Hearings Slated for Distribution of Funds
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 1
Organizations requesting allocations from the United Jewish Fund 1955 campaign have been invited to send representatives to an open hearing for the committee and members of the United Jewish Fund on Sunday, October 2, in the new State Ballroom of the San Diego Hotel to present their requests to the committee, Seymour Rabin, Chairman of the Allocations Committee announced
Mr. Rabin also stated that any individuals interested in observing and hearing the allocations proceedings are invited to attend the open hearing, to participate in the sessions beginning at 10:00 a.m. Sunday through 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m.
While the Allocation Committee continues to study the distribution of the money raised in 1955, the Board of the United Jewish Fund announced that efforts would continue in the next 10 days to bring in additional pledges in order to reach last year’s total of $174,593. Total to date in the campaign, as announced by Max Rabinowitz, Campaign Chairman, is $158,459 from 1725 contributors.
Agencies which will appear before the Allocation Committee on Sunday, October 2, include the City of Hope, Hebrew University and Technion, Jewish Labor Committee, Jewish Committee for Personal Services, American Jewish Congress, Jewish War Vets, National Jewish Welfare Board, Union of American Hebrew Congregations and the Hebrew Union College.
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Sukos—Feast of Tabernacles, October 1-8
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 1
An ancient harvest festival with a modern spiritual note will be celebrated in Jewish congregations and homes beginning on the evening of Friday, September 30th.
The name of the Jewish holiday is Sukos, meaning Tabernacles, a reference to the meager abodes in which the Israelites lived during their wanderings from Egypt en route to the Promised Land.
During the holiday, booths hung with greenery and autumn fruit are constructed adjoining homes and synagogues on the altar of temples. Each booth, or suko is a reminder of nature’s bounty and is designed to prompt a feeling of gratitude to God for the earth’s produce and for preserving those who strive for freedom.
At the worship services prayers are recited sounding the theme of gratitude. Sukos is the holiday after which the Pilgrims patterned America’s Thanksgiving Day. The holiday’s principal theme is struck by such prayers as the one which reads, “The earth is Thine and the fullness thereof; help us to realize that the blessings we enjoy are but tokens of Thy Love and that when we use Thy gifts in the service off our fellowmen we offer thanksgiving unto Thee.”
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Home for Aged Moves October 4th
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 1
With dedication ceremonies planned for the new Hebrew Home of the Aged on Sunday, October 16, the residents will be moved on Tuesday, October 4, according to an announcement by M.S. Berlin and Henry Price, Co-chairmen of the House Committee.
Located at 4075 54th Street, one half block north of University Avenue, the Home marks the opening of the first Jewish community building to be built in San Diego.
The transfer of the guests from the old building located at 2750 4th Avenue, in which the home has been housed since 1946, to the new structure will be the responsibility of the Hebrew Home Women’s Auxiliary, headed by Mrs. William Moss.
Started in 1945 through subscriptions of $500 each by 50 founders, which made the purchase possible of the Fourth Street property, the Home has achieved its long term community goal after 9 years.
Containing 14,000 square feet of modern, contemporary, ranch style building on 2 ½ acres of ground, the Home contains many conveniences for the aged guests. There are 21 furnished guest rooms; visitors lounges; recreational rooms, and a chapel for religious services. When fully completed the grounds will have beautiful patios, gardens and landscaping. Max Maisel and Milo Berenson, who have been active in the work of the Home since its inceptions, were co-chairmen of the Building Committee.
Dedication plans include a religious ceremony in which Rabbis Morton J. Cohn, Monroe Levens, and Baruch Stern and Cantors I. Dubner, Joseph Cysner and Julian Miller will participate and will include the placing of the corner stone; the posting of the Mezuzah; the bringing in of the Torahs for the Ark in the Chapel; and the lighting of the Eternal Light.
It is expected that City, County and State officials will participate in the regular dedicatory ceremonies, which will be chaired by Louis Steinman, former President of the Hebrew Home and of the Guardians as well as long time active civic and communal leaders. Acceptance has already been received, according to Sol Price, Chairman of the Dedication Committee, from Mayor Charles C. Dail and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Frank Gibson.
Officers and committee leaders preparing the transfer of the guests into the new Home and the dedication services include Victor Schulman, President; Maxwell Kaufman, Vice-President; Mr. and Mrs. Saul Chenkin and Sam Addleson.
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Colorful Program Slated by Hadassah
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 1
“International Festival” will be the theme of Hadassah’s October 19th Luncheon Meeting when the organization presents its annual salute to the United Nations on the occasion of its tenth anniversary.
