Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4
The Gaylarks – The Gaylarks (young adults) Group of the Jewish Community Center had a very enthusiastic meeting recently on behalf of the United Jewish Fund Campaign. Over $200 was contributed, but Epstein, President, announced.
Future events include a picnic and Bar-B-Q to be given at El Monte Park on Sunday, May 6th. All young people between 19 and 35 are invited.
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Pioneer Leadership Youth Camp – A new program will be offered this summer for boys and girls 13 to 17. This program is called the Pioneer Leadership Youth Camp. The Camp will feature overnight and trip camps with elements of pioneering and leadership skills. There is a strict limit on the number of boys and girls that can come. The Camp season is from June 25 to Aug. 17 with two four-week periods involved.
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Advanced Registration for Camp Jaycee – The hundreds of former campers have received advanced registration forms for the 1956 season. General registration forms will be in the mail next week to the rest of the community. An excellent staff has been engaged to make this one of the happiest summers for the boys and girls.
If you don’t receive a registration form in one week, please phone the Center.
Friendly Social Club – The Friendly Social Club of the Senior Adult program will join with the Coattage of Israel in celebration f the 8th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence. All members will meet at the Cottage of Israel and those in need of transportation should call the Center, AT 1-7744 or Congress 4-6612.
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Community Center Couples Club Holds Pot Luck Supper – The Community Center Couples Club will hold a pot-luck supper on Saturday, April 28, at 7:33 at the Jewish Community Center. Reservations can be made by calling Congress 2-1194 or AT 1-6937. Attendance by reservation only.
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Point Loma Families on Grand Picnic –A Family Fun Day Picnic of the Pint Loma Branch, J.C.C. will be held on Sunday, April 29 at 1:30 p.m. in Pepper Grove, Balboa Park. Families can bring box lunches, wieners or barbecue. Planned entertainment games and sociability will be the order of the day. There is no charge but the committee would like to be able to plan for everyone. Reservations can be made by calling AT 3-0962 or AC 3-1992.
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New Social Group Holds Party
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4
“The Templars,” a new social group, are as busy as bees making final arrangements for their big cocktail party at Top’s Club, Sunday afternoon, April 29, 4 p.m.
Lewis Bloomfield, entertainment chairman, promises everyone a good time, with door pirzes, dancing, buffet and “Happy Hour” extended through the entire evening.
All single men and women, 23 to 35, are cordially invited to attend this gala affair. For information or reservations phone Ira Fishbein, BE 4-8282 or Mildred White, CY 5-0470.
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Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4
On Monday, April 30th, at 1:30 p.m., the first “get-together” of the “Social Birds” will meet at the home of Mrs. Sam Wiess, 3804 Aragon Drive. (Phone Juniper 2-3118) Members and their friends are cordially invited to attend this new facet of our Chapter, where a delightful afternoon has been planned for your pleasure. There is no charge. For those who wish to attend and have no transportation please call Mitzi Ornstein, Juniper 2-1274.
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Lasker Lodge News
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4
Lasker Lodge may soon become Weinberger Lodge. At a recent meeting approval was given for the change of name to Henry Weinberger Lodge of San Diego, No. 190. Approval of the Grand Lodge is necessary before the new name becomes official.
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Bowlers Award Night will feature the coming May 7 meeting. Twenty-six bowling trophies will be presented, according to Sam Bennett, in charge of Bowling Awards.
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A revolutionary experiment in adult Jewish education will be launched this summer by B’nai B’rith’s Department of Adult Jewish Education. In conjunction with the publication of the Modern Library of Jewish classics which will serve as a basis for reading circles and study groups throughout the county.
Mambo Jambo Time At Highland Springs Resort
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4
The Manny Lopez Quintet will appear at Highland Springs Resort at Beaumont, Calif., on the weekend of My 4th and 5tgh, Their Latin rhythms will echo in the foothills of the beautiful San Gorgonio Mountains, which is the setting for this enjoyable and restful resort.
Dance exhibitions will be given by professionals and there will be dance contests for the guests, for which prizes will be awarded.
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With The Guardians
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4
By Morrie Pomeranz
The monthly Board of Directors meeting was to be held at the Mission Valley Country Club on April 19th—undoubtedly one of the more high spirited meetings in many months—The Ways and Means Committee had formulated plans for an major raffle and an elaborate dinner dance (non profit) to be held within the next five or six weeks. It was suggested that Guardians visit the Hebrew Home for the Aged primarily to see the splendid progress effected these past six months; the fourteen guests at the home would certainly welcome an occasional visitor – for there is no finer therapy for an older person than the warm smile of a friend – a friend who has not forgotten.
