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Jewish Center Reports Large Gifts In Drive
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
Seymour Rabin, General Campaign Chairman of the Jewish Community Center “Building Completion Fund Campaign,” reported that over $30,000 had been received in cash to date and $10,000 in pledges to assure the opening of the completed building on April 1, 1958.
Spearheading the campaign was an additional gift of $2,500 by the Rabinowitz Family, making a total of $7,500. The children’s wading pool will be named in honor of the family.
Harry Sugarman, Large Gifts Chairman, said that there will be little problem in raising the necessary funds to see that the Center is properly equipped and the swimming pool is completed if all families and individuals in San Diego follow the pattern set by the family.
Other gifts in the memorial category were made by Mrs. Herbert Eber for one of the Club Rooms; Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Perlman for the furnishings of the library; Mr. Hyman Wolf, one of San Diego’s pioneers, as an additional contribution for the library in honor of Dr. and Mrs. A.P. Nasatir.
Sugarman reported that plans are being made for an extraordinary dinner to be held the early part of February on behalf of the Building Completion Fund and opened to the entire community.
The Mortar Division, led by Philip Abrams and Herbert Reder, has started to contact those prospects who fall within this division. “The early returns,” the chairman said, “shows sincere interest and support in behalf of the new Center.”
The Brick Division, under the guidance of Norman Gelman and Al Solomon, are scheduling their activities to reach every family and individual for their participation in the campaign for an additional minimum of $150,000 in cash.
At the same time the announcement was made that the official dedication and opening ceremony of the Jewish Community Center will be held on Sunday, March 30, at 2:00 p.m. at t the Center. At that time it is expected that governmental officials, civic, religious and communal leaders will be present to participate in the ceremonies opening the new $600,000 Jewish Community Center building, which was stated in the editorial of the San Diego Tribune recently as “the Jewish community’s contribution to San Diego.”
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“Fabulous” Dinner Dance Promised By Council Women On February 22
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
Saturday, February 22, the winner of National Council of Jewish Women’s fabulous fundraising event will be announced at the U.S. Grant Hotel. A fortunate lady dancing to the music of Benny Legassee’s orchestra will be chosen to receive the luxurious white fox shawl presented by Helka Furs.
Council President, Mrs. Irving Coleman, announces that ‘A Night at the Desert Inn’ will offer a sumptuous dinner, dancing, a Las Vegas floor show presented by Carlos and Chita, and the door prize for the unbelievably low sum of $12.50 a couple.
Accentuating the glamorous nature of the party, Mrs. Martin Green will feature glittering gold in the decorative scheme.
According to Mrs. Martin Ernest, dance chairman, it is anticipated that San Diegans will hurry to make reservations with Alex Slater, ticket chairman, AC-2-6582.
Mrs. Melvin Hoffman is Vice President in charge.
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Noted Lecturer To Speak Here Jan. 25
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
The Jewish Labor Committee will present the famous lecturer Mr. M. Mandelman at the Beth Jacob Center, Saturday, January 25, at 8 p.m., according to Ben Feinberg, chairman. Mr. Mandelman, representing the Yiddish Culture Congress, will speak on the works of I.L. Peretz and Sholom Alechem, noted Yiddish writers.
Admission is $1 and refreshments will be served. Mr. Feinberg urges everyone to attend this outstanding event.
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Board of Education Offers Explanation
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
In a communication to Albert A. Hutler, Executive Director of the Federation of Jewish Agencies and Secretary of the Community Relations Council, the Jewish community was informed of the decision of the Board of Education to adopt an opening date of September 15, 1958 for the school calendar. They advised that in considering the calendar the Board was aware that September 15 “is one of the Holy Days for those of the Jewish Faith.”
The Board was also aware that Jewish children would be attending religious ceremonies and stated “approval for this type of absence due to special religious observance has been written into the rules and regulations of the school district.”
The letter points out that the opening day of school is always a minimum day for pupils, and absentees on that day would miss only one half day of school. There is no registration problem for children who are already attending San Diego schools, because they are automatically enrolled for the subsequent school year and, therefore, have no registration problems.
Other pupils who are currently in Junior and Senior High School will be programmed for their full courses during the Spring semester.
