy on the part of non-Jews. (Jewish Courier)

I. U. Jewish Union Plans 1934-35 Affairs 'With pros.pects in view for a larger Jewish student body on the Indiana university campus, the Jewish Student Union is planning a host of varied activities for the coming year, Irving I. Brenman, president, announced recently. First in line for the year will be the establishing in earnest of regular Friday night services for the Jewish students. They will be conducted' by members of the Union and will include the. traditional ritual in addition to miniature sermons. They will be held at the two fraternity houses on the campus or in the Union 'building. To Continue Publication The organization has high hopes of continuing the publication which proved a great success at its appearance a short time ago. The paper will act in the dissemination of campus and world news with Jewish interest and will serve as a mouthpiece for the Union. “Several speakers, widely-known throughout the state, will be brought to the campus”, Brenman stated!. He mention: d the names of Rabbi Morris M. Feuerlicht, of Indianapolis, Rabbi Milton Greenwald, of Evansville, and Rabbi J. M. Taxay, of Terre Haute. Other novel features Will also be introduced next season, including the production of a play and a bridige tourney. o Jewish Banker Is Interned by Nazis

BERLIN—The first arrest in a new campaign against “faultfinders”, preferably Jews, was made when a Jewish employe of a large bank was sent to a concentration camp on a charge of slandering Dr. Paul Joseph Goebblefe, Nazi minister of propaganda. • He is Dr. Jacob Wasserman, 34, a native of Latvia. The official German news agency said he will be given a long time in the camp “to consider how a guest of Germany ought to behave”.

ATTENTION ! ! !

Hey - Hey - Remember the Beth El Picnic last year and the year before that. . . remember the swell time you had? Well . . . The Beth El Zedeck Congregation will hold another outing this year ... It Will 'be on Wednesday July 4, at Columbia Park, and if you only knew of half the fun in store for you, you would 1 make up your mind, right here and: now, to attend this picnic and be making preparations, even if it is five weeks away. The general chairman of the committee on arrangements as none other than peppy Aaron Unger, a “real leader”, and the co-chairmen will be cheerful Daniel Stauber and handsome Aaron Click, the gentleman who was resiponsible for last year’s successful event. Keep the date of July 4, 1934 a closed one from now on, and bring all your friends, kids, firecrackers, wives, etc. to Columbia park. The Beth El Z:deck Picnic will be even better than ever before. If you desire any other information, call the office of the Jewish Post, CHerry 4385, or watch the next Post for complete details, and the names of the various committees. o Plan Jewish State in African Colony LONDON—Five million Jews in Germany, Poland, Austria and Roumania may be offered refuge and a permanent home in the Portuguese West African colony of Angola. Jewish circles here are planning an autonomous state in Angola and a delegation has already communicated with the Portuguese government. Sponsors aim to set up a Jewish state under protection of the league of nations. o Greenburg, Calderon and Silver, Honored at Butler By maintaining an A average in all subjects, Richard Greenburg, Joseph Calderon and David Silver earned nembership in PM Eta Sigma, national scholastic honorary fraternity. All three are freshmen at Butler University.

WORK OF FAMOUS PAINTER FIGHTS AGAINST ADOLPH HITLER

Italian Immigrant Gives All Proceeds T o Refugees

Hitler, who cares not for art, is being fought today with art. A little five-cent post-card is doing the work, is damning the Nazi leader as no sermon or editorial could, and, at the same time, is providing financial relief to the Jewish victims of Htlerism. And all this is being done by an Italian portrait painter, who, only twelve years ago, was detained at Ellis Island. On a wall at the Independent Show in Grand Central Palace in New York City is a striking painting, seven by five feet. It is the work of Michael Califano, of Newark. It is called “The Ignominy of the Twentieth Century”. On the canvas one sees Hitler (a very vivid Hitler in his Nazi uniform; his mouth distorted, his fist clenched). Facing him in a gesture of resignation, is the great scientist, Einstein, an exile now because he is a Jew. Draws Many It is a remarkable picture in addition to the propaganda put there with bold strokes. It has won praise because of the startling portraiture. Artists and Laymen alike are drawn to it. Mr. Califano’s original intention was to exhibit it in New York and turn over the admission fees to relieve the Jewish refugees. But then he had a better idea. He had post-cards made of his picture, and he sold them for 5 cents each. Not one cent goes into his own pocket; all is for the Jewish exiles. And to date more than 500,000 cards have been sold. They have gone to the far comers of the world; they have flooded Germany.