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Recently, following the revealing article in Life magazine relative to the professional golfers, a luncheon group was in discussion to who was the outstanding pressure player amongst the golfer Guardians. The conversation, as it habitually does, waxed heatedly – names were kicked about –stories were told and retold—individual scores and miracle shots were listed for comparative purposes. When the smoke cleared one name one name shone brilliantly above all as the golfer who repeatedly exhibits his finest games when “the chips are down” – we salute Dave Block.
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New laurels, indeed indicative of the man’s many faceted talents, have been bestowed upon one of our citizens by Governor Goodwin Knight. The appointment entails considerable effort on the part of the appointee who was singled out for this honor because of his unusual qualifications. Thus, as a director for the County Agriculture Commission for the 22nd District, Lew Lipton becomes the recipient of a much-coveted assignment.
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The next regular dinner meeting will be held on May 3rd (6:30 p.m.) at the Mission Valley Country Club. Members are urged to attend since tickets will be available for the fund raising affair. With this realization that this is Guardian’s first social function in several years, a particular good attendance is essential. Remember—all profits go to the Hebrew Home for the Aged.
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Auxiliary of Home To Hold Luncheon
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4
The Hebrew Home for the Aged Auxiliary will hold their annual May Day Luncheon on May 23, 12 noon, at the Lafayette Hotel.
Mrs. Abe Sklar, general chairman, and her committee, are har at ork planning an outstanding event. A talented young San Diegan plus other entertainers will provide the entertainment for the afternoon.
More details in the next issue of the Press… But make your reservations early.
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Deceased
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 4
Hyman Effron, 69, died Sunday, April 15. Mr. Effron had lived here for more than thirty years.
Survivors are his widow, Annie, and three sons, Milton, Leonard and James. San Diego, and a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Fried, National City.
Services ere held in Greenwood Mortuary; Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiating. Entombment is at Greenwood Sholom Mausoleum.
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USO-JWB
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 5
By Claire Kaplan
So hand me down my walking cane .. back to New York and happily discharged from the Navy are Warren De Fren and Al Salsloff…Mail (and female too) can reach Warren at Miami U.
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Navy wives Marilyn Walter and Esther Tannebaum are humming over their knitting. (Could such tiny little garments cover golf clubs?) Poppas-to-be Wally and Te are real proud of the coming events casting their shadow before (Our Marlon Brando a father … incredible?)
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Pat on the back dept. Quote from Admiral Wilder Baker, after hearing a brief report on our Operation VOGMA (Vocational Guidance Military Advisement) “The most fascinating thing I have ever heard.” And he is right…we know … ‘cause we were there.
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Proof of the fact that you can’t say no to the USO is the shining example of one Mickey Fredman. At present he is on the USO National Advisory Council, JWB’s National Council Board of Directors and alo 6th Army JWB Vice Chairman.
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Sen. Estes Kefauver Makes Friends Here
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 5
Senator Estes Kefauver, d-Tenn., brought his campaign as Democratic candidate for the President of the United States to San Diego County last week. The Senator’s Party was met by his lo al committee headed by Mrs. Zelia Crown, 30th District Chairman.
This reporter found Democratic candidate friendly, frank and obviously tired. His straightforward answers to several questions put to him at a press conference stamped him as a man of liberal outlook.
In reply to our question on the Middle East, he stated; “We have a moral obligation to support and maintain the State of Israel.” On segregation, he remarked that his stand has cost him the support of many leaders in the South but that “the South cannot secede from the Supreme Court.”
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Civic Music Closes Membership Drive
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 5
The San Diego Civic Music Association closed its membership campaign with a substantial gain of membership over preceding seasons.
The Association’ talent committee have selected the following attractions for the 1956-57 season:
Basque Ballet from Biarritz; the Societa Corelli instrumental ensemble; the Singing Boys of Norway; Clifford Curzon, pianist; Leontyne Price, noted Negro soprano and Roggerio Ricci, violinist.
Dates of the concert will be announced later.
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Awards
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 5
Linda Zuckerman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwar Zuckerman, won first place in drama and first in humor at the Speech Arts Contest held at State College.
Peter Colt, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Colt, placed first in original oratory and first in impromptu. Peter also made the headlines when he won the highest award in the city as the outstanding Reserve Officer Training Corps student in San Diego. He was selected cadet colonel in command of the combined ROTC regiment at San Diego’s city high schools. Both are students at Pint Loma High.
