Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Hold Memorial Services Tonite For Nazi Victims
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Pages 1, 5
Tonight San Diego Jewry will hold memorial services commemorating the death of 6,000,000 Jews by Nazi Germany.
At the same time, at 8:30 p.m., a service of thanks commemorating 10 years of liberation for those who survived will be given.
Both services are under the sponsorship of the New Life Club headed by Carl Friend. Founded one year ago through the efforts of Dr. Walter Ornstein, Chairman of the united Jewish Fund Émigré Committee, the club now has a membership of well over 100 families who have started a new life in San Diego.
Joseph Schwartz, Chairman of the Committee, states that a program has been prepared under the direction of Rabbi Baruch Stern, spiritual leader at Beth Jacob, which will include besides the regular memorial services, a narration and Hebrew melodies sung and chanted by Cantor Israel Dubner of Israel.
Participating in the services will be Carl Friend, Mendel Flaster, Ruth Lavender, Joe Schwartz, Henry Stein, and Charles Tennen, all members of the New Life Club.
With them will be 3 local residents who during and after world War II helped in the liberation of those who survived. These are William Colt, a former UNRA member; Maxwell Kaufman, who was in Europe with the Joint Distribution Committee, and Albert A. Hutler, who was a displaced persons officer with American Military Government.
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Welfare Fund Drive At 50 Percent Mark
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 1
The United Jewish Fund drive for $220,000 pushed over the 60 percent mark with announcement by campaign chairman Max Rabinowitz that funds raised so far had reached $240,000 or 64 percent of the campaign goal.
As the Fund moved ahead Treasurer Harry Snyder reported forwarding $26,800 to the United Jewish Appeal for use in Europe, No. Africa and Israel. Another $2,000 was sent to Histadrut Joint Defense Appeal of B’nai B’rith. ADL was sent $1,000.
Spurred by a gift from the children of Beth Israel Religious School of $260.00 and the excellent record of the women’s division, campaign leaders have promised to push the campaign to a successful conclusion.
Reporting for the advanced gift division, co-chairmen Harry Snyder, Al Steinbaum and Harry Sugarman said that solicitations in this group still had $30,000 in gifts to be secured.
Women’s division reports over $30,000 raised with approximately $5,000 additional to be secured.
With a third and final meeting for young matrons planned for May 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Rabinowitz, it is expected that the $35,000- Women’s goal would be achieved.
All divisions are still working to complete their job before Saturday, May 22, which has been set as “cleanup day.” On that day every Jewish family that has not as yet contributed will be contacted for their gift by a volunteer worker.
Chairman Rabinowitz in expressing satisfaction with the progress of the drive said, “Though we are running 9 ½ percent better than last year the results are not completely satisfactory. People should make their gift now so that the campaign can be concluded on schedule.”
“There are still over 750 individuals who gave in 1954 who have as yet not given, and these are the people who are holding up the campaign,” he concluded.
Over 1400 contributions have already been made to the drive in one of the fastest campaigns in many years. If only those who gave last year give in 1955, the fund will have the largest number of contributors in its history.
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JCC Women’s League To Participate in City Park Ceremonies
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 1
On June 4th, the Jewish Community Center Women’s League will participate in the Dedication Ceremonies of the new City Park, Colina del Sol, located at 54th St. The League, with the help of Center board members, will set up a booth at the site. Food and useful articles will be sold with a good share of the profits going to the center.
This will be a cooperative venture and will need the help of many women, so be sure to come to the next meeting which will be held on thursdya, May 19th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 3227 El Cajon Blvd.
The League has just elected two new vice-presidents, Alice Solomon and Edith Gelman. Meetings will continue during the summer months.
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Sunday, May 22 Set As “Clean-Up” Day
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 1
Sunday, May 22, has been designated as clean-up day for the United Jewish Fund Campaign according to Bernard Arenson and Mrs. Harry Wax, Chairmen of the One-Day Campaigns.
