Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Bonds for Israel Group Set Dec. 11 For Rally
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 1
With the stepping up of Arab hostility against the State of Israel it becomes increasingly important that this near East outpost of democracy remain strong. The San Diego Jewish Community recognizing the challenge before it, is assuming its obligation by extending its hand in fellowship to their beleaguered brothers.
Mr. M.D. Goodrich, Israel bond chairman, indicated that the dinner on Sunday, Dec. 11, will show an outpouring of investment capital through purchase of Israel bonds, will demonstrate once and for all that the San Diego Jewry knows that if Israel is to remain strong militarily, she must survive economically.
Co-chairman Abe Abramson promised that the dinner on Dec. 11th at 6:30 p.m. “an internationally famous person would report on the current Arab-Israel situation so that an informed San Diego Jewry will respond in a most magnificent manner—By the purchase of Bonds.”
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Original Play to Highlight Tea of Home for Aged Auxiliary December 7
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 1
The Women’s Auxiliary of the S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged has chosen the afternoon of Wednesday, December 7th, for a Tea and Open House at the new home, 4075 54th St. There will be cars at 54th and University from 1-1:30 to take you from the No. 7 Bus.
Mrs. Paul Moss, program chairman, will present an original play by Julia Kaufman, “A Grand Life for Grandma.” The play, recorded several years ago by Sheldon Sackheim, features Auxiliary leaders, past and present. In the cast are Molly Sackheim, Frances Kudney, Ella Witte, Melvina Rottman, Lee Greenberg, Bess Schissell, Sophie Gardner and Bess Breitbard.
Membership Chairman Lottie Freed invites all newcomers to take this opportunity to get acquainted with members and see the new Home.
The annual Chanukah Party will be held on Sunday, December 11th, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Betty Cohan is chairman.
A well attended Minyon was held on Saturday, Nov. 12th, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Kiddush. Mr. Phillip Horowitz, Exc Dir. Of the Home, conducts the services assisted by Mr. Harry Goodwin. If you would like to participate contact the Home for the date of the next Minyon.
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Jewish Organizations Oppose Teaching Religion In Schools
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 1
Opposition to public school teaching of so-called “moral and spiritual values” or of a “common core” of religious beliefs, or the “factual” or “objective” teaching of religion, was expressed in a joint statement of policy issued Sunday by the national rabbinic and congregational bodies of Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism and a number of national Jewish civic bodies and Jewish community councils.
The statement was approved by the Synagogue Council of America and the National Community Relations Advisory Council, and released by the latter. A total of 43 Jewish organizations are represented by these two coordinating bodies.
In an “Affirmation of Principle,” the forty-three Jewish organizations assert:
“We are deeply concerned with religious education and are making every effort to bring religious training to our children, in consonance with the principle that the maintenance and furtherance of religion are the responsibility of home, synagogue and church, and not of the public school.”
The basic law of the United States, the affirmation continues, “puts religion outside the jurisdiction of the state. Any impairment of that principle threatens religious liberty and brings other basic freedoms into jeopardy.”
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Council Women To See Play At Luncheon
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 1
A real holiday note will be sounded with the appearance of La Jolla’s popular Drury Lane Players at Council’s Chanukah-Theatre Luncheon, on December 6th, at Beth Israel Center, 12 noon. The musical fantasy which they will present, “The Trail of Joshua Tripp,” concerns the fate of Captain Joshua Tripp, who defies Davy Jones, legendary Ruler of the Sea. The play is by Ray Darby, with music by Norma Thickstun. Members of the Hospital Project Committee will be honored on this occasion. All members are urged to help in the Hospital Project’s Toy Drive by bringing with them a 25c toy for the County Hospital Pediatrics Ward.
Luncheon music is to be provided by a trio composed of Mrs. Louis Blanc, pianist; Mrs. Harold Robinson, violinist, and Robert Cancelosi, cellist.
Mrs. Ben Lemson is Chairman for the day. Preparation and service of the Luncheon is under the direction of Sookee Dietrich, Chairman, and Joyce Disraeli, Captain.