A colorful program featuring the representatives of the Houses of Pacific Relations will highlight a most entertaining program. There will be everything from wooden shoed dancers to kilt-clad bagpipers—from a French coloratura soprano to the exciting rhythms of the tribe of the Iroquois Indian.
Mrs. Irving Alexander will be general chairman for this event and she joins Mrs. Harry Felson, President of Hadassah, in extending an invitation to all of Hadassah’s friends to attend.
Mrs. Felson will soon depart for Chicago to attend Hadassah’s National Convention which this year promises to be more stirring than ever before. The entire membership extends their best wishes to her and are looking forward to her safe return with a complete resume of her activities in the windy city. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Ambassador Abba Eban, Dr. Kalman Mann and other international figures will be featured speakers at this convention. Joining her as San Diego’s delegate will be Mrs. Harold Elden, Recording Secretary of the local Chapter attending her first National Convention.
Mrs. Elmer Wohl, Ways and Means Chairman, has announced ambitious plans for the organization and its fund raising projects which are now under way. Members are urged to offer their services to her and her committee by calling her at ATwater 1-3140
Hadassah has set early Feburary as its Rummage Sale date and workers are needed NOW.
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Council Dance to Feature Parisian Motif at Country Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 1
“The Last Time You Saw Paris’ may have been years ago or just the lines of a song but if you want to enjoy the glamour and excitement of this famous city, come to the Council Dance—Gaite Parisienne—on Sunday, October 23 at Mission Valley Country Club. Cocktails from 7 to 8, sit down dinner at 8 with dancing by Don Gilbert’s Orchestra.
Striking décor for the affair will include an unique ceiling mobile, champagne buckets, Parisian floral carts, replicas of famous Paris landmarks, and a strolling artist.
Mrs. Marvin Jacobs is Dance Chairman assisted by Mrs. Sheldon Sackheim working with a committee on Decorations, Mrs. Richard Disraeli Hospitality; Special Arrangements, Mrs. Morton Kantor.
Reservations for seating parties will be according to earliest dates phoned in to Mrs. Moss at JU-2-1504 or Mrs. Pomeranz at JU-02-4898, with reservation limited to 225 couples and closing on October 18.
In carrying out the theme of Gaite Parisienne a special feature is being planned with a floor show under the direction of Mrs. Harvey Furgatch. Since the dance is being given for the Council Hospital project, only National Council of Jewish Women members who participate in the Hospital activity will entertain.
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Leani D. Leichtag’s Wedding Announced
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
The Temple House was the setting for this lovely wedding, Sunday, September 4th, of Leani D. Leichtag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Leichtag to Michael Napolitano of New York City.
A reception and lawn party was held at the home of the bride’s parents at Trieste Dr. The couple spent their honeymoon in Las Vegas and are now residing at 5069 Voltaire St. in San Diego. The bridegroom is stationed at Ream Field, Navy Helicopter Base.
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Ethel Mallinger Engaged to Samuel Sosna
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Nat Mallinger announce the engagement of their daughter, Ethel Ann, to Samuel Leon Sosna, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam L. Sosna.
Ethel, a graduate of Mount de Chantal Academy, Wheeling W. Va., studied at the University of Cincinnati and is presently attending San Diego State College. Samuel is a graduate of the Army and Navy Academy and received his A.B. degree from Stanford University. He is currently attending the UCLA Law School.
A June wedding is planned.
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Sharpe-Kaplan Wed in San Francisco
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
At 5:30 p.m., on September 11th, in the “Room of the Dons,” at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco, Peggy Barbara Kaplan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kaplan, of San Francisco, became the bride of Burton Stanley Sharpe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Sharpe, of San Diego. Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiated.
The bride wore a gown of blush pink, silk organza, with panels of Chantilly lace; the bodice was of lacy and tiny seed pearls. A blush pink finger tip veil was held in place by a pearl crown.
Jack Sharpe, brother of the groom, was one of four ushers. The bride’s brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Susie Kaplan, of Chicago, served as best man and matron of honor.
A reception and dinner for 150 friends and relatives was held in the Peacock Court of the Mark Hopkins Hotel. The entire décor was pink and white. Out of town guests came from san Diego, Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
The young couple met at Camp Saratoga, at the time that Rabbi Cohn was director for the summer. Burton received his B.S. degree from the University of California, at Berkeley, and is at present doing post graduate work in accountancy at San Diego State. He is a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. The bride attended the University of California and was affiliated with Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. Their honeymoon was spent in Del Monte Lodge and Las Vegas.
The pre-nuptial dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs Byron Sharpe, in the French Parlor of the Palace Hotel, San Francisco.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
After seeing their new grandchild off to a good start, Mr. and Mrs. Jules Schwitkis flew East to New York on Sept. 29th for a three week stay.
