Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, February 7, 1958, Part 3


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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 5

Mrs. Ross Bass, 83, died on January 27.  Mrs. Bass was born in Russia and had been a resident of San Diego for the past ten years.  She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Sackheim, of San Diego, and sons, Jay and Abe of Chicago. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Services and internment were held in Chicago.

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Services were conducted on February 3—by Rabbi Monroe Levens and Cantor Joseph Cysner for Mrs. Rebecca Frank, 84, who died on February 2.

Mrs. Frank had been a resident since 1912.  She was a member of Hadassah, City of Hope, and Tifereth Israel Sisterhood.

She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. H.A. Roades of La Mesa, and a son, Milton of Hillsboro, Calif., and two grandchildren.

Burial was in the Home of Peace Cemetery.

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Abraham Pomeranz, 85, died on Thursday, January 30, in a local hospital.  Mr. Pomeranz is survived by two sons, Frank and Morris and two grandchildren.

He was one of the founders of Congregation Tifereth Israel and lived here more than 50 years.

Services were conducted by Rabbi Monroe Levens and Cantor Joseph Cysner. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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(Heart Fund)
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 5

The annual February Heart Fund Drive supports the battle against the heart and circulatory diseases through programs of research, education and community heart projects.  Help your Heart Fund, help your heart.

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Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 5

The first special Fun Program for Pre-Teen children will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at 2:30 p.m.  At this time the Center will enable its members to attend the Junior Theatre presentation of “Beauty and the Beast.”

Tweens – Tween bowling program has been developed for all tween members of the Center.  The league, which has been organized under the direction of Mrs. Joe Medak, meets Friday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:30.  Instruction periods are now formulated. The next activity will be a Valentine’s Day Dance on Wednesday, February 12 at the Jewish Center.

Teens – The Teens are planning a weekend camping trip to Julian, March 28, 29 and 30.

Adults – Thursday is Women’s Day at the Center. Integral parts of the program include child care – a rhythmic exercise class – sack lunch for the women and-or child.

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City of Hope
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 5

Gladys Tappan will receive her gavel as President of the City of Hope Senior Auxiliary from outgoing President Ruth Aronoff at a Luncheon, 12 noon, at the Lafayette Hotel on Tuesday, February 18th.  Mr. Norman Cooper of Los Angeles will also install the following officers: First Vice President, Ruth Aronoff; Marian Resnic, Second Vice-Pres.,  Goldie Kitaen, Third Vice-Pres.; Ann Kolkey, Fourth Vice-Pres.; and Fanny Addleson, Fifth Vice-Pres.; Ethel Berwin, Treasuerer; Helen Medak, Financial Sec.; Jackie Parker, Recorder Sec., Celia Jacobs, Corresponding Secretary and Bertha Friedman, Social Sec.  Jennie Kochberg, Honorary Board Member; Anna Brooks, Public Relations; Jeanne Camiel, Publicity.

A musical program will be included in the arrangements made by Ethel Berwin, Installation Chairman and Bessye Siegel, Co-Chairman.

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Chaplain Rickel To Speak To Young Leaders
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 5

“The Young Leader membership of the Community Service Organization will hear Cmdr. Elihu Rickel discuss the Navy’s impact on San Diego next Tuesday, February 11, at Mission Valley Inn,” President Robert Shapiro announced.

The second of the 1958 monthly series, Rickel will bring a wealth of experience in the Navy to the discussion. Cmdr. Rickel is the Assistant Chaplain for the 11th Naval District and a veteran of World War II and Korea. He is considered one of the Navy’s experts on the morale of the men and women in the Navy and has lectured extensively both in and out of the Navy throughout the country.

Community and National leaders who will speak to the young leaders include: Dr. Ralp Dailard, Superintendent of San Diego City Schools; Shlomo Bardin, Director Brandeis Camp Institute; Elmer Wohl, Assistant to the President of Convair; and Louis Ziskind of Los Angeles, Director of the Jewish Committee for Personal Service and “Gateways.”

