As the Psychologist Sees You
Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 3
By Irving R. Stone, Psychological Consultant
At first glance the title of this issue might seem to imply that I was sponsoring a safety campaign with a suggestion to drivers that they watch for children in the streets. While there is need for such care, especially during the summer when children are not in school, my intent was not specifically that.
“Children at Large” has a different meaning. I refer to children who do not have the supervision that they need. Essentially, they are left unattended for long periods of time. While it is not necessary to observe every movement of a child, it is important to give them the amount of supervision commensurate with their age. Thus, at each age there is a different amount and kind of care.
Too often parents are busy with other activities and depend on a hope and a prayer that their children will be all right. They may assign the task to someone to give the care but will overlook details of instruction that will make the supervision the kind that is needed. Perhaps they are working and must entrust to others the attention that they would give. While the physical care may be satisfactory, often the love and affection that children need is lacking.
Some parents go off for many hours at a time and give general instructions to their children to do some things to keep busy. The youngsters may follow these instructions for a time but there is the danger that they will modify them or possibly disregard them. They may wander off, play with dangerous devices, or encounter unacceptable companions.
Children need supervised care and for this reason nursery schools, day camps, and kindergarten are so popular and advisable. These programs give care and supervision as well as group experience so vital to the well-being of young children. Of course, the supervision of parents is equally important and there must be a proper balance between parental care that of outside organizations.
To leave children at large is to tempt danger. If a parent has to absent herself for any time she should see that her child is left in proper care and not leave the child to his own devices.
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Fiesta
Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 3
“California Story” – July 28 – Baloa Stadium (14 perf) Indian Wigwam Conclave – July 28 –Old Town.
National Horse Show – Aug 3 – Mission Valley.
Art in Action – Every day (except Monday) 10-5 p.m. – Balboa Park. (For detailed information watch your daily paper)
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To see and hear
S.D. Summer Symphony –
–July 31 –Bruebeck Concert – Balboa Park.
–Aug 7 – Jerome Hines (met-basso) – Balboa Bowl.
Starlight Opera – July 26-29 and Aug. 2 -5 – “Rosalinda.”:
La Jolla Playhouse –thru Aug. 5 –“Pal Joey.”
Old Globe Theatre – thru Sept. 2 – Shakespeare Festival.
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(Citizenship test)
Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 3
After 20 years in America, Sam decides to apply for naturalization. The judge asks him, “Mr. Cohen, who was the first president of the United States?” Without hesitation, Sam answers, “George Washington.” Pleased with his familiarity with American history, the Judge then asks, “Tell me, Mr. Cohen, could you be president of the United States?” Sam answers, “No.” “And why not?” continues the judge. “Well,” answers Sam, “this is my busy season!”
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(Lucky in marriage)
Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 3
Credit Sigmund Freud with the story about the marriage counselor who represented a lame girl. In “The Complete Works of Sigmund Freud,” he tells of the prospective groom who expressed his reluctance over the pending union. “You don’t know when you’re well off,” the marriage counselor advised. “Take a girl who is perfect. You never knw, from day to day, when she will fall and break a leg or have another kind of injury. Consider the pain, the inconvenience, the expense. Here I’m offering you a finished job.”
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Press Notes
Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 4
By Julia Kaufman
It’s the unexpected that always happens.
A spectator at the Tijuana bullfight, two weeks ago, turned uproarious laughter into shrieks of horror. His almost fatal mistake was in misjudging a bull’s disinclination to fight – as fear. Taurus, the bull, ignored the cape, the horses, and even the come-and-get-me gesticulations of the matador. The he tood in the center of the arena refusing to budge – the perfect picture of “Ferdinand” minus the flower. Some in the audience cheered, some threw rocks; the professional fighters wooed him, but all kept at a safe distance. The stranger’s appearance was as unexpected as the bull’s fast charge and attack. Fortunately the young man will live—minus a leg – to remember that a bull should never be judge by his hides – or there are times when you should not “take the bull by the horns.”
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I was at the La Jolla Playhouse when a skunk sneaked in without a reserved seat. The “King of Hearts” was too enjoyable a comedy for the audience to be in doubt from whence the scent came, and, rather than upset the cast, they held their breaths until the air cleared. “The show must go on.” … we proved that those in front of the footlights can also carry on under adversity. Three cheers for us!
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I’ve never seen a satire on TV commercials as funny as the real thing on one of Arline Francis’ Home Shows. A demonstrator was trying to show how simple and what fun it is to make taffy at home. Something went wrong, and he got all tangled up in the sticky mess. “This has never happened before,” said he. I am sure that it will never happen again to him – at least not on Arline’s TV program.
