Hadassah’s ‘Day at the Races’ Set for Aug. 23
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 1
Mrs. Harry Snyder, General Chairman, invites the members and friends of Hadassah to attend the gala day planned at the Del Mar Races, on Friday, August 23rd. Highlight of the day will be the “Hadassah Feature Race” with the winning horse being crowned by a representative of Hadassah.
This year, with increased needs from Hadassah’s national organization, the entire proceeds from this event will go toward operation of Hadassah’s seven hospitals in Jerusalem, Bersheba and Safed. Not only will these vital health centers benefit from the generosity of San Diegans but 36 Mother and Child Welfare Stations in Jerusalem and in the Jerusalem Corridor, visited by some 260,000 patients annually will also gain aid.
Mrs. Snyder, in a statement to the Jewish Press, stated that the ticket sale goal of her committee is 1000. Along with ticket chairman, Mrs. Ben Snyder, she personally is conducting a vigorous campaign for the success of this event. Club house seats are available through the purchase of these tickets at $2.00 per person. She asks that you make up a party of friends for August 23–post time is 1:45 p.m.
If you wish to reserve a seat in another section other than the clubhouse, Hadassah will arrange it for you. Four further information telephone Mrs. Ben Snyder, CY-6-0283.
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Jewish Center Little Leaguers Win North Park Loop Championship
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Pages 1, 6
A group of happy young men, 8 to 12 years old, had a wonderful banquet last Saturday given by their mothers under the leadership of Mrs. Julius Levin at the Lafayette Hotel. It was the kind of an affair to which for once mothers did not have to drag their sons, or force them to wash behind their ears.
For them it was a banquet that was as important as a dinner for the winners of the World Sereies. They were members of the Jewish Community Center’s “Little League” baseball team, which had just won its League championship.
Coached by Herman Cohen, Allen Lippit and Mr. Dale, the Center’s team, entered in the North Park Little League, won the championship of the League for the second year in a row. Their records is an imposing one. The team won eleven out of twelve games during the season and then went on to sweep the play-offs in two-straight games.
Started last year under the chairmanship of George Starr, the players have done an outstanding job. Starr, in congratulating the team on winning the League, stated that this was only the beginning of many more athletic activities of the Jewish Community Center. He said that it is anticipated that in a new Center building there will be a much more intensified program of athletics including baseball, basketball, tennis and a great deal of water sports and swimming.
On the team of outstanding players, the coaches stated that pitchers Robbie Sasserman, Larry and Irwin Krasnow and Morris Winicki were outstanding. Sasserman held the opposing team to one run in the first game of the championship play-off, while the Kransow Brothers did a terrific job in the second play-off game.
Howie Toole and Dale Cohen were outstanding with the big stick and out in the field.
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250,000 Eligible To File Claims for Lost Property
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Pages 1, 6
The Emigre Committee of the United Jewish Fund and the Jewish Social Service Agency have received notifications from the United Hias Service and the American Jewish Congress which are of interest to new Americans who have arrived in this country in the past twenty years, according to Mrs. Herbert Eber, Committee Chairman.
The American Jewish Congress reports that there may be a possibility of American citizens who immigrated during the last twenty years from Poland, and who lost property under the Polish-Nazi regime to secure indemnification for such lost property. Those who fall in this category are being asked to file a registration form so that our State Department can have some idea of the amount of restitution involved.
Submission of the registration form does not constitute at present a formal claim for the compensation, the news report said. Such claims will have to be filed at a later date. All registration form claims must be filed as soon as possible, but in no event later than October 1, 1957. Claimants are required to supply a description of the property involved; its value in zlotys at the time of the confiscation and its value in U.S. dollars at today’s values.
United Hias Service also advises that some 250,000 refugees from Nazi Germany are eligible for payments of up to $1200 each under a new law passed last year by the West Germany Government have thus far failed to apply for money due them.
Applicants who need help in both of these matters should immediately contact the Jewish Social Service Agency at 333 Plaza. BE-2-5172.
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Center Walls Rise
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 1
The walls of the Jewish Community Center building will begin to rise next week, according to Sidney Rose, Building Committee Chairman, as he announced that the foundation work had been completed and masons would be starting with the brickwork this coming week.
It is anticipated that the 28,000 square foot building and the olympic-size swimming pool will be ready for occupancy on April 1, 1958.
Watch your building grow every time you plass 54th Street just north of University Avenue. You’ll be proud you were part of a “dream coming true.”
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National Council of Jewish Women Hold Annual Membership Tea August 13th
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 1
Amid parasol and fan, lantern and cherry blossoms, at the Bali Hai on Shelter Island, the Council of Jewish Women will entertain prospective members on Tuesday, August 13, at 1 p.m.
According to Membership Chairman, Mrs. Norman Sperber, the theme, Teahouse of the August Moon, will provide a fitting and decorative background for the exciting program of the afternoon.
Miss Lill Mae Barr, Miss Margo Miller, and MR. Gilbert Warner III, of the Old Globe, will present a series of excerpts from “Caught in the Act,” including the musical selection, “Japanese Tea House.”
An original play, “Going Places with Council,” will describe the many facets of the organization’s activities. Featured in the cast will be Mesdames Robert Drexler, Sidney Gersler, Sam Resnick, Simon Reznikoff, Sidney Smith, Sidney Steckel, and Melvin Wasserman.
