Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Memorial Meeting Slated for Samuel Charney-Niger by Zionists Groups
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
Samuel Charney-Niger, one of the great personalities in the Jewish and Hebrew literary world for the last half-century, died recently at the age of 72. A memorial meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 14, in the Tifereth Israel Synagogue at 8 p.m.
The committee preparing the memorial meeting consists of YIVO, Chaim Weizman Poale Zion, Negba and Shoshana branches of Pioneer Women and the Jewish Labor Committee.
Participating will be Shlomo Hochberg, executive secretary for YIVO for the Pacific Coast, who will discuss the literary works of Niger, excerpts of which will be read by Jacob Newman. A chapter of thePsalms will be recited by Cantor Israel Dubner with appropriate background music.
The Jewish community is invited to attend the memorial meeting which has been arranged as a fitting tribute to one of the great Jewish literary figures.
2011 editor’s note: In the original 1956 news article, the name “Niger” unfortunately was misspelled with two g’s throughout the above article.
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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
Dr. Werner Lehman passed away on January 21st at the age of 42. Services were held in the Benbaugh Mortuary on January 24th, Rabbi Morton Cohn officiating.
Burial will be in the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.
Dr. Lehmann was a staff member of Sharp Memorial, Mercy, Coronado and County Hospitals. He was a member of local, state and national medical associations, and Congregation Beth Israel.
Survivors are his widow, Hilda; a daughter, Laurie; a stepson, Larry; his mother, Mrs. Norma Lehmann, Coronado, and a sister, Mrs. Ilse Blum, Hayward.
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Yo-Ma-Co Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
The executive committee of the Yo-Ma-Co Club met under the leadership of the newly elected president, Arthur Friedlander. The Yo-Ma-Co (Young Married Couples) was formed eighteen years ago and throughout the years they have been an active group in the life of the community. The members extend an invitation to newcomers and other couples in the community to attend the next regular open meeting on February 8th.
The members of Yo-Ma-Co are proud of the award they received from the United Jewish Fund, for outstanding service to the community.
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Jewish Community Suffers Tragedy
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
Tragedy struck the Jewish community last week as a result of the Santa Fe Railroad accident.
Among the fatally injured were Samuel B. Siraton, 43; Stanley Levitt, 38; Jeffrey Levitt, 7, and Mrs. May Goldberg, 48.
James Lippitt, 38, is still in the hospital, listed as critical.
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(Hebrew Home)
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
Application for admission to the new Hebrew Home for the Aged may be made through the Jewish Social Service Agency, 333 Plaza, BE 2-5172.
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Opens New School
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
A professional of long standing, Godfrey Tudor, has opened a new School of Speech and Dramatics in San Diego. After seven years of acting and a session with the Old Vic Theatre, working with Sir Lawrence Olivier and other leading British actors, Mr. Tudor concentrated on radio work, producing plays and feature programs.
Associated with him is his wife, Susannah. The school concentrates on developing poise and confidence in speaking, for children and adults. Located at 1039 7th Avenue, Mr. Tudor will be happy to supply further information on the school. Phone: BE 9-6383.
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Jewish Boy Scouts Hold Worship Feb. 3
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
1956 is the 46th birthday of the Boy Scouts of America. February 6-12 will be designated as Boy Scout Week and all Synagogues and Churches have been asked to hold a Special Sabbath on or near that date. Rabbi Cohn of Temple Beth Israel has set February 3 as Scout Sabbath in conjunction with regular family worship at Temple Beth Israel. Rededication of Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts belonging to the temple will take place that night.
Mr. Russel Kleigel, President of the San Diego County Boy Scouts of America has been invited to attned. Also in attendance will be: Sam Goldstein, Field Executive, Boy Scouts of America, Mr. Lester Apfelbaum, Scoutmaster Troop 216 and many Boy Scouts of Jewish Faith.
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Chamber Music Concerts
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
The Contemporary Art Committee will present the first in a series of four chamber music concerts for Gallery visitiors, on February 5th, 3 until 5 p.m. There is no charge for admission.
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Cinderella Tour Featured by Hadassah
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 7
Mrs. Jack Brisker, Hadassah’s Rummage Sale General Chairman announces the opening of a Gigantic Sale for next Monday and Tuesday, February 6 and 7 at the American Legion Hall, 2691 B Street from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Mrs. Morton Thaler announces a Bake Sale with all items personally baked by Hadassah members as nominal prices.
Mrs. David Block and Mrs. Victor Selten, Vocational Education Co-Chairmen, will be in charge of all arrangements for the February 15th hotel luncheon meeting.
A Cinderella Tour will be theme with a pair of glass slippers as a prize for a lucky guest. Fashions from Paris, India, America and Israel will be featured with Mrs. Vailia Dennie as commentator. Mrs. David Schissell will be Program Chairman and she has promised a most unique afternoon.
Mrs. Jonas Feurzeig will be in charge of all décor and will feature glass slippers throughout the room. Reservations are necessary and may be made with Mrs. E. Al Slayen at Hopkins 9-4434.
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Now Hear This!
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 8
By Claire Kaplan
Open Letter to the Proverbial Volunteer
Dear You-All: Sir, Miss or Madam:
With your permission I deviate from my usual Woman to Girl chit chat aimed at the USO JWB Junior Hostesses, and head straight for you. Today, dear general public, I come at you with a message, a pernt to get across.
