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David Blackei Ineads Initial Gifts Chairman Goldstein States:

Local-National Needs Met By Philanthropies Drive Arthur II. Goldstoln, General Campaign Chairman of the 1957 combined Jewish Philanthropies •nil Untied Jewish Appeal Emergency Rescue fund, In presenting -the need* of the campaign, pointed out that no reduction In the coit or operation among the present local and national beneficiaries could bo anticipated.

stein further explained, no on* would want to tee any of the national programs reduced or curtailed. Included in this group art B'nai B'rith Notional Youth Services Appeal programs, the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Jewlah War Veterans, the American Jewish Committee, B'nal ll'rith Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Labor Committee, support of naJn 1956, $430,63608 wus railed tional hospitals and national refor the regular campaign, which ligious education agencies, as well includct more than 60 beneficiaries n« others. for local, national, oversea* and (Significant In the regular camkrnol program*, lie said. Those causes lie stated, can be paign, he stated, was the regular described as "the essential" part allocution of the United Jewish or our campaign upon which we Appeal which in 1956 received hails built our Jewish community $221,430 of'the funds available for allocation, owl strengthened ourselves a» Included In the regular overseas Jews In Omaha, United Statcmnd ovrrsenj. Adequate support of lo- need* are Hebrew University, Technlon Institute of Science, cal services and their relationship Youth Allyah of Hadassah, Amcrto nn evrr growing community Is icun-Israol Cultural Foundation, Immrtant and well-recognized. National Council of Jewish Wom•frwljh education for more than, en, lllstadruth. National Commit3,«iO children cannot be mlnl- tee for Labor Israel, Pioneer ml/ed; the care of thr- aged nt the Women's Organisation and the Omaha Jewish-Home fur Aped It United Ilius Service. «iec«isnry; Center mid \V--lfnre TIIP amount a! $75,000 was service* must 1» maintained, nii'l grantr-d to tin- l!'Mi UJA Kmercon Untied KUiij>url of the Hnrir::ii- 1,'enry fund, Mr. tJoldsleln conlan rcfiiKPy proclaim in i^srntinl i-hiflrrl. On the nntl'iDnl MINIP. Mr. Gold-

