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Entered a s second-class-mall matter on January 27th. 1921--at Postofflw a t Omaha, Nebraska, o a d u the Act of March 8, 1878.
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' OMAHA; NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL, 12, .1923
ONE HUNDRED WORKERS TO CANVASS THE CITY $221,000 Raised to Date; Must Raise $29,000 More WE MUST PUT IT OVER! v - . : : - ' "We must raise the remainder of the money,":ttiese were the words that were spoken from the lips of over one hundred men who .were assembled at a meeting Wednesday evening at the Fonterielle hotel. • These men were all subscribers and workers for the Jewish Community Center building fund. "I.am pleased to see the result of the work ,thus far done— but I hope and I believe that you men, all of you, will make the final effort and put the campaign over the goal," said Morris Levy. "We are so close to the goal that with a "final attempt we can put it over, we cannot fail now and we must not," said Harry A. Wolf. ...•:. , "The campaign-is not yet over, we have raised to date $221,000. We need §250,000," said Harry H. Lapidus, chairman of the campaign.
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Many Good Seats Still Available for Y. M. B. A. Vaudeville Show; Can Be Purchased Only at Theater
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NO EXCUSE FOR ANY-: : . ONE All those who have not; been * visited by a committee-and who ' wish to subscribe to the Jewish Community" Center building.' fund, can do so by calling; the" Jewish Community Center" office, Jackson 5377. "Even if you have not been " visited _ by a committee,- .youshould give to this cause", said Harry Lapidus. "This is a cause for the entire Jewry-of Omaha and every man, woman, and child should give to this cause. You have three' years to pay it in and there is no one who cannot afford".
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Ton are putting out a very "newsy* .periodical. And from eooments I have heart!,- the readers M o w this and appreciate it, . _. . _^ Tour telegraph dispatches, concerning events of special interest to your readers, are!excellent. My sister at Manhattan, Eans., wrote me that the Jewish Press is like a letter from home,
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First Annual Home-Talent Show of "Y" Boys and Girls Is Talk Of Town.
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PERFORMANCE ONLY. THIS SUNDAY. APRIL 16, AT 8:15 SHARP.
With every indication pointing to a sold-out house the Y. M. & Y. W. H. A. will present its first annual vaudeville show at the Brandeis Theater, this Sunday evening at 8:15 sharp. The sixty entertainers who will display their talents on the stage, and the score of directors, costumers, musicians, propertymen and other assistants who have been working with them arc all ready, waiting only for the dress rehearsal on Sunday afternoon to put the polishing touches to the big eight act show. By Sunday evening the entertainment will be professional in every respect. The curtain will rise promptly at 8:15.
In spite of the fact that there was many - theatrical entertainments," h« a long line of ticket purchasers at the said, "but if this show throughout .1 jbeliere that the Jewish Conmnnity building drive box-office early Monday mining, will be as good as the act I saw browes its success in a good measure to the wonderful many good reserved seats are still ing" rehearsed, it will be a show equsi The one hundred men that attended earnestly for this cause, and it is for: support given it by the Jewish'Press. . available. Seats in the second bal- to any I have ever seen." the "jollification" meeting Wednesday, these kind of boys arid girls that-you Enclosed is my check to pay my subscription. I wish cony, unreserved, at 50 cents each, This statement was made when the night, -were given cards of prospect- men must put this building campaign Work Must Be Finished by Next you success. will be placed on sale Friday morning. act was in the "rough," without propover." ive subscribers. The final drive of the H Monday Night. . , The capacity