We wonder what is happening to the usual spirit of magnanimity of our Jewish community regarding our temporary guests in the community, the Military Personnel. Have you noticed the attitude of lethargy creeping up on us, the feeling of apathy towards our boys in the Armed Services? Why does this happen! Why should it take an all out war to rouse our sense of patriotic duty, our obligations as citizens of the Jewish community? Rest assured, any servicemen gratefully accepting our efforts to make him welcome in “home away from home” would readily sacrifice this opportunity, and remain happily at home, in his own community, where he would eagerly exchange places with a civilian volunteer.
True enough, everyone reaches a stage where he is up to here with social work, with volunteering around the clock, and ending up with a few, small, select ulcers. Nevertheless, we cannot sit back and allow ourselves to eliminate this assistance to our Armed Forces, extending a welcome they rightfully deserve. It occurs to us to ponder where would we be, what would happen to us, if the Servicemen sat back on his, and decided this was it, he’d had it, his uniform bored him, and he knew he’d look dreamy in an Ivy League. Quoting someone or other, “Dunt esk.” Fortunately for us, his preference for civilian status goes unheeded until the O.K. sign goes out from Uncle Sam.
Those boys in the service are protecting us, you know. What are we doing for them?” Shouldn’t we shelve some of our activities, a card game here, a golf game there, and put those leisure hours toward doing something for USO? Sometime! Are we permitting ourselves luxuries with necessities flying out the window? Well and nu, are we? Remember without these servicemen doing a bit for our country, no country we’d have, no club work either, no nothin’!
As previously stated, this was not directed at you, my ever-lovin’ Junior Hostesses, but incidental like, if the slipper fitteh, put it on. This is written for the parents, The Adults, the shoulder-to-the-wheel type folks, who read this, I hope, who’ll come forth, I pray, and who’ll volunteer, I know.
And thank you , Mac, for all the extra space. Next issue, three lines, I promise…
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Next Civic Music Concert on Feb. 13
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 8
The Virtuosi di Roma, hailed by one New York critic as “something different, something superb” will play a concert at the Russ Auditorium Monday, Feb. 13, at 8:30 p.m., sponsored by San Diego Civic Music Association as part of the current membership series. Unique in musical circles, this group consists of 14 top-rank soloists who have banded together to make ensemble music come alive. They are a perfect team, yet each one can step forward and play a solo with finest artistry. The leader, Renato Fasano, search(ed) for years through Italy to find and rehears and perfect such a group. In addition to him, there are a pianist, a flutist, two cellos, two violas (one plays the ancient viola d’amore) and six violins.
This concert will be for Civic Music Association members only.
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Women’s Auxiliary of Hebrew Home for The Aged
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 8
The Auxiliary will hold their annual President’s Luncheon on Thursday, Feb. 16. Invitations have been sent to the presidents of all the women’s organizations to attend the meeting at the Home, at 4075 54th St. Mrs. A. J. Bard is General Chairman and Mrs. Sydney Goldstein is Chairman of the Luncheon.
An interesting program has been planned, with Mr. H.J. Logan, Chairman of the Committee on Aging for the Community Welfare Concil, as guest speaker.
Mrs. Pau. Cudney, Ways and Means Chairman, is planning a luncheon card party, to be held at the next regular meeting on Weds., Feb. 22nd.
Mrs. William Moss, President of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Hebrew Home for the Aged, has announced that the Auxiliary has accepted as its project landscaping the grounds of the Home.
A recreational program for guests of the Home and the Golden Age Club arranged by the Federation of Jewish Agencies and the Jewish Community Center has been planned for four days a week at the Home and will be under the direction of Mrs. Robert Imberman.
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Ballet Russe De Monte Carlo
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 8
The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo appearing here on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 20-21 at Russ Auditorium, has been the most popular and loved ballet in the united States ever since its first performance when it swept across the country with the world’s finest ballet stars and great classic ballets.
Sergei J. Denham, director of the Ballet since 1938, has maintained the classic tradition, while also offering new and modern ballets, with American choreographers increasingly represented in the repertoire.
Last spring Mr. Denham announced the engagement of Igor Youskevitch “the world’s greatest male dancer,” as classic premier danseur of the Ballet Russe. For Youskevitch it was a return to the company with which he first appeared in this country and with which he danced until he joined the U.S. Navy in 1943. He will appear in all cities of the present tour, and will also act as artistic advisor on the classic repertoire in which he is preeminent.
Igor Yosekevitch joins ballet stars Frederic Franklin, Nina Novak, Leon Daniellan, Gertrude Tyven, Yvonne Chouteau, Irina Borowska, Alan Howard, Victor Moreno and the large company which will appear here on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 20-21
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New Life Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, February 3, 1956, Page 8
A very successful card party for the benefit of the New Life Club was held at the new home of Abrtaham Sonnebend on January 21st.
New officers are Carl Friend, president; Charles Tennen, Jos. Schwartz, vice-presidents; Fritz Lavender, treasurer; Edith Lavender, secretary; MR. L. Thomas, Solomon Berkowitz, Goldie Sonnebend, May Weyl, board trustees.
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