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Newspaper
The Jewish Herald
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
6
The Jewish Literary Society board held its best attended meeting in years last Tuesday night. Fourteen new applicants were elected to membership. After adjournment attendees joined a prearranged surprise party. The second fall debate is set for next Wednesday the 16th and is expected to fill the hall.
A Y M H A monthly publication titled Review reports circulation exceeding a dozen in its first week, signaling strong interest among the youth.
Houston Lodge No. 434 I C B E met December 7 at Temple Beth Israel in a light attendance. Minutes were read by Henry J Danenbaum. B n ai B r i th Day Celebration date moved to December 21 with Ralph Schwartz of New Orleans as chief speaker. Officers elected Freundlich president Hart vice president Schoenman secretary Wolf treasurer trustees Frank Rosenthal Schnitzer. Dannenbaum and Meyer Wagner named Grand Lodge delegates. A propaganda committee aims to reach 100 years of membership by January 1, 1909.
A December 9 1908 party hosted by his parents and friends celebrated Sigmund Scher with decorations and a ring gift. Prizes went to Annie Hartstein and Ray Nathan. games shaped the evening followed by a 10 cover spread. Attendees included Bertha Feigelson Bettie Levin and others, as listed.
The readable OCR presents a roster of individuals including Bettie Levine Dora Stark Tenny Charney Annie Painkin Gertrude Levy Ray Nath Celia Cohen Ray Painkinsky Sophie Leon Rabbi Willner and many others with families and professionals named in a local social or organizational notice.
The New Orleans Home for orphans opened its doors with the aim of foster care. Board meetings, a $6,000 state donation, and hopes for funds marked the early efforts of the association. Major milestones include Moses Montefiore becoming honorary member and the school for Hebrew instruction being organized. The second anniversary in January 1857 saw donations exceed $3,000. (Continued next week)
In Mobile Alabama a youth group meeting at B'nai B'rith hall organized a Y M H A. Elected officers include Alvin R Rosenbaum president Max H Meyer vice president Milton Lasker secretary and Harry Kohn treasurer. They join M V Hanan Lee Lasker C H Adler and Alvin Levy on the governing board.
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