of the theater is 1,450— er staging, lights, costumes and prop"The Y: M. and Y. W. H. A. boys campaign will be finished in; three and seats are selling fast. erties. When all of this are provider], days. The amount already subscribed and girls have worked hard for this There are over five hundred subFrom every angle, and in every reas they will be Sunday -night^ the cause," said Israel Goodman, presiis pledged by only 600 subscribers.. scribers to the Jewish Community Jacobs. spect, this show will be distinctive in show will truthfully be equal to *my There are many prospects to see. in dent of the*/organization. "We have Center building fund. These; men the annals of local entertainment. that the reporter or any one in Omsraised about ?8,000. "We are willit g the city. - "-• d. Z-K.S.J. have subscribed ?221,000. * At the Presented solely for the purpose of ac- ha has ever seen. "We have raised $220,000 in this to work and will make another drive meeting held Wednesday " evening, quainting, this community with .the Following is the complete program campaign, but.yon men know the need to help in this work." -•;•-:—.-.. • : there Were only one ' hundred men. talents of its younger members, and of the show: of this Community, Center building in present.; There are a large, number of ; to give an insight into some of the .Tack Copelnna Omaha;- and'you know that -we must «. -_G©neral Dir men in the city, who have subscribed TIAYME N T OF activities of the Y. M. aswl Y. W^ H. Harry. Biarttoff, .Mia* Cecelia, Feller. - JPHfc At jyjr^anji,put it; aver iiigr , We_ FIRST to this-jcause;, hjrtrwho hirreTiotielped Musical Director*; A.,"it will at* the same tim6 offer to cannot f ail "at" the" present time.' " i t in this workAll those who have made conBonsberjt .Dramatic Director aft who-see it an evening of whole- Hrs.-B.~R. is up to everyone Jin this room to -not Miss Dorothy De Vere .Dancing Director There are a large number of cards j tributions to the Jewish Comonly give his money to this cause, but Local Jewish Women "to Aid ifi Drive. some, enjoyable aid unusual enter- Samuel Schaefer. Business M Sammy Carmell Greatly Applauded of prospective subscribers to call on. munity Center building fund, tainment. Both on the stage and be- Leo Abram son COMMITTEE to help in this work," said Harry Lap. by Large Crowd. These men must be solicited and they " Begs Handler should make out their checks for Mary Maiael idus. ."This work is-the work that is The annual drive of the Visiting hind the scenes the work and. the Louis Abrnmson will subscribe to this fund. * " Nathan Mnookin Blanche Altman the ten per cent "first payment. closest to our hearts. It is the one Isadore Rosenblutt Over 400 people packed the rooms Nurses' Association will be held dur- abilities of the Y. M. and Y. W. H. A. Bees Fnrber "I believe that this is one of the This is important as this money Anne Selicow Jack Fleigctunnn members will be in evidence. thing that is home to us. When you most important causes that has ever at the Jewish Community Center ing the week"of7April 23 to 28. The 1'nuline Selicow Jos. Freeman must be obtained as soon as get the pledge cards and prospective Dnvld Sher Goldstone been carried on in this- city, and I Monday evening to witness the open Visiting Nurses will" appeal to the Not only will the talents of the Herbert possible." ' Fred White Israel Goodman subscribers, see those men and get people of .Omaha for,funds to main- 60 children and young men and women Bees meeting of the Menorah Society. Greeiiberg believe that every Jewish person in Make these checks payable to their subscription." the city should do his or her share in The meeting was open to the entire tain the activities, of its organization. who comprise the personnel of the FKOGBA3E Louis Kirschbraun, treasurer, During the year of 1922 twenty-five entertainers be a keen delight and "It is up to you men in this room Overture public. helping put this drive over with a and mail ' them to Samuel OF THE WOODEN nurses cared for 6/770 cases, making surprise to the audience, but the or- 1. "THE FABABE .this evening to help spread the propbang," said