Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 3
By Irving Stone
Color Effects – A few weeks ago one of our popular magazines printed an article with vividly Illustrated pictures on the feeling people have to color of their food and the effect that unusual color has on someone’s appetite. It showed very clearly how we develop likes and dislikes and even more clearly how we develop habits, even in eating.
Color Effects are an important part of our lives. With the use of color we can develop appetites for specific foods and flavors even when there is no general hunger drive. Experiments with babies show they have greater interest in colored papers which are held before their eyes than they do for gray ones. Among pre-school children read appears to be the favorite color; as they mature, blue replaces red and the preference for yellow declines.
We find that color has been used by industry to develop an attraction to particular products. Since the advent of color photography, color has been used in advertising to a high degree. Food merchandisers make use of the inviting quality which appearance has on their products. Even the taking of pills has been softened when they appear in a pleasing color.
Color is now used to improve morale, lessen fatigue, and lower accident rates in industrial plans. Color seems to lighten and brighten equipment both to increase visibility as well as to make the working conditions more attractive. Special colors are used to indicate dangerous machinery and to serve as warning signals for moving parts.
All of us are familiar with the part that color plays in making interiors and exteriors of homes more attractive and pleasing. An entire community can change from drabness to attractiveness when the homes, walks and lawns have a colorful appearance.
Color plays an important part in the study of emotional behavior. We find that our emotional reactions change with modifications of color. For example, to quiet highly excited patients hospital use shades of blue and even more somber colors; for depressed patients they use reds and yellows. Schools use soft tones of green for blackboards and walls for the sake of visibility as well as for the emotional reaction on pupil.
People are now using color in their clothing and accessories which will reflect their personalities. The motion picture industry uses color effects to depict special moods which they wish to convey. We should use color in our own lives to make full use of its benefits.
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‘Master Artist Series’ Has Varied Program
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 3
Looking over the “Master Artist Series” of attractions for the 1955-56 season, Mr. William E. King has come up with the finest selection of events he has had to date.
Included in the series are the only two ballet groups scheduled for a San Diego showing this year. The Ballet Russe, featuring such stars as Igor Youskevitch, Frederick Franklin, Nina Novak and Yvonne Chouteau, is returning after enjoying sellout houses during last year’s appearance along with Europe’s newest sensation, “Dance Theatre—Berlin.” This is the latter’s first American tour and from all reports will set box office records wherever they perform.
Andres Segovia, Master of the Spanish Guitar, will be heard in concert on Thursday, Feb. 2, 1956.
Todd Duncan (baritone) and Georgia Laster (soprano) will offer a joint recital on Feb. 29. Miss Laster will be remembered for her outstanding performance with the San Diego Symphony and Mr. Duncan will never be forgotten as the original Porgy in George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.”
Bringing the season to a close on March 18, San Diegans will have the opportunity to hear the great Polish pianist Malcuzynski.
He is a former student of Professor Turczynski at the Warsaw Conservatory and winner of a Grand Prix at the International Chopin Competition. Malcuzynski was the most celebrated protégé of Paderewski.
Season tickets are now available for these attractions at the Howarth Box Officeat the Southbern Calif. Music Co., BE -2-5308.
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Judge Frank Lucas To Speak At Forum
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 3
The next speaker for the San Diego Open Forum will be Judge Frank Lucas, who has chosen as his topic “Can Africa Achieve Human Equality?” Culminating a career as a distinguished So. African attorney, Judge Lucas retired in 1951 as Justice of South Africa’s Supreme Court. He is a keen and objective student of South Africa’s “Apartheid: policy of rigid segregation of black from white.
Doors are opened to the public admission free, at 7:45 p.m. on lecture nights, after members have secured their seats. The lecture will be held at the First Unitarian Church, 1541 Sixth Avenue.
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Stop and Think
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 3
People who are so sure they know where the younger generation is going, should try and remember where it came from.
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Officers Elected to Cancer Board
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 3
W. Wade Ambrose was unanimously elected president of the American Cancer Society’s San Diego County Branch for the forthcoming fiscal year at the society’s annual meeting lasts Thursday at the Kona Kai Club. Ambrose had previously been a vice president of the society.
Gordon McNary, outgoing president, was elected vice president. Other vice presidents, elected were Dr. David Miller and Emmett McCabe who was chairman of the 1955 Cancer Crusade.
James Eigo was appointed chairman of the 1956 Cancer Crusade to take place next April in order to raise funds to support the society’s three pronged program in San Diego as well as throughout the nation.
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March of Dimes to Have Own Drive in Jan.
