Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
70% Reached in UJA Drive; 350 Balk Success
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 1
Fund General Campaign Chairman Max Rabinowitz announced that the campaign has reached 70 percent of its goal and 85 percent of the amount raised last year.
Though the campaign “money-wise” and in comparison of contributors gifts, is still over 9 percent ahead of last year, Rabinowitz indicated dissatisfaction with the slowness of the drive at this point.
“Only 350 prospective contributors,” he said, “are holding up the success of the drive. If they would give their contributions now, we could close the campaign with more than we raised in 1954.”
First division to go over the top ws the Christian division led by Anderson Borthwick, which had exceeded the 1854 results by raising $9,464 to date.
Following closely o the success of the Christian Division. the Women’s division is within 6 percent of the 1954 results.
Nathan Golden, president of the Hatikvah club of Tijuana, announced that the campaign in Lower California—Tijuana and Ensenada—would open during the month of July. He anticipated that approximately $2,000 will be raised in this area in comparison to $900 in 1954.
Mr. Rabinowitz urged all workers to intensify their efforts and to contact their prospects immediately. “With the coming of summer,” Rabinowitz stated, “it is natural to slack down on fund work. However, we must keep going at this time, so that we can finish as early as possible.”
Those who have not as yet made their contribution are urged to do so by sending it to the United Jewish Fund office, 333 Plaza, San Diego 1, Calif.
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New Officers Take Over In Election
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 1
Milton Fredman, Maxwell Kaufman and Albert A. Hutler were elected to lead the Community Relations Council for the coming year, according to Harry Wax, retiring chairman.
Both Fredman and Kaufman are prominent in Jewish community activities. Mr. Fredman is President of Lasker Lodge B’nai B’rith, is a member of the Board of the United Jewish Fund, and is the representative of the Anti-Defamation League in the area.
Mr. Kaufman, besides publishing the Press, is the Vice President of the San Diego Hebrew Home for the Aged, and a member of the Boards of the Jewish Community Center and the San Diego Open Forum.
At its last meeting the Community Relations Council approved the purchase of 1,000 school calendars to be presented to the city and county schools; the continuation of its membership in the California Federation for Civic Unity and the National Community Relations Advisory Council; and was (sic) approved the granting of the $250 to the San Diego State College workshop on human relatijons which will take place this summer.
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City of Hope Telethon on Channel 5 Sat. & Sun.
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 1
A seventeen hour star-saturated Telethon-Carnival will reach Southland screens via KTLA, Channel 5, on Saturday night and Sunday, June 11-12, sponsored by the Friars Club in behalf of the City of Hope. A spokesman for the Friars famed fraternity, described the City of Hope Telethon-Carnival this way:
“We’re out to make this a real entertainment ‘first’ for TV viewers. They will see everything in show business from top names in acrobatics to the foremost zither player in the world. Every minute on the minute, there will be a headliner on-camera. We’re going tall-out to make this the fastest-moving show seen on any television set in the country.”
San Diego headquarters for the City of Hope Telethon are being set up in the officers of the Accounting Corporation of America,1929 First Ave. (Belmont 4-8341). Ethel Berwin, President of the City of Hope Auxiliary is Telethon Chairman assisted by Irma Ruden, Junior City of Hope President. The Communication Workers of America will supply 50 volunteer operators to handle telethon response.
Volunteers are needed on June 12 to spend a few hours on “Hope Sunday” asking their neighbors and area residents to “open their doors to hope.” Every donation means hope for victims of cancer, leukemia, tuberculosis and heart ailments, who receive the benefits of an advanced program oftreatment and research at no cost to people of every community, regardless of race, religion or national origin.
To give your services and contributions to this very worthy cause – phone Ethel Berwin—AT 4-4806.
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Community Workers Receive Honors
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 1
Two long time outstanding workers for the Jewish Community of San Diego will be honored by the Board of Directors of the United Jewish Fund at its June Board meeting on Tuesday, June 14, according to Morrie Douglas, Fund President.
Sol Stone, first Executive director of the United Jewish Fund will be honored by election as an Honorary Life Member of the Fund Board of Directors. He is the first persons to be so honored in the twenty-two years of Fund history.
Mrs. Yale Naliboff, who recently retired after ten years of service in the office of the United Jewish Fund, both as an office manager and as Director of the Women’s Division will be honored on the same evening for her unselfish service and dedication to the work of the United Jewish Fund in San Diego.
The 82-year-old Sol Stone will receive an illuminated scroll testifying to his election as an honorary director for life “in tribute to his dedication to community; whose leadership, wisdom and vision have helped to mold a progressive American Jewish community in San Diego.”
Mr. Stone came to San Diego in 1911. His children are Dr. Robert M. Stone, a community leader who has served the United Jewish Fund and Temple Beth Israel; Harold Arthur, and Mrs. Ben Barron.