B'nai B'rith Bowlers Meet Here for National Tourney Alficd Fiedler. Outstanding entertainment has been arranged. Jules I^nten, immediate national past Approximately 800 bowlers will meet I" Omaha this week end to president of the B'nai B'rith Bowlparticipate in the 16th Annual Na- big Association will • make retional B'nal B'rijh Bowling Tour- marks on behalf of the National tuunvent. Registration headquar- office. Mayor John Rosenblatt will ters will be the Sheraton Ton- make the Welcome address. ttnetto, with housing of the bowlTin ladles will hold a banquet ers (her* » t the Hotel Commodore In the Block Mirror Room of the Sheraton-Fontenells at the same •met Hole] Taxtoifc '• Thirty cities will be represent- lime ax the men's banquet. Omaed at this bowling tournament, ha women are invited to partici* i t h le*m* from the U M Angeles pate. Reservations may be ob•rea. Denver, Oklahoma City, tained at the registration desk in the Sheraton I'ontenclle or by Karons City, -St. Joseph, Lincoln, contacting Mrs. Harry Wclnberg, Sioux City, Des Moliiei. St. raul, who will chairman tht women's Minneapolis, Hlbblng. D u l u t h , dinner, SocWord, Skokle, Chicago, Gary Over one bundled men partici| n d Bock Island. pated In making arrangements for Omnha bowlers" from the If'ntil X h I B toui'munciit. Tournament B'rlth Greater Omaha I^ai.'iie will Chairman Is Ralph Noifg; stecrtnke part with thirty-five teams Init committee, conxlst* of Harry Colick, chnimiiin, Dave Creenbcrg, representing the area. Sotiiil highlights' of the tourim- Dave Wee, Al Oriich and Marv riienl will Iw a Chuck Wagon Treller, Howling Arrangements for the Jmul'Oice, in which the bowlers and their wives will participati? on tournament me being handled by Dave Grecnberg, Sroie-kecplnK by Saturday nlKht. Iwijliinlni: nl <J:'M) p. m. lit the Ponton Hotel. Chair- JiiKlin IVlf'S/iwin, Tabulations by man of tills nff/ilr Is Al Orucll. The Hyjon rtezniclt. and Cporge Sclid%V«niPn'« Committee, who nr« han- piro. 'ITie pro;;i'.'inl-hooka headed by dlini: thf food mill decorations will !><• hr.-aded liy Mrs. Irving Korltes, Oporce Shafer; publicity committee, Willis I;,'p.stein; hotel it'sprva'tvlth the decorations spearheaded |>y Mrs. Ifnntl'l Coonontirtn. !'"» lions, Ivm Jecs; finance, Alfred lllce and his Oirheitra will-fiir- Frank, rhairrnnn and co-chairiiiNii, Dave Rice nnd Molt Trac-hienbftrg, til«h th"! muslf. Triimporlatlon Committee I« p;n-'iliniM who would Hlie lo visit with tdeain and relatives al- licadcd up hy Phil Kutler who will temlinj; thl* tournament, can at- be n.islnted by boys from the tend the. Jamboree. Admission, for Youth Council. Harry Colick nnd other than lxnvlcr.i, will lie $3.50 Sum Pollak are In clmrftc of • rugper person. Drfsj is optional, but Mratlon. Marv Tiellor, 2«adj a Since tlm Western Themo will be twenty-five tiinn hospitality comliicil, western attire is BUBC^sleil. mittee. Bowling In the team event will Tha Awards Damiurl will I"' held Sunday nt G p, in. nt the take plueo nt the Classic Bowl at ICth find Harney Streets and SinBheraton-Foiitenelle Hotel. lieCause of the limited spnee to han- gle events will b« nt the Kellcy's dle the large croud, only bowlers Hilltop, 48tb Avenue and Hamilparticipating In the tournament ton Streets. Bowling schedule will Will !>•• allowed to attend. Sol Ynf- Ht/ul at sundown Saturday and fe and Lou Cnnnr are co-chairmen rontliuK through Sunday afterof tlili affair. Tonstmaster will- be noon. fly lUlph N.igc Tounumint Chnlrnmil

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Camp To Open Demands Ail-Out Effort Crucial Plight of Jews On July 28 Dr. Daniel Miller, chairman of the Camp Jay-C-C committeo announced today that the Camp now Jn its 19th year, will start July 28 for a four week period. It will be open to youngsters from six through 14 years of age. Dr. Miller stated that all the regular camp activities liko swimming, horseback riding, camp craft, camp-outs and other special events will be included in this summer's camping plans. He also reported that the camp site has been renovated and new facilities are being added In the Interest of campers. An experienced staff including many of its past members, will be in charge of activities. Campers may register at the camp office for either of the two week sessions or for the full four week season. Full Season VtU* Kites NonOronlisns residents First Session July 28-Aug 11 (75 $83 Second Session Aug. 11-Aug. 25 $73 $83 July 28-AUR. 25 $135 $143 In view of the fact that the size of the camp makes It necessary to limit enrollment, parent* of campers are urged by Dr. Miller to register a* soon as possible. Further Information may be obtained at the camp of/lco at the Jewish Community Center, JA 1M66.

Famous Editor to Speak March 17 Trude Wclss-Rosmarin, author, lecturer and editor of " T h e Jewish Spectator" magaglne will appear at the Jewish Community Center, Sunday, March 17, at 8 p. m., it was announced by Dr. Abe Creenberg, program chairmanInformation *nd tickets for the program may be obtained from members of Omaha B'nal B'rith Lodges and Chapters or at the Jewish Community Center, gponKors of the Program Of the Month Series.

