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Thursday, January 23, 1964 Texas Jewish Post Ft. Worth-Page 3
Around The Town
With RENE
Chaplain Lifschutz In B’nai Israel Series
There is still one week left in which you may obtain your
poll tax so that you will be eligible to vote in this year’s many
all important elections, including statewide offices as well as that
of the president and vice-president. Two outstanding women of
our,own, Ruth Rapfogel and Esther Winesanker, are contribut-
ing their time and efforts, strictly on a volunteer basis, to make
sure that everyone possible has their poll tax. Either Ruth who
can be reached at WA 4-8356 or Esther whose number is WA 4-
0563, will not only sel you x your poll tax, but will also de-
liver it to you if the need arises. Most important: GET YOUR
POLL TAX TODAY and VOTE IN ’64.
ihis Saturday morning at Aliavath Sholom Synagogue, Nor-
ton Rosenthal, son of Annette and Jimmy Rosenthal and grand-
son of Mrs. Ruth Fox and Rose and Arthur Rosenthal will be-
come a Rar Mitzvah. The same evening, the Rosenthals will
honor their son at an Open House at their home, 4128 Whitfield,
beginning at eight o’clock, to which all friends are invited. No
invitations have been issued.
On the local scene, congratulations to Dr. Edward Busch
who was installed as secretary of Cosmopolitans International in
ceremonies at Colonial Country Club last Saturday evening.
Guesting with the Busch family and enjoying their young grand-
children, Paul, Leah and Ralph, are grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Maurice Busch of Chicago to whom we add our personal happy
anniversary greetings on the occasion of their 50th. Bea (Mrs.
George) Levitan just back from TuscOn. Last week’s most un-
usual snowstorm cancelled a series of parties and luncheons for
Fave (Mrs. Sam) Bernstein who left New York’s blistery winter
weather to visit here with sister and family, Helen and Judd
Beckoff. Mrs. Bernstein has since joined her husband in the sun-
nier clime of Puerto Rico for a combined business and pleasure
trip.
Fort Worth Opera Association scared again with their pro-
duction of “Tosea” last week and adding their hurrahs were
Rosalie and Phil Ackin, Jennie and Ed Kriesberg, Charlotte
Goldman with mother, Mrs. H. Max, Florence and Milton Si-
mon, Peggy Haas and son, Greg; Dr. and Mrs. David Cristol, our
son, Steve Wisch, Sarah and Bob Kragen, Ruth Bernstein with
daughters, Shelly and Andrea and Dr. and Mrs. Richard Marks.
Also in music circles, Faye and Leon Brachman were hosts at
their home to the Symphony League’s reception honoring world
.reknown pianist, Van Cliburn, following his recent concert here.
Rabbi Isadora Garsek thrilled his audience with his excellent
book review of “The Conversion of Chaplain Cohen’’ last week.
Added rave notices for Sara Korman in Community Theatre’s
production of “Come Blow Your Horn.” Speedy recovery wishes
to Charlotte Siegel, Nina Herman, David Cohen, Jake Weisblatt
and Morton Glazer. Many of our teen-agers were lucky enough
to enjoy and have Amigo houseguests in their home for their
two-week’s visit here from Argentina and among them were
Ricky Rapfogel, son of the Dr. Irving Rapfogels, Robert Simon,
son of Florence and Milton Simon, Larry Ellman, son of Tobia
and Ben Ellman and Carol Goldman, daughter of the Mickey
Goldmans, whose houseguest was one of the adult chaperones.
On the business scene, good wishes to David Ritzwoiler now as-
sociated with Bar Stools Unlimited. Congratulations also due,
Harry Bailin, son of Ann and A1 Bailin, who received his de-
gree and officer’s commission from A&M last week in mid-term
graduation ceremonies. Tillie (Mrs. Marvin) Labovitz tells me
she noted former outowners, Jackie and Bemie Solway and sis-
ter, Doris Siegel, (all California residents) on a recent Steve
Allen TV show. „ , ■ . „
The Labovitzes by the way, return from their stay m New
Orleans shortly. Rose and A1 Sankary planning the Bar Mitzvah
of their son, Jerry, next Saturday, Feb. 1 at Ahavath Sholom
Synagogue. Proud grandparents are Mrs. Yetta Haller and Mr.
and Mrs. S. Sankary. _________
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Oscar M.
Lifschutz will be the speaker at
the fifth of the open forum lec-
ture series sponsored by B’nai
Israel Synagogue on Sunday,
Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. in the Syna-
gogue auditorium. His topic will
be “Future of Judaism in the
Diaspora”,, and will be follow-
ed by a question and answer
honor at the Corps Christi Syn-
agogue.
