The annual campaign of the Gewerkschaften, for the Organized Jewish Workers in Palestine, officially opened last night, with a banquet at the Philadelphia-Byron Hall. More than 400 men and women filled the hall to capacity.
Principal addresses at the dinner were delivered by Israel Mereminsky of Palestine and Mrs. Irma L. Lindheim of New York. Morris Schaver, chairman of the drive, introduced Joseph Haggai as toastmaster of the evening. Addresses were also delivered by a number of local leaders, including representatives of Zionist organizations. Philip Cruzo of New York was another speaker.
Mr. Mereminsky and Mrs. Lindheim also addressed a Gewerkschaften meeting in Windsor, Ontario, on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Mereminsky remains in Detroit for a week to aid in the campaign. On Wednesday evening he will open the Gewerkschaften drive in Flint, Mich., and during the week will also speak in Toledo, O.
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