Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Now, HearThis!
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 4
This space, formerly occupied by Junior Hostess Joyce Addleson, is happy to extend sincere best wishes to her and her fiancé, Sailor Boy Sherman Love of Albany, New York. Seabee l c Wally Walter also broke the good news of his engagement and impending September wedding to a very pretty Los Angeles blonde. Our best wishes to you too, Wally, and the bride to be… Added to the Junior Hostess roster are 2 summer visitors from out of town, Jane Brenner from Chicago, visiting with aunt Julia Cole, and Beatrice Parks, visiting with Navy M.D. and Mrs. Sheldon Lipshutz. … Sandy Lipton having a good time visiting with relatives in South America… We’re standing 24-hour watch on the lookout for Junior Hostesses Glenda Pollack, Natalie Veitzer, Geraldine Solomon and French Jacquie Sportes. We miss you gals and would like to see your shining faces once again on a regular basis.
Hot Flash!! Next private swim party and barbecue, sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, will be August 21st. Now is the time to get signed up for a real good time. Beach party held last week at La Jolla Cove was grand. It waa long, wonderful, tired day. Those of you who miss these swim parties are missing out on a good deal… More traveling Junior Hostesses; Reitha Stokes on a six week tour of San Francisco, Cleveland, New York and other points east; Judy Smollar visiting in Chicago. Incidentally, both Reitha and Judy will meet with Sandy Flax while in Chicago.
*
Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 4
Herbert Eber, 51 years of age, passed away in a Los Angeles hospital July 19. He resided at 3443 Elliott Steet in San Diego and had lived here for 12 years. He was the owner of the Eber’s Liquor Store in San Diego.
Mr. Eber was a member of Temple Beth Israel and a member of the Retail Liquor Dealers Association of San Diego. He is survived by his wife, Dora, two children, Alan and Sarah Jane of San Diego, four sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held at the Lewis Colonial Mortuary Wednesday, July 20, with Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiating. Entombment was in Home of Peace Mausoleum in Cypress View.
*
Hyman Chemnick, 69 years of age, passed away July 23 at a local hospital. He resided at 4236 Menlo Avenue and had lived in San Diego 31 years. He was a retired real estate man.
Mr. Chemnick is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Cantor and Mrs. Herman Sarfan of San Diego; two sons, Sidney and Eugene Chemnick and 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Lewis Colonial Mortuary Monday, July 25, with Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiating. Interment at Sholom Mausoleum.
*
A.Z.A.
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 4
Recently, San Diego Aleph Zadik Aleph Chapter Number 122 held the semi-annual installation ceremonies and dinner at the Manor Hotel. Installed in office as the new administration for the next six months were Aleph Godol, Alvin Cohen; Aleph S’gan, Ronald Doctor, Aleph Mazkir (Corresponding), Mark Ulansky; Aleph Mazkir (Recording) Lawrence Strauss; Aleph Gizbor, Gerald Mendell; Aleph Moreh, Edward Naiman; Aleph Sopher, Stephen Goldfarb; Aleph Shofare Godol, Richard Solomon; Alefph Shotare Katone, David Roisman; Aleph Kohen Godol, Peter Colt. Officiating at the ceremonies were Morrie Kraus as installing officer and Dave Schloss, President of Fox Lodge, as Assistant Installing Officer.
Thanks to the kind, generous hospitality of Doctor Milton Millman of Lasker Lodge, our chapter was able to put on a very successful Pledge Swim Party with the use of his swimming pool.
*
As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 4
By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant
Travel Is So Broadening
A few weeks ago, one of our popular magazines had an article on the great travel plans of the many thousands of Americans who were on the move toward a summer in Europe. Little emphasis was placed in this news feature on the reasons for the European vacation but it is safe to say that in addition to the fact that some wanted to say that they’ve been abroad or because it is an opportunity to get away from the cares of work, many travel for that intangible which we call culture.
In this vein, I should like to emphasize that “Travel is So Broadening.” Unfortunately, many of us use travel to broaden by indulging too much in satisfying dishes without the necessary exercise that they would get under other circumstances. But there is much to be derived from travel which all the books on geography and all the newsreels cannot provide.
For example, this column is being written in Tokyo, Japan, and all that I have seen since leaving home are my own impressions which could be derived only through personal experience. Let me share these impressions with you in this and subsequent columns. True, some of these impressions could not be gained by the average traveler because I traveled by and for the armed forces.
We took off from the San Francisco bay area in an impressive looking and reassuring plane, one typically used by commercial airlines and in nine and a half hours landed at Hickam Field in Honolulu, Hawaii. There are very few remaining sings of the destruction that this field took from the surprise attack on Dec. 7, 1941. Fifteen hours there were spent in the usual traveler’s pursuits –visiting Waikiki Beach. Since my last visit there , one year ago, there are about five new hotels of king size, evidence that Hawaii is fast becoming the Miami Beach of the Pacific.