Reporting that there are still over 750 former contributors who have not as yet pledge din the 1955 campaign the Committee states that each and every one of them would be seen by a volunteer worker for their contribution on this day.
Workers will report for Breakfast at the Jewish Community Center, will be given their assignment and immediately begin solicitation. Everyone is urged to either send their contribution in now or to remain at home on Sunday, May 22.
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Camp Jaycee Enrollment Opens Monday
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 1
Leonard Zlotoff, chairman of the program committee of San Diego’s Jewish Community Center’s Camp Jaycee, has announced that registration for campers will open Monday, May 16, at the Center, 3227 El Cajon Blvd., AT 1-7744.
Camp brochures have been mailed to the community, and additional ones may be secured through the center.
The 1955 camping season will run for eight weeks; June 27 to Aug. 18. Operated Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Camp Jaycee will begin its ninth year as San Diego’s outstanding Day Camp.
David Anfanger, camp head counselor for the past several years will be assisted by a staff of trained adult leaders selected because of their warmth toward children, and competence in Camp activities. There will be one leader for 7 or 8 campers.
The program offers the kind of activities found in a mountain camp together with several sleep-outs; cookouts weekly as well as camp crafts, swimming, folk dancing, horseback riding as well as other outdoor and indoor activities.
Part time and a few full time scholarships for camp will be available again in 1955, depending on the number of scholarship contributions secured. The Women’s League of the Center, San Diego Sectional National Council of Jewish Women, Pioneer Women, Jolly 16 Club and Birdie Stodel Chapter of B’nai B’rith have furnished scholarships to date. Individuals and organizations desiring to give a scholarship so that some child may attend camp may contact the Center.
Enrollment will be limited so it is urged that you register during the next week.
Camp Jaycee activities begin as enrollment starts—medical examinations, planning programs etc.
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Democratic Women Mark Twenty Years
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 1
Mrs. Kate Loucheim, director, Women’s Activities, Democratic National Committee, Washington, D.C. will be featured speaker at a luncheon to be held on Thursday, May 19, 1 p.m. by the League of Democratic Women. The luncheon, which will celebrate the twentieth birthday of this oldest of San Diego’s Democratic organizations, will take place at El Cortez Hotel. Luncheon, $3.00, including tax and tip. Reservations, BE-3-8303.
The newly elected officers of the League of Democratic Women who will be installed are: Mrs. Dorothy Worrell, La Jolla, re-elected president; Mrs. Mary Fay and Miss Louise McLean, San Diego, first and second vice presidents; Mrs. Mary Landesco, Lemon Grove, recording secretary; Mrs. Evelyn Stewart, San Diego, treasurer; Mrs. Edna Lynde, Del Mar, recording secretary.
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Betrothal
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Byron Sharpe of San Diego announce the engagement of their son, Burton Standley, to Peggy Barbara, daughter of MR. and Mrs. Julius Kaplan of San Francisco. The announcement was made at a dinner party held at the Sharpe residence for close friends and relatives. Out of town guests include the Mother and Father of the bride elect.
Burton is a senior at the University of California at Berkeley and a member of Z.B.T. Fraternity. Peggy also attends the University at Berkeley and is a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority.
A forerunner of the many parties planned for the bride-to-be was the luncheon given her by Mrs. Sharpe at Bali Hai last week.
A wedding has been planned for September 11th.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
Mrs. Ann Perckarsky heads East tomorrow for her yearly visit to her daughters and their families in Milwaukee, Wis. She will also include a visit to her brother, Alexander Landesco, in New York City.
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Mrs. Bessie Cohen and sons David, Sam, and Herman, wish to thank their friends for kindness shown them during their recent bereavement.
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There is plenty of excitement at the home of Bob and Rose Gordon these days. Daughter Jeanne received her wings as a full fledged airline hostess for Trans-World Air Lines, and Gail is preparing for her first European tour with the Study Tour Group of Dr. Ernest Wolf. She leaves San Diego on June 6th, will spend ten days in New York City sightseeing with her uncle, CBS executive John J. Karol, and on June 16th, she will sail on the SS “Queen Fredericka” for an 83-day tour of eleven European countries.
