C. M. NickNewr Omaha — Several hundred mourners paid their final respects to C. M. Newman at graveside services held Mon? day; May 14, 1973 at Temple Israel Cemetery. Mr. Newman,
age 47, passed away Sunday at his Home at 8414 Hickory St. A victim of cancer, he had been ill for 10 months. Rabbi Sidney H. Brooks officiated at the graveside service.
A; P1 hit „ tin "passages we; .-uTTfiieu of a eulogy.. In his opening remarks Rabbi Brooks said, "The Talmud re-
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strains us in this hour of sirrow. 'It is commanded,' cur rabbis say, 'to fulfill the words of the departed.'. "There is so much all of us would want to say in honor of Nick Newman and in tribute to the goodness of his' life. But characteristically, Nick Newman made a request of us and I promised him we would keep faith with his desires and those of his beloved wife when this ••.1 In 'i \w-uM i- •!•. 'Tiii
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vice then, in this particular manner and content, fulfills Nick Newman's wishes at' his last resting place." Rabbi Brooks then read th» selected passages from Psalmg and-the Book of Deuteronomy. Mr. Newman is survived bf his wife, Raquel; three sons, Peler, Thomas and Edward; a daughter, Sara J,; father, Jule M.; brothers, E. Robert and Murray of Omaha; C. James of <.= ,i r,..-.. i .
Serving Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Lincoln, Omaha Vol. UI—No., 87
OMAHA,-NKB.f Fftl., MAY 18, 19TS
Omaha—Countless messages of tribute Dear Mrs. Newman: . and expressions of sympathy followed the My deepest sympathies at Nick's sudden death of C. M. Newman. and untimely passing. We will always be cognizant of the enormous contributions he made A prominent Omaha feader, Mr. Newmanto Israel and as a leader, of the American also filled top national leadership roles. The news of his death brought messages from • Jewish community. It was a privilege to have worked with him and to have known him. many local and national organizations, as well - Moshe Rlvlln, as from the State of Israel. Director General Among those offering words of sympathy . • ' Jewish" Agency i and tribute was Israeli Ambassador Yaakov • Avnon who is currently, serving.as.the. execuDear Mrs. Newman: ' <• i ." tive director of the Israel Education Fund. .We are deeply saddened by the news of the tragic passing of your beloved husband, Nick. C. M. NICK NEWMAN During a brief visit to Omaha to pay his He was not only a devoted leader and humani. 'May his memory be a blessing.' condolences to the Newman family Ambassatarian, but also a dear friend to those of us dor Avnon said, "On behalf of the United Jew- ,• who were privileged to work with him in the ish Appeal leadership and staff, I have come cause of UJA and Israel. to extend .condolences to Mrs. Newman, the May. his magnificent achievement in bechildren and the entire Newman family on the half of our people be a source of comfort and inspiration to you and your loved ones. great loss they have suffered. Chaim Vinltsky, "I am here also representing the people of ' UJA Director General in Israel Israel, its government, the Jewish Agency and Zcllg Chinitz, Omaha — C. M. Nick New- paign Cabinet of the United last but not least, the Israel Education Fund, man was a prominent leader Jewish Appeal and of the Oma• Resident Representative from in the Omaha civic, business ha Council on Foreign ^Relawhich Nick Newman served as. Vice Presithe United States of the United and Jewish community prior tions. He was a National' Coni- > Israel Appeal in Jerusalem. dent and as one of its major sponsors. to'his death last Sunday. missioner and vice-chairman * * * - • "I am therefore also speaking on behalf A native Omahan, he was a of the National Program ComNick Newman was the best friend this comof the children of Israel who have benefitted graduate of Stanford Univer- mittee of the Anti-Defamation munity could have. We will all feel the loss of - and will continue to benefit from Nick's efforts sity and received his Master's League of B'nai B'rith, a vicehis presence, his advice, his leadership, his and personal contributions. The school in Affodegree from the University of president of the Israel Educasense of humanity and his friendship. kim, the pre-kindergartens in Jerusalem, Chicago. He served as presi- tion .Fund, and a member of Akko and Kiryat Motzkin will remain forever Anyone he touched was a better person for dent of American Community the board of the'National Foun- • centers of learning and education so greatly it.' He