Eight hours after leaving Hawaii we were on the tiny spot in the Pacific Ocean called Wake Island. On this spot that is only 5 ½ miles long and 2 ¼ miles wide live 500 inhabitants whose unusual golf course, often covered by the high tide, made national interest in a recent magazine article. That so small an island can be found by each of the plane crews is testimony to the skill of modern pilots and navigators.
Another nine hours of flying found us landing at Tokyo International Airport. Immediately after landing we turned over our United States money, with the exception of pennies and exchanged it for Military Payment Certificates, in an amount equal to that presented to the armed force authorities. This was to be our legal tender for all purchases in military establishments. For purchases in civilian shops, hotels, taxis, or railroads it was firs t necessary that we exchange part of our Military Payment Certificates (MPC) for Yen, with an average rate of 360 to 1. I was soon to find that the cheapest item for purchase is human labor.
And so the broadening experience had begun with the exact opposite condition to that in America. We place far greater value on human beings. In subsequent columns I shall consider some of the other observations made on this trip.
*
With The Guardians
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 5
By Morrie Pomeranz
Man’s achievements are customarily gauged by his climb up the ladder of success-each run represents a new goal. In the instance of Guardian Lou Lipton his accomplishments can best be measured by his periodic treks on Fourth Avenue. Lou started his culinary wizardly on 4th and E—then he hedgehopped to just South of Broadway and is finally entrenched on North of Broadway (Lou Vallins). It is to be noted that with each successive move uptown the tumult and shouting within the restaurants have appreciably subsided.
*
The bearded Talmudic scholars of biblical days ppuring over their great manuscripts were rank amateurs compared to the group of Guardians seated in the Turf Club at Del Mar. This compact group, working efficiently and fervishly, can and must thoroughly evaluate all pertinent data selected from form Charts, scratch sheets, workouts, consensus, today’s best bet, Bob’s, Duke’s, etc. Each Guardian (previously assigned a special assignment) then presents his summary to the ace handicapper Al De Sure who in turn reevaluates all statistical information before presenting the final decision to Its Penter, Eddie Bland, Murray Goodrich and Harry Snyder. The one disturbing factor arises when, after all their decoding is accomplished and the final analysis is submitted for unit consideration, Irv Kahn approaches just before post-time with his usual “inside tip.”
*
We acknowledge a short note from former member Louie Jacobson penned from Redondo Beach wishing to be remembered to all his Guardian friends.
*
Comment has been directed our way that we have fallen into an occupational hazard by repeating the same members’ names column after column. To avoid this (and we are appreciative of the studied criticism), the following members will not be mentioned for two weeks: Ralph Feldman, Murray Goodrich, Sam Rassin, Dave Stotsky, Its Penter, Sammy Addleson and Dave Block. Sorry men.
Mozzel Tov to the Harry Sugarmans and the Dave Sapps on their new G.I. homes in beautiful Presidio. The letters G.I. as employed here stand for Genuinely Inspirational!
*
We are in receipt of a phone call from a popular Guardian who authorizes publication of this story with the simple qualification that his name be withheld: The tired husband came home Monday evening after a particularly grueling day at his business-the little wife was intently engrossed in a book—she mumbled as she pointed towards the kitchen. Our hero gulped a light snack—walked out the back door and went bowling. Upon his return (some two hours and twenty minute later) the wife looked up from the same book and said quite concernedly. “Honey, your dinner’s probably cold by now.” (For those who might be curious, we submit the title of a book which could so hold a wife’s attention: “79 Park Avenue.”)
*
Bay City News
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 4
An invitation is extended to all by the Bay City B’nai B’rith Chapter on Wednesday, August 10th, at 12 Noon, at the Mission Valley Country Club to a “Dessert Fair.”
Mrs. Seymour (Rose) Okmin will preside and present Mrs. Seymour Buchsbaum of Los Angeles, immediate Past Grand President of District Grand Lodge No. 4
Those of you who have not received a direct invitation, please consider this as a personal request from Mrs. Max (Rose) Fesman, president, to attend.
A surprise feature will be the judging, by the guests, of the superlative desserts prepared by the eminent cooks of the Chapter.
For reservations or further information, please call Rose Okmin, HO-6-7844; Sarah Shannahoff, JU2-7239; or Reva Garvin, AT-2-7500.
