Compiled by San Diego Jewish World staff
Mrs. Henry Monsky Speaks At Sisterhood Luncheon Dec. 14
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Pages 1, 9
Mrs. Henry Monsky, 1st Vice President of the National Federation of Temple Sisterhoods, will address the December luncheon meeting of Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel on Wed., December 14, at the Temple Center.
She is a member of many national executive boards, including Hillel, American O.R.T Federation and Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
Her husband, the late Henry Monsky, was International President of the B’nai B’rith. Mrs. Morton J. Cohn, program chairman, will introduce Mrs. Monsky.
Another important event will take place when Mrs. Irving Hertz, President, will call on Mrs. Samuel Friedman, chairman of the “Follies of ‘55” to give the financial report on the recent fundraising event.
As the meeting will fall during the eight day observance period of the holiday of Hanukah, everyone is being reminded to bring a twenty-five cent article for the annual gift exchange.
Luncheon captains will be Mrs. Edward Zuckerman and Mrs. Jules Levin. Reservations may be made by calling them at AC 3-8855 and CY-5-9432.
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Jaycee Winter Camp Now Open For Registration
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 1
The two-week Jaycee Winter Day Camp is now open for registration for boys and girls 5 to 12 yearts. Activities start on Monday, Dec. 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Friday. Fee for members is $20,00; for non-members $30.
The program includes excursions, swimming (indoors), fishing, arts and crafts, dramatics, music, dancing, hikes, sports and games. Group assembles at the Center, 3227 El Cajon Blvd.
Enrollment is limited and parents are asked to register now by calling Mr. Irving Mortin, at AT-1-7744.
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15th Annual Dinner-Concert Planned by Jewish Labor Comm.
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 1
The Jewish Labor Committee of San Diego is holding a Dinner and Concert in honor of Nathan Gerowitch, newly appointed Pacific Coast Director of the J.l. c.
The dinner will be held on Sunday, December 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Beth Jacob Center. Max Mount, Regional Director on Community Relations Problems, will be guest speaker, and Bernice Ashton, renowned soprano, will render a variety of classical and folk songs.
A delicious home cooked Turkey dinner, managed and prepared by Sandor Goldberger and hi committee, will be served at 6:30 sharp.
Reservations can be made before December 15th by calling Morris Penn, HU 8-5906, Fryma Zonabend, BE 3-5459, or Lee Gordon, CY 8-6230.
The work of the Jewish Labor Committee has received national recognition because of its fight against discrimination and prejudice all over the world, and its untiring efforts to free the endangered Jews behind the Iron Curtain.
The JLC takes an active part in the American trade union movement and has already issued a sound filmstrip about American trade unionism called “Labor’s Challenge”, which has been shown by unions and colleges throughout the United States.
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Special Fund Sought by U.J.A. To Aid Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 1
San Diego Jewry was asked last week by the United Jewish Appeal to raise an additional $51,600 in 1956 as a special gift to the United Jewish Appeal above the amount ordinarily allocated in order to meet the problems produced by the crisis in Israel, according to a letter received by president Morris W. Douglas.
The amount requested in San Diego’s share of a drive to raise a special fund of $25,000,000 over and above the full amount the UJA hopes to collect through its 1956 nation-wide campaign. The special fund will go exclusively to the immigration aid program of the Jewish Agency which is engaged in bringing over and settling 45,000 Jews from Morocco and Tunisia.
Efforts are also being made by campaign leaders to conclude the 1955 campaign before December 31. Over 200 former contributors who have not as yet contributed will be contacted through the mails and through telephone solicitation for their contribution, Max Rabinowitz, campaign chairman, stated.
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Debutantes To Dance At Presentation Ball
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Pages 1, 9
The winter social scene will be launched on Sunday evening, December 25th, when Hadassah’s Presentation Ball will take place at the El Cortez Hotel. Hadassah has had many “firsts” in San Diego history. They again present to their many members and friends a traditional event –the debutante ball.
“Winter Wonderland” is the theme chosen by the organization and in keeping with that theme Mrs. Alfred Bobrof and her committee of Mmes. Sam Stein, Joseph Kaplan, Mack Esterson and George Wixen will transform the ballroom into a snow white wonderland.
