Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Now Hear This
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 5
By Joyce Addleson
Flash! This is it, Jr. Hostesses! The USO-JWB Jr. Hostess Luncheon will be held at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Officers Club on June 18. Details are still not worked out for a tour of the carrier Kearsarge. Will keep you posted.
A wonderful evening May 11 was had by all thanks to the Lasker Lodge, B’nai B’rith Armed Services “Chief” Jerry Aronoff. A jitterbug contest was held and the winners were Leani Leitchtag and Mike Napolitano. Lucy Recht and Bernie Muntifering came in second. The first prizes were a gold ring and cuff links. The second prizes consisted of a gold locket and a wallet. Congratulations.
A letter of hello and goodbye was received from our U.S.O. J.W.B. office from Art Kaiser currently at Great Lakes. He becomes a civilian in two weeks.
In June 30 Jewish Officers will be graduating from Military Acaemies: Merchant Marine, Army, Navy, and Coast Guard. Here’s hoping that some, if not all of them will be stationed here in San Diego.
Ex-Jr. Hostess and Ex-Sailor Carol Simmons and Bob Goldstone will be married May 29 by Rabbi Morton J. Cohn at Temple beth Israel. The reception will be held at the Mission Valley Country Club. Best wishes to you both.
We’d like to express or deepest sympathy to Howie Taylor, whose father passed away.
Note: The U.S.O.-J.W.B. is moving July 1 from the Spreckels Bldg. to Tifereth Israel Center. They will occupy what is now the Library Room.
That’s Thirty! Watch the column for details on the Jr. Hostess Luncheon.
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(Girdles)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 5
A girdle is an uncomfortable item that makes women look comfortable.
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Nursery School Group Elects New Officers
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 5
As its regular May business meeting, the Nominating Committee of the Cooperative Nursery School presented the following slate of officers to be elected in June. President, Mrs. Lee Phillips; 1st Vice Pres., Mrs. Ben Kutchek; 2nd Vice Pres., Mrs. Harold Weinberger; Sec., Mrs. Peter Clemmons; Treas, MRs. Carl Prager; Education Chairman, Mrs. John Gregory; Publicity, Mrs. Norwin Rosner; Equipment Chairman, Mrs. Bernard Arenson.
A committee was appointed to plan the school’s second annual graduation of children leaving the nursery to ender kindergarten. Mesdames Melvin Karzan, Marvin L. Stein and Harold Weinberger, with the guidance of Mrs. James Fry, School Director, will arrange for ceremonies and refreshments for the festivities to be held Friday, 10:30a.m. on June 24th in the Jewish Community Center, 3227 El Cajon Blvd. All friends and relatives are cordially invited to attend the graduation exercises of the following children: Gary Eifer, Michael Gates, Steven Greenstein, Michael Heumann, Helen Karzan, Vicki Luftig, and Eugene Stein.
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Playhouse Group To Hold Symposium
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 5
The La Jolla-San Diego County Theatre and Arts Foundation will sponsor La Jolla Playhouse, Inc. for its upcoming ninth season of professional summer theatre, it is announced by Mrs. Edward Longstreth, President of the Foundation.
As a first step under the new arrangement The Foundation will present a public symposium on the future of theatre on the west coast in La Jolla High School Auditorium, Sunday, June 5 at 8 p.m.
John Houseman, MGM motion picture producer, will act as moderator. Recently he has turned out for MGM such successes as “Julius Caesar,” “Executive Suite,” and currently “Moonfleet,” “The Cobweb,” “Mary Anne,” and “Lust for Life.”
Participating in the discussin will be Vincent Price, popular Hollywood stars representing the a ting profession, Harry Horner, designer and director, and John Swope, La Jolla Playhouse Executive Producer. The affair is open to the public with on admission charged.
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Sisterhood Holds Fashion Show And Installation
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 5
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will present a Fashion Show as the program at their annual Installation Luncheon which will be held at the Mission Valley Country Club on Tuesday, June 14th, at 12 o’clock.
