Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Camp Kiowa Opens June 6 for 8 Weeks
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5
Rounding out the largest program of activities ever offered by Camp Kiowa, the popular children’s camp on the west shore of Lake Elsinore, Sam Dictor, Executive Director of the camp, announced the addition, for the coming season of newly organized classes in riflry and astronomy.
Camp Kiowa will open its 9th consecutive eight week season on June 26th for boys and girls 6-14. Information may be obtained by calling or writing the Los Angeles office of Camp Kiowa, 1249 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles 35, BR-3-9831 or CR 5-9280.
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(Pacific Telephone Appointee)
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5
Richard W. Taylor yesterday was appointed division commercial superintendent for Pacific Telephone, succeeding the recently deceased Floyd Snyder.
Taylor will assist in direction of business office operations for 440,000 telephones in 48 exchanges in San Diego, Imperial, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. His headquarters are in the San Diego division office.
Taylor transferred from Los Angeles where he was commercial personnel supervisor for the Southern California area.
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(Women’s World)
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5
“A Woman’s World,” will be a must for the ladies at the Southern California Exposition and County Fair at El Mar, June 24 through July 4.
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With The Guardians
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5
By Moishe
As proof that the Guardians Max Rabinowitz has spared no expense in perfecting his beautifully-appointed patio. A tremendous umbrella stands today as a tribute to his persistence. Its uniqueness lies not in its magnificent spread, not in its rainbow hues, nor the fact that it was imported directly from Hawaii. So what’s so unusual about Max’s umbrella? It’s square!
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Sammy Addleson, chairman of the Admittance Committee, reports that excellent progress is being made at the New Hebrew Home for the Aged. As presently scheduled, the new one-floor rambling home should be ready for occupancy around mid-September. The Home will accommodate 25 guests. Guardians, as well as non Guardians are urged to visit the Home (54th and University—on 54th – one block north of University) at any time and see tangible evidence of the one thing that warrants the hard work done by so many Guaridans.
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A story worth hearing again and again is Lou Moorsteen’s version of a poker game which took place many years ago. The game itself was rather routine – but suddenly an uninvited guest appeared and quickly cleaned out all the players. The guest? His name had made banner headlines here for weeks.
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Sam Rassin, back from a Midwest business trip, had occasion to stop in Chicago for a very short visit. As he stopped on Madison Avenue to look at some of the smarter millinery shops, a sharp youth, removing a flashy ring from his finger, told our Sam a frightening story of unending hardships, bad luck, slow running horses and a sick mother confined to her wheel chair: would he like to buy a 2 carat, flawless diamond for $185. When Sam began to examine the ring with a diamond glass, the would-be seller dissolved magically into the milling Madison Avenue crowds. Anyone for a zircon?
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A prospective purchaser ambled into Murray Goodrich’s establishment recently and expressed a desire to purchase a quantity of metals; the $3,000 check in hand indicated that this was no ordinary “shopper” but a man sorely in need of merchandise. Goodrich, informed of the set-up by an intricate buzzer system, decided to handle the entire transaction himself. However, Murray was visibly concerned by the man’s attire – he wore a crumpled pajama top, striped bathing trunks and polished paratrooper boots—nothing more—and in his left hand he rolled two steel balls nervously. Nonetheless, Murray and the gentleman concluded the entire transaction (without undue haggling) and the $3,000 check handed over—apparently to everyone’s satisfaction, BUT ….!
(See the next issue of this column on June 24th for the strange outcome of this human drama which took place on Main Street.)
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Jr. Choir to Perform
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5
The Junior Choir of Tifereth Israel Synagogue under the direction of Cantor Joseph Cysner, will perform the Operetta “The Chelmites Seek Justice” on Saturday, June 11, at 8:15 p.m. This operetta, written by Ray Cook, is filled with Jewish wit and creates the atmosphere of a famous Jewish village in Poland.