Harry Lapidus. "Assimilation against Nationalism" 8OI/DIERS" Schaefer, third floor Lyric Bldg. a total of 49,958 visits. aganda for this cause. Tell it to your ganizing ability of the Y. M. H. A. With the following members of Y. M. H. A, If you have already given your sub- was the topic of the principal adBoy Scout Troop 02 friends and explain to them the work scription to this cause, you know the dress delivered by E. B. Goodman. It will be necessary to raise $25,- membership will certainly be cause Dave Brodkey Sol Kohlberg "It is up to you men of the city of necessity of it and it is not only the 000 to finance the work of the Visitthat is to be carried on, and I know for most favorable comment. Few Harold Brodkey Abe Krakovsky "Some say that assimilation is the Harry Levinson Sain Fregger that you will succeed," said Harry B. Omaha to carry on this work and duty of every person to give their answer to the so-called Jewish ques- ing Nurses' Association until January, people realize the immensity of the Lazar Isadore Mann Kaplan erect this building," said Fred White» Zimman. Morris Staluiaster Katleman subscription, but to help work for this tion," said Mr. Goodman. "They ask 1924^ when it will share in the Com- task involved in such a production, Harold Simon munity Chest.' If this amount is se- the hundreds of details that arise, the Harry Kohlberg Every Jewish man in this city a member- of-the Y. M.- H. .A. • • It is cause. the impossible. Assimilation has cured, the'annual Tag Day in the fall countless tangles that must be. unDrill soignee! and directed by should give to this cause. If he has up' to you men to provide" a proper S. A. RICE never changed the instincts of thewill be abandoned.1 ravelled, the great variety of things Scoutmaster, Troop 62 Hot yet been visited by a committee, place so as the boys and 'girls of the parent race. Eeal assimilation has Mrs. W. J. Hynes is chairman of that must be done before the curtain 2 THE MT8TGABTEN " SISTERS he should not wait but send in his city will have a proper* place to go DOKOX1"—Violinist IDA—Flunist never been practiced to any great ex- the finance in this drive, and will be can be raised on the finished producto and where there will be convenient card to the secretary. • Dlreetion—MISS EMI1.Y CJLK1TE : tent. When the Roman caesars assisted by one hundred and fifty tion. . ., 3. "THE atJNIOK GIR1.S KEViEW" "We have always heard of what the enough space for alL" spread their power over the whole workers, who will canvass the city. . With the following members vt junior "When you call on the prospects, older workers have done in this comX-Clubs: Very little more need be said relaof the then known world, the subB«tt " Ruth Reuben Mrs. Frank _W. Carmichael is chair- tive to the various acts on the bifi. Bertha munity and for this cause, but we will stay with them until you get /our Over twenty-five players are out to Lillian Habler Kunice Itofeusteln now hear of the -work that is being pledge," said Sam Beber, another bid for berths on the fast Y. M. H. A. ject nationals were called Roman man of the house to house canvass for People who have been fortunate Anne Martha Himmelstein Hose Lydin Stein Koss Hurwltz done by the younger group," said Wil- member of the_Y. M. H. A. "We have baseball team. The Y team has en- citizens, but at the same time they $1.00 membership. Mrs. David P. enough to see one or two of the num- Ethel Hurwitz Vivinu Stein Hurwitz Ida Tenenluuim liam Holzman, chairman of the even- called on prospects and we have tered the Class B, Souther League. retained their own racial character- Feder has charge of all the hotels and bers during rehearsal are enthusiastic Margareth OprtriKle Wintroub Sarah Jan oft < istics. When the Tartars with their Tryouts are being held for the playdowntown district. Helen Wise ing. "These boys are all products of stayed with-them until - we did- get Rose Minkln over the show. These people are Celia Sarnti Wise mutilated faces overran the civilized ers. •; The team will practice Sunday It is hoped that the response to the spreading the word throughout, the JRuth Kits the Y. M. H. A. They have worked their pledge." , . . ' , Oblnflziner world the victims were driven ahead morning at Fontenelle. park. All men "The cause is known, to every man efforts of these men will be generous entire community to all their friends Solo ^"nmbem l>y Hurwitz .....The Bay and' woman in -the city of Omaha," capable of playing l)all are asked to of them but they- were ^ever as- for the Visiting Nurses' Association that, by no means, can they afford to Ethel Reuben..... The «iri similated with the conquerors. . said David SHer."