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One Big Gift–One Drive
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
“The Board of Directors of the United Jewish Fund are in full accord with the aims and purposes of the United Fund of San Diego County and have pledged full support.”
This is quoted from a statement issued by the Board last week.
It was amplified that the “Board of Governors of the United Fund recognize the present special nature of the United Jewish Fund, and the importance of the special uses to which portions of that campaign must be put.”
Boards of both organizations have mutually agreed that the United Jewish Fund will not become a beneficiary unit of the United Fund at this time.
An indication of one of the great community gains already to come out of the formation of the new United Fund is reflected in the statement that “Both Boards subscribe to the agreement not to include the United Jewish Fund in the United Fund Campaign at this time. We will continue present amicable relationship and with the rest of the community work for the unqualified success of the United Fund campaign.”
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn of Temple Beth Israel, campaign chairman of the United Fund Drive, has urged upon the community the importance of giving enough in this first year so that the total need will be met and the ideal of a unified effort will succeed.
Nearly 100 health and welfare services that contribute to the well-being of community life depend on funds from the United Fund. Among them are the City of Hope, which has affiliated with a united drive anywhere: Jewish Social Services and the San Diego Jewish Community Center.
We join in urging your full support for the new United Fund.
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Is This Economy?
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
The Social Service Department of the City of San Diego is in danger of vanishing because of the action of several Councilmen who in the name of economy voted to cut the budget of the department. This action is being contemplated in spite of protests of civic, school groups, religious leaders and parent-teacher associations.
The City Social Service Program has been concerned with the following five functions which are designed specifically for the prevention and control of juvenile delinquency.
1. Early Discovery of Emotionally Disturbed Children
2. Parent Discussion Groups in Homes
3. Group Guidance with Pre-Adolescents
4. Family Counseling at the Neighborhood Level
5. Informing the Public
Professional-trained social workers of the Department are available in local neighborhoods throughout the city to render the services herein described.
The Councilmen have decided, without consulting the people of San Diego, to eliminate the above services in the face of ever increasing needs in the field of juvenile crime prevention.
Saving money on our children’s welfare is poor economy. Write or call your Councilman and tell him how you feel about losing this vital service to our Community — attend the public hearing which will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, in the Council Chambers at the Civic Center.
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Clip That Israel Bond Coupon!
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
Richard F. Lustig, San Diego Israel Bond Chairman, issued the following statement to the Southwest Jewish Press:
“Many people in San Diego who are holders of State of Israel coupon Bonds have not clipped their coupons or cashed them in. By not doing this they feel they are helping the State of Israel. This is not true. Israel gains nothing if you fail to clip the interest coupons on your Bonds. The money has already been deposited with the bank. They are making use of your money and neither Israel nor you are getting any benefit from it.
“So clip the coupons and cash them in. Several millions of dollars of interest in accumulating with banks throughout the United States waiting to be given to Bondholders with interest coupons.”
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Birdie Stodel Women Set Family Nite
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
Sunday, November 10th at Beth Jacob Center, Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Women will present their second Family Night according to President Mrs. Lawrence Lassman. The entire community is invited to attend the family dinner and remain for the social evening. Dinner will be from 5:30 p.m. Goldie Schusterman has promised the finest of food. Children under 12, half price. For the evening’s entertainment there will be movies for the youngsters, bingo, cards, mah jong and chit chat. No school next day, either.
Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Ted Brav the hostesses for the evening will be Mesdames Harold Aved, Jeremiah Aronoff, Martin Borenstein, Minnie Binnard, Elias Berwin, Zel Camiel, Reuben Fleischman, Ralph Goldstein, Jim Geller, Ira Gordon, Cecia Jacobs, Louis Kimmel, Morrie Kraus, Dave Schwartz, Louis Schissell, Harry Schwartz, Robert Siegel, Jennie Siner and Sam Weiss.
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Symphony Assn. Elects New Board
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
An expanded board of directors today is governing the San Diego Symphony Orchestra Association following Tuesday night’s election of 85 directors at the organization’s annual meeting. This is an increase of 23 over last year’s board.
Heading the Symphony for the second year will be Mrs. Frewd G. Goss, who was re-elected chairman of the board, and VADM Wilder D. Baker, USN (ret), re-elected president.
Among the new directors are Mrs. Irving Alexander, Elliott L. Cushman, Myron Lusting, Mrs. Elmer P. Wohl. Reelected wre Dr. David Miller and Benjamin Rottman.
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Criminal Lawyer To Address Jewish War Vets
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
John F. O’Laughlin, prominent San Diego criminal lawyer, will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Jewish War Veterans on Tuesday, November 12 at 8:15 p.m. at the War Memorial Bldg., Balboa Park. Post members and theirr guests are promised an informative and stimulating evening.
