Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Birdie Stodel Women Plan President’s Day
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 5
Past Presidents met at the home of Mrs. David Schwartz to plan “Past Presidents’ Day” which will be held on Monday, Jan. 24, at the Beth Jacob Center. They will be hostesses at the luncheon to be held at 12:00 o’clock. All past presidents will participate in the program of the day.
Over 25 members will be initiated on this day. The initiation will be headed by Mrs. Robert Siegel who will act as president, Mrs. Jennie Siner as counselor, Mrs. Harry Schwartz and Mrs. David Schwartz will give responses. All other past Presidents will form a living Menorah.
This year’s class of initiates will be presented in honor of Past President Mrs. Harry Schwartz and Mrs. James Geller.
Mrs. Marco Ratner is in charge of table decorations.
Past President Mrs. Jeremiah Aronoff, who is in charge of affairs for the day, promises a long, pleasant social afternoon.
Mrs. Morrie Kraus, president, urges all members to attewnd. Make reservations by calling any past presidents.
Don’t forget our chapter’s 26th anniversary will be celebrated in February. Details and date to follow.
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J.W.V. News
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 5
Members of San Diego Post 185 listened to a very interesting talk given by Bob Elliott, the newly named Padre manager, at their January 19th meeting. Elliott, who was introduced by his friend, Jerry Krakoff, told of his baseball career and his hopes for 1955. The 40 and 8 organization of the American Legion were also present as guests of the Jewish War Veterans.
A committee of Past Commanders were appointed to choose a slate of officers to be elected in March. Bud Samuels, Commander, has assigned the duties of Finance Officer to J. David Brooks until the next election.
Post 185 will march in the military parade to be held January 30 in National City for the purpose of raising funds in the March of Dimes campaign. Stanley Yukon, Post Commander, will be in charge of the JWV contingent.
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Council Slates Valentine Ball
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 5
Final arrangements for the “Valentine Ball” at the Mission Valley Country Club have been completed. The date is Saturday evening, Feb. 12, 1955.
Join your friends in the cocktail lounge at 8 p.m. for a social hour. Buffet supper will be served at 8 p.m. and there will be entertainment and dancing. Decorations will be in the Valentine theme.
Make up your tables (you may have as many as twenty at a table) and call your reservation in to Mrs. Ben Lemson, JU 2-7628; Mrs. Paul Moss, JU-2-1504 or Mrs. Monroe Gardner, JU-2-5940. Reservations close Feb. 8.
Mrs. Sidney R. Silverman and Mrs. Sidney Smith are Co-chairmen of the event.
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Council Women To Have Speaker
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 5
The next regular luncheon meeting of Council will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 1st, at noon, at the House of Hospitality in the Copper Room.
The principal speaker will be Mrs. Joseph Willen of New York City. Mrs. Willen is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Council of Jewish Women and President of the International Council. In 1951, Mrs. Willen was chosen as part of a panel of eleven leading American women, and made a four weeks’ tour of Germany under auspices of the State Department.
Mrs. Willen will speak on “Council’s Role Overseas”. A most interesting and stimulating afternoon is anticipated. Mrs. Harry Blumberg will give a report on Service to the Blind.
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(Religious Principle)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 5
A big part of any man’s religion consists in getting along with other people.
(San Diego Hebrew Home)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 5
Application for admission to the Hebrew Home for the Aged may be made through the Jeiwsh Social Service Agency, 333 Plaza, BE 2-5172.
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(Dollars and Sense)
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 5
If the man who is always in debt will keep a record of his expenses he may find it is sense he lacks—not dollars.
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Too many dollars in the wrong man’s pocket soon crowds out the sense in his head.
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Pioneer Women To Hold Annual Bazaar
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 6
Pioneer Women’s Annual Bazaar will be held on Sunday, Jan. 30th, at Beth Jacob Center at 10 a.m until midnight. Delicious foods will be served all day, prepared under the supervision of Goldie Kitaen, so bring your family and friends for a delightful day of fine food and fun. New merchandise of all kinds will be on display and will be on sale at prices to please you.
Mrs. Rose Brooker and Mrs. Rose Abrams are chairmen and they are asking the support and co-operation of all members and of all who are interested in the important work of Pioneer Women in Israel.
Mark the date, Jan. 30th, on your calendar and be there.
The next meeting of Negba Club will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3rd and an interesting program and fine luncheon at noon is being planned. Plans are being made for welcoming Pioneer Women’s Delegates from Israel.
