Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staffSouthwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Hoffer-Solomon Vows Exchanged
On Sunday, Jan. 2, at 7:00 p.m., Barbara Solomon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon M. Solomon of San Diego, was wed to Harold Hoffer, son of Mrs. S. Hoffer of New York City.
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiated at the services held in the Beth Israel Temple.
The bride wore an original ballerina-length gown of all-over embroidered, shimmery, white satin. The fitted, princess style bodice was accentuated by a full, billowy skirt and a deep V-back neckline. The shoulder length veil was caught to a lace crown. Barbara carried a bouquet of white orchids and Roman hyacinth.
Bridesmaids Isabelle Bank and Sandra Schoenkopf wore pastel gowns and carried nosegay bouquets. Ushers were Jerry Solomon and Dr. Larry Solomon.
Two hundred and twenty-five guests attended the buffet dinner dance held after the ceremony at the Mission Valley Country Club. The music for dancing was provided by Pauline Gleason and Orchestra. The bride’s mother welcomed the guests in a short formal of dusty rose lace. The groom’s mother wore a grown of midnight blue silk.
Barbara left for her honeymoon, at Big Bear Lodge and Las Vegas, wearing a slate grey suit with winter white accessories.
Out of town guests were Messrs. And Mesdames Max Goodman, Jack Goodman and Mrs. Sonya Ariel, of Tiajuana; Mr and Mrs. Al Burton, of Burbank, Messrs and Mesdames Joe Rosenberg and Al Cassel of Sherman Oaks; Jerry Solomon, Marcia Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Solomon, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lewis and Miss Bobbi Marks of Los Angeles; Mr and Mrs. Frank Linneen of Hollywood, and Mr. and Mrs. Segall of Glendale.
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Green-Berkun Wedding Announced
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berkun of 4568 Marlborough Dr. announce the marriage of their daughter, Anita, to Calvin Green, son of Ernest Green of Escondido on December 19th.
Rabbi Monroe Levens officiated at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
The bride wore a gown of white Chantilly lace and tulle with lace-edged veil, and carried white roses. She was given in marriage by her father.
Miss Marilyn Berkun, maid of honor, was gowned in peacock blue tulle. Bridesmaids, dressed in coral tulle, were Misses Miriam Gralnick, Bernice Kaufman and Frances Samuels.
George Green was best man for his brother; ushers were Richard Pick, Jerry Krasne and William Kolender.
A reception and buffet supper for 250 guests was held in the Synagogue Hall following the ceremony. After their return from their honeymoon in Las Vegas the young couple will reside in San Diego, where the bridegroom will continue his studies at State College.
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Wedding Told
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Announcement has been made of the marriage, on December 24th, of Bernice Kagen Berner to Dr. Jack Binderman, Jr.
Dr. Binderman, a dentist, will move his residence and officers from Beckley, West Virginia, to San Diego.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Newcomers to San Diego are Mrs. Lillian Baume, and her daughter, Dorie. Formerly of New York City, they now reside at 3061 Madison Ave., in San Diego.
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The Al Hutler family, with Mrs. Ossie Ehrlich, have just returned from a motor trip East. They visited New Orleans, took interesting side trips and visited relatives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Welcome visitors to San Diego were Morrie and Flo Ackerman and Linda. Naturally, their grandchild took up most of their time.
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Happy travelers are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lamon, who have just completed a two months tour of Spain, Italy, England and France. The Lamons attended a hotel convention in Rome. Before returning to San Diego they visited relatives in New York.
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Betrothal – It was a double-header for the Robert Berkun family. Daughter Marilyn’s engagement to William (Billy) Kolender of San Diego, was announced at the wedding of their daughter, Anita, on December 19th Billy is at present in the Navy. No wedding date hhas been set.
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Among the California doctors who attended the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists in Chicago was Dr. Walter Ornstein of San Diego.
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Mr. Zel Camiel has been elected to the National Council of United HIAS Service, in recognition of his untiring service to our New Americans.