Mrs. Louis Solof, General Chairman and her Co-Chairman, Mrs. Fred Leeds and Mrs. Sam Cohen have coordinated all plans for the event. All funds raised are earmarked for Hadassah’s projects with emphasis on Hadassah Medical Organization and the rehabilitation and vocational guidance of Israel’s young people.
Dancing will commence at 8:30 p.m. and the presentation will take place at 9 p.m., with dancing to follow until the late hours of the next morning.
Many no-host dinner parties are being planned to take place in the hotel before the dance and Mrs. Edward Kitaen will be happy to arrange a table reservation for anyone desiring to have dinner. This is a separate from the Ball, but room has been reserved for anyone caring to dine. Mrs. Kitaen may be reached at Hopkins 9-1398 for further information. Tickets for the Ball are $2.50 each. Mrs. Sam Cohen, ticket chairman, will mail your tickets if you phone her at AC-2-3119.
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Fund Resolution Asks For Peace in Middle-East Now
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 1
Directors of the United Jewish Fund ask all individuals and organizations in the Jewish community of San Diego to write their legislators in Washington urging them to work for peace in the middle east.
At a board meeting on November 29 a resolution was passed to be forwarded to the State Department. The resolution submitted by Eli H. Levenson, national vice president of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds, and accepted by the board, reads as follows:
“WHEREAS we, as citizens of the United States, residents of the city of San Diego, California, and members of the Board of Directors of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego, are deeply concerned with the permanent establishment of peace in the Middle East; and
“WHEREAS the attainment of peace in the Middle East is imperative to promote the security of the free world, to preserve world peace, and to enable the peoples in that region to concentrate their energies on economic development and the raising of living standards; and
“WHEREAS, we welcome Secretary of State John Foster Dulles’s constructive proposals for security guarantees to both Israel and the Arab states as outlined in his address of August 26, 1955; and
“WHEREAS there is great danger to Israel and the Middle East brought about by Egypt’s massive armament purchases; and
“THEREFORE we respectfully urge that our government should immediately enter into formal treaties with Israel and with such Arab states as will commit themselves to preserve the peace; such treaties would be in harmony with the treaty system which our government has established with 44 other nations.
Where to write:
Senator Thomas Kuchel, Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Representative Robert Wilson, House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
Representative James Utt, House Office Building, Washington, D.C.
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‘Time Out for Ginger’
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 1
Tickets are now available for the Jewish Community Center’s Theatre Party, Wednesday, January 11th. The play “Time Out for Ginger,” at the Old Globe Theatre, Balboa Park, is a hilarious comedy.
Tickets may be obtained by calling AT 1-7744 or Ruth Kwint, CY 5-7272.
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Personals
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 2
Loretta and Jack Gross promised their guests “temulancy, epulation and deglutition” when they invited them to their party November 26th. At the end of the evening the 125 guests added another word – “fabulous.”
In order to comfortably accommodate so large a number at home, the entire outdoor patio was brought under cover by means of a specially constructed tent. Electric heaters provided the warmth. A huge, glistening, dolphin, carved out of ice, was the centerpiece for the table laden with hors d’oeuvre and sea food delicacies. Dinner, danding and entertainment rounded out a perfect evening.
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The TV Set – Seen recently on TV were Irving Stone, Psychologist; Pete Cole, Essay Winner; Rudy and Jerry Hess, Sally Schissel and Ray Solomon on the Great Books program.
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Mrs. Gussie Stone, mother of Irving Stone, arrived from New York City on Monday. She plans to spend a month in San Diego and will stay at the home of her son. It will be her first visit to her grandson, Lenny.
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Mrs. A. Louis Solof will be hostess in her home on Monday, December 12th, at a silver tea, in compliment to the mothers of debutantes who will be presented at Hadassah’s Presentation Ball.
Mrs. Morton Thaler will be hostess at a rehearsal party on Monday evening, December 19th, at which time final arrangements will be set for the gala ball.
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Chanukah Party At Home for Aged
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 2
A cordial invitation is extended to the community to attend the Chanukah Party, to be held at the Hebrew Home for the Aged, 4075 54th St., on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m.