Mrs. Robert Saunders is Vice President in charge of this activity and Mrs. Norman E. Mann is Publicity Chairman.
Mrs. Edwin Harris, Decoration Chairman, has designed an oriental setting for the refreshment table.
Reservations for the tea are being accepted by Mrs. Lee Bartell at ACademy 2-5947.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 2
Julia Abraham, recuperating from surgery at her daughter’s home, was greeted by her four-year-old granddaughter, Jane Salik, on July 28th, with “We have a surprise for you Grandma. I can’t tell you because it’s a secret, but we have to get candles.” This was why Grandma wasn’t surprised at the beautiful birthday cake that evening.
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Thanks are extended by Mrs. Lucille Schwartz for the good wishes and cards during her stay in the hospital.
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Esther Siegel is in Santa Monica, attending the National Junior Chamber of Commerce Tennis Tournament. Her nephew, Lou Siegel, aged 16 years, of Little Rock, is representing Arkansas. Lou, who is State Junior Champion played in Kansas, Illinois and Michigan tournaments. Last week he attended the professional matches at the Los Angeles Tennis Club as the guest of tennis champ Tony Trabert.
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Hospitalized at Sharp Hospital, with no visitors allowed or phone calls, MRs. Himmel appreciated the cards and the good wishes of her friends.
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Joe Medak wishes to thank his friends for their kindness after his recent surgery.
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Irv Mortin’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mortin, of Brooklyn, N.Y., are spending three weeks in San Diego making up for lost time with their three grandsons, Mark, Ricky and Larry.
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In signing up her child for the J.C.C. Day Camp, Mrs. Hyman Bookbinder accidentally found a second cousin, Secretary Bess Barushek. With a name as unusual as Barushek it was an easy matter to trac e their relationship.
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Rose Weinberger, back home after an exciting vacation in Europe, will reside in cosmopolitan San Francisco.
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While parents Mr. and Mrs. Stanford Zeff are taking a week’s vacation, grandparents Gert and Ben Harris are enjoying a visit from their grandchildren, Marsha, 12 years, and Joseph David, eight.
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J.W.V. Sets V-J Day Poppy Sale Drive
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 2
San Diego Post 185 and Auxiliary will conduct its annual V-J Day Poppy Sale on Wednesday, August 14.
The City of San Diego has annually reserved this day marking the end of World War II to the Jewish War Vets in memory of the 6 million Jews who died in Nazi concentration camps and as a tribute to those of the Jewish faith who gave their lives in the service of their country. The proceeds of the familiar blue poppy sale are used to support the Post and Auxiliary veteran and Navy hospital programs and the various activities among the arme service personnel in the 11th Naval District.
Harry Aronoff, Post Poppy Drive Chairman, and Lillian Yukon, Auxiliary Chairman, plan to have members posted in all parts of the city.
All can help this activity by buying a poppy and wearing it proudly.
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City of Hope Couples Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 2
The City of Hope Couples Club of San Diego plans a Bar-B-Q and an evening of fun, Saturday night, August 17, at the home of MR. and Mrs. J. Slavitt, 6421 Malcolm Drive.
All members and friends are cordially invited.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 2
Brand new addition to the family of Roberta and Dick Silberman is Jeffrey Harlan, born August 4, weighing 7 lbs., 14 ozs. The Silbermans have two other children, Craig Allen, 4 yrs., and Karen Ane, 18 months.
Maternal grandparents are M. and Mrs. Ted Rosenfeld; paternal grandparents are Mr. and MRs. I.A. Silberman; Great grandmother, Fannie Rosenfeld.
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(Contracts)
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 9, 1957, Page 2
Be sure you understand the terms of every contract. Get it in writing, and keep a copy for yourself, the San Diego Better Business Bureau advises.
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Dear Sir or Madam,
I am respectfully requesting that you correct the information shown under the following sub-heading in the above article, re-issued from 1957:
“250,000 Eligible To File Claims for Lost Property”
The incorrect term that was used in the article is: ” and who lost property under the Polish-Nazi regime”. There was, in fact, no such regime, only a German-Nazi Regime which operated throughout Nazi-Occupied Poland during WWII.
It is well known that 6 Million Jews from around Europe were victims of the Nazi murder regime. About 3 Million of these Jews were based in Poland at the time WWII started.
What is much less well known is that an additional 3 Million non-Jewish ethnic Polish citizens also died as a result of the German-Nazi Regime, not to mention many thousands more killed, and sent to labour camps, by Communist Soviet Russia.
Poland was the only Nazi-occupied country where sheltering and assisting Jews was a crime punishable by death. Despite that mortal threat, many, many thousands of ethnic Poles risked their lives for, and paid for the escape of, many thousands of Jews in Poland.
Therefore, even though the article above was originally published in 1957, and seen by relatively few people, in that it has been re-published now, and accessible on the internet, I do trust that you will publish my Comment, as well as please change the term in the above article from “Polish-Nazi regime” to become “German-Nazi regime operating in occupied Poland”.
At the same time, I would request that any additional, similar incorrect terms or phrases that the web-editor or web-manager comes across please be also amended appropriately, with grateful thanks in anticipation.
Regards,
Dan Zamoyski
Mr. Zamoyski. While I cannot change an article that was printed 57 years ago, because to do so would mean altering an historical archive, I am pleased to run your comment and correction for the benefit of historical readers. — Don Harrison