Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Be At Home Sunday, May 20, “Magic Carpet Day”
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
In an intensified effort to reach $200,000 by May 31, the Campaigner’s Division will have its “One Day” Campaign on Sunday, May 30th, according to William B. Schwartz, Chairman, and his vice-chairmen, Bernard Arenson, Harry Mallen, David Stotsky and Isaac Domnitz.
Completion of the One-Day Drive will be followed on Sunday evening with a report dinner for all workers. Superior Court Judge Stanley Mosk, president of the Los Angeles Community Council, will be the guest speaker.
Judge Mosk will return from Israel on Sunday, May 13, from a four-week visit. There at the height of the political tension he will present an eye witness report of the present situation in Israel.
“Known as ‘Magic Capret Day,’ it is dedicated to seeing that every Jewish family in San Diego is given the privilege of contributing to this great campaign,” Schwartz said.
All those who have not as yet made their contributions are urged to do so now, or to stay home on Sunday, May 20th, until called upon.
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$180,000 Subscribed To Date In Fund Drive, Christian Committee Speeds Solicitation
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
The 1956 United Jewish Fund campaign and the United Jewish Appeal Special Survival Fund reached $180,000 this week in its effort to raise $226,000 for its 45 local, national and overseas beneficiaries and for immigration and resettlement of North African refugees.
As solicitation activity was again speeded up, returns from the Christian Division indicate that non-Jewish contributors are also responding to the campaign appeal for increased giving, it is reported by Carleton Lichty, Chairman.
The Women’s Division completed its three luncheon schedule yesterday for a total in excess of last year’s figure of $32,031, according to Evelyn Roberts, Chairman.
Ruben Umansky and Nathan Golden reported that $550 had been raised in the opening of the Baja California campaign in Ensenada from five individuals. The Tijuana campaign will open in the next month, according to Golden.
Covering over 1000 Jewish families, the Campaigners Division, led by William B. Schwartz, announced the completion of 50 percent of its job. The balance would be completed, Schwartz announced, in the big push to take place on “Magic Carpet” Day, Sunday, May 20th.
Areas are continuing their efforts with contributions continuing to come in. Alex Maisel and Maurice Levy in North County report about 75 percent of the job done. Elmer Glaser reports big gifts in the county practically finished.
In Coronado, Stuart Ferer and his committee expect to be completed by May 20th.
Roberts, Schwartz and Harry Sugarman, Chairman of the Pace-Setters, expressed gratification on the early results of the campaign and stated that they hoped to hit $200,000 by the end of May.
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Bay City Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
Bay City B’nai B’rith Women have once again responded to pleas for help in the form of funds. A sizable chck has been sent for the Freedom Scroll. Our thanks to all the members who have made this possible.
Funds are also being raised for the Henry Monsky Foundation in Washington, D.C. which will be the permanent headquarters of the world’s oldest Jewish Service Organization, B’nai B’rith.
Plans for a luncheon sponsored by the newly elected board members will be announced at the next meeting of the chapter, May 14th, 8:15 p.m., at Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
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“Tag Day” Set By Pioneer Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
Monday, May 14th has been designated as Child Rescue Tag Day by Pioneer Women of San Diego. Members will be stationed at various locations in the city, in an effort to raise funds for the rescue and rehabilitation of immigrant children in Israel.
Thousands of refugee children from all parts of the world are saved through this child rescue work in Israel.
Mrs. Rose Domnitz is chairman of th Tag Day volunteers. Many more volunteers are needed. Those who are interested in helping, please call either AT-1-8236 or CY-6-4587.
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“Fiesta,” Theme of Hadassah’s May 22 Luncheon at El Cortez
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
“Fiesta del Pacifico” is the theme for Hadassah’s May 22 meeting in the El Cortez Hotel, at noon. A fiesta luncheon will be served to all guests who will be greeted by Don Diego Jr. and Hadassah’s Miss Fiesta, Miss Marcia Ruskin. Installation of officers by Mrs. A.P. Nasatir, will launch the afternoon’s festivities, when Mrs. John Ruskin will become the organization’s new leader. Mrs. Harry E. Felson is the retiring president.
Mr. Gardner Morse, Publicity Director of the County Convention and Tourist Bureau, will be commentator for the Fiesta Fashion Show.
Mrs. Morton Thaler, General Chairman, extends a cordial invitation to all Hadassah members and friends. Special surprise decorations are being fashioned for the occasion by Miss Frankie Dee Hutler and a committee of youngsters from the Point Loma Division of the Jewish Community Center. Mrs. Fred Leeds heads the Flower Committee while Mrs. Irving Alexander, Mrs. Maynard Hurwitz and Mrs. Joseph Kwint will serve on Mrs. Gabriel Berg’s program committee.
Mrs. Charles Silverman will handle the Attendance Book with Mrs. Edward Binder in charge of receipts; Mrs. Harry Snyder is Hospitality Chairman.
Special guests of the afternoon will be many Jewish ladies from South of the Border.
Reservations may be made by telephoning Mrs. Thaler at ATG-1-3275 or Mrs. Hurwitz at JU-2-0357.