Joan Karp, 17-year-old daughter of Mr. and MRs. Joseph Karp, has been awarded a full tuition scholarship as a math major to Occidental College, valued at $3,400. Joan will graduate from San Diego High School this June. She was also first in the local contest conducted by the Nat’l Forensic League.
All will represent San Diego in the National Speech Tournament in Santa Barbara.
Herb Gross was the recipient of the Steinman-Hillel Interfaith Scholarship Award at State College. Mr. Louis Steinman attended the Awards Luncheon and presented Herb with the $50 check.
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U.S.Y. Camping Trip
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 5
A pre-Mother’s Day celebration will be held by the Pioneer Women Negba Club Thursday, May 3rd, 12 o’clock, Beth Jacob Center, instead of the regular business meeting. Daughters and friends of Pioneer Women members will be guests of the Negba Club. (Guests free.)
A delicious luncheon will be served, and an outstanding program is promised b the program chairman, Pauline Press.
Those who wish to play cards, please bring their own playing cards.
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Interview with George Cheney
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
One thing impelling George Cheney to run for Congress from the 30th Congressional District was his desire to afford the people a choice of a man with absolutely no bias or prejudice. His successful 16-year record in industrial relations certainly demonstrates he has no prejudice against labor, employers and no race, no religious or political prejudice. “No man can succeed in industrial relations who believes in discrimination of any kind. There is no difference between the discredited notions of race superiority or white supremacy, and an anti-union or anti-employer bias.” All are equally false and offensive to him. If he is sent to Congress from the 30th Congressional District he declares he will reprssent all people, Jews and non-Jews, white and colored, Democrats and Republicans, and upon this platform he solicits your vote at the coming June 5th Primary. – M.K.
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Esterson To Be Feted
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
A “Past President’s Ball, presented by the Men’s Club of Beth Israel Temple, t which Mack Esterson is to be honored, will take place on Sunday, May 6, at the Mission Valley Country Club. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m.
An evening of dancing and original entertainment has been planned composed of local talent and stars of the Sisterhood Follies.
Reservations may be made by phoning BR 7-5920 or GL 4-2162.
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City of Hope Sr. Aux.
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
The City of Hope Senior Auxiliary has set Tuesday, May 15th as its date for the annual Mothers, Daugers and In-Laws Luncheon. It will take place at 12 noon at the Beth Jacob Center.
Co-chairmen Bessye Siegel and Goldie Schusterman and their committee are making final arrangements for the delicious home-cooked meat luncheon. There will be a drawing for a rottiserie.
Contributions are being accepted for the Jackie Singer Memorial Fund for the Cancer Hospital at City of Hope. A City of Hope Condolence Card is sent to Gussie and Stanley Singer for eah donation (the amount is omitted), telling them of the thoughtful gift.
Those wishing to add to this fund, please contact Jeanne Camiel at CY 2-2566 or BE 4-9595.
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Worker to Leave Social Agency
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
Mrs. Edmund (Elsie) Herman will leave the Jewish Social Service Agency on May 15, it was announced today by Mrs. Henrietta Rubinstein, Director of the Agency.
Mrs. Herman has served as a psychiatric case worker for the past three years. She holds degrees of A.B. and M.A. from Chicago University, with graduate work at the University of Illinois and Columbia.
Prior to her present employment she was affiliated with the Family Service Association of San Deigo for 2 ½ years; the Los Angeles Jewish Family Service; Boston Jewish Family and Children Service; Jewish Family Service of Minneapolis, and Department of Public Welfare at Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. Herman plans to open private offices as a family service consultant, and will work in the fields of marital and children’[s personal problems. Her office will be located at 3339 Fourth Ave.
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Bay City B’nai B’rith Women To Install Officers May 3rd
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
Mrs. Ralph Schwarz will be installed as president of the San Diego Bay City Chapter of B’nai B’rith Women on Thursday, May 3, in the Terrace Room of the Lafayette Hotel. Mrs. David Harris, Past Grand President, B’nai B’rith Women’s Grand Lodge, District No. 4, will act as Installing Officer. Assisting her will be Mrs. David Schloss, Chapter Past President.