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Small World Dept – The Maxwell Kaufmans went to Los Angeles to spend New Years Eve with an old friend and were right “at home” with the lively group they joined. Among the revelers were Diane Fischer’s sister and brother-in-law, the Harman Ostrens, a former classmate and good friend of the Levenson brothers, David Hoffman (like Morey, he’s a one-man show at the piano) and of all things, a childhood sweetheart of Leo Beck (her name is Ida too.) ‘Tis indeed a small world.
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Judging by a card received from Miami, Florida, Thelma and Sam Weiss are having a wonderful time on their trip. They will be home on the 8th.
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Mrs. Jean Spatz wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness and consideration during her recent illness.
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New Subscibers – Dr. Jack Binderman Jr., Maury Gross, Jack Schulman.
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Jean Goldstein Wed in San Francisco
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Young love scored again when Jean Edloe Goldstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Goldstein, was married to Ernest Malamud, son of Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Malamud of San Francisco. The young couple were married on December 31st at 4 p.m. in the Borgia Room of the St Francis Hotel; Rabbi Irving Reichart officiated. Edith Malamud was Maid of Honor.
Thirty-five intimate members of both families gathered in the beautifully decorated room to witness the ceremony, which was followed by a dinner.
The groom, a graduate of University of California, will return to Cornell, where he is a Teacher’s Assistant, and will continue his studies for the Masters Degree. The bride will also attend Cornell.
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Betrothal Announced
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Mr. and Mrs. David Schissel of San Diego announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra, to Arthur Levinson, son of MRs. Ethel Levinson, and nephew of Mandel Weiss, of San Diego.
Arthur is a graduate of Stanford University and Sandra attended UCLA. A June wedding is being planned.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
A son, Harold Paul, was born to M/Sgt. And Mrs. Morton B. Peskin on Thursday, Dec. 30th, at the Naval Hospital in Corona, California.
Proud grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sandor Goldberger, on the maternal side, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Peskin on the paternal side.
M/Sgt Morton Peskin is stationed at March Field and resides at Arlington, Calif.
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Dating will never be a problem to Lisa Emily, newest member of the family of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Hoffman. In addition to her own three brothers, Robert, James and Laurence, Lisa has eight cousins – all boys. She was born at Mercy Hospital on Dec. 23rd and weighted 6 lbs, 10 oz.
Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Harry H. Goldstein of Arlington, Va.
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A welcome addition to the Max Sturman family is Joan, who arrived on January 34d at the Scripps Memorial Hospital. She weighed 7 lbs at birth. All ready for their new playmate are brothers Andy, 3, and Neil, 1 year.
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Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Fuss, of Brentwood, L.I; paternal grandfather is Benjamin Sturman of New York City.
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Mr. and Mrs. Zane Feldman announce the birth of a daughter, Lisa Rose on December 31st, weight 6 lbs, 12 ozs. The Feldmans have another child, Bernard, 2 ½ years.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and MRs. Louis Feldman, maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sophie Law-Zimmer; great-grandparents are Mr. and MRs. Isaac Feldman of Woonsocket, R.I.; great-gbrandmother, Mrs. Bertha Feinberg of San Diego.
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Unveiling
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
The family of Anna Shelley wish to announced that on Sunday, January 23rd, at 2 p.m. at the Home of Peace Cemetery, services will be held at the unveiling of her stone. Rabbi Baruch Stern will officiate.
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Beth Israel To Hold Annual Dinner Meeting
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
The Annual Dinner Meeting of Temple Beth Israel will be held on Thursday, January 30th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Temple Center. Irving E. Friedman, Chairman urges that members who cannot come to dinner attend the meeting which starts at 8 p.m. Reservations may be made by calling the Temple Office. (Limited to members only.)
Among the important reports to be given will be that of Rabbi Morton J. Cohn and President Mark Esterson. Dr. Robt. M. Stone, chairman will present the Nominating Committee’s slate for Board of Directors. Nominations are also acceptable from the floor.
