Adventures in San Diego Jewish History, May 25, 1956, Part 3

Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff

Met Forum Asks About Sewer Crisis
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 5

The San Diego Metropolitan Forum will discuss the problem of the sewer crisis at the House of Hospitality, Monday, May 28, at 8 p.m.

Dr. J.B. Askew, head of the City-County Health Department, will present the present picture and the need for action to protect our health.

The sewer bonds will be voted on in the June 5th primaries.

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As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 6

By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant

Summer Plans Again…

Tucked away in the notices of coming meetings of PTA groups was an unobtrusive report of a panel of students at one of those meetings to discuss the topic, “Teamwork for Summer Fun.”  Here was the heart of my column for this issue – and it took a group of students of a junior high school to give me the answer.

This is the season for thoughts of vacations—or have you started months before, as I did.  In any case, it’s time for those “Summer Plans Again.”  And I hope that you will take the advice of these junior high school students and use teamwork for your summer fun.  You see, teamwork should start even before you start your vacation.  You should include all the members of your family in your vacation planning. Too often, we consider that as the head of the family (or imagine that we are), we should decide on what the individual members should do during their vacation. Unfortunately, not only does everyone like to express an opinion, but it sometimes takes a consensus of opinions to arrive at a decision. It is far safer, and wiser, to find out whether there is a general preference and then attempt to work out the plan. Of course, as the keeper of the treasury you might have an overwhelming voice in faor of your decision.

Teamwork should go beyond the making of a decision. The summer should be the time for the entire family to spend time together, at least for part of the time. Sometimes this can be limited to just the weekends when the entire group can go off to the beach or mountain areas, or just to loll about a pool or in the patio.  Or perhaps it can be the last week or two before school starts again. With some families it may consist of an entire summer of travel or vacation at a resort. The important thing is that time is set aside for family relationships without the interference of school or business obligations.

In some cases it is important that one or all of the children get away from the parents and join with a group of other youngsters in camp or on a trip. This affords better social relationships when group activities are needed. It affords the children an opportunity to have a change of supervision or discipline, new surroundings, new friends, directed recreation, and the development of group and individual responsibilities.  Of equal importance, it affords the parents an opportunity to relax from some of their responsibilities without shirking them, to knit their own interpersonal relationships, to be able to form adult forms of recreations, and to look at their children in a new and different light.

Whatever the plans, this is the time to make them. But it should involve teamwork – with the entire family serving as part of that team.

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Kerrigan Seeks Job On County Board

Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 6

City8 Councilman George Kerrigan, a candidate for election as Supervisor in the Third District, said this week that he is basing his campaign on “full-tie devotion to this important policy-making job” and on making solution of the critical water problem one of the his principal aims.

During seven years of the San Diego City Council, the former East San Diego businessman has devoted much time to the water problem.

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Highland Springs Resort Plan For Gala Week End

Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 6

This popular resort features complete facilities for a wonderful vacation for all.  All types of outdoor sports activities are to be found on its spacious and beautiful grounds.  The center of the daytime outdoor activities is its Olympic size heated swimming pool.  Evening dancing and entertainment is provided by Mike Ortiz and his band.

A competent staff is maintained from the 15th of June for the supervision of a planned program for children from 4 to 12 years.

Informality is the byword and if you want something that you do not see, ask for it and the management will do all they can to provide it.

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Joint Sunday School Picnic Set for May 27
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 6

The annual Joint Sunday School picnic, sponsored by all three Synagogues, will be held on Sunday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, in Balboa Park, 6th Avenue frontage from Laurel St. north.

Many games will be played and awards will be given out. Each child will receive a pass to the Academy Theatre, for a free movie, courtesy of Jack Lowenbein.

Each family is to bring a lunch. Adults may purchase candy and soda at the picnic. The children will receive their refreshments free of  harge.

This annual affair is always looked forward to by San Diego Jewry.  A good time will be had by all who attend.