had the uncanny ability to improve the Stores Corporation which for- • dation of Jewish Culture. needed by the children of Israel and recent performance, understanding and capabilities of merly operated Hinky Dinky A founding member of the immigrants from all parts of the world. all of those with whom he associated. supermarkets. In April of last Boys' C l u b s of Omaha, he "Wo who work in this field to meet tho His interests and concerns were Catholic. year tie retired from his posl- served on the organization's < needs of Jews in distress everywhere will conIsrael, Ben Shemen, Boys Club, Urban League, . tipn as president of Supermar- Board of Governors. tinue to be inspired by the example set by Deeply interested in the probCommunity State Bank. In his feelings of re- kets Interstate, Inc., a subsidiary of JC Penny Company lems of the black community, Nick Newman. I hope that his family will find sponsibility to his fellow human beings, he was Inc. Mr. Newman served as an ad• comfort in the knowledge of Nick's achieveuniversal. He was his brothers' keeper, viser to the Community Bank ments. Our thoughts are with them at this Mr. Newman served on the . He was the guiding force in the resurgence of Nebraska, a new minority. time of great sorrow." boards of the Omaha National of the Omaha Jewish community. He helped Corporation, the Omaha Na- controlled bank in Omaha. He • * * develop new directions for the Federation. The tional Bank and the Commo- gave leadership and. financial Telegrams from officials of the Israeli govfuture achievements and successes we enjoy dore. Corporation. He was-a support'to pocket playgrounds ernment were among the many messages rewill be a direct result of his vision and courage. vice-president of Super Market in the" ghetto area; the Lake " ceived by the Newman family in the early Along with Nicb'a family, with Racky and Institute Inc., a past president Charles Day Care Center and hours following Mr. Newman's death. Among of Topco Associates and Ne- was a m o n g the backers of their children, with his father and brothers, we those received were, the following: braska Goodwill Industries. He blacks who purchased radio stagrieve for him. also served as a director of the tion KOWH. A long time advoOur own and future generations will know Dear Mrs. Newman: • National Association of Food cate of equal employment opthat our lives were richer because Nick New- Chains and as chairman of the portunities, in 1967 he headqd My sincerest condolences on the untimely man'was one of us. • > passing of your husband, Nick. We in Israel Iowa-Nebraska' chapter of the Omaha's Employment Opporfeel deeply the loss of a great friend and conNick was my friencL He was friend to us all. Young Presidents Organization. tunity Center. stant supporter whose life was an example of Morley ZIpursEy, President Mr. Newman's civic activiIn spite of his many involve-' dedication to the State of Israel and to tho ties included leadership roles ments and contributions to the Jewish Federation of Omaha Jewish people in a wide variety of projects community, Newman consistPinhas Sapir, and organizations. ently" refused any public hon• Dear Mrs. Newman: Minister of Finance ors or commendations for his Civic Activities It was with deep grief that we learned of • * • Ho was a past president of efforts. Ho was, however, tho the passing of your husband, Nick. He was an Dear Mrs. Newman: the Jewish Federation of Oma- recipient of an Eternal Light My deepest sympathies on the untimely . outstanding man; gave a great deal to the Jew- ha and served in many capacl Award from the Wesley House passing of Nick. We in Israel have lost a great . ish community of Omaha and to world Jewry. ties on the board of the^Feder- (for his,.assistance to th the black •friend and suppprter who was'a credit to-tho ' SWo ,w|ll remember him and miss=hjro.. , ,- ipatibhUHewasia past "chaima'n^''community. Most recent recently NewrvIn « Blum, PreJHifaV'*" ' ' . of the,Omaha Israel Bond Com*- man. and his wife Raquel wer»., ; Jewish people.-,,, , ; , , ' , ( < I ,,„,;, j j ' j . j i i t .•••!• n i i ) ' i ' i i ^ .''Council of Jewlsli'Feocratloris . mittee, a member of the board cited by, tho Urban League; of • > '. " . •' •' j-yte?i 'Atfon;; ".';':" .n,-- •"',., ••' '' ' ' and Welfare Funds. ' " Deputy Prime Minister of Israel of Temple Israel, and served as Nebraska "for contributions t# a member of the National Cam- interracial equality.". • (Continued on Page 8) Minister of Education
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