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The children of Mrs. Anna Kanefsky honored her birthday recently with a dinner-dance at Bali Hai. Sharing the happy occasion were Dr. and Mrs. Seymour Kuntz, Mr. and Mrs Paul Kane of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lund, and Harriet Kane, of San Diego.
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Mrs. Mary Gordon wishes to thank all her friends for teir many kindnesses shown during her recent illness.
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Leadership seems to run in the Irving Friedman family, Son Alan, a senior at Hoover High, was elected President of the Booster Club. Marc, who won second place in the Kenmore Riding Station Horse Show, on Sept.18th, will compete in the S.D. Club Inter-Club Championship Swimming Meet on Sept. 24th, and the Town and Country swim meet on Sept. 25th.
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Jr. Charity League
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
Mrs. Paul Nestor and Mrs. M. Brust will be co-hostesses for the opening meeting of the Junior Charity League on October 10th. The League sent $100 to the UNICEF headquarters in New York.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
Right on time to celebrate the New Year was Kenneth Elliott, first child of Milton and Marilyn Katz. Kenneth arrived on Tuesday, September 13th, weighing 6 lbs, 14 ozs.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schissel, of Bakersfield; Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Katz, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
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Elfie and Howard Schwitkis proudly announce the birth of their first child, a son, Kent Arthur. Kent arrived on Tuesday, September 13 and weight 6 lbs. 2 oz.
Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Peter Spohr. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and MRs. Jules Schwitkis.
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Alan and Nancy Geist announce the arrival of Giselle Ayne on September 23rd, weight 8 lbs.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Sol Bloom; paternal grandmother is Mrs. Grace Geist.
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It is another boy for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weitzen Jr. Lawrence, born September 15, joins his brothers Steven, two and one half years and Harold, fourteen months. He weighed in at 6 lbs, 4 ozs.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Glickman; paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weitzen.
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Harriet and Burton Nestor now have a son and heir. Greg Michael, weighing 6 lbs 13 ozs, was born on September 25th.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sosna; paternal grnadparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nestor.
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Ellen, described by her mother as a reddish blond, was born to Mr. and MRs. Bert Epsten, on September 14th. She weighed 8 lbs, 5 ozs.
Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Herman Newman and Sam Terman; paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Epsten.
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Couples Club Sukkos Meeting
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
The Tifereth Israel Couples Club extends a cordial invitation to all Synagogue members and friends, to all newcomers to this community and to its own members, to attend the “Sukkos” Memebership Meeting at the Synagogue on Saturday, October 1, at 8:30 p.m. The program will present “Root for Yor Home State.”
This meeting is especially designed to give strangers a chance to meet people from their own communities. There will be games and songs. Here is a chance to meet old acquaintances and make new friends at the Couples Club Sukkos Membership Party.
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Classified
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
Wanted—Lady or single woman to share 3-room attractive apartment; North Park area near bus line. Call BE-9-7428.
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TO SHARE – Couple or single woman to share “nice 2-bedroom apt” East S.D… all privileges… near bus line. Mrs. E. Schotte, 3536 College Avenue.
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Calendar
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
9th – Sun., 2 p.m.—Giant Jamboree – Jewish Center.
15th – Sat Eve—City of Hope, “Night at a Nite Club” – Beth Jacob Center
16th – Dedication of Home of the Aged
19th—Weds –Hadassah Lunch Meeting “International Festival.”
22nd—Sat., 8 p.m –“Aid to Israel Nite” – Birdie Stodel B.B.—Beth Jacob Center
23rd—Sun, 7 p.m – Council dance—Mission Valley Country Club
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Steven Kerper Bar Mitzvah
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kerper wish to extend an invitation to friends to attend the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Steven. Services will be held on Friday, October 14th, 8 p.m., at the Beth Israel Temple, with Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiating
A reception will follow the services.
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Flower Bulbs From Israel Growing Into Big Business
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 30, 1955, Page 2
For hundreds of years the land of Israel lay barren. The dense forests burned and dried up. When the Jews returned to the land they found no forests but an abundance of wild flowers; iris, anemones and red Maccabean blossoms. They also found that the soil and climate is ideal for the cultivation of gladioli and ranunculi.
Cultivation of flowers for export started 20 years ago . The export of flower bulbs increased steadily since the war. The quality of the bulbs has been judged outstanding at many international exhibitons.
American methods were studied by the Israeli horticulturists. Labor-saving machinery was introduced and the expansion of the industry was speeded up. Last year, the first shipment of unculus Bulbs was imported to the Nurserymen’s Exchange, San Francisco and are now attainable at Walker-Scott Dept. Store in San Diego.
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