“Enrollment of kindergarten pupils and pupils new to the district,” the Board informed the Federation and Council “can be accomplished during the week previous to the start of school when the administrative officers are on duty.”
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Yomaco’s $3,000 to Center
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
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Community Leaders Pledge More Aid To Overseas In 1958
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
Two hundred and twenty Jewish community leaders from 13 communities in the Western States Region of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, at its 22nd annual regional assembly this past weekend noted the growing interdependence of overseas, national and local needs. This realization made possible the fullest mobilization of all the elements in the communities to meet the increased responsibilities both at home and overseas, the delegates declared in a special resolution on fund raising.
Representing San Diego were Dr. A.P. Nasatir, Dr. Walter Ornstein, William Colt, Eli H. Levenson, Albert Hutler and Henrietta Rubenstein.
The Jewish leaders, meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, January 10-12, rededicated themselves to redoubled efforts in the 1958 campaigns, determined to seek out “the most effective techniques applicable to each community to insure a response commensurate with the magnitude of the task.”
Dr. George Piness, of Los Angeles, was elected president of the region. Other officers elected were: Vice Presidents, Jacob Fruchthendler, Tucson; Jack W. Olds, Portland, Ore.; and Irving Hill, Los Angeles. Edward Ranston, San Francisco, was chosen treasurer.
The delegates note Israel’s “remarkable accomplishment” in taking in over 900,000 refugees in the past ten years and pledged intensified efforts to enable Israel to continue to offer a haven of refuge.
Other resolutions dealt with revision of the U.S. immigration laws; year-round programs to recruit and train young men and women for communal leadership; comprehensive recruitment programs, involving all Jewish agencies to overcome a shortage of professional personnel; and increased government support of health and welfare services, locally, state-wide and nationally.
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Histadrut To Join In U.J.F. Drive Again
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
The Israel Histadrut Campaign will again be a part of the United Jewish Fund, Milton Robert, Fund president, and Ruben Umansky, Histadrut president jointly announced.
This was the first step in the planning process for the 1958 campaign of the United Jewish Fund and the Rescue Fund of the United Jewish Appeal.
“In joining together in the 1958 campaign of the United Jewish Fund,” Roberts and Umansky said, “we do so in the best interests of Israel and Jews throughout the world as well as for continued harmony in our own community.”
Announcement of campaign leadership will be made in the near future, Mr. Roberts said.
At the same time the directors of the Fund agreed to accept the same goal for the United Jewish Appeal Rescue Fund as was raised in the 1957 campaign to assist in the immigration of another 80,000 Jews. It is expected that 70,000 will go to Israel and 10,000 to other lands in 1958.
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Start of Shipping Line Owned by Israel, Ghana Honored by Stamp Issue
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
Through the use of investment capital derived from State of Israel Bonds, which expand every facet of her economic development, Israel has strengthened her trade relations with many nations of the free world. Israel recently entered into a partnership with the government of Ghana, with the formation of a jointly-owned shipping concern, called the Black Star Line. To commemorate the inauguration of the shipping company, Ghana this week announced the issuance of a set of stamps in the following colors and denominations: green, 2 ½ pence; blue, 1 shilling, threepence; and lavender, 5 shillings. Shown above is the 50shilling stamp, which depicts a modern cargo vessel, together with a flying fish within a shield topped by a black star. The stamps were printed in Israel and designed by Willie W. Wind, leading Israeli artist and stamp designer.
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Return of March of Dimes Mailers Urged
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 1
San Diego County residents who have not yet returned their March of Dimes Mailers with their contributions were urged to do so by Mrs. Beth Bennett, county campaign chairman.
The fund appeals were mailed to 240,000 homes early in January.
MRs. Bennett said that while the March of Dimes drive lasts only through January, more than 500 polio patients in the County look to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for help each month of the year.
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Betrothal
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Beck announce the engagement of their son, Robert Curtis, to Deanne Dennis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Dennis of Van Nuys.
Both are seniors attending the University of Calif. At Berkeley; Robert majoring in Political Science and Deanne in Business Administration. A late summer wedding is planned.
The young couple will be honored by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis at a family dinner on February 2.