Discussions will range from Convair’s impact on the community to Jewish culture and mental health.

Shapiro stated that any young man between the ages of 25 and 40 interested in the discussions of the group, which are based on training the young men for leadership in the community, are invited to submit their applications to Manny Savith, Bank of American Building, or to Mr. Hutler, BE-2-5172.

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Couples Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 5

The Couple’s Club of Beth Jacob will hold a Bingo Party on Saturday, February 22, at 8:30 p.m. at Beth Jacob Center.

Admission is E$1, good for ten games, and refreshments will be served. All are invited to attend.

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As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 6

The glee of young children can be a great pleasure to their parents just as the temper outbursts can be a source of concern.  Often laughter turns to tears and then back to laughter with little provocation and without warning.  In children, this is quite common and need be of no special concern to parents.  In adults, it cannot be considered lightly.

Mood changes are typical behavior patterns of youngsters but when adults adopt it there is cause for concern. Sudden and unexpected fluctuation in mood without justifiable cause are both infantile and abnormal. It is important to recognize the justification for these mood changes in environmental conditions as, for example, a depression caused by unexpected illness in one’s family, a sharp loss in one’s business, or the loss of one’s job.  In the same way, joyful behavior may be caused by the inheritance or winning of a large sum of money, a substantial raise in salary, or the arrival of a sought-for letter from a husband out at sea.  Sometime the behavior may be different for two individuals concerned in the same situation, one being depressed, and the other happy, such as the information given by a doctor that the wife is pregnant.  One spouse may be anxious for a baby, the other may not.

Many persons experience a growing tension which is masked behind increased activity.  It may indicate its presence in unusual fatigue, indecision, or general irritability.  They frequently say, after a violent outburst, that they tried to hide their feelings until they could no longer control their actions.  So very often these mood changes could be averted by working out their problems through a study of causes, concerted discussion, or a communication of the things disturbing to them with the one most concerned or most able to help.  Evasion only irritates, far more than the discussion would.

With mood changes we often see self-accusation, guilt, and hostility.  He fears retaliation and so tries to hide his feelings. Fear of punishment for his feelings forces him to hide them until he is no longer able to control them properly and we see a complete change in mood.  How much better it would be if he resolved his problem before it became so overwhelming.

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Labor Zionists To Hear Speaker Feb 12
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 6

Initial programs of the year for the Chaim Weizman Branch, Labor Zionist will be Mr. Bazallel Sherman, world traveler, lecturer of philosophy and author. Mr. Sherman will appear on Wednesday, February 112 at the Lafayette Hotel at 8 p.m., according to president, Jack Omens, who will be chairman for that evening.

The community is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served and admission is 50c.

(Heart Research)
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 6

The annual February Heart Fund supports increased research, and the heart education and community service programs of your San Diego County Heart Association. Help your Heart Fund, help your heart.

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Hebrew Home Directors Vote For Merger
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 6

Merger plans of the United Jewish Fund and the Federation of Jewish Agencies continued to progress as the Directors of the Hebrew Home for the Aged voted to approve the merger in principle, according to a joint statement by Eli H. Levenson, Committee Chairman, and Maxwell Kaufman, President of the Home.

In a report delivered to the Directors, Kaufman stated that there were now eighteen residents in the Home.  A high percentage were receiving Old Age Assistance or Social Security. Since May 1957 he reported that there were twelve applications and eight admissions to the Home.

“Total expenditures for this Home,” Kaufman said, “will total about $89,000 of which the Federation of Jewish Agencies through the United Jewish Fund supplied $7,000 in 1957.”

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(Heart giving)
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 6

Give for every heart you love. Help your Heart Fund, help your heart.

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Women’s League of J.C.C.
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 6

The Bowling League of the Jewish Community Center is in full swing and will soon be wearing proudly their new blue and white bowling shirts. A new team will be formed as soon as enough new people sign up.  Contact Mrs. Jack Brisker, AT-4-3363.  The bowling league meets every Monday at noon at the Bowlero in Mission Valley. Proceeds from this activity goes to worthy causes chosen by team members. IT is fun with a purpose. Join now!

