Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Mayor of San Diego Sends Greetings
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 1
The Southwestern Jewish Press has long been active in civic affairs, striving at all times for the betterment of this community. As the only Anglo-Jewish newspaper serving San Diego County, you have been instrumental in seeking the improvement of interracial relationships. To this end, your newspaper has been eminently successful.
It is of particular significance that the Southwestern Jewish Press’ anniversary coincides with Rosh Hashono. As each New Year approaches, it heralds new vistas of ideas and ideals to be pursued by your newspaper and the Jewish community.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend Rosh Hashono greetings to the entire Jewish community on the 300th Anniversary of Jewry in America.
Sincerely,
Charles C. Dail
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Bridal Couple Honored
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 2
A wedding reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Esterson, on Sunday, September 11th, in honor of the recent marriage of their daughter, Elsa Ann, to James Gordon Stremlau.
The young couple were married on July 32st and are living in Victorville, near the George Air Force Base where James is stationed.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 1
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mash, of La Mesa, will spend the New Year Holidays in Detroit and New York. Meanwhile, they have been enjoying the company of their daughter and son-in-law, Bella and Maurice Shapiro and their children, who visited San Diego from Sunnyvale.
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Mr. and Mrs. B. Veitzer hosted a surprise dinner and party on Sunday, Sept. 4th honoring their daughter Natalie’s 18th birthday. This was also in the nature of a farewell party as Natalie will be a freshman at University of California at Berkeley this year.
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The all-boy household of Dr. and Mrs. Harold Elden, learned what it means to have a girl around the house. A recent visit of their cousin Trudy Cohen from Wilmette, Illinois, caused a whirlwind of parties for popular Trudy.
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Annette Leonard wishes to thank her many friends for their kindness during her recent illness.
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Good Old Days – Receiving the usual “what next?” from her vacationing youngsters, Fay Fredman remembered the days when she used to pack a lunch and ride back and forth on the Coronado Ferry, all for the nickel fare. Wasting no time, she packed a hamper with goodies, invited a couple of her children’s friends and off they went for a good time on the Coronado Ferry. P.S. The fare is still a nickel.
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Mrs. Morris Stokes and son, Joel, have returned from Cleveland where they were called due to daughter Reitha’s sudden illness. Reitha recovered in time to represent Hillel at Camp B’nai B’rith in Starlight, Penn. She wishes to thank her many friends for their flowers and thoughtful notes. Mrs. Stokes had an opportunity to visit friends and relatives while in Cleveland. Reitha is expected home for the holidays.
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Judy Karp, nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Karp, is still proving to be a challenge on the golf course. She won the Tiny Tots Championship at Presidio on Tuesday and was runner-up in the Pee-wee division of the Junior Tournament at Mission Valley Country Club.
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Bar Mitzvah
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 2
The Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Mordecai Novak took place at Tifereth Israel Synagogue Saturday morning, August 27th.
Rabbi Morton J. Cohn, spiritual leader of Temple Beth Israel, Rabbi Monroe Levens, spiritual leader of Tifereth Israel and Cantor Joseph Cysner officiated.
Kiddush and Luncheon was served to 400 guests following the services. Dinner and Dan cing for the immediate family was held at the Mission Valley Country Club.
Out of town guests included the entire family. Grandmother Mrs. Dora Novak, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Novak, Chicago and Winfield, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Irving G. Novak, Naomi, and Charles, Skokie, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Siegal, Judith and Nancy, Pasadena; Dr. and Mrs. Sol Tarson, Kansas City, Mo.; Grandmother Mrs. Minnie Brett, Mrs. Leo H. Brett, Sally Lee Brett and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Goldberg, San Diego.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 2
“Princess” Ann, weighing six lbs three-fourths ounces, joined the Richard Berman family on August 9th. Brother Robert, aged 19 months, is prepared to share his toys with his sister.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bland; Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Harry Berman.
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Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Sklar are the proud parents of a baby girl born Sept. 2nd at Mercy Hospital.
