Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 7, 1946 Page: 4 of 6
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THE JEWISH HERALD-VOICE
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER NEWS
PUBLISHED BY THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
A WAR CHEST AGENCY
Club Delegates Discuss Jewish Center Youth Program
CLAMOR FOR ADEQUATE
CENTER FACILITIES
Fifty-one young men end wo-
men representing 23 active Jew-
ish youth organizations in Hous-
ton met a* the Jewish Commun-
ity Center. Caroline Street, on
Wednesday, February 27th, to
discuss the development of Jew.
iah youth activities. Mrs. Joe Ro-
binowitz. Center Board member,
and also chairman of the Center
Youth Activities Committee, in-
troduced Mr. Harry A Schatz, the
new executive director of the
Jewish Community Center.
Mr. Schatz asked for an ex-
pression on the part of those
present as to their feelings and
ideas on Jewish youth activity in
Houston. There followed consid-
erable discussion revolving a-
round the present lack of facili-
ties, and particularly the need for
4 gym. showers, auditorium, rec-
reation room and other facilities
usually provided by a modern
Jewish Community Center. Mr.
Schatz reminded the delegates
that while the Chartres Street
gym is woefully inadequate, eve-
en that will have to be given up
after June 30th. and that we are
faced with the critical situation of
having no gym facilities at all
after that date. Although he had
been in the community only a
few days so far, Mr, Schatz bad
already made inquiries from
schools, churches and other so-
cial agencies as to the possibility
of sharing their gym next fall on
a temporary basis while steps are
being taken to provide more ade-
quate permanent facilities.
While everybody agreed most
enthusiastically that more ade-
quate facilities are moat urgent-
ly needed, it was alas apparent
that an interim program should
be developed making maximum
use of the limited facilities that
are at present available.
A motion was made and car-
ried that a Jewish Youth Council
be formed with representatives
from all the groups so that inter-
dub sports, socials, and other ac-
tivities might be carried on co-
operatively- A lengthy discus-
sion followed as to how the Coun-
cil was to be started, and finally
a motion was made and passed
that a five-man steering commit-
tee be elected to develop organi-
zation of the Youth Council, to
send out a copy of the existing
Experienced Cast To Play In “The
Damask Cheek? March 18, 29, 20, 21
One of the ablest and most ex-
perienced casts ever assembled
for a Players’ Guild production
will be seen when the lights
come up on the “intimate thea-
ter” presentation of John Van
Druten’s comedy, "The Damask
Cheek,” to be presented at the
Jewish Community Center, 4701
Caroline, March 18, 19, 20 and
21st
The play is the story of Rhoda
Mel drum, an English girl, de-
scribed by others as “a nice,
quiet girl.” She comes to New
York in 1909 and visits an aunt
with everybody hoping she may
find herself a man. Jimmy Ran-
dall is a cousin she has known
since childhood and gently loved
for years, but he is involved
with a pretty actress. He looks
upon Rhoda as a sister. It not un-
til she takes an unconventional
ride through Central Park with
a handsome dandy, Mr. Neil
Harding, that he recognizes
his true feeling, escapes his ac-
tress, provides the comedy with
a happy ending. There is another
love story in “The Damask
Cheek”—that of an adolescent
girl for a man of the world
much older than herself.
Heading the well-trained Play-
ers’ Guild will be Jo Allesandro
in the role of Rhoda. Miss Alles-
andro, who is the daughter of
Victor Allesandro, leader of the
well-known Houston High School
first band, and a sister of the
conductor of the Oklahoma Sym-
phony Orchestra, began her dra-
matic training at the University
of Texas, where she received her
bachelor’s degree in drama, and
played leads in the University
productions of “Arsenic and Old
Lace,” “Uncle Harry” and "Lil-
tom.” Upon her return to Hous-
ton she has done active work in
the Little Theater. She enthusi-
astically declares that Rhoda is
the limited facilities now avail-
able and whatever facilities
gram within limited facilities, the
might be obtained on a tempor-
ary basis in the community. By
a demonstration of maximum pro-
entire community could be con-
vinced of the need of more adr
equate facilities and would un-
Youth Vonjtitution~M~a ***\ • *** tor * buUdin*
starting ;x>int and to take care of
such matters that need immedi-
ate attention. The following peo-
ple wen elected aa a steering
committee; Sam Mayer, Joyce
Cate hm .in. Fannie Wugmann,
Mendel Oahman and Mary Ab-
Mr. Schatz said that his inves-
tigation in the community so far
could be summarized in two
statements. First, the people felt
that without an adequate build-
ing we could have no program.
Secondly, that enough people in
the community had up to this
point not been convinced that the
program had been developed to
a point where new facilities were
essential Mr. Schatz felt that
this vicious circle could be bro-
ken by making maximum use of
fund with a 100 per cent back-
ing. Mr. Schatz felt that the
youth could best further their de-
sire for a new building by un-
dertaking immediately a variety
of activities that could be car-
ried on within present facilities.
Among the suggestions tor pro-
gram development were: a news-
paper, youth canteen, vocational
counseling, guidance for those
boys about to enter military ser-
vice, a date clearance on club so-
cials. and finality, participation
of all Jewish youth in the city in
the United Jewish Campaign
through the establishment of a
Junior Division.
Mr. Schatz invited one and all
to meet with him personally and
to discuss with him any matter
of personal or Center concern.
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te theater
Appear-
Center. She
lerous plays
Players and
one of her favorite roles.
Robert Altield, who plays Mr.