Mrs. Norman Gelman, President of the League, was gratified to see so many new faces and new members at the last Dessert Luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel.  This is the only women’s organization within the Jewish Community Center working for the Center and its many activities. You are invited to join now and be part of the worthwhile group.

Board meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at the Hebrew Home for the Aged and are open to all interested persons. Baby sitters are available by calling the Jewish Community Center, Juniper 3-3300.

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Hadassah Deb Ball Set For March 8
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 7

Hadassah’s Presentation Ball will be held on March 8 in the Caribbean Room of the El Cortez Hotel, it was announced by Mrs. John Ruskin, chairman.

Debutantes are being readied for this outstanding event by Mmes. Robert Strauss and David Starr, co-chairmen.  Mmes. Elmer Wohl and Joseph Kwint are pre-debutante chairmen. Mrs. Leonard Zlotoff is assisting as coordinator.

Other arrangements are being carried out by Mmes. Joseph Kaplan, Stag-line chairman; Rudolph Hess, Program Book; Sammy Stein, Patrons; Marvin Bobrof, Photography; William Schwartz, Flowers; Frank Goldberg, Tickets; Frank Goldfarb, Decorations, and Jerry Krasne, Publicyt.

Invitations have been extended to the Hadassah Presentation Stag Line to attend a meeting in the garden room of the Lafayette Hotel, Sunday evening, Feb. 16th.

At this time, final plans will be formulated for the procedure of the Stag Line at the Ball.

Presiding at the meeting will be Mrs. Joseph Kaplan, Stag Line Chairman and her co-chairman, Mrs. Howard Hoffman.

It was announced by Mrs. Morton Thaler, Hadassah President, that a social hour will follow. The forthcoming debutantes and pre-debs have been invited to attend the social gathering for dancing and refreshments.  Committee members will assist in the latter part of the evening.

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Pioneer Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 7

Pioneer Women Negba Club are planning a “Tu B’Shvat” (Arbor Day Celebration) February 15 at 8 p.m. at Bewth Jacob Center.

“New Roots,” an Israeli movie never before seen in San Diego, will be shown.  Cantor Joseph Cysner will sing.

Traditional refreshments will be served. Donation $1.  All members of the community are cordially invited to attend.

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Temple Beth El
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 7

Temple Beth El Sisterhood’s Feb. meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m., Tues evening, Feb. 11, at 4257 Bannock St.

Mrs. Irving Rawdin, Program Chairman, will present Collette Carlson, who will speak on Personal Perfume and Personality.

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(Heart Deductions)
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 7

Heart Fund contributions are deductible for income tax purposes.

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Brandeis Women Hold Luncheon
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 7

The Women’s Committee of Brandeis University is having a dessert tea at the home of Mrs. Robert Epsten, 3226 Xenophon St., on Friday, Feb. 14th, at one o’clock. Hostesses will be the Board of Directors and Officers and the tea is to honor Life Members, and new members who have joined the committee since May 1,1 957.

Mrs. Samuel Moss, a National Vice President of Los Angeles, will be the speaker of the afternoon. Mrs. Moss will acquaint those present with the purposes and projects of this organization, whose undertaking throughout the United States is to help build and maintain the Library at the University.

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 AZA News
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 7

At the last meeting of the San Diego AZA Mr. Jerry Freedman and Mr. Sam Bennett, president of the Weinberger Lodge, spoke.

The AZA basketball team has been playing out-of-league games at the Crawford High School Gym after each meeting, athletic committee chairman frank Millman announced.

The next AZA meeting will be at the Community Center, Central and University at 1:00 on Sunday, February 9.  AZA is a fraternity for Jewish boys from 14-17.  It has a five fold and full program of athletics, religion, community service, socials and culture.  Any Jewish boy between 14 and 17 is invited to attend the meeting.