O’Laughlin, presently the City Attorney of Imperial Beach, was formerly a Deputy District Attorney. He will discuss some of the fascinating aspects of the Latham kidnapping case which were not covered in the newspaper stories.
The appointment of Ben Snyder as Deputy Chief of Staff Southern California was announced by California Department Commander Phil Gepner.
Richard Lustig, Chairman of San Diego’s 1957 Israel Bond Drive, has appointed Post Commander Le Roy Seckler to serve on the Executive Committee.
Buddy Samuels and Dave Brooks will report on the substantial progress their committee has made in plans to present the Jewish Community Center with a flag pole and plaque in honor of the Jewish War Dead.
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Famous Artists Series Offers 5 Attractions
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
Five top attractions have been booked for the 1957-57 Famous Artists Series to be presented in San Diego by Lucille J. Palmer.
Curtain raiser for the series will be Italy’s famed Florence Festival Symphony, playing here November 21. The orchestra, ranking with the finest in the world, is making its American debut this fall, under the direction of its three conductors, Franco Ferrara, Carlo Zecchi and Franco Mannino.
The Festival Quartet, a group of celebrated instrumental artists open the 1958 portion of the series, appearing here January 15. Pianist Victor Babin, violinist Szymon Goldberg, violinist William Primrose and cellist Nikolai Graudan form the instrumental group.
One of the major events of the series will be the engagement of the Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo on Sunday, February 9. One of the world’s top dancing troupes, the ballet company has always been popular with San Diego audiences on its previous performances here. The company’s appearance here next year will bring to San Diego such glittering names in ballet as Alan Howard, Nina Novak and Irina Browska.
Chilean born Claudio Arrau, concert pianist, continues the series on March 8. Arrau, ranked among the top living pianists of the world today, first burst upon the New York scene with a sensational Carnegie Hall recital in February 1941, which created a furor in New York music circles.
Eileen Farrell, the American dramatic soprano, winds up the series on April 21. Possessor of one of the greatest voices this country has ever produced, Eileen Farrell is beloved by audiences across the continent as one of America’s warmest concert personalities.
Season tickets are now available at the Palmer Box Office, 640 Broadway.
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Letters From India
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
Ernest Michel, West Coast Representative of the U.J.A. reports on his experience in India.
On a hot and humid Saturday morning, I decided to take a walk through the Jewish section of Bombay. It is located–I hope only coincidentally–within a few blocks of the famous Thieves’ Market. This is a place where, for a nominal sum, you have a pretty good chance of buying back whatever items were stolen from you the previous day. stealing is a semi-legitimate profession here. A policeman, to whom a European complained about a theft, answered that if the police had to put all the thieves in jail, the streets would be half empty and business would come to a standstill.
Another interesting item along these lines: This entire part of the world has for many years been known for the fact that a certain amount of bribery is not only necessary, but essential to business dealings with both private firms and government agencies. In one of the Oriental countries I visited (not India), I heard the following tale: Some time ago, the government, in an effort to do away with this bribery business, established an anti-bribery squad. This brought about some very startling results, although not quite along the lines the government expected. It now costs some ten percent more to do business than before the anti-bribery decree. This additional money is for the anti-bribery squad!
Well, to come back to Bombay. Last issue I wrote briefly about one part of the Jewish community of India–the European Jewry. Today I want to give some idea of the second and substantially more numerous group, who are the native Indian Jews. The native Indian Jew looks like, dresses like and lives like an Indian. On first sight, it is impossible to distinguish between an Indian who is a Moslem and one who is a Jew. I walked through the Jewish section, which consists of only to square blocks. If it had not been for the kosher signs on the two local butcher shops, I could have been anywhere in this teeming city of three million.
After I had taken some pictures, one of the natives, who I could have sworn was an Indian, approached me, and in somewhat broken Yiddish, wanted to know if I was a Jew.
He was a man in his fifties, dressed in a white sarong, with a red turban on his head. His name was Moshe Saul. He was dark complexioned. One of the very first things he wanted to know was if I was from Israel. This seemed of special concern to him since, as I learned a little later, three of his eight children were living in Israel. They emigrated there several years ago and are now members of an orthodox kibbutz in Israel near the Jordanian border. I told him that I had just come from Israel, and not ten minutes later I found myself surrounded by some twenty natives, Indian Jews, all dark, who bombarded me with questions about Israel, its people, and — most interestingly–they wanted to know if there was really discrimination in Israel against dark Jews.
All of them were genuinely interested and concerned with the welfare of Israel and its present position, and some of them expressed the hope that they would be able to move there some day. I asked them if they would want to go now, and they said–no, they would like to wait until things were a little easier there.