- '^Let's • get together be there. is carrying on a work which is vital miss the Y. M. H. A. vaudeville show. KntU Stein The Past* Celiah Nitz . Spanish D The following men are bidding* for "Nationalization is the only solu- to the people of ..Omaha. and put this campaign over with One non-Jewish newspaper reporter Ida Tenenbaum.. Oriental : ; v berths on the team: Leo Kemecky, whirl."' •":•;':•- } - , . ' : • / '- - "/ : SonR and D»n.~«» tion to the problem. Jreland with Mrs. R.' Kulakofgky and Mrs. N. P. who one evening was "covering" a Saran Tanoff Xydia ROBS.. .....Scotch I U ; Leo Weitz, Arthur Swartz, Nathan Jnzz Mrs. William Rothschild, believed "We must get together for the last Robinson, William Wintroub, I. W. the faith of St. Patrick fought for Feil are on the Board of Visiting meeting at the Jewish Community Anne Harwitz... Stein:-.-... Russian Center happened to see one of the Vivian to be the oldest woman in Omaha, drive, and I hope; that we can an- Walt, Lester Giventer,' Leon Mendel- her rights; she is a nation. We are Nurses' Association. Eunice RoBe.nstein Toe J}at).-s Y. M. H. A. acts in rehearsal. He Ilie entire review designed anil produced . -will celebrate her one hundred and nounce to the entire public of the city son, Leo Chaykin, Harry Haykin, Phil a nation; we have rights. We want of Omaha and the world at large that under the personal direction of a place in the world's sun." was one of the earliest in line Monfirst birthday next Sunday. She BOY SGQUTS TO HAVE Gerelick, Harry Smith, Wm. StalmasMISS BO3ROTHT Be Vrrp the Jewish Community Center buildday morning for seats. "It is' meetings of this sort that makes her home with two daughters, MISS KAIll MAIZEI* Assisting ter, Al Handler, Eddie Levinson, Sam makes the ..need- of a Jewish ComMrs. Natti Jacobson and Miss Anna- ing in Omaha has been realized," said Weiner, Herman Ferber, S. Fine. "My assignments have taken me to 4. T H E - i V M . H. A. 'QVARTET'Tfi On April the 14th,' Saturday night ^ _ Harry Greene . Harry Gerstelu munity Center- building .In Omalia bel Rothschild, and a son, Lafayette Harry Lapidus. Isadore Melcher Ben KlliR " I believe that with last year's ma- necessary," said Sam Beber, chair- at 7:45 P. M. all -the Boy scouts of "You men" can make that realiza' Kothschild, . a t 719 South ThirtyDirection—BARRY. BKAVIKOFF , Omaha will meet at the City Auditerial and some of the new material, T H O R P E I A N ATHLETIC tion come true, and you must do it man of the evening. eighth street. 5. THE ASS'N. DRAMATIC CLASS ', torium to participate in the annual We will have the winning team," said presents " "I believe that every man and rally held by the Omaha Council. CLUB TO HOLD NOVELTY • Mrs. Rothschild is in good health, now. The time to act is the present." Harry Kneeter, manager. DANCE. "The Florist Shop" woman in this room now, knows the This annual event is one that all except for lameness resulting from a A comedy by Winifred Hawkridge YORK EDITOR TO broken hip'when she was 85 years NEW necessity of having a building for scouts wait for each year. Every The Thorpeian Athletic club will CftBt hold one of the most unique dances of To Hold Card Social. Mr. SlovskyL_.._ .Louis Abwunwni SPEAK HERE. old. Lameness developed last Sepall gatherings in Omaha," said Harry scout will receive two tickets for Ms Maude . Harriet Fleischnun the season next Sunday evening. The The Ladies Auxiliary of the I. O. Henry ...... ...Al Hau<!!"> tember. She reads without glasses, Dr. M. Olgin, who" is editor of the H. Lapidus, when called upon to parents, and one for himself. There .....Irvin StalmaM:-! dance will begin immediately after air. Jackson.