Harding, is apearing in the Play-
ers’ Guild for the first time, but
will be remembered for his per-
formance in the Little Theater’s
^Claudia” last season. He scored
such a success as the sophisticat-
ed man about town that Direc-
tor Nina W. Vance immediately
cast him in what Bob calls a
“wolfish role.
Bob Blase, radio anouncer for
KXYZ, has been busy on the
local boards since his arrival in
Houston two years ago. He has
appeared in “Dear Octupus” at
Houston University and “A Rid-
dle for Mr. Twiddle,” two shows
for the Houston Civic Theater,
and “Out of the Frying Pan” and
“Spring Dance” for the Players’
Guild. Bob will play Jimmy Ran-
dall in “The Damask” and says
his only regret is “he does not
get to kiss the girl.” “What was
the matter with those fellows in
1909?” he wants to know.
A favorite with Houston au-
diences both as a dancer and an
actress, Vivian Altfeld, cast in
the role of CallaL the actress,
brings to the play a wealth of
experience. She wa^ a member
of the Ben Bard Players in Hol-
lywood and played
season in the in
production of "Pei
ance” at the JewL
has appeared in n
with the Communil
other amateur groups.
For the “young fry” roles in
“The Damask Cheek, Mrs. Vance
has cast Marilyn Wise and Ray-
mond Stricklin. Marilyn is a
student at Johnston Junior High
School and has been studying
privately with one of Houston’s
leading drama teachers. Raymond,
now awaiting confirmation of a
screen test in Hollywood which
resulted after a talent scout saw
his performance in the last Civic
Theater play.
A newcomer to the Players’
Guild is Blake Jones, who will
enact the part of Mrs. Randall.
Blake, a graduate of drama at
T. S. C. W„ continued her study
by joining the Long Beach Com-
munity Players in California,
where she appeared in “Ring
Around Elizabeth” and “Clau-
dia,” and the Ross Valley Play-
ers, where she appeared in “Sky-
lark.” Later she played at the
famous Penthouse Theater in
Washington.
Pat Horne will be seen in the
character role of Miss Penner,
and Margaret Furman will play
Nora, the maid. Pat attends San
Jacinto High School and recently
received second place in a city-
wide oratorical contest She ap-
peared in plays in Orange, Texas,
and has been declared “one of
the most promising young ac-
tresses” to come to Houston in
several years by all who have
seen her work.
Margaret Furmans who has had
numerous roles at the University
of Houston, will be remembered
for her portrayal as Kate Auet
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The Jewish Community Center Cultural Series presents Saul
Meisels and Delakova & Berk in a joint recital of folk dances and
songs on Tuesday, March 12th, at 8:15 p. m., at the Abe M. Levy
Memorial Hall, at Holman and La Branch Streets.
Saul Meisels is a singer of wide concert, recording and radio ex-
perience, who is recognized today as one of the outstanding inter-
preters of Jewish song. He has sung extensively in the United States
and Canada, and his phonograph records of Jewish music are among
the most popular available.
Delakova, a young Yugoslav dancer, who has become very pop-
ular with American audiences during the past few years, is joining
with her old dance partner, Fred Berk, with whom she toured for
many years in Austria and Yugoslavia, in presenting a series of joint
recitals of Traditional, Palestinian and Chassidic dances.
Berk is a gold medal winner of the international dance com-
petition held in Vienna in 1934. Both trained under Gertrude Kraus,
well-known dancer of Vienna and Palestine.
Mrs. Marion Lurie of Houston will join them as accompanist
and concert pianist. Mrs. Lurie is a well-known Houston artist who
has been featured frequently on Community Center programs here.
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SCHEDULE FOR MEN’S
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS
Junior, 1:15, Beth Israel Jrs. vs.
Unknowns.
Intermediate, 2:15, AZA 136 vs.
SAR; 3;15, SDR Girls vs. Inde-
pendent Girls.
Senior, 4:15, White’s Jewelry
vs. AJ No. 1.
Intermediate, 5:15, AZA 434 vs.
AJ No. 2.
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LEAGUE STANDINGS
League standing of teams as
they finished, in order:
Junior League
Unknowns
Beth Israel
Intermediate League
AZA No. 136
AZA No. 434
SAR
AJ No. 2
Senior League
White’s Jewelry Co.
AJ No. 1
All playoffs will start Sunday
afternoon, beginning at 1:15, with
play to continue the following
Sunday.
SDR GIRLS DEFEAT
INDEPENDENTS
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The SDR Club, recent winners
of the Center Basketball title, de-
feated the ever-willing Indepen-
dent girls, a newly organized
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team, by a score of 42 to 17. The
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in “Out of the Frying Pan”—
Guild production in December.
She is a faithful and loyal work-
er both backstage and onstage.
She is studying drama at the
University and hopes to become
a director. ,
Han now to attend “The
Damask Cheek.” Call K. 3-7361
for reservations, as seating ca-
pacity is limited to sixty persons
per evening. Admission is $1.00,
tax included for non-members,
and 75c tax included for mem-
bers of the Jewish Community
Center.
Independents made a game of it
for a half, but with the smooth
play of the SDR Club and the
goal shooting of Elaine Lubel,
who was high for the evening
with a total of 13 goals for 26
points, and B. Krakower with
10 points, and the fine passing of
C. Litowitch in feeding these two
forwards, together with the
close guarding of Myers, C. Kap-
ner and Faden, was too" much for
the ever-willing Independents.
Starring for the losers was Simon
whose handling of the ball was
good and wo also scored seven
points. These same teams play
again Sunday at 3:15 p. m.
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