Mr. Saul insisted that I go to see their synagogue, which was only a short walk. It is a conventional limestone building with a high tower and large sign, “Mogen David Synagogue.” Next to it is the Sir David Sassoon Religious School.
We said “Shalom” all the way ’round. It was a warm and friendly feeling with which I left Moshe Saul and the group of Indian Jews–a strange meeting in a strange setting. They were dark and I was light. Yet, there was that unmistakable feeling which is so hard to define–of being Jewish and of a bond which exists among us.
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Local Center and Armed Services Leaders Attend JWB Conference in Los Angeles
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 3
William B. Schwartz, president of San Diego Jewish Community Center, and Commander Elihu Rickel (USN CC) will play major roles in the Regional Conference of the National Jewish Welfare Board this weekend.
Also attending from San Diego will be Morrie Novak, Morris Douglas, center Vice-Presidents; Milton Fredman, vice-chairman, JUSO-JWB 6th Army Area; Joseph Feldman of the local JWB Armed Services Committee and Morrie Kraus, Center Director.
Staff attending are Albert A. Hutler, Executive Center Director, Irving Mortin, Assistant Director of the Center, and Murray Schneier, Program Director.
Mr. Schwartz will act as chairman of one of the three workshops on Community Centers titled “Jewish Objectives in the Center Program.” Mr. Hutler will act as the professional consultant at this session.
Chaplain Rickel will be the featured speaker at the luncheon session on services to the Armed Services.
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Rummage Sale Held by T.I. Sisterhood
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 4
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood announce their annual Rummage Sale to be held on November 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, at 2139 Logan Avenue, conveniently located on the No. 11 busline.
The event this year is being guided by Ways and Means Vice President Mrs. Harold Barad, assisted by Mrs. Sam Lenett, Mrs. Morris Hirsch and Mrs. Louis Feller, President.
Well-known to the community in the past for the fine condition of their items, many are looking forward to the sale. Being offered are numerous household items, clothing, kitchen appliances, shoes, toys and hundreds of other articles in excellent condition.
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Yo-Ma-Co Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 4
The members of the Yo-Ma-Co are looking forward to an evening of un at the club’s Halloween party this Saturday night, 8:00 p.m. at Michael’s. Prizes will be given for the best costumes.
Progress is being made by members working as teams collecting clothes for the forthcoming rummage sale to be held November 19th and 20th, at the American Legion Hall, 27th and B Streets. Proceeds will go the Jeiwhs Community Center. For pick-up call BR-7-3172 or AT-4-8129.
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Council To Present “Art of Living”
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 4
“Little Rocks that Rock Our Freedom” will be presented Tuesday, November 5, by the National Council of Jewish Women in third of their Art of Living series. At 11:45 a.m. at the Lafayette Hotel, a playlet A Start in Life by Paul Green will treat the understanding of the negro as a first class citizen.
Background music for the dramatic reading by Dr., E. Kingsley Povenmire, Professor of Speech Arts at San Diego State College, will be provided by the Council Glee Club –Mesdames Max Leichtag, Seymour Okmin, Morris Sims, accompanied by Mrs. Ben Lemson, under the direction of Mrs. Sidney Gerstler.
A discussion of the problems from an anthropologist’s point of view will be presented by Dr. Spencer Lee Rogers, Professor of Anthropology at State College and followed by a question and answer period.
Among the community guests invited to attend will be Mr. Percy Steele, Executive Director of the Urban League; Mr. John Cassell, Editor of the ‘Observer’; Mr. James McCann, President of the NAACP; Mr. Albert Hutler, United Jewish Fund Director; Mr. Milton Fredman, Chairman of Jewish Community Relations Council; Mr. N.M. Young, Editor of the San Diego Lighthouse; Mrs. Marston Sargent, Pres. of the League of Women Voters, and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis, Pres. of the Ninth District PTA.
In charge of the program is Mrs. Hebert Reder, assisted by Mesdames Murray Schneier, Harold Rothblatt, Paul Moss. Mrs. Edward Merkin is Education Coordinator. Decorations will be designed by Mrs. Edwin Harris.
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Hadassah
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 4
Mrs. Morton Thaler, local President, urges you to reserve the November 20thdate on your calendar for a wonderful Hadassah luncheon meeting.
November 29th is the next important date in our community when Mrs. Milton Roberts, Hadassah Medical Organization Chairman will present a most interesting event to Hadassah members and friends. Assisting Mrs. Roberts with luncheon arrangements will be Mrs. Herbert Bartel.
Mrs. Leo Hirsch, Southern Pacific Coast Regional President, will be the Guest Speaker at this event, and this promises to be only of several important highlights.
A string of cultured pearls will be given as a door prize to some lucky luncheon guest.