The baby has been named Lori Beth and was welcomed by her brother, David Alan.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sklar and Mr. and Mrs Hy Kobernick.
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Stanley and Pauline (Ratner) Foster announce the arrival of Marcia Lynn, born August 31st, weight 7 lbs, 7 ozs.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Abe Ratner. In town from Portland, Oregon, to welcome their new granddaughter are paternal grandparents Mr. an Mrs. David Finkelstein.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Moder.
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Classified
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 2
Young Married Man, aged 35, with station wagon-0business experience –seeks good positions. Phone: CO 2-1292.
Wanted – Lady or single woman to share 3-room attractive apartment. North Park section near bus line. Call BE 9-7428.
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Calendar
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 2
22nd – Thurs, Noon – Hadassah Luncheon – “Parade of Progress”—Mission Valley Country Club
26th—Mon. Eve.— Yomaco Yom Kippur Dance – Mission Valley Country Club
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Hot Off The Griddle
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 2
In order to raise funds for the new S.D. Hebrew Home for the Aged, the Jolly 16 Club is offering its popular Cook Book for $1.00. Contained in each book will be a serial number which will give the holder an opportunity to participate in the drawing for a $100.00 prize.
A perfect gift, the book containing the extra-special recipes for community members plus the favorfites of first ladies Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, Mrs. Richard Nixon and Mrs. Earl Warren.
Don’t be sorry later …order your books as soon as possible from any of the J-16 members or phone Mary Kantor , BE 4-5318, or Sadie Berenson, CY-5-4629.
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USO-JWB Plans Extensive High Holy Days Program For Servicemen in San Diego
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 3
Jewish military personnel and their immediate dependents in the San Diego area are assured the warmest possible reception by the Jewish community of San Diego for the High Holy Days, it was announced by Morris W. Douglas, chairman of the San Diego Armed Services Committee of the USO-National Jewish Welfare Board.
All three houses of worship in the city will accept servicemen for religious services in accordance with their personal affiliations.
An extensive program of home hospitality for Rosh Hashanah and Erev Yom Kippur is developed by Mrs. Sidney Newman, Home Hospitality chairman, and a committee of Sisterhood women, including Mrs. Jennie Bloomfield, Mrs. Elias Berwin, Mrs. Samuel Kerper, an Mrs. Murray Samuels.
On post services will be conducted by Chaplain Elihu H. Rickel at Naval Training Center for Rosh Hashanah. Recruits of Naval Training Center and Marine Corps Recruit Depot will be permitted special boot leave to attend services on base or in town, as they wish.
A Break-the-Fast supper will be held on Monday, Sept. 26th at 7 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Center with a dance to follow. All USO-JWB junior hostesses will be on hand for the occasion.
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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 3
Charles L. Stotsky passed on August 31st. He was a local resident for 50 years and attended the old Russ High School. Survivors are his wife, Sophie, two sons, Ralph, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., and Dave, of San Diego, and three grandchildren.
Mr. Stotsky was a member of B’nai B’rith and for many years was interested in the City of Hope.
Interment took place on September 2nd at Cypress View Mausoleum; Rabbi Monroe Levens officiated.
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Unveiling Notice
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 3
Memorial services for the unveiling of the stone of the late Max Gardner will be held on Sunday, September 25th, at 12:30 o’clock, at the Home of Peace Cemetery.
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Former San Diego Rabbi to Receive Honors
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 16, 1955, Page 3
On Sunday, October 2nd, a banquet will be held at the new Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills honoring Rabbi Ernest R. Trattner, who has during the past 35 years distinguished himself as an author, lecturer and spiritual leader. A special edition of his new book “Understanding the Talmud” will be introduced for this occasion. Following the banquet there will be an evening of dancing.
Rabbi Trattner’s first confirmation class in San Diego at Temple Beth Israel included Milo Berenson, Ben Rubin, Mary Stone, Isadore Mallen, Josephine Weinberger, Arthur Sugarman, Miriam Levin, Frances Seiditz, Evelyn Myers, Meyer Spizer, Norton Trustman and Ethel Moosioos.
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