David Blacker, active communal and civic louder, ttiree-Ume General Chairman of the Jewish Philanthropic lisa accepted the post of InltUI Gifts Chairman of the 1987 Jewish Philanthropic! and United Jewish Appeal Emergency Bescue Campaign, Arthur IL Goldstein, General Chairman, of the 1B57 Campaign, announoed today. "David Blacker brings to our campaign a long and distinguished career of active and successful leadership in the Jewish and general community. He is a veteran campaigner, having served ss General Chairman of the 194$, 1947 and 1949 Jewish Philanthropies campaigns. .Face Crucial Task "He accepted the post of Initial Gifts chairman because he Is convinced that the problems of world Jewry, and the embattled Israeli citizens are of such magnitude

and seriousness that require an all-out effort on the part of Ameiv lean Jews', if we are to meet tht special task* of this year's campaign," Mr. Goldstein said., "All of us art very pleased that Mr. Blacker will lead the Initial Gifts group. We are confident that under his competent and devoted leadership, the Initial Gifts Division will attain its goal In this campaign." Active Worker Mr. Blacker has had a wide range of communal and welfare experience. He has participated in every one of the 28 Philanthropies Drives; he headed the Bonds tor Israel Drive; was active In Com* munlty Chest, and YMCA drives, and many other Important fundraising activities. He has served as a member of the Jewish Federation board several times, and Is a past president of the Beth El Synagogue.

Truman Calls for a Clear Vigorous Mid-East Policy Former President" Harry S. Truman received the "Man of the Year" citation from Beth El nynagouue at a dinner attended by more than 700 guests. Mr. Truman. In his address, told Omoham that the tlmo Is long overdue for our government to adopt a clear and vigorous policy In the Middle Ksst—to use Its Influence and power to bring peace, to, make known whore it stand* and above all work together with its friends and Allies, "In spite of the dangers of the present," be declared, "Israel will survive. The survival of Israel has always been a matter of faith—of the faith that moves mountains." "Die creation of the State Israel," he added, "has been a miracle of modern times. We In this .fortunate and prosperous country of the United States can never be indifferent to its fate. We must hold to the only course of conduct that can preserve peace in the Middle East and save Israel from destruction. This will avert a major disaster In the Middle Eait

which could easily bring on World War III. Let us pray It will never come." A. J. Granoff, life-long friend of the former president, and a prominent Kansas City attorney and B'nal B'rith member, was presented to the gathering by Maurice Katzman, toastmoster for th* occasion. Words of welcome were extended by Max: Fromklrii Fred White and Dr. Abe Greenperg. The citation, the fifth to be awarded was presented by Harry SIdman, president of th* congregation. Dan Gordman, citation' dinner chairman spoke. The wine benediction was by Henry Appel, the invocation by Maurice Katelman and Grace by Cantor Ell Kagan. Mrs. Alfred Frank, accompanied by Ernest Prletman, was soloist In the dosing musical selection of th* program. A congregational gift to th* Truman library was presented to Mr. Truman by Rabbi Benjamin

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Golden Agers Take Up Swimming at Center

Btemlurs of Center's newest swimming- OUM »r» Qoldsa Aj-em who are fast acquiring (wlmmlng »UU« under the tutelage of squads director, Joe Mlctk. Hire, with the assistant* of Mr*. Louis Oatkr, swlmmlar coordinator for the ConaoU of /offish Woman, Mr. Hloek demonstrates a few •wlmmlns; uolnUrs to Simps. Ben Oershun, Ht/man Fri*4, Cells Koaeahelm, and guests, Mra. F.\a Kngln, (Mlaacapolls) aad Mrs, Jack XnMber. The OoMen Afe Chin b co-sponsored by the Council of Jewish Wousea and the Jewish Community Center. Hi* oka* moete evarjr other Wednesday morning. Mr. Mlcek announced that Kith she arrival of spring;, new swimming C!MS«S will bo formed.


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