The following evening, Saturday, June 12 at 8:30 p.m., a Musicale will be held under the auspices of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, presenting Sam Hinton in American Folk Ballads and Hebrew Folk songs; Mrs. Betty Blanc and Mr. Elmer O’Dell in piano selections and Dr. David Miller, violinist, accompanied at the piano by Miss Elizabeth McLane in Hebrew melodies. The evening promises to be a trat for music lovers. The community is cordially invited.
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(Loud mouths)
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5
Loud mouths don’t have to worry about food shortages. They usually eat their words.
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Birdie Stodel B.B. Hold Fashion Show
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5
The Birdie Stodel B’nai B’rith Chapter proudly presents an afternoon of “Stars and Silhouettes.” Fashions by Gladys Scott will precede the showing of the prize-winning motion picture “Marty.”
The place—Capri Theatre. The date—Monday, June 27th. The time — p.m. Donatijon, $1.50. Contact Mrs. M. Kraus at CY 5-4834 for tickets.
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New Hart Plant Opens in San Diego
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 5
SAN DIEGO, Calif –The Alfred Hart Distilleries Inc., San Diego and Imperial Counties’ leading liquor wholesalers, moved into its newly-built offices and warehouse plant at 5322 Lovelock St., eports general manager Jules Schwitkis. The new location is in the heart of the city’s growing industrial district, easily accessible from all points, and has full spur truck facilities.
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Our Community Agencies
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 6
By Albert Hutler, Exec. Dir., United Jewish Fund
Émigré Committee
Every community needs newcomers and “New Americans” have proved to be an asset to San Diego. Planning for their welfare, which is planning ahead for the good of the community, is part of the work of San Diego’s Émigré Committee of the United Jewish Fund. Born in the period of Europe’s unrest, the Committee with the assistance of the Jewish Social Service Agency and the National Council of Jewish Women, made for a warm welcome for each “New American” in San Diego.
The Émigré Committee, now almost ten years old, is the successor to a voluntary committee which worked for many years with the Jewish Immigrants working in Tijuana. The committee was headed by such people as Rose Neumann and the late Anna Shelley.
Today, the successor of this committee has extended its hand – in behalf of the entire community – to hundreds of the destitute, the displace and the forgotten, and have given to them not only a new home in a free land but a new life. Most who have come to San Diego have stayed because the Émigré Committee has seen to it that they had jobs, they met people, they lived decently, their children went to school and to Camp Jaycee, and they led the normal life of a San Diego resident. Others have moved on to re-settle elsewhere. But letters to the committee from those who have moved indicate that all have felt the warmth of this special committee, which today is led by Dr. Walter Ornstein.
Completely supported by the United Jewish Fund since its inception in 1947 the San Diego Committee has helped many to find jobs, has given medical care and even food and clothing where necessary. The fact that many of these immigrants are now making voluntary contributions to the Committee’ support, and to the United Jewish Fund, and they themselves are underwriting migration of their relatives, is proof of the value of this kind of organization.
The Émigré Committee which was set up to handle certain services which were not available in our community through other agencies such as job finding, resettlement, and affidavit preparation. The committee and the Jewish Social Service Agency has seen to it that full cooperation has been extended to the “new Americans’ in other areas by all of the institutions, organizations and facilities available to the community at large.
It’s just ten years ago that the hundreds of new Americans in our community were liberated from concentration camps, brought to displaced persons camp and began to see a glimmer of hope for the future for themselves and for their children. The start of heavy immigration began in 1938 and the original committee worked hard and arduously with those coming to this community.
During the war immigration to San Diego stopped completely because of the fact that this area was restricted. But then came the passage of the Displaced Persons Act and the new immigration began. A trickle first became coming from the Displaced Persons Camps in Europe, some from Manila and later a very heavy immigration from the free port of Shanghai as well as a final clearing from European camps.
By 1947 the Émigré Committee began to see that there would be an influx of families and individuals to our community. In 1948 we began accepting two families a month and today there are well over one hundred families in our community who have come to San Diego through the efforts of the local Émigré Committee.
Today the immigration and inflow of newcomers to the community has fallen off. Principal reasons are both the McCarren Act which slowed up immigration and the Refugee Relief Act of 1953 which requires job assurances for immigration. It has proven so difficult to administer that only one family unit has been resettled in San Diego despite the fact that the Émigré Committee has pledged assurances for fifteen families.
