Compiled by Gail Umeham
Lasker Lodge News
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 6
By Lou Levitt
Lasker Lodge got off to a great start for 1954 with President Ralph Feldman conducting his first meeting of the year. Several important committee appointments were made, among them being: Marshall Zukor, membership; Milton Fredman, ADL; Jack Lowenbein, special assistant to the President; Louis Levitt, publicity; A.A. Friedman, vocational guidance; and Sid Posin, BBYO.
At the installation ceremony January 9, special awards for outstanding service were given to brothers Edward Breitbard, Jerry Aronoff, Joe Kaplan, Ralph Feldman, and Past President Harry Wax.
The lodge is growing by leaps and bounds, having added 74 new members in 1953, and what with the stimulating meetings in store for the members in 1954, and the exceptionally fine food preparations by “Chief” cq Aronoff each week, all the members can look forward to a great year for Lasker Lodge.
Samuel I. Fox B’nai B’rith News
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 7
By John Kluchin
The new officers for 1954 for Samuel I. Fox Lodge were installed in an impressive but simple ceremony at Beth Jacob Synagogue, Sunday, January 17th by Installing Officer Harry Wax, P.P. San Diego Lasker Lodge ably assisted by Henry Weinberger, P.G.P. District No. 4.
David M. Schloss who was installed as President will have as his staff of officers the following: Irving N. Cohen, P.P., 1st V.P.; Joseph N. Schloss, 2nd V.P.; John Kluchin, P.P. Chaplain; Stanley Yukon, P.P., Grand President Representative; Ernest Green, P.P., Treasurer; Adolph Brodmanm, Secretary; Ralph A. Cohen, Warden; Joseph Gelman, Guardian; and Trustees, Meyer Goldberg, Joseph Spatz, Irving Small, Harry Cohen and Solomon Briskman.
President David Schloss announces the following Committee Chairman: Irving Small, Americanism & Civic Affairs, Chas. D. Juster, Anti-Defamation, Ralph A. Cohen, B’nai B’rith Youth Organization; E. Manuel Rosenthal, Boy Scout Cooperation; Sanford Sack, Hillel, Joseph Spatz, Lodge Programming; Jos. N. Schloss, Membership Acquisition and Retention, John Kluchin, P.P., Publicity; Irving N. Cohen, P.P., B.B. Service for the Armed Forces and Veterans.
The Installation Dinner was well attended and a huge success due to Chef Stanley Yukon with the able help of Max Popik and Joseph Gelman. Presentation of Colors by the Jewish War Veterans, Post 185 was impressive. Mrs. Joseph Schloss sang the Star Spangled Banner and Mrs. Victor Weiss and daughter entertained on the piano. Rabbi Baruch Stern gave the invocation.
Charity Card Party Aids Polio Fund
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 7
The Junior Charity League has announced final plans for their Valentine Card Party to assist the Polio Fund. The entire community is invited to attend this party at the Temple Center Feb. 4, 12 noon.
A turkey luncheon will be served, with fruit salad for those dieters who wish it. The home baked cake sale which proved so popular last year is being repeated. These are ideal for stocking one’s freezer and thus always being prepared for guests.
Hadassah
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 7
Rummage Sale–February promises to be a very busy month for Hadassah women, starting the 1st day of the month, which will see the opening of that organization’s third Annual Rummage Sale, under the direction of Mrs. Al. Solomon and her committee, Mmes. Leonard Pearl, Leon Solomon, Jack Brisker, and Edward Kitaen.
Hadassah Sabbath–Hadassah members will be hostesses on Feb. 10 at Temple Beth Israel, Tifereth Israel and Beth Jacob Synagogues when in cooperation with the Rabbis, they will present the service and the Hadassah story. Mrs. Al Slayen is chairman.
Forum–“Faith in Freedom” is the theme for the regular luncheon meeting on Feb. 17 when Mrs. Stanley Strimling, Education Chairman, will present an outstanding group.
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Rembert James, Alexander Marshall, and Paul White will comprise the panel.
Youth Aliyah Dinner– As a climax to an activity-packed month, Hadassah will honor its Youth Aliyah Minyon members at a gala dinner-program on Feb. 23 at Harbor House Restaurant. A program based on the life of an outstanding Hadassah woman will be the featured entertainment.
Mrs. Harry Felson, chairman, has announced that reservations are limited to 300 and will be closed on Feb. 10. Reservations may be made with Mrs. Felson at H-6-6735 (HO-6-6735).
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San Diego Telephone Prefixes, Numbers Change Sunday
Southwestern Jewish Press January 22, 1954 Page 7
Have you made a mental note that your own telephone number will change next Sunday?
If you’re one of 175,000 telephone subscribers in the San Diego extended area, your number is scheduled to be changed to seven digits and also give a new prefix on that day.
The number change program will move San Diego one step closer to nationwide operator toll dialing which is contemplated in the near future. Customer toll dialing will come about a little later on.
Harry Depert, Pacific Telephone district manager, pointed out that the first two letters of the prefix will be dialed after next Sunday, instead of only one.
He suggested three steps to good telephone service after the seven digit dialing pattern goes into effect:
- Look up all numbers in the new directory
- Before dialing, jot the number down. With the number before you, when you dial, you will save time and the embarrassment of wrong numbers.
- Listen; for the dial tone, then carefully dial the first two letters and the numeral in the prefix, followed by the remaining four figures in the number. Remember to give your new number to the operator when placing out-of-town calls.
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