Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1955-11-18

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Vol. 33, N. 47
COLUMBUS, OHIO, FRIDAY, NOV. 18, 1955
D«vot«d  fo  Amsrican ana  J«wUh  Idaali
«B" Day Goal Set For 250 Pints at Jewish Center
On Wednesday, m^-mbcrs of the Jewish community will converge on the Center to provide needed blood reserves for emergency {ind general use. Free transportation by the Bexley Merniry Co., free baby¬ sitting service, and free snacks and refrcahrnent.i will be available to all
blood don{jr.s  Wednesday,  wht.-n  tlic  Bloodmobi Center,
Because blood  is  urgently need ed   for  a   reserve   supply   for   hos
umcs to the Jewish
L«*ft to right are Mth. Ike Cohen, chflirmnn of the Menorah Ball page; I\lr». Krnn Solomon, chairman of prizes; Miii.  Robert Goldberg, co-
chaimian   of   the   Ad   Book,   and   Mrs.   Arthur Pollack, co-ohaimuin of thc Menorah page.
(Photo by Topy)
55 Menorah Ball Sunday
All roods lead to Valley Dale Sunday night, when B'nai B'rith men and women of Columbus pre¬ sent the MENORAH BALL, their fund-raising project for 19 5 6. Pledge subscriptions have reached a. new high this year, and a capa¬ city attendance Is ensUred.
Dancing to Chuck Selby's orches¬ tra will begfin at 8:30, A floor show is scheduled for 10:30 p. m. With Sonny Mars as MC, B'nai B'rith will present the Four-Star Revue, featuring. In addition to Mr. Mars, Uie singing of Bill Boehm, the en¬ tertaining Musical Wades, and the mystifying Ravel.
Another highlight of the evening will bo the distribution of the 1955
edition of the souvenir program and recipe book, eagerly awaited and long treasured by all who at¬ tend the Menorah Ball.
Promptly at midnight, the name of the winner of the ten-day luxury Florida vacation trip to the Sea- view Hotel in Miami Beach will be announced, and some lucky couple will   start   to  plan   a  vacation   via
EiUlLY DEADLINE
Because of Thanksgiving, copy for next week's Chroni¬ cle must bo submitted by noon Tue'wiay.
TWA Constellation t o Florida, courtesy of B'nal B'rith, and thc many generous merchants of Co¬ iumbus who contributed to thc prize and gift list to be awarded the winners.
Donor pledges are still being re¬ ceived, and can be made by calling either Mrs. Meyer Hoffman, pre_iM- dent of B'nai B'rith Women: Dr. Bernard Mindlln, president of Zion Lodge 62, or Mrs. Frank Yassenoff, generai chaicman of the Menorah Ball project. Ple^lges will also be received at the door at Valley Dale Sunday night, when all donors will still have time to have their shares , in the Florida trip deposited for the midnight drawing.
pitals, for Gamma Globulin (polio), for wounded veterans, and as a re¬ serve for accidents on the local scene, a goal of 250 pints of blood has been act for "B" Day. Since "B" Day falls-on the day before Thanksgiving, and most folks will be especially busy, Izadore Zeldln, general chairman, urges all mem¬ bers of the Jewish community to keep their appointments.
Every member of the Jewish community ts entitled to emergency blood whenever needed for every member of his family. Blood is available regardless of how many times it is needed. Because the Council ia a participating member of the Red-Cross program. Every¬ one is eligible to receive blood.
An added advantage is offered to all Blood Donors for this year's "B" Day. Charlie Ross, president of Ross Cleaners, will give certifi¬ cates for a free cleaning for any suit or dress to all blood donors for this year's "3"  Day.
Tho Red Cross Bloodmobile will ho stationed at the Center from 12 noon to 6 p. m., Wednesday.
YOUTH CONCLAVE IN COLUMBUS
First conclave of the Southom District. Ohio Valley Region, of the Union of Orthodbx Jewish Congre¬ gations of America, will meet in Coiumbus beginning Friday. Nov. 25, and ending Sunday afternoon, Nov. 27. Friday and Saturday pro¬ grams will be held at Agudas Achim Synagogue. Sunday morning and afternoon sessions will be at Beth Jacob Synagogue.
Eight communities (including Co¬ lumbus), namely. Louisville. In¬ dianapolis, Charleston, Springfield, Dayton, Cincinnati and Zanesville have responded with largo delega¬ tions who are planning to attend. Rabbi Harold Cohen, national di¬ rector, will be a guest during the entire conclave week-end, as will other outstanding pcrsonajities from various parts of the country. Rabbi Cohen will take an Eictlve role in participating in the various program sessions, as well as help (continued  OD   page  4)
Troy Feibel Re-Elected United Jewish Fund President
liEBB LEVY
Troy A. Feibel was unanimously reelected president of the United Jewish Fund at a meeting of its Board of Directors on Oct. 28.
Herbert S. Levy, campaign chair¬ man for 1955, was elected vice- president at the same meeting.
Other officers re-elected to serve in their same capacities: Samuel M. Melton and Samuel Shinbach, vice-presidents; Jack S. Resler, secretary; Abe B. Weinfeld, treas¬ urer; Jack Schlff, associate treas.
Richard J, Abel served as chair¬ man of. the Nominating committee.
Others on the committee were Allen Gundersheimer, Mr^. Milton J. Leeman and Fred Yenkin, Mr. Abel, in presenting the report of nominees, paid a tribute to Troy A. Feibel and hla foJiow-workers for their administration of the affairs of the United Jewish Fund. He stated:
"Each of these officers has taken leading roles In the campaigns of the United Jewish Fund and each has continued his activity through¬ out tho years. It is appropriate that Herbert S. Levy bo' added to tho vice-presidents, since It was through his efforts that the 1955 campaign was so successful. Mr. Levy had served as chairman of this campaign which produced a greater number of contributors than_ any other previous campaign tn Columbus,"
Mr. Feibel acknowledging his nomination, expressed apprecia¬ tion to the Board of Directors for their confidence in re-electing him and his fellow-officers for the com¬ ing year. He expressed his grati¬ tude to Samuel Melton, Samuel Shinbach. Jack S. Rosier, Abe B. Weinfeld and Jack Schlff for their willingness   to   continue  aerving   in
the posts they have filled during the  past yeur and  former years.
Herb Levy, In addition to serving as chairman of the last campaign, had previously been Special Gifts chairman and a leader in many community activities including membership on the Board of Di¬ rectors of the Jewish Center, the Community Relations Committee of the Antl-Defamatlon League and Jewish Community Council, Bryden Rd'. Temple, a member of B'nai B'rith. and served as president of the Winding Hollow Ck)untry. Club In accepting his election, Mr. Levy also acknowledged the wonderful support received, from the chair¬ man of tho various Divisions in the 1055   campaigns:
Mrs. Milton J, Leeman, assisted by Mrs. Ben Kahn and Mra, Harr> Getz   for   the   Women's   Division;
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TKOY FEIBEL
ABK WEINFEIJD
JACK RESLEB
SAM MELTON
SAM SmNBAGH
JACK SOlflFF