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Marriage Told
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Steinman announce the marriage of their son, Harvey, to Lois Harriet Kline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison Kline of Los Angeles.
Following a Temple wedding in the San Fernando Valley on December 21, a family dinner was held at the Sportsmen’s Lodge.
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Women’s League Of Center Hold Tea
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 2
The Women’s League of J.C.C. extends a cordial invitation to the women of the community to attend their first Dessert Tea and Card Party on Friday, January 31, at the Lafayette Hotel, 12:30 p.m. New members will be guests of the League. Membership dues to the Women’s League are only $2 per year.
A drawing of a portable TV set will be held on that day. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling Mitzie Spivak, CO-4-6761. Monies derived from the sale of the tickets will go to help the Center.
There is an urgent need for volunteers at the Center. If you can spare even an hour a day contact the Women’s League Volunteer Bureau at the Center, no experience is necessary.
The Women’s Bowling League is still taking names for substitutes. Contact Esther Brisker, AT-4-3363, for further information.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gleich have left for a four week trip to South America. Taking care of the nursery department, while they are gone are uncle and aunt, MR. and Mrs. Mike Podell, of San Diego and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Podell of Great Neck, Long Island.
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Mr. Charles Silverman wishes to thank his many friends for their thoughtfulness and cards during his recent illness and hospitalization.
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When Rabbi Morton J. Cohn was occupied in his study on Sunday evening, January 12, friends quietly gathered in his home to surprise and wish him a “happy birthday.” Morton Jr. and his friends, a four piece combo, the “Sounds”, supplied the music.
Rabbi Cohn was recently elected to the office of 1st Vice-Pres. of the Western Association of Reform Rabbis.
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The Pledge Class of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity of State College spent a busy day January 11. They cleaned car windows in the downtown district and collected for the March of Dimes.
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The Advertising Convention brought some former San Diegans to town last weekend. Welcome visitors were Joel and Helen Goldfus of San Francisco and Joel’s parents, MR. and Mrs. Charles Goldfus of Palm Springs. The latter honored the young couple at a cocktail party Sunday, January 19, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Louis Solof. Out of town friends from Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shecter and their daughters, Patty and Lynn, also joined the festivities.
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Bev Addleson motored down from Los Angeles to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Addleson. Bev had the pleasure of showing Ron Luxenburg of Beverly Hills, our fair city. Mr. Luxenburg stayed at the Mission Valley Club.
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Bar Mitzvah
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 2
Henry D. and Paula Smith announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Donald J., on Saturday February 8 at 9:30 a.m. The service will be held at the Beth Jacob Synagogue and friends are invited to attend.
There will be a reception following the services.
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Former USO Worker Becomes Bride in Austin, Texas
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 2
Miss Phylane Sherman became the bride of Maynard Joel Finkelstein, Sunday afternoon, December 22, in Temple Beth Israel, in Austin, Texas. Rabbi Harold I. Krantzler officiated at the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Sadie Sherman of Port Chester, N.Y. She served as an administrative assistant of the JWB Armed Services Committee in San Diego, Calif.
Mr. Finkelstein, son of Mrs. May Finkelstein, of 1712 Palma Plaza, is a graduate of Texas A & M College where he received a bachelor of sciences degree in mechanical engineering. He has also attended the University where he was affiliated with Tau Delta Phi fraternity and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He is now associated with his brother in the Willard Manufacturing Company in Austin.
Following a reception, the couple left for a wedding trip to the Rio Grande Valley and New Orleans.
Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Finkelstein will make their home in Austin.
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Jolly Sixteen Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 2
The Jolly 16 Club held their regular monthly meeting on Jan. 14 at the home of Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman.
It was voted to present a $500 check to the Hebrew Home for the Aged, to be applied against the group’s pledge of $5,000.
The cook books, “Treasured Recipes,” are now selling at $1 with an additional bonus of a chance to win $100. The books contain the favorite recipes of San Diego women and are ideal gifts for young brides or newcomers to the community. Any member will take hyour order or phone MRs. Saul Chenkin, JU-2-3777.
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(Old Age)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 24, 1958, Page 2
To most of us old age is only 10 years older than we are.
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