Sol Stone became the Executive Director of the United Jewish Fund in 1935, and served until 1947. Under his guidance he watched the Fund grow from an organization raising $1,000 in its opening campaign to one that now raises $200,000 for local, national and overseas needs.
He continues his activities in the Community, at a time and age when most people have completely retired, as the superintendent of the Cemetary (sic) Corporation. He is still active in Temple Beth Israel affairs and in the work of the United Jewish Fund. He is a member of the Board of the Jewish Community Center, in which he actively participates.
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Local Men Chosen
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 1
Morris W. Douglas, Fund President; Carl M. Esenoff, Federation President; Eli H. Levenson and Robert Spiegel have been appointed to the National Committee of the Council of Jewish Federation and Welfare Funds, it was announced this week.
The Council is the national association of central Jewish organizations serving communities throughout the United States and Canada. The committees cover all phases of CJFWF activity and guide its policy during the year.
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New Hebrew Home Inspection Tour
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 1
The beautiful new Hebrew Home for the Aged which is now under construction and in its final stages of completion, will open to the public for its first informal tour of inspection on Sunday, June 26th, from 2 to 5 o’clock. Members of the board of the Women’s Auxiliary will be hostesses.
The Home which is located on 54th St. about one block north of University Ave., may be reached by the No. 7 bus line.
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Society News
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
On June 14th, at 8:00 p.m., Linda Goldfarb will be presented in a dance recital given by Madame Kaliski’s School of Classical Ballet, at the San Diego Woman’s Club.
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Cpl. and Mrs. Dean Greenberg (Edie Press) are home again from France. Other returnees from duty across the seas are Sgt. Sam, Roann and baby Mark Krasner, from Germany.
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In June and July Ira Fischbein will be on the French and Italian Riveras, in Paris and Copenhagen.
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Thank You
Gertrude Harris wishes to thank her friends for their interest and kindness during her recent recuperation from surgery.
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Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Goldbarg of 6168 Lambeth Dr., thank their friends for consideration shown to them after Mrs. Goldbarg’s operation.
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Think back! Did you give a confirmation gift at the Confirmation Service two weeks ago and forget to enclose your card. Several confirmands received gifts and they do not know whom to thank.
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The children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaplan helped them celebrate their 20th Wedding Anniversary on June 2nd. My, how the time does fly!
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Heroine for the week was Julia Neumann who rescued a Collie dog from drowning in the Campanile Pool. He found out how to get in but couldn’t figure how to get out of the pool.
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Home for the summer from Reed College, Portland, Oregon, is Paul Kaufman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Kaufman.
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Mr. and Mrs. Louis Addleson left on June 6th, via plane, for New York, to attend the wedding of their niece’s daughter, Pearl Bilgray, which will be held on June 12th. They expect to remain in New York a month visiting all their relatives, some of whom they have not seen in 44 years.
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Mrs. Charles Marks was the lucky winner of the $1,000 Savings Bond at Hadassah’s Donor Dinner Dance. In true Hadassah spirit she immediately made a generous donation.
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Mrs. Lou Lipton (Aurora) and daughter Sandra will fly to Lima, Peru, to spend a couple of months with Mrs. Lipton’s mother, Mrs. Maria Aguirre and her sisters Maria Victoria and Blanca.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wyner will celebrate their 25th anniversary on June 12th with a cocktail party for 150 guests in their new home at 6421 Gary Court.
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Congrats to Sam Stone. He’ll attend the R.O.C. (Reserve Officers Corps of the Navy) this summer at Newport, N.Y.
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Beth Jacob Sisterhood To Install New Officers on Tuesday, June 28
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
Election of Officers at the Beth Jacob Sisterhood took place at the Beth Jacob Center on Tuesday, May 31st. The Elected Officers were: Pres., Mrs. Robert Strauss; 1st V.P., Mrs. Al Nadler; 2nd V.P., Mrs. William Penn; 3rd V.P., Mrs. Sidney Rose; Corr. Sec., Mrs. Harry Schwartz; Fin. Sec., Mrs Julius Penn; Rec. Sec., Mrs. Morris Stokes; Treas., Mrs. Hyman Kitaen; Parliamentarian, MRs. Robert Seigel; Historian, MRs. Ben Ornstein; Publicity, Mrs. Robert Penn; Trustees: Mmes Elias Berwin, Leon Solomon, Martin Borenstein, Morris Penn, Baruch Stern, William Schusterman, D. Friedman, Sam Rassin, Harry Penn, Myer Snyder, Jack Brisker, Morton Thaler, Marvin Bobrof, Bernie Godes, J. Bloomfield and Morris S. Kraus.
Installation of Officers will take place June 28th at the Mission Valley Country Club. Bruch will be served at 11:00 a.m. to members and guests. A delightful program will follow by members of the Star-Light Opera. Reservations can be had by phoning the following numbers: AC-3-1550, CY-504834, or AT-4-3363.
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Bride-To-Be Honored
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
Several parties have climaxed the exciting pr-nuptial period for Margie Goodman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred H. Goodman.