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Lt (jg) Sidney A. Stokes will spend at least a month in San Diego with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Stokes, before proceeding to Treasure Island in San Francisco to take up duties as an instructor.
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Seating for everyone desiring to watch the free shows in front of the grandstand at the Southern California Exposition and County Fair at El Mar, June 24 through July 4, is assured with the completion of the new grandstand extension.
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Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood Spring Dinner Dance, ‘Just For Fun’
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
To close the club year on a gay note, Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood is sponsoring a Spring Dinner-Dance – “Just for Fun” – on Sunday evening, May 22, 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Valley Country club. Contrary to popular custom, this will not be a fundraising affair. Temple members and Sisterhood member are being invited, at the nominal cost of $7.50 per couple, to gather for the sole purpose of having a pleasant, purely social evening, and a delicious, served dinner in one of the most attractive settings that San Diego has to offer. Reservations (in the form of a check) are being accepted no later than May 20 by Mrs. M.D. Goodrich, 2215 Juan St.; Mrs. Sol Brown, 3415 Cooper and Mrs. Marvin Jacobs, 4834 Barbarosa. Those wishing to make up table reservations should contact any of the above named, who are the Social Committee in charge of the dance, May 22, “Just for Fun.”
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Bar Mitzvah
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Wm Starr invite their friends to join them on Friday evening, May 13th, on the occasion of their son, Phillip’s Bar Mitzvah at Temple Beth Israel.
A reception will follow the service.
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City of Hope
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
The City of Hope Auxiliary has been planning for their big Donor Luncheon, June 21, at the Mission Valley Country Club. They have been getting assistance from local labor groups such as the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, Millmen’s Local 2020, Carpenters Union Local 1571 and Bartenders and Waiters Union Local 500.
The First Annual Donor Luncheon promises to be a bang up affair. Prospective donors may communicate with Bessye Siegel or Goldie Schusterman for further details.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Disraeli announce the arrival of a son, Douglas Brian, who was born on Sunday April 24th, weighing 9 lbs, 3 ozs. The Bris was held on May 2st.
The Disraelis have two other children, Donald, 2 years and Janet, five years.
Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leo Greenbaum, of San Diego. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Grace Disraeli, and great grandmother is Mrs. John Manns of Los Angeles.
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Jolly 16 Plan Country Dance
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
Tickets for the annual country dance Sunday, June 5th, are now available from any member. A lively band has been hired for the dance to be held at Caspers Ranch Club. If you want to know more about the Country Dance ask the gals and boys who attended one in the past. This is one of the outstanding Spring dances of the season, with all the ingredients for fun. Remember – no ties and cottons. All for $1.10 including tax.
Mrs. Ida Lipinsky will be hosting the next regular luncheon meeting of the J-16 Club on May 17th at the Kona Kai Club.
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Classified
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
Room for Rent with adjoining bath, large closet, steam heat, kitchen privileges (board optional). Private home one block to 3 bus lines—very reasonable—Phone CY-5-4309.
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Calendar
Southwestern Jewish Press, May 13, 1955, Page 2
May
16th –Mon, noon—Birdie Stodel Installation Luncheon – El Cortez Hotel.
18th—Wed., noon-Hadassah – Book Review by Ida Nasatir – Temple Center.
20th—Fri, noon – Brandeis University Annual Meeting – El Cortez
22nd – Sun. eve – Beth Israel Sisterhood Spring Dinner-Dance, Mission Valley Country Club.
June
1st-Wed. eve –Hadassah Donor Dinner Dance – El Cortez Hotel
4th – Sat, 7:30 p..m. – B’nai B’rith Card Party
5th – Sun, 10 a.m. – Combined Religious Schools Picnic, Balboa Park.
5th –Sun. eve – Jolly 16 Country Dance – Caspers Ranch
5th –Sun – Pioneer Women Annual Donor Dance
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