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Machinists Union Aids Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 14
San Diego’s largest labor union–the International Association of Machinists–this week pledged its full efforts to raise funds to help build and equip a new Histadrut industrial training center in Israel.
Everett L. Burch, IAM Grand Lodge Representative and chairman of the San Diego LIFT committee, says the drive will be climaxed Oct. 16 at a dinner in the Hotel Statler in Los Angeles. Tickets for the dinner are $50.
IAM locals and other unions in San Diego will be asked to buy tickets, and an appeal will be made to the general public to support the project known as “LIFT” (Labor’s Israel Fund for Training.)
Burch says this effort by West Coast unions of the International Association of Machinists is typical of the spirit of brotherhood that unites union members regardless of their nationality or religious beliefs. “The Lift program will also help strengthen a pioneering nation which has opened its doors to refugees from oppression in a manner similar to that of the United States when it was a new nation,” said Burch.
This year, Israel is preparing to accept 100,000 new refugees from tyranny in Egypt, Poland and Hungary. From the moment they arrive, Histadrut (Israel’s national labor federation) will be there to assist in the adjustment to a new life.
The big problem facing Histadrut–the one which IAM members can understand from first-hand information — is the training of refugees in the industrial skills so greatly needed in a young nation.
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New Community Elects Officers
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 14
At a meeting Sept. 6 held at the Annex of St. Albans Church, El Cajon, the newly formed Heartland Jewish Community Organization elected the following officers: President, MR. Robert Silverman; Vice President, Doctor Martin Rosten; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Sumner Alpert; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. S. B. Nuzie; and Treasurer, Mrs. Morris Simmons.
A constitution was accepted with the basic purpose of fostering Jewish religious, cultural, educational and social activities and community service.
Committee reports were heard regarding progress made toward the formation of a Sunday School.
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First National Plans New Bldg.
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 15
Harold M. Royle, executive vice president of The First National Trust and Savings Bank of San Diego, announced today that the bank has purchased a 44,000 square foot tract of land at 60th and El Cajon Boulevard to be used for the construction of a four-story bank building. The new structure wil house the bank’s College Center branch, now located at 6011 El Cajon Boulevard, on the first level and the bank’s accounting department and supply department on the upper floor.
Royle said that due to the increased volume of business now being transacted by the First National banking system that larger physical facilities are necessary sfor the bank to continue its planned program of expansion.
This latest move by First National Bank is part of an extensive expansion program that has included the opening of a branch this week in Escondido and the planned opening of a branch next month in Oceanside. First National is now San Diego County’s only independent, county-wide bank.
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City of Hope
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 15
The Couples Club of the City of Hope plan a social evening of cards, bingo and mahjong on Saturday night, Sept 21, at Tifereth Israel Synagogue. A midnight snack will be served.
All members and friends are invited to attend. For further information, call JU-2-4192.
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(Competition)
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 15
A man would probably have a chance of getting by without working if competition wasn’t so keen.
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Leaders Say Thank You To Workers
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 16
United Jewish Appeal and United Jewish Fund leaders who participate in “Thank You” reception. Milton Y,. Roberts, Sam Helman (Miami), Victor Schjulman, Al Levine (Cleveland), Josef Yadin (Israeli actor), and Dr. Walter Ornstein.
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Drive For Funds On For La Jolla Theatre
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 16
The formation of local committees throughout the county to help in the capital fund raising campaign of the Theatre and Arts Foundation of San Diego County is now well under way,. it is reported by Gilbert S. Wright, North County chairman of the drive, and Roscoe E. Hazard, San Diego chairman.
San Diego headquarters for the drive have been established at 235 Broadway, Room 525 with Mitchell Angus, chairman for General Gifts, in charge.
Immediate objective of the county-wide drive is to raise $1.500,000 for the building and maintenance of a new 850-seat County theatre to be built on Torrey Pines Mesa, near the junction of Torrey Pines road with U.S. 101 overlooking the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, on land deeded to the Foundation by the Board of Regents at the University of California.
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Mickey Katz Here In “Borscht Capades”
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 16
Hal Zeiger’s Yiddish-flavored variety and musical revue “Borscht Capades” makes its first appearance before a San Diego audience on this Saturday night at 8:30 from the stage of Hoover High School auditorium. “Borscht Capades” has delighted audiences throughout the country since its inception in 1948.
A sparkling brand new, comedy-packed edition will be presented here starring Mickey Katz and his cfrew of funsters. Katz will perform as a dashing debonair of the musical world, but not without his famous bag of tricks and gags which he will throw out profusely–lox, sotck and bagel.