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Burgener Seeks Assembly Seat
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 6

Councilman Clair W. Burgener is seeking election to the State Assembly in the 7th  (sic) District.

Burgener, for four years a San Diego City Councilman, just completed one year as Vice Mayor.  His record in the council has been one of economy in the expenditure of public funds and leadership in bringing industry to San Diego.

Burgener, a real estate developer, is campaigning on a program of bringing youthful vigor plus experience to the office of assemblyman.

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La Jolla Playhouse Opening Date Set
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 6

La Jolla Playhouse will open its 10th season at the La Jolla High School auditorium on Tuesday, June 26, John Swope, producer, announced today.  Five plays will be presented during the 10-week run.

Although plays and casts have not been selected yet, Playhouse regulars are slated to return to duty this summer, Swope said.

They include Tom Dammann and Mrs. K.T. Hosmer in publicity; John Blankenchip, set designer; Fell Hosmer, stage manager; Barbara Burnett, assistant scenic designer; William  Swimmer Jr., production assistant and William de Lannoy, in charge of the box office.

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City of Hope Jrs. To Install

Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 7

The City of Hope Junior Auxiliary will hold its Installation of Officers at a Dinner Party at the Lafayette Hotel, Saturday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m.

The Installing Officer will be a representative from the City of Hope Medical Center at Duarte.  Ruth Moskowitz will entertain the group with a piano recital, according to Mrs. Seymour Okmin, dinner chairman, and her committee, Mmes. William Ruden, Harold Reisman, Irving Moskowitz, Robert Goodwin.

Officers to be installed are: Mmes Irving Dean, President; Sam Cohn, First V.P.; Ben Miller, Second V.P.; Jerome Schechter, Third V.P.; Robert Goodwin, Treasurer and Financial Secretary; Carol Reiner, Recording Secretary; Lawrence Everitt, Corre. Secretary; Trustees, Mmes Abe Malkoff, Don Goodwin, Sanford Brust, Yale Kahn Jerome Zweig, Jack Berman, Robert Berkun.

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Dist 3 Candidate Endorsed By McIntire

Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 7

Former Surgeon General of the United States, Ross T. McIntire, has endorsed the candidacy of Henry Dupree who seeks the office of Supervisor of the Third District.

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Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 7

The Point Loma Friendship Club (Girls 10-12 years) will present a Fashion Show and entertainment on Tuesday, May 29 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Point Loma Assembly Hall, 3035 Talbot Street.

Carol Jacobs is president of this group; Paula Nelson, vice president; Judy Smollar, secretary; and Janice Rosenbaum, treasurer. The group leader is Miss Suzanne Hutler.
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The Tween Age group of the Jewish Community Center will have a Bar-B-Q and fun filled evening on Tuesday, May 29, from 7:30 to 1o:00 op.m. at the home of Ronald Baranov, 4959 Lorraine Drive.

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Senior Adult Friendly Scoial Club will have an all-city picnic Sunday, May 27.  The group will meet at 6th and Olive Street at 1:30 p.m. Each person is to bring his own lunch and the group plans to eat together and have a good time.

The following Sunday, June 3, the Friendly Social Club will get together in their clubroom at the Hebrew Home for the Aged. They will make decorations for their selling booth at the Jewish Community Center Bazaar and Ground Breaking Day on June 10.  A social hour and refreshments are planned. All senior adults in the community are invited to drop in and see the group in action. Everyone will be warmly welcomed.

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Birdie Stodel Presents “Unto This Day” For Luncheon Guests
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 7

“Be our guest” for luncheon (no charge) on Monday, May 28 noon, at the Beth Jacob Center, says the Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith.

Our presentation of “Unto This Day” (a play) was so well received by the over 400 United Church Women, who saw it, that we wish to share it with you and every other Jewish woman in our
community.

Birdie Stodel Chapter, B’nai B’rith Women, invites you to attend this luncheon and open house as the guest of Mr. Martin Borenstein.