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Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary To Hold Shavuos Dinner
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
The Ladies Auxiliary of Beth Jacob announce their forthcoming Shavuos Dinner, to be held on Sunday, May 20, at 5 p.m., Beth Jacob Center.
President Jennie Bloomfield and Chairman Fanny Garber promise a delicious home cooked dinner, and invite you to bring your friends. A social gathering will follow the dinner.
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Volunteers Work For Fund Drive
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
This year volunteers have made possible the speed of the 1956 United Jewish Fund campaign by their work in the Fund office, according to Rose Mishne, Office Manager.
Led by Mrs. Edit Bernheimer, who has docketed the most hours, the volunteers have done mailings, folding, stuffing, telephoning and other clerical projects.
Workers who have put in many hours on a regular schedule are Mrs. Fritz Lavender, Dr. Myron Schuman, Mrs. Hyman Kitaen, and Mrs. Ossie Ehrlich.
Others who have been faithful volunteers are: Sadie Breitbard, Sophie Himmel; Me Janowsky; Fannie Krone; Leanore Hutler; Minnie Price; Sadie Richartz; Betty Slayen; Ida Wax; Elizabeth Weiss; Bertha Veitzer; Ruth Zlotoff; Anne Miller; Esther Kahn; Rose Tobin; and Mrs. Harry Goodwin.
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Helen G. Douglas To Speak in S.D.
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
On Monday, May 14, 12 Noon, there will be a luncheon in the Rivera Room of the U.S. Grant Hotel, at which Helen Gahagan Douglas will speak for Adlai Stevenson.
Because a large attendance is expected, it is requested that reservations be made in advance by telephoning BE-4-3103. If you cannot attend the luncheon, you will be admitted at one o’clock to hear Mrs. Douglas speak.
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Women’s Division Winds Up Drive
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
The Women’s Division of the United Jewish Fund campaign began its third and final fundraising luncheon yesterday with a total of $26,500. This was the total announced by Mrs. Milton Roberts at the conclusion of the “Put a Song in Their Hearts” luncheon on April 24 in El Cortez Hotel.
Hostesses for the $25-and-over luncheon held yesterday in the Terrace Room of the Lafayette Hotel were Mmes. Morris W. Douglas, Murray D. Goodrich, Jack Gross, Louis Moorsteen, Max Rabinowitz, S.H. Perlmutter, Victor Schulman, Robert Speigel, Louis Steinman and Harry Sugarman.
Yaacov Adam, former commander of the first Israeli battleship, who led the sea battle with the Egyptian Navy during the early days of Israel’s fight for independence, was the speaker. He spoke of his experiences on his recent trip to Israel and North Africa.
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the Women’s Division, the stirring narration, “In Time to Come,” by Mrs. A.P. Nasatir was repeated. It was presented by Mrs. Nasatir, Mrs Leo Sarfan and Cantors Joseph Cysner, Israel Dubner and Julian Miller. Marguerite Nobles accompanied on the piano.
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Home Auxiliary Donor Luncheon
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
Wednesday, May 23, at 12 o’clock, the Hebrew Home for the Aged Auxiliary will hold its Eleventh Annual Donor Luncheon. The Terrace Room of the Lafayette Hotel will be beautifully decorated in spring flowers for this festive occasion which will celebrate the opening and occupation of the new home.
Mrs. Abe Sklar, general chairman, and her committees, are exerting all of their efforts to make this an outsanding affair.
Mrs. Paul Moss, program chairman, will present one of our community’s outstanding youngster – Master Mike Williams, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwartz. He is well known for his versatility in songs and imitations. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Marian Kittleson.
Mr. Maxwell Kaufman, well known community leader, will introduce and install the new officers.
It is very important that reservations be made by calling CO 4-8539, CY-5-5588, or AT-2-6335, or the Home. There will be a beautiful door prize.
Note: There will be a very important Board meeting on Thursday, May 17, at 1 p.m. President Mrs. Wm. Moss has requested that all Board members be present.
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Birdie Stodel B.B. Invites Community To See Work
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 11, 1956, Page 1
S.D. Birdie Stodel Chapter No. 92, B’nai B’rith Women, proudly presents and invites you to attend the showing of “Unto This Day” on Monday, May 28, at 12:00 noon at Beth Jacob Center.
The Jewish community is invited to see the handiwork of B’nai B’rith Women, both as to the script and the dressing of character dolls. This has been presented from Sacrament State Fair to the Flower Show in Hollywood, and to more than 100 Jewish and non-Jewish organizations, and marks the climax of the year’s celebration of the tercentenary of Jews in America.
The narrators are Mesdames Martin Borenstein, Lawrence Lassman and Harold Aved. Background accompaniment will be played by Mrs. Neil Himmel; script revision by Mrs. Sam Weiss; supervision by Mrs. Jeremiah Aronoff. Mrs. Ted Brav is chairman of the day. Mrs. Howard Zimmerman, President of B’na B’rtih Women, District No. 4, will be the honored guest.
Mrs. Martin Borenstein will b e host for lunch. It is important that you make your reservations early. Luncheon chairman is Mrs. Goldie Schusterman. For reservations, please call one of the following numbers: CY 6-3225, JU 2-1274, aT-2-9328.
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