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Bay City To Install 33 New Members
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Approximately 33 members will be initiated by the Bay City B’nai B’rith Chapter on Monday, January 10, at Tifereth Israel Center. Mrs. Harold Garvin, chairman, announced that an original initiation script written by Mrs. Victor Weiss, will be used, augmented by a short membership skit which is being prepared by members of the committee. Special refreshments will be served and an extra special surprise presentation will be made to the initiates. Those assisting Mrs. Garvin are: Mesds. David Cohen, Morris Cahan, Max Felsman, Charles Juster, Wilford Robbins, Abe Hollandersky, Eugene Sacks, Sanford Sacks and David Schloss.
Mrs. Jack Meyers, president, urges all members to attend and extends a cordial invitation to non-members to be guests of the Chapter that evening.
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(Religious Success)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Success in religion, like any other endeavor, has to be worked at seven days a week.
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Classified
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
Women Wanted—Make extra money. Address, mail postcards, spare time every week, BICO, 133 Belmont, Belmont, Mass.
Man Available – For Gardening ..Trucking Services… Pick-Up and Delivery. Call after 5 p.m. .. BE 9-2780
Art Teacher – B.A. desires work in art, nursery or related fields – Tel. AC-3-7394.
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Calendar
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 3
January
8th – Sat, 6;30 p.m.—Jewish Center Dinner – Don Room, El Cortez
9th –Sun, 6:30 p.m. – Lasker Lodge Installation Dinner Dance – Mission Valley Club
10th—Mon, 8:30 p.m. – Bay City B.B. Women’s Initiation –Tifereth Israel Center.
11th –Tuesday “Sport Night” – Men’s Club – Temple Center
13th-Thurs.—Election of Officers –U.J.F. State Ballroom, S.D. Hotel – 6:30 p.m.
19th—Wed., 12 noon – Se Sola Pools – Hadassah Luncheon
26th– Wed. eve. – “Mr. Hadassah Night—Dinner and Fashion Show – Mission Valley Club
30th-Sun – Pioneer Women Annual Bazaar – Beth Jacob Center
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Irving Friedman To Head Clinic
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 4
Irving E. Friedman has been reappointed president and advisory board chairman of Guadalupe Clinic for his 11th term, Rev. Thomas Byrnes, moderator, said.
Nicholas Martin was reappointed vice chairman and Mrs. Clara Brisco secretary. New members named to the board were Dr. Guy E. Magio, medical staff president; John McCarthy, Robert J. Stirnkorb, and M.D. Goodrich.
Reappointed to the board were Dr. Joseph B. Mullen, president of the dental staff, and Mrs. Thomas F. Dunn, Chester Pagni, Louis Ricca, Sam W. Hamill, Emmet McCabe and William Rule.
During 1954 there were 16,000 visits of patients for clinic care.
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Birdie Stodel Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 4
Birdie Stodel Chapter No. 92 members are deeply grieved by the passing of Mr. William Schusterman, husband of our beloved member, Goldie Schusterman.
The chapter is postponing its regular meeting which was to have been held on Monday, January 10, because of the death. The next meeting will be held Monday, January 24th.
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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 4
Elinor B. Kitaen, beloved wife of Joseph Kitaen, died Sat., January 1st at the age of 37 years. She is survived by her husband and three children, Darreld, Terry and Susan, and a brother, Jack Ellis, of Los Angeles.
Services were conducted by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn at the Lewis Colonial Mortuary and interment was in the Home of Peace Cemetery.
Mrs. Kitean was a member of the Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood, the Yo-Ma-Co Club and Hadassah.
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Harry Cohn, husband of Rebecca Cohn, passed away on Friday, Dec. 31st, at the age of 59 years. He is survived by sons, Leroy, Lyman and Irvin, and daughter, Mrs. Barbara Schloss. Services were held at the Lewis Colonial Mortuary and interment was at the Sholem Mausoleum. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiated.
(Hebrew Home for the Aged)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 7, 1955, Page 4
Application for admission to the Hebrew Home for the Aged may be made through theJewish Social Service Agency, 333 Plaza, BE-2-5172.
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