We Need 500
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 3
Are there 500 people in our community — 500 men and women — who are willing to give their time for:
1. The saving of Jewish lives?
2. The rescue of oppressed Jewry in Europe, Egypt and North Africa?
3. The building of Israel
4. The strengthening of Jewish education and culture?
If there are 500 such–and we are certain there are many, many more — we seek them. We need them.
We ask these 500 to heed the call of our rescue and survival goal to enlist in a modern Gideon’s ARmy in defense and support of the Jewish people everywhere in the world.
The term of their enrollment is 30 days — the duration of the bulk of the campaign.
Their job is to visit their neighbors, to tell them the facts of this year’s campaign needs, to impress upon them the importance of this critical historical moment and to obtain their contribution to our United Jewish Fund Campaign.
We ask for 500, no more, but certainly no less.
Heed the call — and call Campaign Headquarters at BElmont 2-5172 now and enlist in your Rescue and Survival Campaign.
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(Burned bridges)
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 3
Don’t burn your bridges behind you until you are sure the road ahead is clear.
(Busiest Man)
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 3
The busiest man in the world is the fellow who attempts to idle away his time.
Quimby Says Schools Must Hold Teachers
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 3
John Quimby, candidate for the Board of Education, charged that the San Diego school system “has lost far too many professionally trained teachers to industry in recent years.”
“Recruiting teams have had to be sent all over the nation in an attempt to sign qualified instructors.
“The ironic thing is that we have right now, today, in San Diego, the experienced, qualified teachers we need to end the local shortage of good people.
“But those teachers aren’t in the school system. They have left the profession and you’ll find them at Convair, at Ryan, at Rohr and in many other indstrial organizations. the reason:
“These firms know they save money when they pay high enough salaries to attract and keep efficiently-trained professional employees.”
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Jose Greco
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 3
Jose Greco, acclaimed as today’s greatest Spanish dance interpreter, demonstrates one of the many exciting dances he will perform at the head of his famous Spanish dance company in a new program this season. The sole San Diego performance is at 8:30 Thursday night, March 21, in the Russ Auditorium, under the auspices of impresario Mary Bran.
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Wm Colt Elected President of J.S.S.A.
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 3
At the February meeting of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Social service Agency the following officers were elected:
President, William Colt; 1st V.-Pres., Mrs. Milton Roberts, 2nd V.-Pres, Dr. Harry Ruja; Secretary, Mrs. Leo Smollar; Treasurer, Joseph Schwartz.
They will serve for the year of 1957.
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Daughters of Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 3
The Daughters of Israel invite everyone to attend their annual PUrim Dinner and Package Party on Sunday, March 17, 6 p.m., at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
A chicken dinner will be served under the supervision of Jennie Siner, Dinner Chairman, and a large selection of merchandise has been accumulated for the Package Party.
It is requested that reservations be made early. For reservations call: Jennie Siner, AT 1-1136; Anna Jacobs, AT-1-1765.
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Kerrigan Seeks Re-election in Fourth
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 3
City Councilman George Kerrigan, representing the Fourth District, has announced his candidacy for re-election on a four-point platform of “responsibility, understanding, cooperation and accomplishment.”
Kerrigan, a resident of San Diego for 37 years, cited a record of active leadership in community, business, recreational, civic and government affairs.
His platform summary pointed to “positive accomplishments in furthering industrial and port development, street and highway improvement, park and recreational activities and efficient economical administration of government.”
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With the Guardians
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 4
By Morrie Pomeranz
The regular monthly Board of Directors meeting was held Feb. 28th at the Mission Valley Club. Prezy Sammy Addleson, adequately fortified with Milltowns, was able to cope with the runaway enthusiasm which consistently prevails at the dinners. When Sammy assured the members that the management of the club had promised him a deluxe dinner for the March 14th meeting (at no extra cost) there was a thunderous applause, signifying approval. As announced her earlier, dr. Earl Brodie will definitely present his scheduled dissertation on hypnotism on March 14th. What with the current investigation by our Senator Fred Kraft, we reluctantly present the following taped conversation which took place between two Guardians at the Board meeting: Said Abe Sklar to Harry Snyder: “Harry, let’s pay good attention to how Earl does this.” Harry: “OK, so what do you have in mind?” Abe: “We’ll hypnotize Al and then say to him ‘Throw the king or knock already’ — just a matter of simple suggestion.” Harry : ” Fine — with an edge like that we can really set Al up as a pigeon.” Abe: “So Harry don’t forget — March 14th — Mission Valley Country Club — for a really great act — Dr. Earl Brodie and Hypnotism.”
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Arthur Glickman reports seeing this sing on a closed jewelry store: “We invited charge accounts.”
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It requires a good man to tell a story on himself, especially where it involves his pocketbook. A Guardian recently purchased a downtown apartment building and is doing considerable minor repairs himself–carpeting, painting and fixtures. So, every day he leaves his dress clothes hanging in the studio apartment–puts on the denims and busies himself with the daily chores. For about a week or more, he had a strange feeling that his billfold was being tampered with — and if such were the case, there was never more than a dollar bill or two removed at any one time — these suspicions became solidified when the handyman started bringing a bottle of wine to work — so our Guardian planted this little square piece of cardboard in place of his billfold. “Somebody’s going to get in trouble.” The handyman? — Hasn’t been seen since.
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The much-heralded Gin Rummy tourney will be held in Vegas this coming week — a group is sponsoring one of the Guardian officers–paying his entry fee of $1– and expenses for three days–first prize is $10,000–who knows?
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Doyle Kahn has been plagued by a new employee who habitually belittles someone else’s problems: For example — recently one of the help explained to Doyle while he was late. “I got caught doing 68 on the Mission valley Freeway.” — That’s nothing, piped up the other, “Yesterday I got one for doing 84 near 6th and Laurel.” If one says he’s got a nasty headache–he counters with: “My sinuses have been blocked for three days” — and so on, and on — you know the type — we’ve all been exposed to him–so–how to fix him but good. Doyle came to work Thursday morning and said to our Nudnick “I don’t feel so good — I’m dying.” No answer.
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Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press, March 8, 1957, Page 4
Young Adult Gaylarks Celebrate Purim–A community wide Purim Mardi Gras will be sponsored by the Gaylarks Sunday , March 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Beth Jacob Synagogue. The Mardi Gras is planned for all married as well as single people. There will be games of skill and chance, foods, dancing and surprises for all.
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Creative Dance Class to Perform Passover — The members of the Creative Dance group are preparing to perform at a community celebration just before Passover Holidays. Girls and boys interested in the Creative Ballet Class are urged to sign up on Wednesday afternoon at the Center.
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Single Folks to Meet — Single men and women are urged to come to the Center on Monday, March 11, at 8 p.m. Plans for single adult activities in the community will be discussed. Members of the Wamus Social Club are interested in developing continuous programs through the Center to attract more single men and women.
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Center Teens to Bowl–The Center Teen Age group has planned a bowling party for Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. Mark Ulansky was elected president of the Center Teens at their regular meeting on Thursday evening. Other officers are Carole Fine, Secretary; Hymie Bobrof, vice-president; Ilene Heiman, treasurer.
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