Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
As the Psychologist sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 6
By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant
Effective Study Methods
While it is too early in the school term for parents to look for report cards or other signs of achievement from their children’s school program, it is not too early for them to give some attention to the ways their youngsters study their assignments. Perhaps if more consideration were given at this time to how their children prepare for assignments, there would be a more satisfactory result when grades are distributed.
Effective Study Methods are not beyond the ability of most youngsters but from the results obtained it may seem as though these methods were for only a select few. In fact, most children do not know how to study and this is even more evident when they first start college. This fact may account for the unusually long hours that their assignments require in addition to the poor results.
One of the most glaring of causes for ineffective study methods can be found in the way children attack their assignments. They approach their work without enthusiasm, lacking in motivation for either good grades or even the absorption of knowledge. School is a time for fun, relaxation, and for making friends. It is an obligation to be met until they are old enough to leave school or because there is nothing better to do. Others feel that school does not require serious consideration and as long as they can just get by that is enough.
Effective study methods require full use of proper environmental facilities. To get the most out of studying children need a well-lighted room where there will be a minimum of interference from the radio or television, a young brother or sister running in and out of the room, and the sound of dishes rattling around in the sink. There should be a proper time for study when children are not too fatigued or too excited from an overactive game.
One of the most serious causes for poor study habits is that children are unable to read properly. They either read too slowly or when they read rapidly they do not know how to get the most important principles or information out of the material. Often the rapid reader sacrifices comprehension for rapid reading. They must learn to space their studying, breaking it down into coordinated periods rather than trying to get all the material at one time.
Parents would do well to evaluate how their children study instead of waiting for the results at the end of the semester. They should be willing to give the child every opportunity to study in quiet in a room for himself.
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Fall and Winter Program Is Announced By Center
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 6
The Fall and Winter program was announced by Mr. Maury Novak, Vice President of the Center an Chairman of its Program Committee. The program offered includes all the fine activities the Center had last year, plus several others of a special nature. The Teenage Group has grown to the point where there will be two evenings a week, one for the young teens and another for the oldest teens. The Center ballroom will be used each week for special big dances and affairs. The Fall and Winter program, as announced by Mr. Novak, contains the following.
Cooperative Nursery School — 3 to 5 years — Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Creative Dance and Ballet — 5 to 15 years — Wednesday afternoons, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Arts and Crafts — 5 to 12 years –Thursday afternoons, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Games and Sports — 5 to 12 years — Monday, Tuesday and Friday afternoon.
Family Fun Days once-a-month — To be announced every month.
Tweens Junior High 7th & 8th grades (9th grade boys) –Wednesdays, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Teens 9th & 10th Grade (11th grade boys) — Mondays, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Teens 11th & 12th grades — (College freshmen, working teens, and servicemen through 19 years) –Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Young Adults — Gaylarks Club 20 to 30 — Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Single Adults — Wamus Club 30 and Over — once a month as announced.
Adult Square Dance Group — 2nd Saturday each month, 9:00 p.m. to midnight.
Community Center Couples Club — 4th or last Saturday of each month, 8:30 until ?
Women’s Rhythmic Exercise Class — All mature women — Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
Women’s League– 1st Wednesday of each month. Usually a luncheon and program following.
Once-a-month Big Dance each for Teens, Single Adults, Couples in the University Ballroom
Point Loma Branch Activities: Three children’s groups, 5-12 years. Adult activities once a month as announced.
Senior Adults — Friendly Social Club – Sunday afternoons, 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Arts and Crafts — Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Sewing — Thursdays in the evening.
Bridge class and discussions on Thursday evenings.
Games on Monday and Friday afternoons.
Films, concert and lecture series to be announced.
Clubs, teams and other interest groups to be announced later.
Parent participations groups — Nursery, Grade school, Junior and Senior High.
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Dr. Ornstein Leaves for Israel Tuesday
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 6
Dr. Walter Ornstein, one of 50 American-Jewish community leaders who accepted the invitation of the United Jewish Appeal to see Israel, leaves San Diego Tuesday, October 9, to join the mission in New York.
All of the members of the United Jewish Appeal Community Leaders Study Mission will travel at their own expense. First stop will be Paris, where they will confer with top Joint Distribution Committee personnel regarding the needs in Europe and North Africa. They will also receive their orientation on Israel and the American projects helping the development of the country.
While in Israel the Study Mission will confer with top government officials; tour the country from one end to the other; see the industrial and agricultural progress of the country, as well as its shortcomings. They will also be taken to the borders and into the Negev Desert, as well as to several army bases. Cultural, Educational and Medical Institutions are on their agenda, with Malben, the Medical, Health and Welfare Services operated by the Joint Distribution Committee for newcomers, high on the agenda.
Dr. Ornstein will remain in Israel for several weeks after the conclusion of the Study Mission in order to work with Dr. Bernard Zondek, Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Hebrew University Medical School.
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Stevenson To Visit Here Friday, Oct. 12
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 6
Governor Adlai E. Stevenson, Democratic standard bearer, will make his only appearance in San Diego during the presidential campaign Friday night, October 12, Columbus Day, according to Tom Dammann, executive director of the San Diego County Stevenson-Kefauver Committee.
Mr. Dammann also announced that five of the top Democratic leaders will meet on the same platform with Stevenson at the Bowl Rally, Balboa Park at 9 p.m. They will be Governor Robert B. Meyner, Governor George M. Leader, Governor Edmund I. Muskie, Senator Albert Gore, and Senator Hubert Humphrey.
