Compiled by Gail Umeham
Lasker Lodge News
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 4
By Lou Levitt
Lasker Lodge is looking forward with interest to the forthcoming visit of Supreme President Phil Klutznik. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for many of 0our members to meet him. As far as we know, it is the only time a Supreme President has honored San Diego with a visit.
Dr. Milton Millman has been doing an outstanding job as entertainment chairman. The panel discussion he arranged for the last meeting provoked much lively audience reaction and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The doctor has arranged for Bud James, the newly appointed County Clerk to speak at the next regular meeting, and this should be most interesting.
More committee heads appointed by President Ralph Feldman were: American and Civic affairs, Ed Herman; and B.B. Service for Armed Services and Veterans, LeRoy Seckler.
The lodge meetings are getting larger…we counted over 100 enthusiastic members at the last meeting and things are going in high gear, with much activity planned for the year.
Las Vegas Prize Trip Won By Angeleno
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 4
Temple Beth Israel Sisterhood thanks the whole community for the grand turnout that made Las Vegas Night such a rousing success.
The grand climax of the evening was the drawing for the big five day all expense trip to Las Vegas which was won by Sheldon Berman of Beverly Hills, a nephew of Mrs. Alfred Breslauer, who sold the winning ticket to him.
But our own folds were lucky too—Esther Kobernick won the famous mile high chiffon cake, and Allan Cohn went home with the beautiful automatic coffee maker.
“Queen Esther” Ball Planned for March
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 4
Plans are going forward for Pioneer Women’s Queen Esther Purim Ball to be held on Sunday, March 21st at Beth Jacob Center. This year’s Ball will again feature the choice of a “Queen Esther” and all San Diego organizations are being invited to enter their candidate. A well known orchestra has been engaged for dancing and a fine program and menu are being planned to make this Ball the best ever. Please keep this date open!
Anyone having clothes for the Rummage Sale is asked to call AT-1-6736 to make arrangements for pick-up.
An Oneg Shabat is being held at the home of Bess Segal at 4714 – 49th St., Sat., Feb. 6th and all members are invited to attend.
Birdie Stodel BBs Plan Dinner Dance
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 4
The Birdie Stodel Chapter is buzzing with activity. Elaborate plans are in progress for the 25th Anniversary Dinner Dance to be held on Sunday evening, Feb. 14th at 6 o’clock at the Beth Israel Temple Center.
The Birdie Stodel Chapter cordially invites the public to attend this outstanding event. For reservations please call Mrs. Harry Schwarz at Cypress 6-0217 or Mrs. Melvin Steffel at Academy 3-3510.
The regular luncheon social will be held on Monday, February 8th at 12 o’clock at Temple Center. Please bring cards or mahjong sets.
Mrs. Ted Brav, Coordinator of District No. 4, of B’nai B’rith Women Anti-Defamation League advises that the annual Essay Contest is now being held at the San Diego City Schools.
Yo-Ma-Co’s Become Active Like Sports!
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 4
With a sudden burst of activity, the Yo-Ma-C0 Club, through its Athletic committee, announces a golf tournament, a ping pong tournament and a bowling tournament in the offing.
The ping pong tournament, headed by Milton Mossy, batted its first round last Wednesday, Jan. 27th. The second round will be held in the Club room on Wednesday, Feb. 10th.
The golf tournament planned by Lennie Pearl, takes place in April. Date to be set. Open to all members with an established average of five rounds.
The bowling tournament, guided by Paul Miller, takes place the latter part of February. Requirements of all entrants are an average of nine games.
Al Nadler, in charge of the semi-annual Bowling League dinner-dance is planning an evening of fun. This will take place March 21st, place to be announced.
The installation dinner-dance Feb. 7th at the Don Room promises to be an outstanding event. The program, a take-off on a well known TV show, is being madly whipped into shape by Director Alice Solomon. Jack Spivak will be master of ceremonies.
Everyone welcome. For reservations call Mona Sharp, AT-4-8129.
Double Talk
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 5
By Janet & Susan Solof
The semester will really be in a whirl–
If the clubs, parties and dances you’ll give a twirl.
The Temple Teens invites you to their “Sweetheart Swirl,” February 13 at 7:30 p.m., Temple Center, Third and Laurel. You will dance to the band of Buddy Biotte. A Temple Teens membership card or $1.00 will be your admission. Refreshments and a raffle will be part of this lovely evening. Be there and have fun.
Dinner and dancing made Lucy Recht’s Sweet Sixteen party wonderfully complete. Many of Lucy’s friends helped make it a fabulous party. Lots of luck, Lucy, in your 16th year.
Elaine Shapery entertained a few of her friends at a costume party. Among the kids were Merle Krasnow, Roberta Wyloge, Ethel Gardner, Roslyn Steffel, Kay Prager, Stan Breitbard, Larry Prager, Harvey Wolff and Arthur Pogrell.
Paul Kaufman has his Fraternity Brother Stanley Gross of Oakland, visiting him.
You will soon see April Soule and Phillip Brenes in a play given by the Junior Theater Players. Nice going kids.
Call CY-5-0679 (new number) with your news.
Jewish Center News
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 5
The Jewish Community Center is in need of volunteers for mailing, telephoning, and general office help. If you’re available for only two hours, morning, afternoon or evening, please call Bella Demsey, office secretary, at AT-1-7744.
Rhythmic Exercise–Our busy San Diego women have an opportunity to relax to music every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.—by participating in the rhythmic exercise class led by Lilo Berger. Scheduled for one hour the participant enjoys the group experience of vigorous yet relaxing exercises. For further information call the office—AT-1-7744.
Teen-Agers–Ed Brown, southern California Distributor for R.C.A. Records, will speak about jazz records at the Thursday teen-age night—February 11th at the Jewish Community Center.
Fox Lodge News
Southwestern Jewish Press February 6, 1954 Page 5
By John Kluchin
The meeting Tuesday, Jan. 26, brought a very good attendance to start New President Dave Schloss off on a Grand start for 1954. New applications for two members for the Lodge were presented. Max Leopold and Isadore Lippe, were introduced to the membership.
The Freedom Scroll which will be used in Europe and Asia was signed by the Samuel I. Fox members.
E. Max Cohen, one of the Lodge’s Charter members, was in attendance and will again be able to become active and give Prexy Schloss some able assistance.
Past President Irving Cohen and Max Brody presented our new Secretary Adolph Brodman with a briefcase to use during the coming year.
A program of B’nai B’rith indoctrination will be presented at each meeting. A different phase of B’nai B’rith will be discussed and explained.
Charles Juster, our able A.D.L. chairman, was in Los Angeles meeting with Director Sturz, So. Calif. A.D.L. Coordinator for an A.D.L. discussion and fact finding program.
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