*
Lasker Lodge News
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 4
(By) Lou Levitt
On Monday, September 12, Lasker Lodge will launch its first annual golf tournament. It will be held at Mission Valley Country Club beginning at noon. The affair will consist of the golf, tourney, dinner and entertainment. The entire cost of the day’s events will be only $5. Anyone interested please get in touch immediately with Chairman Ed Herman. The grand prize will be a trophy in the name of Ann Shelley. Every entrant will receive a prize.
At the last meeting, Brother Sid Rose won $40 in the jack-pot drawing. He immediately donated it to the Jewish Community Day Camp.
Jack Spatz is doing a wonderful job of chasing down the delinquent members. … Ed Herman is not letting up on the membership campaign.. And Brother Marshall Zucker is doing a fine job of organizing the ticket sales affair.
*
Jewish War Veterans
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 4
San Diego Post 185 will hold a picnic for members, Auxiliary and friends Sunday, August 7, at 6th and Maple.
The August meeting will not be held, and the post will next meet September 21.
*
Yo-Ma-Co Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 6
The next meeting of Yo Ma Co will be held Wednesday, August 10th, with the newly elected president, Leon Solomon, presiding. Entertainment chairman, Hank Levine, promises some lively and interesting entertainment. The club will sponsor a rummage sale in the near future. Al Solomon is chairman of this project with Mrs. Kitaen as co-chairman. All proceeds of the sale will go to the Jewish Community Center through the Yo Ma Co Memorial Foundation. Members and interested friends are aksed to contribute articles for the rummage sale.
*
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 6
The Tifereth Israel Sisterhood held its first regular Board meeting with the new president, Mrs. Wm (Rose Ann) Feldstein presiding. Plans for the coming season were outlined. Among the many fund raising affairs will be the annual rummage sale which is tentatively set for sometime in November. Other activities will include youth group events, work shops and holiday affairs.
Under the chairmanship of Mrs. Ray Fishman and Mrs. Max Zeman (sic, Zemen), a membership reception will be held in the patio of the Synagogue, Wednesday night, August 24th at 8 o’clock. The dramatic group of the Sisterhood will present the program.
*
Beth Jacob Sisterhood
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 6
The Beth Jacob Sisterhood will be hostesses to prospective members at a luncheon, Monday, August 15th at noon, at the Beth Jacob Center. The theme for the day will be a “Parisianne Luncheon Party” with the room decorated with tables and umbrellas to resemble a Paris café. For entertainment during the luncheon hour, Tillie and Joe Tarentino and Mary and Bonnie Rademaker of the Bertolino Accordion Studio will play selections. Bernard Berwin will present a magic act. Chairmen for the party are Mrs. Jack Brisker, Mrs. Scott Chadwick and Mrs. Robert Sperber. Members and prospective members may make reservatijons by calling Atwater 2-0904.
*
Jewish Center
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 6
The Young Adult Group is meeting as usual during the summer on Tuesday nights. All young people between the ages of 21 and 35 are invited to enjoy these weekly socials. Plans are now being made for a special party to be given in August.
Beginning Wednesday, August 3rd, the Center, 3227 El Cajon Blvd, will be open every Wednesday night from 7 to 9 o’clock to [provide information, particularly to newcomers and prospective members. Any adult member (21 years and over) wishing to use the Center facilities (ping-pong, pool, etc) during these hours is invited to do so.
*
Pioneer Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 6
The regular monthly meeting of the Rahel-Ben-Zvi, “Kvutzah” from the Pioneeer Women, Negba Club, will be held August 4th, 1:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Rose Weitzman, 3745 Ray Street. Members active the year round on Fund-Raising activities on behalf of the Moetzet-Hapalot quota are: Med.: Rose Brooker, Chairman; Doris Berner, Rose Weitzman, Becky Levine, Seema Caminer, Pauline Press, Rose Abrams, Esther Menger, Rose Garber, Dena Weissman, Dora Richlin, and Betty Gendelman.
Pioneer Women will sponsor a picnic at Pepper Grove, Balboa Park, Tuesday, August 16th at 12 o’clock.
Members and friends are asked to bring their lunch. Coffee and cake will be served free. Cards and games will be enjoyed during the afternoon.
*
City of Hope
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 5, 1955, Page 6
Friends and members of the City of Hope Auxiliary are invited to a home-cooked luncheon and social to be given, Tuesday, August 16th at 12 o’clock at the Beth Jacob Center. The Auxiliary is making plans for a gala membership affair on Thursday, September 8th. This promises to be an outstanding event.
*
Adventures in San Diego Jewish History” is sponsored by Inland Industries Group LP in memory of long-time San Diego Jewish community leader Marie (Mrs. Gabriel) Berg. Our “Adventures in San Diego Jewish History” series will be a regular feature until we run out of history. To find stories on specific individuals or organizations, type their names in our search box.