Plans for a gigantic rally honoring the Democratic candidate for President are in the process of formation and will be announced within a short time, Dammann said.
“We want our friends to know now that their candidate will be here October 12, so that they can set that night aside to see, hear and honor him,” Sammann said. “We hope every person in the county interested in seeing Adlai Stevenson elected President will try to be on hand for the rally that night.
Top Hollywood stars will be the surprise entertainment for the evening.
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New Entertainer at Secret Harbor
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 6
Nino Nanni, whose songs and satire at the piano have proven to be show-stoppers all over the country, is now entertaining at Secret Harbor Restaurant, Fifth and Maple, San Diego.
Nino started his theatrical career in radio, but lately has been the feature attraction in outstanding night clubs throughout the country. He recently appeared as a star performer on the Ed Sullivan TV Show.
His performances leave his audiences with the firm convictions that he is one of the most outstanding night club attractions to come along in many years. His engagement at Secret Harbor Restaurant will end October 13.
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Business Machine Store Opens
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 6
Jerry Bond, a factory-trained repair man, who can repair any type of office machine — typewriter, adding machine, cash register — has opened a business machine store at 20 Ash St. His experience equips him to service anything from an electric IBM to a 9-pound portable.
Because of his small overhead, Mr. Bone is able to sell any office machine, new or used, at savings of from 15 to 20 percent less than anyone in San Diego. Phone BE-9-5359 for further information.
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Beth Jacob Sisterhood
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 7
Mrs. Julius Penn, President of the Beth Jacob Sisterhood, wishes to announce that board meetings will be held the third Monday of every month. The next one will be Monday, Oct. 15 at Beth Jacob Center; board members and general membership are invited to attend.
The installation and brunch, of which Mrs. Marvin Bobrof was chairman, brought a number of new members who are welcome additions to the Sisterhood. Mrs. Robert Strauss, their Jr. Past President, who has been ill for many months, received a warm reception from the members.
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Cottage of Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 7
At the sixth annual open meeting the following members were elected to office: President Bess Borushek; vice-pres., Fred Yaruss; treasurer, Philip Abrams; corr. sec., Martha Feiler; fin. sec, Rose Parrell; rec. sec., Sidney Epstein; delegates to the House of Pacific Relations, Rose Brooker, and Seymour Gates.
Many innovations are being planned for the 1956-57 as well as the purchasing of additional equipment and display material. The Cottage of Israel welcomes any contributions of Israeli made objects or loan of items for temporary display. For further information phone Mrs. Borushek at AT -1-7744 or HO-9-2643.
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Tifereth Israel Sisterhood Invites New Members
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 7
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood will launch its 1956-57 season with a membership brunch, to be held on Tuesday, October 9th, at 11:30 a.m. at 2930 Howard Street.
Brunch will be served in the lounge and patio to an expected fifty new members in additon to the regular membership. Mrs. Henry J. Price, membership chairman, will be assisted by Mrs. Monroe Levens and Mrs. Marcy Berwin as co-chairman for this event. Hostesses for this affair are the Board of the Sisterhood.
Mrs. Lewis Solomon, newly installed President of the Sisterhood, will call the meeting to order in the sanctuary for regular business following the brunch.
Committee reports will include one on the successful theatre party held last Tuesday at the Old Globe Theatre. Plans for additional Sisterhood activities for the coming year will be discussed.
Musical entertainment will be offered by Joe Foss, young San Diego pianist, who will play a selection of light classical numbers.
Rabbi Monroe Levens will address the meeting, his subject being “Sisterhood –Its Ideals, Aims, Responsibilities and Achievements.”
The committee has chosen a “Trees” theme for the brunch and decorations and name tas will be in the appropriate fall colors and shapes of leaves and trees.
Tifereth Israel Sisterhood extends a cordial invitation to interested ladies to be its guests at this membership-brunch to join Sisterhood.
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Pioneer Women
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 7
There will be a regular meeting of the Negba Pioneer Women on Thursday, Oct. 4th at the regular meeting place, Beth Jacob Center at noon.
There will be installation of the Board members and one of the latest movies of Israel will be shown. All members are urged to attend this important and entertaining meeting.
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Men’s Club Holds “Western Night”
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 7
The Second Annual Men’s Club “Western Night” will be held Sunday, October 14, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
A barbecue dinner, with all trimmings and beverages, will be served. This kosher dinner will be prepared by the expert chefs of the Men’s Club, and a fine band will provide music for dancing. Guests are urged to come in costume and Western, Spanish, dungarees, levis, etc., will be suitable. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes.
Don’t forget to make your reservation Call Ben Levenson, BE4-3401 (Ext. 40) or the Synagogue office.
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Beth Jacob Congregation
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 7
Co-chairmen Fanny Garber and Bertha Friedman invite everyone to attend the Simchas Torah Dinner which will be given by the Beth Jacob Ladies Auxiliary on Sunday, October 7, at the Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th St. Serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. A social will follow.
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Yiddish Theatre Comes To San Diego
Southwestern Jewish Press, October 5, 1956, Page 7
Many San Diegans will remember the talent of Madame Clara Haberman from her last appearance, many years ago, for the B’nai B’rith. On Saturday, October 6, she and her husband, Joseph, will present a 3-act play by L. Kobrin at the Beth Jacob Center, 4473 30th St. Time, 8:30 p.m.
Mm Haberman, known as the Yiddish Cornelia Otis Skinner, has the rare gift of being able to fill the stage with imaginary people and making each and every one live.
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