Early spring of next year also will see another famous Hadassah Rummage Sale with Mmes Julius Levin and Arthur Gardner serving as Co-chairman. Mrs. Charles Silverman ahs graciously offered her storage area for accepting rummage NOW and anyone may do so at 4860 Louise Dr. or by telephoning Mrs. Levine at CYpress 4-9432.
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Tifereth Israel Couples Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 4
“The Eyes Have It” will be the subject of Dr. Harry Mallin’s illustrated talk and discussion to be given at the open social meeting of the Couple’s Club at the Tifereth Israel Center, 30th and Howard Streets, on Saturday, November 16, at 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Mallin, graduate and faculty member of the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry, for 3 years received a special award for his paper on the field of Orthoptics (cross eyes). With his talk, he will use colored slides and plaster models to inform us about the eye, its care, treatments of various troubles, and the latest development in contact lenses.
There will be a violin-accordion and vocal renditions by Bruce Rakita and Louis Sahfran, refreshments and door prize.
Couples and their friends are invited. There will be a donation of 50 cents a couple, which may be applied toward membership.
For reservations or additional information please phone President Mrs. Robert Grossman, JU 2-8019, or Mrs. Louis Sahfran, AC 3-0692. Other committee members are Mmes. Bruce Rakita, Leonard Epstein, Leonard Jacobs, Sandford Alter, and Mel Lerner.
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Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Fashion Show November 12
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 5
“Fashions On The Go” will highlight the November 12 meeting of Tifereth Israel Sisterhood luncheon meeting. The luncheon will be held at Tifereth Israel Center, 2930 Howard Street, at 12:00 noon.,
Commentator for the event will be Marston’s Fashion Co-ordinator, Mrs. Natalie Johnstone. The show will feature many of the leading fashion models of San Diego, with an excellent representation of the newest Fall creations, especially suited for the busy “woman on the go.”
Program chairman for the event is Mrs. Victor Weiss, assisted by Mrs. Henry Price and Mrs. Melvin Hoffman, Publicity Chairman. Decoration Chairman is Mrs. Abraham Hurlich assisted by Mr. Gordon Oliver of Scandinavian Airlines System, Inc.
Reservations are now being taken by Circle Captains Mrs. Henry Bowman, JU-2-3403; Mrs. Sam Lasser, JU-2-7290; and Mrs. Louis Tonsky, JU-2-1573.
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Pioneer Women Negba Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 5
Rose Weitzman, President, invites all members and friends to attend the next regular luncheon meeting of Pioneer Women, Nega Club, which will be held Thursday, November 7, at 12 noon. Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th Street. the club will honor one of their members and her husband on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Jennie Lerner, a resident of Israel, who is now visiting the Gotkin family in San Diego, will be the guest speaker. Mrs. David Schreibman will present a musical program.
Member Rose Brooker was chosen as a delegate to attend the Jewish National Fund Conference in Los Angeles November 3rd.
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Restyling of Furs Offered by Millard
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 5
Don’t just look at that fur coat hanging in the closet and wonder what you can do with it. Let an expert take care of it.
Mr. Millard of Furs by Millard, at 415 Robinson Avenue, in Hillcrest, has been making new fur pieces and servicing the furs of discriminating women in San Diego for years. He invites you to his shop for free advice and an estimate of the cost to restyle your old fur coat or provide you with a new one.
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City of Hope Senior Auxiliary Appeals For Support of United Fund
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 1, 1957, Page 5
The City of Hope Senior Auxiliary of San Diego, a member of the United Fund, asks for your support by making your United Fund contribution in the name of the City of Hope and specifically designating your funds to it.
The City of Hope is a free, non-sectarian National Medical Center at Duarte, California, fighting a war against the catastrophic diseases of cancer, leukemia, Hodgkins disease, crippling heart ailments, and tuberculosis. Many San Diegans have entered its portals and are being cared for there.
In designating hour United Fund donation to City of Hope you are also aiding a vast research program and post graduate medical education, training physicians, research program and post graduate medical education, training physicians, research scientists and technicians, whose work will take them to towns and cities throughout the nation.
The City of Hope offers you a singular opportunity to share in a dynamic humanitarian endeavor.
This is the only time that we will ask you for funds–through the United Fund Campaign.
Our members will be happy to call on you for your pledge or you may contact our President, Ruth Aronoff, our vice presidents, Goldie Schusterman, Esther Schwartz, Bessye Siegel, Fanny Addleson, or Goldie Kitaen, or our Treasurer, Ethel Berwin.
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Adventures in San Diego Jewish History” is sponsored by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Our “Adventures in San Diego Jewish History” series will be a regular feature until we run out of history. To find stories on specific individuals or organizations, type their names in our search box, located just above the masthead on the right hand side of the screen.
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