We will be further honored by the presence of our Grand Lodge President, Mrs. Howard Zimmerman.

Luncheon can be assured for those who make reservations. Please call one f the following: Mesdames Ben Ornstein, JU 2-1274; Mack Freedman, AT 1-7105; Robert Sarber, JU 2-6830, or James Geller, AT 4-2992.

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Lasker Lodge News
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 7

By Henry Schwartz

Edward Breitbard, Past President of Lasker Lodge, will report on the “Supreme Triennial Convention” at the regular Monday evening meeting, May 28th, at Temple Center Delicious after-meeting refreshments (practically a meal) will be served. Come and bring a friend

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B’nai B’rith Girls
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 7

The B’nai B’rith Girls will present the Joan Carroll Fashion Show at the Lafayette Hotel Garden Room on Thursday, June 21, at 2 p.m.

Refreshments will be served and there will be a door prize.  For reservations call Carolyn Fine at AT 1-7266 or Marilyn Aved at AT 4-8202.

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Fund Exec. To Visit Israel On July 5
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 8

San Diego’s United Jewish Fund Executive Director was one of ten community executives selected for the 1956 United Jewish Appeal Study Mission  of Israel, Morris W. Douglas , Fund President, announced.

Albert A. Hutler, Director of the Fund for the past ten years, will be going to Israel, leaving New York on July 6 to spend three weeks in touring the state and the institutions, as well as conferring with top government officials.

Purpose of the mission is to study at first hand the programs of relief and rehabilitation of the constituent agencies of the United Jewish Appeal, which include the institutions and organizations of the Joint Distribution Committee and the United Israel Appeal, as well as the Ort vocational and retraining agency.

The study mission will include meeting with JDC officials in Paris to discuss the North African situation. Mr. Hutler will leave San Diego about July 1st.

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Fund Drive Aided
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 8

A treasury contribution of $100 from t he “Jolly 16” and a $750 contribution from the San Diego Union-Tribune swelled the score of the Fund drive.

An organization of 16 outstanding Jewish women, the “Jolly 16” has been in existence over 32 years.  Working very closely with the United Jewish Fund in many projects, it has furnished college scholarships, been a source of money for loans in an emergency; served Magic Carpet breakfasts and published a cook book famous in San Diego.

Milton Roberts, Campaign Chairman, said that for the first time since 1948 the drive was asking for treasury gifts from organizations.

Christian Division Chairman Carleton Lichty presented the check from the papers to Irving Friedman, liaison chairman.  This brings the division total to $8,119, Friedman reported.

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Unusual Collection Goes On Sale Soon
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 8

A collection of antiques, rustics, early Americana, Chinese objects-de-art, and bric-a-brac will be offered for public sale on Sun., June 24, and Mon., June 25, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. -9:30 p.m. at the Temple Beth Israel Temple House at 2570 Third, by the Beth Israel Sisterhood.

All articles, several hundred, are a part of the private collection of a San Diego doctor, a member of Temple Beth Israel, who for the past ten years has been an enthusiastic and informed hobbyist of collecting. He will donate the entire proceeds of the sale, as a contribution to the Temple Sisterhood for their many youth activities and education projects.

Preparations for and conduct of the sale are entirely a Sisterhood project. Mrs. Sol Brown will serve as chairman, assisted by Mmes. Hebert Eber and Donald Pogrell, co-chairmen. Mmes Mac Esterson, Wm. Pierce, Sam Siraton, Sam Fischer, Sydney Goldstein, Jack Weinberg and Joseph Krone are committee members.

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Council Presents Scholarship Award
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 25, 1956, Page 8

Mrs. Jack Stern, president of National Council of Jewish Women, San Diego Section, takes pleasure in announcing the award of the Lucille Rubel $100 scholarship to a boy student who will be graduated from a City high school in June. The scholarship is offered annually to high school seniors, and the award made on the basis of school achievement, personal qualifications, and need.

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