Other new officer will be Mrs. Eugene Sacks, Mrs. Victor Millman, and Mrs. Nathan Colker, vice presidents; Mrs. Manuel Rosenthal, corr. sec’y; Mrs. Marco Thorne, record. sec’y; Mrs. Sol Addis, financial sec’y; Mrs. Sanford Sack, sec’y to the pres.; Mrs. David Cohen, treas.; Mrs. Max Liebman, guardian; Mrs. Samuel Weening, sentinel; and Mrs. Ma Felsman, counselor.
Trustees for the Chaptr will be Mmes. Jack Meyers, Maurice Krasnow, David Schloss, Oscar Sokol. Abe Hollandersky, Bernard Kessler and Murray Samuels.
The Installation will be held after the 12 noon luncheon according to Mrs. Eugene Sacks, chairman of the event. Mrs. Bernard Kessler, entertainment chairman, announced tht Mrs. Joseph Schloss and Miss Lana Schafer will present a musical program following the Installation. Decorations will be by Mrs. Nathan Colker, whie Mrs. Seymour Okmin and Mrs. David Shannahoff will head the hostess committee. For luncheon reservations, please call Mrs. Sacks at GA 2-6035.
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Jr. Charity League
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
First treasury gift from an organization was received last week by the united Jewish Fund, according to Mrs. Milton Y. Roberts, Chairman of the Women’s Division. The Junior Charity League, one of San Diego’s oldest organizations, forwarded the contribution for $75 to the 1956 campaign as a treasury gift from the organization, and not as a gift for the women of the group. The gift was made, according to Mrs. Paul Nestor, secretary of the League, as a small token of their feelings toward the needs overseas and especially in Israel.
Treasury gifts from other organizations in the community would be most appreciated, Mrs. Roberts stated, but must also be understood that a treasury gift does not relieve the individual member from shouldering his responsibility to make a gift to this great cause.
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Children’s Choir
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
The children of the Cantor’s class of Tifereth Israel Synagogue will conduct the Sabbath Eve Service at 8:15 p.m. on Friday, April 27. Over 20 children in cantor Joseph Cysner’s class will participate in the Service
Rabbi Monroe Levens will deliver the sermon.
The children come together at regular weekly meetings throughout the year to learn Jewish liturgical music and how to conduct various services.
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Campaigners Div. Move Ahead
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
With more than 70% of the goal of $226,000 achieved, the Campaigners Division is continuing to move ahead, according to William B. Schwartz, Division Chairman.
In an effort to reach Jewish families throughout the community for their contributions to the Fund, the teams and workers in the Division have intensified their effort and are each day soliciting prospects.
Schwartz said that the last team of the Division began work last week in the Point Loma area, with Seymour Rabin as Captain, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Feldman, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Babbit, Mr. and Mrs. Berek Ehrenfried, Maurice Segal and Philip Peskin as members of the Point Loma team. Others who are working in that section are Mrs. Dora Eber and Mack Esterson.
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Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Elects
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
The next regular luncheon meeting of Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will be held at the Synagogue on Tuesday, May 8, 1t 12 o’clock. Election of Officers and Board members for the ensuing year will take place. The nominating committee presented the following slate: President, Mrs. Lew Solomon; vice president, Mmes Henry Price, Harry Mallen, Louis Feller; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Daniel Orlansky; recording secretary, Mrs. Jonas Feurzeig; treasurer, Mrs. Leonard Effron; financial secretary, Mrs. I.J. Gibson.
After the business meeting, cards will be the program of the afternoon. Everyone is urged to make up their own games and bring cards, Mah Jong sets, etc.
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Yo-Ma-Co
Southwestern Jewish Press, April 27, 1956, Page 6
Lenny and Flo Pearl and Paul and Barbara miller were the two couples who received trophies for first prize at the last semi-annual dinner dance held by Yo-Ma-Co Bowling League. The affair was held at the Mission Valley Country Club on Saturday night, April 14th. The second prize was taken by Jack and Esther Brisker and Art and Charlotte Friedlander and third prize went to Freddie and Jack Smith and Aaron and Nora Lazaroff.
Wednesday night, April 128th, the Yo-Ma-Co Club acted as host at the USO. Participating were Charlotte Friedlander, Tully Kitaen, Lil Nadler and Mitzi Spivak. The service men enjoyed the hostesses’ home-made cakes as well as the friendly hospitality displayed by the members. Mona Sharpe, the chairman of the USO committee, although unable to be there in person, sent her special home-made cake.
The Yo-Ma-Co Club invites married couples to attend their meetings held on the second and fourth Wednesday evenings at 8:30 p.m. at the Highland and Landis St. Center.
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