-.. . and is an interested follower of cur- Daily "Freiheit" in New York City, B. B. will hold a card social Sunday speak. * Miss Wells Hae Bervtf will speak here Wednesday evening, at-* the Loyal Hotel at 2:30; p. m. Sammy Carmell, boy violinist, gave will, be no admission charge, but the Y. M. H. A. Road Show, which rent events. SCENE—Slovsfcy's Florist Shop everyone will be required to have a TIME—The Present A granddaughter, Mrs. Dollie P. El- April 18, at the Labor Lyceum, twen- Prizes will be given at each table, several numbers and was greatly ticket. Last year 3,000 parents and will be held Sunday evening at the under the personal direction <•" jjutter, lives at 3709 Jones street A ty-second and Clark streets. Dr. 01- according to the committee in charge. applauded. Miss Agnes, Britton sang friends of- the scouts attended the Brandeis Theater. Dancing will be ProducedMBS. B. R. BOASBEBU g'randson, Mark Pollock, of Havana, gin is making a tour from New York Miss Bess Stock is chairman of the original songs, accompanied by Miss rally. This year 4,000 are expected. held until 2 a. m., according to the 6. ABKEB—KAIMAX AXI> KOSEXcommittee in charge. Special music BJL.ATT—ANNK Cuba, now on a tour of the world, to San Francisco, Calif., speaking in affair and with Mrs. Max Fromkin Lillian Chudacoff. Sarah Janoff Troop 62, th'e Y.' MI H. A. scouts, and entertainment features will be on In Songs and Dances are. the arrangement committee. The the various cities of his tour. Dr. OlAct "written and directed by cabled Mrs. Rothschild during danced. . MISS ROSE DAVIDSON are also represented in this rally, the program. the week from Sumatra, con- gin was here three years ago when he following members are on the assist7. TICKLE'MELODY MAIDS and for that reason the regular meetgratulating her. Te came to spoke before the Arts Society at the- ing committee: Rose Grodinsky, Ger- BEAVERBROOK PROMISES Saye Levey Mrs. Louis Nothnu ing will not be held next Saturday. Warsaw. (J. T. A.) The anti-Setrude Levine, Anne Green, Celia STARTLING REVELATIONS Ijillian Chndacoft Omaha last year to attend her Fontenelle Hotel. Direction—51ISS LEVEY Kooper, Bess Greenberg, Nettie London. (J. T. A.) ! Lord Beaver- Every scout and his parents are mitic party "Rozwoj" has been per- S. birthday celebration, at which times "COCE'S JSAZZMANIACS" expected to be there. Every scout mitted by Premier Sikorski to resume Registration of beginners at the Abraxas and Mrs. S. Novitsky. brook, editor of the violently antifeaturing relatives were here from all parts of The Sultans «( Syncopation Semitic London Daily Express, has .who has a uniform should wear It its activities. The party was forbid- Ed Brodkey City Talmud Torah will dc&e Sunday, the country. Harry Getrosl Y. M & Y. W. H. A. NEWS. returned to London from his visit to that night/ The part taken by Troop den to function since the assassina- Willard Clarice Hnrry Holland - By request of Mrs. Rothschild, the Aril 22, and all parents are urged-to Tom Eugene Cooper Ilinil Noonan, MatoimikJr. DowneB celebration this year will be quiet. register their children within that The regular dance of the Y. M. and Palestine and announces that he will 62 will be the game "Swat the Fly." tion of the former Polish President, Darrold Specialties by Narutcwicz, members of the party beHyman Rubenstein Nathan Mnovfclii Y. W. H. A. will be held Saturday through the medium of his paper on time. Mr. E. Bloch has been appointArrayed in her best, she will receive ing suspected of complicity in the Ned Tolliuger callers at her home, but no regular | d principal and teacher at the Tal- evening. Monday evening, April 16, Sunday publish startling anti-Zionist DOXT FORGET THE Direction—NATHAN' MKOOlUN deed. the regular Y meeting will be held. revelations. Exit Mnrch mud Torah. tfrogram has been arranges^ Y. M. H. A. ROAD SHOW
More Workers Needed ' To Put Campaign Over
Crowd Packs Rooms At
Visiting Nurses' AssV
Twenty-Five Men Out for Y. M. H. A. Baseball Team
firs. Rothchild to be 101 Years Old Sunday
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