“Mirror of Fashion,” the theme of the program, will be carried out in the installation of the new officers which will be conducted by Rabbi Monroe Levens. The officers, for the ensuing year are: President, Mrs. Wm. A. Feldstein; Vice Pres., Mmes. Earl Fishman, Max Zemen, Victor Weiss; Rec. Sec. Mrs. Sam Lennett; Corr. Sec., Mrs. David Brooks; Fin. Sec., Mrs. Ray Toole; Treas., Mrs. Henry Bowman; Auditor, Mrs. Edward Baranov. New Board members are Mesdames Louis Feller, Louis Blanc, Isadore Teacher, Joseph Gibson, Robert Tobin and Sidney Naliboff.
Mesdames Abe Ratner and Milo Berenson, co-chairmen of the afternoon program, will feature milady’s fashion from the Mission Valley Shoppe. Transportation and Baby Sitting service will be arranged for those who make reservations early by calling the Synagogue office, AT-1-5529; Mrs. Berenson, CY-5-4629; or Mrs. Ratner, AT-4-5558.
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(Amnesia)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 5
They were discussing medicine at a party given in the home of Oscar Levant. One of the Beverly Hills physicians popped a question at Oscar: “What is the difference between amneia and magnesia?”
Levant answered: “The fellow with amnesia doesn’t know where he is going.”
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With The Guardians
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 5
By Moshe
At the regular Board of Directors meeting held May 19th at member Murray Goodrich’s home it was decided tht the Guardians should elect a new meeting place for their monthly gatherings. A trio of committee members – Laury Cantor, Allie Ferer and Dave Stotsky—unanimously chose the Manor Hotel as site for the next meeting—June 2nd. Co-chairmen for the evening will by Murray Goodrich and Al DeSure. Guardians are urged to attend and bring along a potential new member. Remembre—Manor Hotel—June 2, 6:30 p.m. Be There!
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We have always admired finesse and perfectionism as attained by the true artist –be he a sculptor, bulldozer operator, male hairdresser or knaydel maker. It is thus that we submit the name of a Guardian as the most completely relaxed individual we have ever observed: A man who twice has fallen asleep at the dinner table, dozed off while watching Jai Alai and cat-napped intermittently during a Marilyn Monroe flicker – we give you – Sam Sosna!
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A crowd of kibitzers had elbowed their way around the hotly contested pinochle game. Cards were slapped noisily to the table with thunderous reverberations – the bidders noisily speculated on all the important three cards—spades double – chips were exchanged quickly. It was then that the quartet of players – Irv Kahn, Sam Berger, Dave Sapp and Yale Kahn were paternally interrupted by “A.J.” who asked simply of Irv: “What’s the stakes?” and Irv answered promptly: “Tenth of a cent a hundred, Dad.” “A.J.” then walked away with the satisfaction that his two boys were in good company.
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Tentative arrangements all for our newly elected Mayor Charles C. Dail to attend the June 2nd meeting. A large turn-out is anticipated to welcome His Honor.
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(Types of Women)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 5
A good woman inspires a man, a brilliant woman interests him, a beautiful woman fascinates him and a sympathetic woman gets him.
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(Beth Israel Confirmation)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
Confirmation Class of 1955 at the Temple Beth Israel is taken in front of the Temple House. Pictures in the front row, left to right, are Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, Deborah Ann Strauss, Ruth E. Freedman, Dr. Ruja (teacher), Lois Kipp Brown, Diane Ruth Fogelman, Marjorie Ina Lowitz, Cantor Julian Miller. Second Row—left to right, are Judith Herz, Susan Gail Solof, Georgette Lessor, Elaine Brandenburg, Marcia Pearl (piano accompanist), Eleanor R. Cohen; Third Row—Lawrence Robert Strauss, Gerald Spencer Mendell, Ronald Lee Schwartz, Jack E. Sharpe and Andrea Gail Leeds.
Confirmation services will take place at the Temple on Friday, May 27, at 8 p.m. A reception will be given by the parents of the confirmants following the services.
A Cantata “The American Jewish Tercentenary” will be presented by the class, honoring the 300th anniversary of the Jewish settlement in America.
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Congregations Hold Joint Picnic June 5
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
On Sunday, June 5th, under the joint chairmanship of Ruth Okum of Beth Jacob Congregation, Rod Horrow of Temple Beth Israel and Sandy Alter of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, a combined religious school and congregational religious school and congregational basket picnic will be held.