LOOKING AT ALINE MAC MAHON

One of the legitimate lone wolves of filmdom, AMne MacMahon, was bora of Irish-Jewish parents in McKeeport, Pa. thirty-five years ago. Her father, William MacMahon, was a newspaper man. Her mother was born Jennie Simon. Aline always keeps to herself and a small group of friend® She sel-» dom attends Hollywood part’es, but does not make a business of hiding out. Clarence Stein, a noted New York architecht, is her husband, and AMne’s film contract allows six months of the year for her to be at home. She believes that domesticity is part of her career. Marriage does not Interfere with her work, however. Mr. Stein is never at the studio watching his wife at work, and Mrs. Stein is never in the office watching her husband outline tall buildings. It’s an agreement that they have. Wears Glasses This half-Jewish girl is five feet eight inches tall, and weighs 140 pounds; her eyes are bluish gray and there is a dimple in her chin. When not facing the camera, Miss MacMahon wears glasses. Aline does not try to be a fashion plate, but she likes to dress up when she goes places; most of her clothes are from oriental fabrics. She uses little make-up on her face, does not color her finger nails a bright red, sprinkles a bit of gardenia perfume on herself occasionally. Mrs. Stein is fond of good music. She plays the violin, attends symphony concerts as often as possible, writes interesting letters, but seldom reads fiction. Her favorite sport is hockey, and she loves to take long walks; collects old china, oriental jewelry, textiles and Chinese art. In “Once In A Lifetime” When “Once In A Lifetime” was tried out, Miss MacMahon had the leading female role. When it was played on Broadway, her part was given to Jean Dixon. After the Broadway run Universal started to make the picture, and gave the leading female part to Aline. Just a peculiar movie angle. On a New Year’s eve, the manager of Sam Harris, Max Siegel, called Aline and asked her to go to Hollywood to make a picture. She replied, “Max, call me to-morrow when you’re sober and know what you are talking about”. She did not believe what he was telling her, but a day later she was on a train headed for Hollywood and a movie career.

Michael Califano conceived his painting when Hitlerism first stalked over Germany. In his own words this is what he believes the picture depicts: “On the one side, high intellect, gentleness and refinement of thought and soul. On the other side, egotism, brutality, fanaticism.” Michael Califano came here in 1922. Deaf because of the explosion of a bomb while in the Italian artillery, he was detained at Ellis Island, but proved that he was an artist, able to earn his living by painting some portraits now and then. It was a weary road, however, until he painted a portrait of Calvin Collidge, Jr., the boy who died. Mrs. Collidge admired the iportrait; her husband also posed for one—and Michael Califano was a rich man after that. ! He has done Col. Lind- 1 bergh, the late Rudolph Valentino and a host of others. A Debt To Jews In painting “The Ignominy of the Twentieth Century”, he has not only struck at Hitlerism, but believes he has repaid a debt he owes the Jewish race. “When I first came to this country,” he said, “the Jews took care of my art. They were the only ones who really paid for pictures. They appreciate art. I am expressing my gratitude to them in this painting.” The artist never saw Hitler or Einstein. The remarkable likenesses were transformed to his canvas after he had studied photographs. Calvin Coolidge only had one sitting. A photograph of “The Ignominy of the Twentieth Century” by Califano is now on display in the office of The Jewish Post at 2101 East Washington street. You are cordially invited to view it at any time.