In order to replenish Thrift Shop stock, members are being asked to contribute parcels of clean, usable merchandise for sale at the Thrift Shop. A free ticket will be given for each package and a drawing for six valuable prizes will be held at the December meeting. Members may have their merchandise picked up by calling Joyce Sapp, CY 8-56226, or their area chairman. Packages will also be accepted at the meeting.
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Yo-Ma-Cos Raise $1000 for Center
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 1
Norman Gelman and Al Solomon, both of whom headed the rummage sale sponsored by the Yo-Ma-Co Club, in behalf of the Jewish Community Center, have announced that more than $1,000 will be turned over to the building fund.
In as much as the last November meeting will be postponed due to the holiday week, President Leon Solomon has requested that all members attend the first meeting, at which time the nominating committee headed by Flo Pearl, will present their slate of officers for the forthcoming term. Installation chairman, Pearl Strauss, will also report on the progress of a recent meeting vital to all members.
Last, but not least, your publicity chairman wishes to thank the Jewish Press for its valuable assistance toward the success of our rummage sale.
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Douglas Again Heads USO-JWB; Claire Kaplan Voted Volunteer of the Year
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 1
At a meeting held last week by the USO-National Jewish Welfare Board (JWB) Armed Services Committee of San Diego, Morris W. Douglas was elected to serve as chairman for a second term by acclamation.
The slate of nominations was brought in by Mrs. Rose Neumann and was approved by the group as submitted.
Mrs. George Katz, active in Temple Sisterhood and sister of Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, will serve as vice-chairman.
Representing the Armed Service Committee on the JWB National Council will be Milton Fredman, who also serves on JWB’s National Executive Board. Mr. Fredman will attend the JWB Biennial Meeting in New York in April of 1956.
Selected to again represent JWB at the USO Advisory Council are Mrs. Rose Neumann, Henry Weinberger and Milton Fredman.
Mrs. Joseph J. Kaplan, chairman of the USO-JWB Senior Sponsor-Junior Hostesses Sub-Committee, was accorded the distinction of being named the Volunteer of the Year, and a special award will be presented to her. Mrs. Kaplan has accumulated the greatest amount of hours of volunteer service, has headed her sub-committee with excellent leadership in terms of recruiting, training, and supervising the USO-JWB corps of Junior Hostesses.
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Pioneer Women To Hold Annual Bazaar Sunday, November 27th
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 1
The Negba and Shoshana Groups of the Pioneer Women are holding their annual Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 27, at Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th St. The doors will open at 11 a.m. and delicious food will be served all day. Beverages and home baked cakes and cookies will be available.
Beautiful new merchandise will be on display and this first major event of the season will prove to be a treasure-trove for the holiday season gift shopper, for selecting Chanukah gifts for the heard to please husband, family, friends and teenager. Some lucky person will be recipient of a 30 x 40 gold plated mirror.
Mrs. Rose Abrams and Mrs. Seymour Gates are chairmen of the affair. Committee chairmen are Mesdames: Goldie Kitaen, Food; Meir Barach and Seymour Gates, Children’s Games and Fish Ponds; Esther Menger, White Elephants; Art Levine, Home Baked Pastries; Seema Caminer, Tea Hostess and Fortune; Edith Gates, Home and Holiday Decorations; Chas. Press, Social; M. Berner, Publicity.
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Notice of Change Bonds of Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 1
Bonds of Israel Government Dinner from Sunday, Dec. 4, to Sunday, Dec. 112, 6:30 p.m.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 2
Whatever the age, a birthday party is always fun. Last Saturday, Will Neumann and Henry Fink were honored by fellow guests and well wishers, who gathered to celebrate their birthdays at the Home for the Aged.
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Charlene Pearl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Pearl, was the recipient of another shower on November 17th, when Mesdames Carl Prager, Robert Zlotoff and Isadore Lias entertained at a kitchen bridal shower.
Mrs. Sam Abrams, mother and Mrs. Rita Stromberg, sister of Dr. Edward H. Abrams, the groom to be, will honor Miss Pearl at a luncheon to be held at the Café Cortez on November 26th. The wedding is scheduled for Sunday, December 4th.