Chaplain Lifschutz is present-
ly stationed at Fort Sam Hous-
ton and is assigned to Brooks
General Hospital and Brooks
Army Medical Center. He serves
as a Chaplain with the Regular
Army of the United States and
has served continously for the
past eighteen years. He was
born in Rock Island, 111., studied
in Chicago and was ordained at
the Hebrew Theological College
(Yeshiva). He received his sec-
ular training at the Illinois In-
stitute of Technology (Lewis
Institute) and did his post grad-
uate work at Northwestern Uni-
versity.
During the post war period,
Chaplain Lifschutz served in
Belgium, France and Austria. It
was in Austria that he was
designated Advisor of Jewish
Affairs to General Mark Clark.
He distinguished himself in his
work on behalf of persecuted
individuals, refugees and dis-
placed persons. For his service
on behalf of the concentration
camp victims, he was presented
an honorary membership in the
K. Z. Farband (organization of
concentration camp inmates). He
wears the Commendation Medal
with Oak Leaf Cluster for his
service to refugees.
Chaplain Lifschutz served as
liaison officer for the removal
of the .remains of Theodore Her-
zl, founder of modern Zionism.
He also reestablished and re-
opened many of the famous
synagogues in Austria. On a
special mission on behalf of the
AJDC, he helped salvage thou-
sands of volumes of religious
works from destruction in Cze-
choslovakia. He toured North
Africa with World Health Or-
ganization authorities, visiting
isolated and remote Jewish com-
munities. He was the first Jew-
ish Chaplain to serve with
troops in combat in Korea and
was awarded the Bronze Star
“for maintaining morale of
troops during combat,” and
wears six combat stars.
After his Korean service, he
was assigned to the Chaplain
School at Fort Slocum, New
York, first as executive officer
and later as staff and faculty
member. He served with the
School for three years, and was
returned to Europe. Because of
his vast war time and post war
experiences in Europe with re-
fugees, Chaplain Lifschutz was
placed in charge of the Jewish
phase of “Operation Safe Hav-
en” in the winter of 1956, the
program which brought Hun-
garian refugees on an emergen-
cy basis by airlift to other
countries.
Chaplain Lifschutz has beexfc
awarded many citations, which
include the Union of Orthodox
Jewish Congregations of Ameri-
ca Armed Forces award, and
the Mordecai Ben David Awards
for “loyalty and service to the
United States” presented by
Yeshiva University. In 1961;,
Chaplain Lifschutz was present-
ed with the Four Chaplains A-
ward by the Chaplain Goode
B’nai B’rith Lodge for best ex-
emplifying the heroism of the
four chaplains who perished on
a troop ship during World War
II. The B’nai B’rith presents
this award to the memory of
this immortal act of sacrifice
and brotherhood.
Chaplain Lifschutz resides
with his wife, Miriam, and
daughter in San Antonio.
MRS. JENNIE KAPLAN
Burial services and interment
for Mrs. Jennie Kaplan, 59, of
the Westchester House, 554 S-
Summit, who died on Jan. 12^
were held in New York City.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Julius Kaplan; son, Ralph
Kaplan of Israel; brother,
Frank Canter of New York and
a sister, Mrs. Julia Bliss of New
York City.
Interment was in Beth David
Cemetery. Eimont, Long Is-
land, N. Y.
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TCU DRAMA STUDENTS
TO ACT AT SENIOR CITIZENS
MEETING JAN. 30 AT TEMPLE
January 30, will be the date
of a specially fine program of
the Senior Citizens Club of the
Dan Danciger Jewish Communi-
ty Center.
The TCU Drama Dept, is
sending a group of students un-
der the direction of Prof Ray
LeBlaue who will present “The
Marriage Proposal” by Anton
Chekhov. Remember the date,
Thursday, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. at
Temple Beth El.
Mrs. Phil Ackin will give an
interesting talk on her experi-
ences as a Court Reporter.
SISTERHOOD TO HEAR
READINGS BY MRS. KORMAN
The Sisterhood of Temple
Reth-El will hold their regular
monthly luncheon meeting on
Tuesday, Jan. 28, in the Temple
parlor at 12 noon.
Mrs. Mike Korman will pre-
sent a program of readings from
Jewish Folklore and Legends.
Luncheon chairman is Mrs.
Jack Ellman and Mrs. Hal Mey-
erson is in charge of reserva-
tions. Mrs. M. B. Widess, Pro-
gram Chairman, will introduce
Mrs. Korman.
Refreshments "will he served
and all are welcome.
Don’t miss this special pro-
gram.
Our best congratulations are due and in order for Dr.
Harold Freed who was chosen as B’nai B’.rith’s “Man
Of The Year” by the L. F. Shanblum Lodge.
Dr. Freed is a deserving honoreee and has contributed
to his fellowman.
While on the subject of B’nai B’rith, we’d also like to
congratulate Sidney Raimey and his fine group of offi-
cers and directors who were elected to lead the Lodge
for 1964.
B’nai B’rith needs the support of every member of the
community.
We’re sure you’ll give them yours!
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