Ziggy Elman, the nation’s number one trumpet man, will be featured with the Katz orchestra and the roster of song and comedy will headline Larry Best, Bernie Berns, Jo-Ann Florio, Jeanie Reynolds and Ernie Morris, prominent Negro singer of Yiddish songs.
Tickets are on sale at Palmer Box Office, Good seats are still available.
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New Year Film on T-V Channel 10
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 16
“Not One Shall Die,” a new half-hour film starring Guy Madison, Agnes Morehead, Felicia Farr and Paul Stewart will be shown for the first time on TV in San Diego as a special presentation for the Jewish New Year by the Unite Jewish Appeal and the United Jewish Fund of San Diego on KFSD-TV, Channel 10, Wednesday, September 25, at 11 p.m., immediately following the Ten Star Theatre.
“Not One Shall Die” tells the exciting story of a young Jewish doctor who is forced to leave the tyranny of his native land and seek haven in a refugee shelter in a free country. While fleeing the police, he is separated from his wife and, believing her killed, loses all interest in life and hope for the future. His hope is renewed, however, through his work in the shelter hospital and through his encounter with another family of refugees who have also suffered tremendous personal losses. The film ends on a note of triumph, with an important statement of what the existence of Israel means to homeless, bewildered refugees.
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(Language skill)
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 16
The man who knows when to keep still should be given a prize for having a fine command of language.
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(Driving Test)
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 16
You can see the world in an automobile — the way you drive decides which world.
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(Scheme of Life)
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 17
The scheme of life seems to be that one half of it is ruined by our parents, and the other half by our children.
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Tickets on Sale for Children’s Plays
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 17
Any San Diego boy or girl may purchase “three tickets to Wunderland,” according to Richard F. Lustig, president of San Diego Junior Theatre. These are season ticket books to the three plays to be given by the Junior Theatre during 1957-58, beginning November 2 with “The Wizard of Oz.” Other titles in the series, which is sponsored by the Park and Recreation Department, are “Beauty and the Beast” to be given in February and “Alice in Wonderland” to be given in April.
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Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 17
The new officers of the T.N.T. Center Teen Group were installed Thursday night Sept. 19. They included Ilene Heiman, president; Diane Steckel, vice president; Sharon Weissman, treasurer, and Gail Bobrof, secretary.
In a special executive committee meeting plans were outlined for the forthcoming year. They included Platter Parties, Movie Night, Week-end camping Trips, Hay Rides and monthly social dances. Kenneth Pritt was appointed as Social Committee chairman.
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Tween Elect New Officers
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 17
The Tween Center group held elections Wednesday night, Sept. 11 and the following were elected: Jodi Rosiman, president; Roberta Baranov, vice-president, Judy Smollar, secretary, and Lonnie Kane, treasurer.
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(Your synagogue)
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 17
Don’t knock your synagogue–it may have improved since the last time you were there.
(Net vs. Gross)
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 17
A man spends his time pondering how to reconcile his net income with his gross habits.
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Jewish Community Center Walls Rise
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 18
As the new High Holy Days approach, the youth of San Diego’s Jewish Community are able to foresee an expanded social, recreation and cultural activity program in the year 5718 with the rising of the walls of the new Jewish Community Center building.
Seen at the right is the excavated site for the olympic-size swimming pool and the children’s wading pool. In the background is seen the walls of the administrative wing, which will house all Jewish Agency offices. At the left is the adult lounge and the area for club rooms, game rooms, nursery school, youth lounge and arts and crafts room.
President William B. Schwartz and Building Committee Co-Chairmen Sidney Rose and Maury Novak stated taht $150,000 additional would be needed for completion of this magnificent 38,000 square foot Jewish community building to meet San Diego’s needs for the future. It is antijcipated that the building will be open on April 1, 1958.
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Servicemen To Enjoy Some Hospitality Here
Southwestern Jewish Press, September 20, 1957, Page 18
“Members of the Jewish Welfare Board-Armed Services Committee of San Diego will go all out to make the serviceman’s High Holy Day holidays outstanding this year,” Morris W. Douglas, Committee Chairman, stated.
A Home Hospitality Committee, under the direction of Joseph Feldman, will endeavor to place the more than 100 service men and women seeking “a home away from home” for the holidays in Jewish homes. Mr. Feldman asks all families who wish to entertain Armed Services personnel to call Miss Sherman at BElmont 2-5172.
Program Chairman Mrs. Harold Garvin, announced a program for the holiday season which will be highlighted by a Break-the-Fast dinner-dance at Tifereth Israel Synagogue Center on Saturday, October 5, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be prepared under the direction of Mrs. Semma Caminer and Mrs. Sam Laevin.
The Com-Air-Pac band will play the music for dancing in the Center patio at 8 p.m.
Senior sponsors for the dance are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaplan and Mr. and Mrs. Dorie Kellner.
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