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Barbara Marks was chosen one of the thirteen Wampas Baby Stars of 1956 (future movie stars); appeared on the Colgate Hour and TV; is an honorary colonel in the American Legion and will appear in afilm to be released this month. Proud parents are Mr.a nd Mrs. Charles Marks of 4172 Palisades Dr.
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Sam and Bea Cohen flew East recently to attend a family wedding in New York. Sam, who had to leave N.Y. earlier, flew home with movie celebrities as traveling companions, and was grounded in Las Vegas. He resisted the temptation to throw a couple of passes. (We refer, of course, to the crap tables).
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Small World Dept – In 1949, during her residency in Brussels, Belgium, Mrs. David Zwanzinger purchased some hosiery in a small Brussels shop. The proprietor recognized her American accent and mentioned that he had a sister in the United States, living in San Diego. Mrs. Zwanzinger said that she came from New York City but her uncle, Louis Moorsteen, lived in San Diego. Upon her return from Europe, Mrs. Zwanzinger moved to this city. In reading the personals in our last issue about the recent arrival of Marcel Guzower from Brussels, the name sounded familiar and Mrs. Zwanzinger checked. You guessed it, Mr. Guzower was the friendly merchant in Brussels.
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It was a happy occasion that took Mrs. Anna Epstein, Mrs. Florence Weinberg, and Mildred Weinberg to Stockton over the weekend of November 12. Barton, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Epstein, and grandson of Mrs. Epstein, was Bar Mitzvah on that day. A reception was held in the Temple parlors following the Bar Mitzvah, and on Sunday, November 13th, Mr. and Mrs. Epstein entertained in honor of their son, at a Buffet Dinner in their home, for 400 guests.
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Mrs. Florence Weinberg and daughter, Mildred, flew to Kansas City, Mo., on November 18th , where they spent a two week holiday with Mr. and Mrs. James Ross Whitehead (Annette Weinberg) and their three daughters. The youngest of the three girls was born on October 4th, and is the sixth great-grandchild of Mrs. Anna Epstein.
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The Saul Chenkins are traveling again. This time Molly and Marco Ratner have joined them on a cruise to Honolulu, via the Lurline, and a trip to the Islands. Return passage has been arranged on a twel.ve-passenger freighter sometime in December.
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Edythe and Abbott Segal spent a very happy 38th Wedding Anniversary at Idyllwild, California, with their children and grandchildren. The snow and beautiful fall colors added to the enjoyment.,
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Fiesta Club – To get the first social event of the fall season off on a gay note, the Fiesta Club is having a cocktail; party and dance on Sunday, November 27th.
This is an open event for all young, unmarried adults. For reservations, phone Elaine Silverstein at AT 1-5682.
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Party Time – Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will start the Fall Party Season with a series of afternoon and evening card parties for the week of November 28th.
All Sisterhood members will take that week to invite their friends for cardsand at the same time swell the Sisterhood coffers.
Chairman Ray Solomon and the committee, who are Arlene Orlansky, Ida Wax, Evelyn Baranov, Rose Aved, Anne Ratner, Betty Penter, Sadie Breitbard, Anne Cantor, Ruth Newman, Natalie Smith and Rae Feurzeig anticipate a 100% participation. Brush up on your bridge-mahj – poker – pan-gin-or what have you?
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35 Plus Group To Get Acquainted
Southwestern Jewish Press, November 25, 1955, Page 2
A 35 year plus group will meet in the Jewish Community Center, 3337 El Cajon Blvd., on Sunday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. This is a newly formed group of single and unattached men and women interested in meeting other individuals in like circumstances.
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Bar Mitzvah – Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hertz announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Howard Lee, on Friday evening, Dec. 2nd , at Temple Beth Israel.
A reception will follow the services.
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Tea for Debs—A Tea, honoring the young debutantes, will be held in the home of Mrs. Fred Leeds, Credentials Chairman, for Hadassah ‘s Presentation Ball. Members of her committee will act as hostesses. The Ball is scheduled for December 25th.
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