Hostesses were Mrs. Adolph Brenes, grandmother; Ruben Avid and Mrs. Sam Brenes, aunts of the bride, who entertained at the Bali Hai on May 21st and sorority sisters of Pi Alpha Lambda who gave a luncheon at the Manor Hotel on May 22nd. On Mayh 28th, a luncheon shower was held at the Carolina Pines, in Los Angeles, by several of Margie’s young friends.
The bride-to-be will be wed to Herbert Hyman, son of Mrs. Sam B. Hyman, of Los Angeles, at 4 o’clock on June 19th, at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
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Speech Arts Class Offered For Summer
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
Esther Siegel announced that she will offer special Speech Arts training during the summer vacation. Courses for children will include dramatic interpretation and general speech improvement with particular emphasis upon individualized instruction. Also, courses in practical Public Speaking, Diction and Voice training will be offered adults. For further information, contact Miss Siegel at her studio in the Barcelona Hotel, Belmont 2-01253.
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(Temptations)
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
A man has so many more temptations than a woman because he knows where to go and find them!
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“Fashion in Action” Installation Theme
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
Culminating a successful year under the leadership of Mrs. Harry Wax, retiring president, the Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will hold their annual Installation Luncheon on Tuesdya, June 14, at 12 o’clock at Mission Valley Country Club.
“Fashion in Action” is the theme which is to be carried out in the installation of officers to be conducted by Rabbi Monroe Levens, and also in the spectacular Fashion Show presented by the Fairway Shop of Mission Valley and the Gladys Scott Shop. Mrs. Milo Berenson and Mrs. Abe Ratner and their able committee have planned this outstanding event to please the fashion tastes of an entire feminine community. A parade of lovely fashions will be presented by Sisterhood models Mesdames Wilfred Goodman, Leo Krasne, Harold Lehrer, Louis Solomon and Ben Press. Petite Misses Jackie Wixon, Andrea and Debby Press will be Junior models.
Novel table decorations were designed by Mrs. Albert Klug, assisted by Mrs. Sol Chenkin. Program chairman is Mrs. Daniel Orlansky. A lovely musical program will feature the beautiful voice of Mrs. David Schriebman accompanied by Mrs. Louis Blanc who will also play the background music for the Fashion Show.
Arrangements for transportation and baby sitting service may be made by calling the Synagogue Office, AT 1-5529.
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Classified
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
For Sale — $500 Wedding gown and veil, 5 foot train, Italian improted satin with seed pearls. Sacrifice, call CY-6-9278. Mrs. Lang.
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Five Acres for sale near Lake Meade National Recreation Area and Las Vegas, Nevada. Phone AT 1-4583.
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Calendar
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
11th—Sat.., 8 p.m.—Labor Zionist “Shekal Day” Meeting – Tifereth Israel Center.
12th –Sun., 5:30 p.m.—Beth Jacob Auxiliary Shavuoth Dinner – Beth Jacob Center
14th—Tues., 12 noon—Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Installation and Luncheon –Mission Valley Country Club.
14th—Tues., 8:15 p.m.—City of Hope Jr. Auxiliary Installation – Tifereth Israel Center.
26th –Sun, 11 a.m. – Beth Jacob Annual Picnic – Balboa Park.
27th—Mon., 1 p.m. –Birdie Stodel Fashion Show and Movie, “Marty” – Capri Theatre.
28th—Tues., 11 a.m. – Beth Jacob Sisterhood Brunch and Installation – Mission Valley Country Club.
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City of Hope Jrs. Install Officers
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
The City of Hope Jr. Auxiliary will have it’s (sic) annual installation of officers on Tuesday evening, June 14th at 8:15 p.m. at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue Center.
Mrs/ Elias Berwin, president of the Senior Auxiliary,w ill be the installing officer. Mrs. M. Lieberman will be installed as Preisdent; Mrs. E. Lindenfeld, 1st VP.; MRs. D. Goodwin, 2nd V.P.; MRs. A. Ruben, 3rd V.P.; Mrs. C. Reiner, Rec. Sec.; Mrs. S. Everett, Corr. Sec.; Mrs. R. Goodwin, Treas.; Mr. B. Ruden, Sgt at Arms, and the following trustees: Mmes B. Garber, S. Okmin, J. Schechter, I. Moskowitz, I. Dean; J. Zweig and E. Berkun.
Following the installation will be a varied fun and entertainment program, according to Mrs. Arthur Ruben, chairman, and delicious refreshments will be served.
All members, their guests and friends are cordially invited to attend.
P.S. –Don’t forget to watch the annual City of Hope telethon, Saturday night, June 11th on KTLAm, Channel 5.
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Unveiling
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10, 1955, Page 2
Memorial Services and Unveiling will be held at the Greenwood Mausoleum for Dave Fagelson, on Sunday, June 12th, at 2:30 p.m. Rabbi Monroe Levens will officiate.
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