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 3
San Diego County leaders in the fight against polio announced yesterday that a separate March of Dimes will be held throughout the county in January and the County Chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis is not participating in the United Fund campaign.
Robert B. James, County Clerk and March of Dimes Director, made the announcement “to prevent misunderstanding.”
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(Not a snub)
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 3
An elderly lady living in Beverly Hills, a neighbor of the Eddie Cantors, was very angry because she had not been invited to a picnic the Cantors were going to. The morning of the event Ida Cantor relented and asked her to come.
“It’s too late,” the old woman snapped. “I’ve already prayed for rain.”
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Pioneer Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
The Board of the Pioneer Womenw ill meet at the home of Mrs. Florence Barach, to layh plans for their Annual Bazzar which will be held November 27th at Beth Jacob Center.
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Goodwill Women To Meet for Button & Bows
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
Woman’s Auxiliary to Goodwill Industries will hold its monthly meeting, Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at 10:30 a.m., at the Goodwill Building, 402 5th Ave. Business meeting will be followed by a music program to be presented by members of the Goodwill staff. Featured speaker will be Mrs. Ora Wilson, an authority on antiques and old buttons; subject, “Buttons and Bows.” Members of the San Diego Button Club are especially invited to attend. All auxiliary members are urged to bring guests to further acquaint them with the work being done by the handicapped. A tour of the building will be available for those wishing to see the “behind-the-scenes” pictures in action.
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Reason
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
There’s a difference between good sound reasons and reasons that sound good.
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Beth Jacob Ladies
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
The Ladies Auxiliary of Beth Jacob Congregation will hold a luncheon and card party, at 12 noon, on Tuesday, November 1st. President Jennie Bloomfield and Chairman Bertha Friedman promise a delicious luncheon and a pleasant afternoon.
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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
Leo M. Schiller, 81, a native San Diegan, died on Oct. 19.
Services were conducted at the Benbough Mortuary, with Rabbi Morton J. Cohn conducting and the San Diego Lodge 35, F&AM participating. Burial was in the Home of Peace Cemetery.
Besides his widow, Rose Burton Schiller, he leaves a daughter, Miss Hazel Schiller, and two sisters, Miss Bertha Schiller and Mrs. Wm. Landis, all of San Diego.
Mr. Scjhiller was born on the old Schiller family home at Front and A Sts. His father, Marcus, moved here from San Francisco in 1856, and at one time was a city trustee and superintendent of schools. Up until two months ago, Leo Schiller operated a diamond brokerage business in San Diego.
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(Color change)
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
Many a little white lie leaves a black mark behind it.
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Hebrew Home Plans to Expand Activity
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
With the dedication of the Hebrew Home for the Aged over plans are under way for expansion of a program of activities for the residents.
Philip Horowitz, Superintendent of the Home, is arranging a weekly program which will include movies, concerts and other activities to keep the residents busy.
Completion of landscaping is the next major improvement to be carried out by the building committee under the direction of Milo Berenson and Max Maisel, co-chairmen.
There are several rooms still available for memorials, according to Victor Schulman, president of the home. A $2500 gift will pay for a room, and $1500 will furnish one. Other memorial are also available. Further information may be obtained from Albert A. Hutler, Home Executive Director.
Applicants for the Home are being accepted through the Jewish Social Service Agency. Any well Jewish person, 65 years or over who has resided in San Diego County for one year, or whose children have lived here three years is eligible for admission.
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Birdie Stodel Donor Set for Mission Valley C.C.
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
Mission Valley Country Club will be the setting for the Annual Donor Luncheon of Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Women, Monday, November 7, at 12:00 noon.
One of the afternoon’s highlights will be presenting the lucky winner with this year’s exciting Donor Prize —two round trip tickets to New York City!
Amid glittering decorations, members and guests will enjoy a delicious luncheon, topped off with a fabulous Hollywood entertainment.
If transportation is your problem, please call our car-pool chairman, Mitzie Ornstein, at JU-2-1274.
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(Grass Effects)
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
By letting the grass grow under your feet you can get into mower trouble.
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City of Hope Aux.
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 28, 1955, Page 4
On November 15th, the City of Hope Auxiliary is planning a “Break the Bank” luncheon. Chairman Bella Price and Co-Chairman, Anna Larowitz, are in need of hostesses. Volunteers thus far are Helen Medak, Mimi Karpman, Bertha Zweig, Eva Borner, Ethel Roth, Esther Schwartz, Ethel Berwin, Bess Blanc, Gladys Tappan, Fanny Addleson, Goldie Kitaen and Jeanne Camiel
The organization is deeply grateful to the men of the City of Hope and the women who worked so hard to make the “Nite in a Nite Club” a success.
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