Working together the Émigré Committee and the Jewish Social Services Agency of San Diego has helped to provide a haven for the newcomer. And the community has been repaid. Of the more than one hundred families that have been brought to an Diego only three still require financial assistance. Many are self employed, while others are in occupations which give them a great deal of security.
Ten of our new Americans today own their own homes; there have become farmers and own their own ranches; several young men and women have graduated from high school and are attending college while a few have received their degrees. Young immigrant girls who have grown up in San Diego have married native born American citizens. We list among vocations such skills of newcomers {some material here evidently missing} essential services needed to effect the social and economic adjustment of the newcomer. It has also acted as a clearing house for information on restitution and indemnification claims, giving advice and recommending the proper channels for service.
In 1952 the United Jewish Fund spent $11,750 for the Émigré Program carried on by the San Diego Committee; in 1953, $8,500 was spent. Last year some $6,200 was spent on the Émigré Program jointly by the committee and the Jewish Social Service Agency. It is estimated that in 1955 the Émigré Committee and the Jewish Social Services agency will receive from the United Jewish Fund Campaign about $5,000 for work with “New Americans.”
A vital link that helps to bind the community into a united community giving service where needed, San Diego’s Émigré Committee will continue to be a strong and welcome “hello” to Newcomers and, an important bridge in their transition to supporters of the community, and members of the Synagogues and organizations which make for a well rounded Jewish Communal life.
Your gift to the United Jewish Fund has made this work possible as plumbers, cabinet makers, tailors, furniture makers, concert pianists, real estate, dungaree manufacturers, bakers, electricians, accountants, truck driver, commercial photographer, diesel engineer and doctors of medicine. The committee found, in following up with employers, that they have made good and satisfactory adjustment sin their jobs. Their children attending schools are not distinguishable from the native-born.
All of our new Americans have attended the city schools adult education department taking citizenship and English classes. As soon as their five years of waiting is up they file their application for naturalization and many of them are citizens today. The younger men have born arms for their country and several have seen fighting in Korea. Others have served in Europe with the Army and Air Force.
The committee, together with the Jewish Social Service, the Adult Education Division of City Schools, The New Life Club and the San Diego Section of the National Council of Jewish Women has followed through on all newcomers until they obtain their citizenship papers, and has informed them of services available in the community. It helps them to apply for Old Age Pensions hen necessary and provides, with the help of other facilities in the community, all … {article cuts off}
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(Welk at Del Mar)
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 6
Lawrence Welk and his television show will be a feature attraction at the Southern California Exposition and County Fair grandstand stage June 27-28 and July 4.
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Poale Zion
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 6
A cordial invitation is extended all our members and their friends to attend our cultural meeting on Saturday evening, June 11 at 8 p.m. at Tifereth Israel Center.
Our distinguished guest speaker will be C. Bezalel Sherman, who has just been apoointed Labor Zionist organization director of cultural activities. This noted author and contributor to all of the leading Jewish publications is making a special tour of the country in behalf of the nationawide Zionist Shekel campaign.
Members of Labor Zionist organizations are urged to purchased Shikalim for those of their families who are not members of the LZOA and also to sell them to friends for they are not required to purchase Shikalim for themselves as membership dues include the Shekel fee.
Representation to the 24th World Zionist Congress which is scheduled to convene in Jerusalem wearly next year will depend to a large extent on the number of Shkalim sold. Every Shekel sold is a symbol of solidarity with Israel whose enemies are today actively seeking her destruction.
Chaver Sherman is also managing editor of the five volume history of the Jewish Labor movement and anyone interested in the Labor Zionist movement cannot afford to miss hearing this outstanding leader.
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J.W.V. Auxiliary
Southwestern Jewish Press, June 10-June 23, 1955, Page 6
The regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliaryh Jewish War Veterans Post 185 will be held at the War Memorial Building on Wednesday, June 15, at 8 p.m. Mrs. Arthur Price, president, will preside.
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