Meeting place will be Balboa Park, between Laurel and Olive, and the picnic will start at 10 a.m. There will be games at 10:30 a.m., awards at 1 p.m.; free refreshments for children.
Teachers and members of the three congregations are pitching in to make this an outstanding event. There will be fun and games for all age groups, so load up the wagon with food and kids and come out for a wonderful day.
See you at the picnic.
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(Today)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
Today is the day you worried about yesterday.
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A.Z.A. News
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
A big social is coming up May 29, A.Z.A. and their guests from Los Angeles, Covenant A.Z.A., will join San Diego B.B.B’s at the home of Shelly Hafner for an evening of dancing and fun, starting at 7 o’clock.
AT the May 24 meeting of A.Z.A, held at Cedar Lane Bowling Alley, the B.B.G’s joined the Alephs for an evening of bowling. A good time was had by all, of course.
Coming events for A.Z.A. include the District Four Convention to be held this year on the campus of the University of California at Davis. This is a big event for the Alephs who will be electing delegates soon.
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(Red Cross)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
Mrs. Edward Kuegeman, chairman of the San Diego County Chapter American Red Cross Arts and Skills service, announced that volunteers are desperately needed to work in leather, lapidary and ceramics at the Hobby Shop at the U.S. Naval Hospital, San Diego.
For further information, call the U.S. Naval Hospital Hobby Shop—BE 2-6951, ext. 461.
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Beth Jacob Sisterhood
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
Beth Jacob Sisterhood will hold its annual Installation of Officers on June 28, 1955.
This event will take place at the Mission Valley County Club at 11 a.m. and will be preceded by a delectable “brunch.” The brief ceremony will be followed by an entertaining program.
This should be a banner year for Sisterhood in view of the impressive list of officers who have pledged their support of President-elect, Mrs. Robert Strauss.
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(New Theater)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
A 650-seat indoor theater will replace the Fashion Theater at the Southern California Exposition and County Fair, June 24 through July 4. The theater will be available for special activities.
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(Hebrew Home)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
Application for admission to the new Hebrew Home for the Aged may be made through the Jewish Social Service Agency, 333 Plaza, BE 2-5172.
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Tifereth Israel Synagogue to Confirm Fourteen
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
The Festival of Shavuos and Confirmation Exercises will be observed at Tifereth Israel Synagogue on Friday, May 27.
The Confirmation Class consists of Bernard Berwin, Jacqueline C. Bianchini, Marilyn Joanne Borner, Phillip Michael Brenes, Sonia Ann Brodfuerer, Elanor M. Chassy, Sybil Diane Fishman, Danny Thomas Glasser, Marlene Phyllis Kolender, Arnold Lee Korey, Norman J. Kellner, Ronald Stephen Smith, Myrna Belle Wosk and Sharon S. Young.
They will conduct the Evening Service on the occasion of their Confirmation and deliver short addresses on the subject of “The Jewish Contribution to Humanity.” Certificates of Confirmation will be awarded to the members of the class by Mr. Max Zemen, president of the Synagogue, and Bibles will be presented to them by Mrs. William Feldstein, president of the Sisterhood.
A reception honoring the class will be tendered by their parents following the service.
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Pioneer Women To Hold Installation
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
Pioneer Women’s Annual Donor Dinner and Installation, of Negba and Shoshana groups, will be held on Sunday, June 5th at Manor Hotel, 6 p.m. Mrs. Mina Michaelson of Los Angeles will be Installing Officer. Mrs. Florence Barach and Mrs. Edith Gates are joint Chairmen; Mrs. Pauline Press and Mrs. Lillian Alpert are Co-Chairmen.
A musical program by Jean Shreibman and a short play by Shoshana members is included in the entertainment. The theme of the evening will emphasize the 30th Anniversary of Pioneer Women and their vital role in Israel’s vast network of social services. Outgoing president Mr. Jeanette Abrams of Negba Club and Mrs. Zena Fromer of Shoshana Club will outline their clubs’ progress in fulfilling their quotas. Anyone not attending the dinner is invited to the installation and program starting at 8 p.m.
Nomination and election of officers will take place at the next regular meeting of Negba Club on Thursday, June 2nd, at 12 noon at Beth Jacob Center.
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(Raisin Defined)
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 27-June 9, 1955, Page 6
A raisin is a grape that’s had too many worries!
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