FROM OUR READERS The Jewish Post, 2101 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, Ind. Gentlemen: Enclosed find 50c for one year’s subscription to the “Post”. I am very glad to see your paper prosper and hope you will continue so to do. Yours sincerely, (Signed 1 ) Leo Kaminsky. Editor The Jewish Post, Indianapolis, Indiana. Sir:I am desirous of becoming a subscriber of the Post, for which I enclose 50c for (1) year subscription. Thanking you in advance. Yours truly, Jane Berg, 2280 Grand Avenue, Bronx, New York. We thank the above for their subscriptions and also the many others who have signified their appreciation of our paper through their ready response. O Dr. Richard Wilstatter, famous Nobel Prize winner and German refugee, was the principal speaker at the opening of the Sieff Scientific Institute at Rehoboth. NATHAN COHEN DIES Nathan Cohen, age 59, died last Wednesday at his home, 2450 North Delaware street. He was the proprietor of a used goods establishment in East Washington street. Funeral services were held at the residence Thursday, and burial was in Jewish cemetery. Survivors are the widow’, Anna Cohen and son, Ben. o Keep “Posted” on matters of interest to all Jews. Read The Post.

Miss MacMahon is one of the few actresses who prefer pictures to the legitimate stage. She wants o continue in pictures and not return to the stage. She thinks there is more variety to screen roles and a better chance.

3c)roaclcastm By “MALTEB HINCHELL”

HELLO, ANYBODY — Weil, I’m back again, and it is really good to be back, believe me, you, I’m saying it—there’s no place like home. I think that my pinch-ihitter, Abdullah Machoola, did well during my absence. I hope you‘think so. Looking over the morning mail, I find the following: Dear Mr. Hinchell: I wish to call your attention to the fact that everywhere I go, I am accused of various sayings appearing in your column. Please make a note of this in your next issue, and give it YOUR PROMPT ATTENTION. If you do not, then it will be necessary to take the matter up with the managing editor, as I am not YOU. Yours very truly. The Associate Editor. Well, ARV, the laugh is on you— ha-ha-ha- . . . with this issue, my contract expires anyhow, so go talk to the boss . . . He may renew my job; but if not, I will lend mine ears to his new column It will be good, I bet, so why should I or you worry, if Hinchell is in the Post no more? By special request, I am presenting some more excerpts from the Shortridge Annual . . . This time they are from that famous one of 1933, and I hope to please you readers again . . . If not, well, just read on: you’ll find some good news, following them . . . JOHN EZRA BAKER—the commercial man, attended! Manual, and then came to SHS . . . Has a cute little Baker, now. DOROTHY BERKOWITZ—Sweet litDot . . . Likes business and will certainly be successful. JEROME BLICKMAN -- Some swimmer—was a debater and a Senator; is now’ attending Pennsylvania School of Commerce. WALLACE GOLDSTEIN — The sweet guy . . . Lover of Botany and English, and a couple of teachers. RAYMOND GOODMAN—Loves to read and even write—row at Mich. U. RICHARD GREENBURG — A radiologist, and a no mean scientist . . . Hotcha. ROBERT HUGO JAEGER — Just can’t say it ... eh what? RUTH KLOR—A real typist . . . is good in Chemdstry, and even shorthand ... so what ? THERESA LEEBOWITZ — “toby” . . . some pianist . . . can sing and everything. LILLIAN LOYINGER—Has such a quiet unassuming manner . . . Likes to play golf, etc. SARA MAURER — So sparkling and vivacious . . . 'lack hair, blue eyes, sweet voice, ah - me . . . etc. ESTELLE OPPENHEIM —“opie” (Opy to me) — oh the pep — now at I. U. — is friendly with handsome Bob Danzig down there . . . and I wonder who she’ll go for this sum-* mer . . . Bob or J. M. (How about a duel, boys?) GOLDA PALLMAN — HdncheF* weakness . . . She can’ play the piano, and dance so well ... so what ? ARTHUR SACHS —Some sportsman and Senator . . . attended Mich. U., but is now at I. U. LILLIAN SACKS — Some botanist I might say. (Did Lil go to Providence, R. I. after graduating last June? I’m only asking) HENRY SAKOWITZ—On the track team AND HOW ... a 'real Butler student now. FRANCES SCHNEIDERMAN — Likes to play bridige and draw . . . How’ about making a pencil sketch of me, baby ? SADIE SCHUCHMAN—Lakes to use a typewriter . . . wants to be a private secretary ... if you’ll do everything I tell you, come around and see me, kid. CELIA SHEROW—Another one of my weaknesses . . . Now in Chicago U,, but, hold on, I’M be up there next week. DAVID SILVER—What a pianist ... is all I can say . . . ALICE ALMA STOLKIN-^A. first aid assistant . . . was a genius in Spanish, and some English student; what a combination ! CAROLYN STRAUSS—The sweet brunette who likes to swim ... is good at it. JEANNE TRAUGOTT—The fair maiden with the soft heart . . . BEATRICE URWITZ — Cute, but can’t say it again . . . STANLEY VALINETZ—A soldiermusician . . . now at I. U. LILLIAN WEIL—Nickname, “Billie” . . . that’s it . . . LOLISE WEISMAN—A wise woman, now at I. U. (Listen babe, I know somebody much interested In you).