Heart Fund poster 1958(Value of rest)
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 7

Regular rest relieves constant fatigue and lightens the work of your heart. Help your Heart Fund, help your heart.

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Film on New Japan To Be Shown Feb. 12
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 8

The Theatre and Arts Foundation of San Diego County presents Julien Bryan in person with his color film “The New Japan,” Wednesday, February 12th, at 8 p.m. at La Jolla High School auditorium.  Admission is $1.50.  Tickets may be obtained by mailing check payable to Theatre and Arts Foundation, with self-addressed, stamped envelope to P.O. Box 1172, La Jolla, California, or purchased at the box office the evening of the performance.

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Chamber Music
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 8

The third in the series of Chamber Music Concerts, given by members of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association and the Fine Arts Society, will be presented on Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m. at the Fine Arts Gallery, Balboa Park. Mozart, Block and Dohnanyi selections will be included in the program.

Tickets for the concert are available at the door.

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Ballet Russe Here Feb. 9-10
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 8

Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, appearing here at Russ Auditorium Sunday and Monday nights, will present a new production of unusual interest this season. The number was choreographed by Nina Novak, the company’s prima ballerina and utilizes Brahms’ “Variations on a Theme by Handel.”  An abstract ballet called “Variations Classiques,” it interprets choreographically the elegance, the spirit and the style of the score.

The new production will be presented on the Monday program starting at 8:30 p.m., along with “The Mikado” and “Nutcracker.”

Ballets to be presented on Sunday evening are “Les Sylphides,” “Coppelia” and “Beau Danube.”

Starring with Miss Novak in both performances are George Zoritch, the ballet’s premier danseur; Irina Borowska, second ballerina and frequently referred to as one of the most glamorous on the American dance scene; and Gertrude Tyven, Alan Howard Miguel Terkhov, Eugene Slavin, Deni Lamont and Kenneth Gillespie, all in a wide assortment of classical and semi-classical ballets designed to please young and old.

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 Library Has Many City Directories
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 8

Directories covering 263 cities in the United States have been added recently to San Diego Public Library resources, greatly increasing library reference services in an unusual field. The directories already are being used by businessmen as well as individuals to locate firms and people by address alone, to determine ownership of properties, occupations of people listed, and many other items.

Combined with the Library’s collection of more than 400 telephone books, including those of many foreign cities, the directories give the Library extremely wide coverage of people, places and things.  Both collections are located in the Science and Industry section of the Library.

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Highland Springs Resort Features Another Single Adults Week-End
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 8

The week-end of Washington’s Birthday will be another fun-filled vacation for single adults on February 21s and 22nd.

A special rate of $11.24 per person per nite, American Plan, including tax and tip will be in effect.

Your dancing entertainment will feature Mike Ortiz and his Band in addition to many other facilities for your enjoyment.

This fine Resort is an ideal spot to relax from the pressures of city life and to meet wonderful new friends.  A reservation may be made by writing direct to Highland Springs Resort, Beaumnot, California, or call Beamont, Victor 51151.

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“Vienna On Parade” At Russ Aud. Feb. 8
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 7, 1958, Page 8

The Vienna of the Strausses will be on parade at Russ Auditorium Saturday night, starting at 8:30 when the premiere performance of a gala musical production direct from Austria is presented.

Called “Vienna on Parade,” the Viennese extravaganza features the historic Deutschmeister band, one of Austria’s crack organizations, conducted by Captain Julius Herrmann, and the Gumpoldskirchner Children’s Choir, comprised of boys and girls of the Vienna Woods.  In addition, the program will present a galaxy of soloists in popular marches, Strauss waltzes and assorted songs, as well as colorful folk-dances.

Top soloists include Hedy Fassler, soubrette; Gertrude Freemann, soprano, and Erwin Gross, tenor star of Vienna and Hamburg.

Tickets for the one-time performance are available at Palmer Box Office, 640 Broadway.

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