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Couples Club To Visit Globe Theatre
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 6
The next social of the Couples Club to be held on January 22nd is a planned theatre poarty to the “Old Globe” to see the comedy, “Affairs of State.” The entertainment committee report hevy bookings and regret that no more reservations are now possible for our particular group.
Take away the sculptor’s chisel or the artist’s paint brush and you deprive him of his most important medium of expression, take away a Rabbi’s voice and you bring about the same result. We of the Couples Club are happy indeed that our Rabbi, Monroe Levens, will soon be blessed once more with his most capable “tool of trade.”
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Volunteers Needed
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 6
An urgent appeal for volunteer workers went out today from the headquarters of the San Diego County Heart Association, 1651 Fourth Avenue.
Any man or woman who can spare even an hour a day for helping in the Heart Association offices, folding literature, stuffing or addressing envelopes, etc. is urged to phone the Heart Association at Belmont 4-5102.
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Public Speaking Class Now Open
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 6
Esther I. Siegel announces that registration is now open for her adult class in Public Speaking which meets every Wednesday morning in her studio in the Barcelona Hotel. The course emphasizes practical training in diction, self-confidence, relaxation and vocabulary building. Anyone interested in becoming more effective in business, social and club life is asked to contact Miss Siegel, Barcelona Hotel, Belmont 2-0153. Tuition for this course is a special rate of $18 for 10 lessons. Private and class instruction is also available for children in Speech Arts and Dramatics.
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Temple Sisterhood Gets Set For Country Fair Feb. 6th
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 6
There’s a buzz of activity throughout the Temple Beth Israel family as final preparations get under way for the big Country Fair to be held on Feb. 6 from 3:30 to midnight.
The American Legion Hall at 2690 B St. is being transformed into a rural fairground under the able direction of Harriet Dickman.
There will be fun for all – young and old will enjoy the many activities that are being planned. Betty Karel is in charge of special games for the youngsters and Helen Siner has planned exciting gaming events for their parents. Enjoy the delicious buffet being served from 5 to 8 p.m. Homemade specialties prepared by our own expert cooks, under the direction of Louise Hertz, Zelma Goldstein and Charlotte Haas, at the modest prices of only $1.85 for adults and $0.85 for children.
Many workers are still needed, especially for the buffet.
Help make this event a success – call Louise Hertz, CO 4-3021, and volunteer your services.
Finances for the Country Fair are being handled by Ruth Smoller and Ruth Silverman.
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New Director For Center Nursery
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 6
Mrs. James Fry was made permanent Director of the Cooperative Nursery School of the Jewish Community Center this month after serving on a probationary basis for three months.
Mrs. Fry has had ten years of experience in the educational field, ranging from work with a demonstration class of primary age children at Tufts College to a position as Educational Consultant to the Universalist Church of Japan.
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Open Forum Has India Speaker
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 6
The fourth lecture of the S.D. Open Forum will be held on January 30th, at the First Unitarian Cnhurch, 1541 Sixth Ave., at 8 p.m.
Mr. Amiya Chakravarty, U.N. Advisor to the Indian Delegation, Professor of Comparative Oriental Religions and Literature at Boston University will be guest speaker. His topic –“An Asian looks at the World.”
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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, January 21, 1955, Page 6
Molli Simon, aged 72, on Tuesday, Jan. 18th. Mrs. Simon resided in San Diego since 1939. Survivors are sons, Leo, of New York City and Jack of Denver, Colo.; daughters, Sylvia Greenberg of Detroit, Mich; and Rose Kohn of Los Angeles; a sister, Fern Raphael of Chicago, Ill; a brother, Nathan Niederman, of New York; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Simon was a member of Temple Beth Israel, Temple Sisterhood, Hadassah, and the Council of Jewish Women.
Services were conducted by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn at Merkely Austin Mortuary. Final resting place is Greenwood Memorial Park.
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William Schusterman, husband of Goldie Schusterman, died on January 2nd, at the age of 59 years. He is survived by his wife; son, Arnold; and daughters, Doris Borenstein and Sally Kaplan; two brothers and seven grandchildren. Rabbi Baruch Stern officiated at services held at the Merkely-Austin Mortuary; interment at Home of Peace Cemetery. He was a board member of Congregation Beth Jacob and B’nai B’rith Lasker Lodge.
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