EDNA Z1ER—Oo la la - plays tennis and the piano, is so cute, and goes to I. U. On The Sick List Mrs. Jack Klapper is getting on O. K. after a recent operation in St. Vincent Hospital. Mrs. Harry Bluestein is getting along very well at the Mayo 'Clinic in Rochester, Minn 1 . Mrs. Reiser is doing quite well, after a serious illness in Methodist Hospital. More Gab Well, listeners, here are some questions, but no answers: Why did Joe Hollowitz and Sieve Brodey go to St. Louis to see a girl from Tennessee? . . . And who was the girl that I saw Steve with at 2 A. M. not many mornings ago? (and what was I doing up so early?) Ls it really true that Molly Saphire and Adolph Frank are to be married soon ? . . . And is Norman Brody “that way” about blond Lil Klezmer? . . . Just who is Esther? I’m asking Dave Bluestein . . . And is Sally Peltz a photographer? You should see the pictures she can take ! Yoshe Kalb At the performance of Yoshe KaJb here, recently, the community made a good turnout. Mrs. I. Feibkman would have enjoyed it much more if she knew what the actors were talking about, and I would have enjoyed it much more if a certain young sweet thing was seated with us. She was there, though, sweeter than ever. Why were the usual formalities (those dressed 1 in a tux) wearing street clothes on this gala evening? AND once I heard Clara Kraft ask Joe Bassler, “What does that mean?” Did he know, Clara? Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kipp in row one (or two), The Grenwalds and party, Mr. and Mrs. Maurer and Daughter, Miss Helen Marer, “Mr. and Mrs. Will Safrin, Miss Anna Brody, the Goodmans* Mr. and Mrs. Green baum. The Kroots* H. T. Cohen, the Brenners, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bloom, Schuchman family, the Dormans, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stolkin and Parents, Baumohl and the Frisch’s, Max Plesser, the Talesnicks, Jack Fogle without his wife, Cantor and Mrs. Glass and Rabbi Charry (Mrs. Charry is in New York). 'Sylvia Shapiro was there, but I don’t know where . . . Alex Belle and wife . . . and so many others that we refer you to our mailing list of almost 3,000 local Jewish families. Among the missing (besides Hitler) were Max Goldberg, Dr. Epstein, the 'Schloss Brothers, Jerry Hammerman and wife, the Glides, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rose, the Tavels (I think) and one or two others, unrecallable at this instant. Methinks you may be getting tired 'but I just want to say that the reason for the healthy column this issue is that it may be my last, as mentioned earlier. However, the officials may renew my contract, if not . . . I know you’ll enjoy the new column, but please continue to KEEP ME IN MIND . . . SHALOM. P- S.— Sweet KaJah Larman is now among the employed. Salary quoted in next issue. And Jerry Witoff says he is still in town, boy*. O BRITISH TO BACK PALESTINE LOAN LONDON—A resolution, authorizing the British government to guarantee a $10,000,000 loan for Palestine which is administered by the United Kingdom under league mandate, was introduced in the House of Commons by Leslie Ore^Belisha, financial secretary to the treasury. o u. S. Repeal Greatly Stimulates Palestine Wine Industry It was reported at the Annual Meeting of the Palestine Wine Grower’s Federation that the export of wine from Palestine has increased thirty per cent this year, mainly to America. Since the repeal of Prohibition in America, it was stated, urgent orders had been arriving in Palestine for tens of thousands of bottles of wine from the Jewish colonies. The planting of new vineyards 1 has been started in the neighborhood' o f Rishon le Zion to cope with this demand. The European market is also improving, the report states.