There will be a delightful program and the traditional festivities for the guests. Mrs. Frances Cudney and Mrs. Betty Cohan are co-chairman of the affair. Refreshments will be served.
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Marriage Announced
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berkin of San Diego, announce the marriage of their daughter, Marilyn, to William Kolender, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Kolender. The young couple were married in Yuma on November 19th.
A reception and dinner was held for the immediate family on December 4th.
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Bar Mitzvah
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert E. Blakeman announce the Bar-Mitzvah of their son, David Myron, on December 16th, at Temple Beth Israel.
All friends are cordially invited to attend the services and the reception following.
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Charlotte Pearl Wed To Dr. Ed Abrams
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 2
Mr. and Mrs. Max Pearl, of San Diego, announce the marriage of their daughter, Charlotte, to Dr. Edward H. Abrams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Abrams of Buffalo, New York, on Sunday, December 4th, in Tifereth Israel Synagogue. Rabbi Monroe Levens officiated at the candle light ceremony, on an altar decorated with flowers.
The bride wore a long sleeved gown of Chantilly lace over satin with peter-pan collar trimmed with rhinestones, pearls and bugle beads. Her French illusion veil was held in place by a double banded tiara with seed pearls. She carried white orchids and stephanotis, placed on her mother’s wedding bible.
Matron of honor was Mrs. Doris Berman Green; bridesmaids were Mrs. Robt. Zlotoff, Mrs. Carl Prager and Mrs. Isaac Lias. To complement Mrs. Green’s coral gown, the bridesmaids wore gowns of blue crystallette. All carried bouquets of pink carnations, violets and delphinium.
Mr. Harold Stromberg was best man and the ushers were Norman Marshall, Lew Anfangar, and Julius J. Pearl. Mary Ann Lias was the flower girl.
A reception for 185 guests followed by a dinner dance was held at the El Cortez Ballroom. The bride’s mother received in a gown of blush pink imported lace and tulle over satin; the groom’s mother wore a gown of sky-blue lace.
After a honeymoon in Tucson, Arizona, the young couple will reside in San Francisco where Dr. Abrams is a resident physician. In addition to the groom’s parents, out of town guests were Mrs. Bella Fingold, of Buffalo, N.Y., and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stromberg, of Long Beach, Calif.
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Cradle
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 2
Mrs. Lee Cole announce the birth of a granddaughter, Sheryl Lyn, on November 28th to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts Downing Hudson, Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Daddy did not walk the floor in the usual custom. He was too busy delivering the baby whose time schedule did not coincide with that of the doctor’s. Sheryl arrived at 1:39 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs, 9 oz. Her brother, Steven, is thirteen months old.
Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Lee Cole, of San Diego, and Ben Cole, of Miami, Fla. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Hudson, Sr., of Yakima, Wash.
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David Stanton, the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wax, was born at 1:40 p.m. on Friday, November 25th, at the Donald Sharp Hospital. Eagerly awaiting his arrival home was brother Charles, aged 4 ½ years, and maternal grandmother Mrs. Isabel Markenson. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. I. Wax of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Fifty guests attended the Bris held on December 2nd; Rabbi Morton J. Cohn officiated.
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Mr. and Mrs. Norman Schulman announce the arrival of their first child, a daughter, Nancy Lynn, who was born November 28th, weighing 7 lbs 1 ½ ozs. Proud mother describes her as a “little beauty.”
Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Rose Ungerleider of Los Angeles; Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Irvine Schulman of San Diego.
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Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press, December 9, 1955, Page 2
Campers and parents are invited to the Annual Reunion of Camp Jaycee, on Sunday, December 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Center.
Fun and songs and the showing of the movie of “Camp Jaycee 1955” will highlight the afternoon. All are invited to meet new friends and to have a good time.
The Golden Age Group will have a Chanukah Party at the Home on Sunday, Dec. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Young Adults will hold a Chanukah Party at the Center on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Refreshments, dancing and lots of fun. From 7:30 to 11 p.m.
Teen-agers will beet on Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and discuss with their parents the overnight camping trip to Julian. That event will be the last chance to register for this camp0out.
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