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Things You Never Knew Till Now –
Did you catch the item in the Evening Trib which refers to Al Hutler as a leader in the Jewish colony in San Diego. “Oh let my people go!”
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Members of the Jolly 16 Club are still trying to guess what herbs gave the borscht, prepared by Torano’s super-chef Marko, that extra flavor. They’ll never know because the chef blends his own spices. I understand his blintzes are something special too. You can get blintzes and borscht in La Jolla.
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Rare Jewish and Hebrew historical documents, manuscripts and books are being catalogued by Soviet scholar. Part of that collection is from Baron David G. Gintsburg, the only Jewish member of nobility of Czarist Russia. Five Rabbis from New York, who recently toured Russia, described one of the treasures—a parchment bible dated 1010. They reported that in Odessa, where there once were 65 synagogues, there is now but one on the outskirts of the city, for a community of 170,000 Jews. In Kiev, they found one synagogue for 150,000 Jews; in Leningrad one for 200,000.
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Clad in what she considered a Spanish-looking skirt and blouse, a friend of mine arrived at a Fiesta party only to discover that the ladies present had gone all out with beautiful gowns, mantillas, etc. Noticing another woman with a skirt and blouse, she sighed to her husband: “I’m glad that someone else here looks like a peasant.” Following her gaze, he whispered: “That’s the waitress, my dear.”
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Strike One! Always interested in the whys and wherefores, our editor asked Henry Orr, at present the only Jewish umpire in baseball, why he chose this particular career. “Pat” – with the Pacific Coast League for the past ten years – claims he drifted into baseball in his early teens; later he played with the Philadelphia Nationals and Boston Braves. Originally a Philadelphian, he now resides at Redondo Beach.
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Here is a chance for someone else to drift into a new career. The La Jolla Playhouse is looking for two “gypsy” violinists for the play, “Miss Julie.” Only requirements are to look over 21 years of age and be able to play. Lots of fun and a chance to be near the store, Viveca Linfors. Call me for more info.
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Every day is a holiday since the Fiesta del Pacifico got underway. My biggest problem is deciding what to attend.
All the wonderful things you heard about the Aztec and Mayan Ballet were not exaggerated. The State College Open Air Theatre (Aztec Bowl) was a perfect setting for Javier De Leon’s program of dances. The exquisitely colored costumes and headdresses, the liveliness and diversity of the dances – above all the graceful agility of the dancers—made for an evening which I won’t forget for a long time.
There is a dream-like quality about open –air performances. In bomb-torn Linz, Austria, I witnessed operas with the hills as a natural backdrop for the outdoor stage. In Rome the outdoor theatre, Terme Di Caracella, is surrounded by ancient Roman ruins which lent significance to Verdi’s opera “La Forza del Destino. “(The Force of Destiny). People travel from all over the world to the Salzburg Festival to see the play, “Jedermann” (Everyman) performed in the historic Cathedral Square. Although it is more than eight years since I saw this performance, it remains vivid in my memory.
It may be my early romantic association with outdoor concerts on the Mall in Central Park, the Lewisohn Stadium and the Green of New York University that makes the open air theatre attractive to me. Whatever it is, I am happy to live in a city with so many facilities for outdoor entertainment.
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Attention Golfers – “Just came back from the most beautiful golf course in the world. It runs up and down the Laurentian hills and each hole presents a view of green and colorful country with the board St. Lawrence river in the background. This is probably the only course that carries the players from the ninth and seventeenth hole to the clubhouse via an electric railway.”
Received this from my golf fan brother and sister-in-law who were staying at the Manoir Richeliue Province of Quebec, Canada.
It sounds like a golfer’s paradise.
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Dress Rehearsal of the “Pal Joey” show provided laughs for the cast as well as the audience. It made me wonder how many accidents, which are natural laughgetters, are incorporated into the show. If the how is closed before you read this, it won’t be the fault of the talented cast—they are tops –b ut Oh, those naughty lines and the sexy suggestive dances. Keep the children at home.
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Former New Yorkers will be interested to know that some day – may it be soon – the subways will be air conditioned, have fluorescent lights, bright seats and music. A trial run has already been made and enthusiastic approval received.
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With the Guardians
Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 4
By Morrie Pomeranz
As Its Penter joined the crowded table (“blue chip”) at Lipton’s the animated conversations were in progress. One of the Guardians had mentioned that a letter from world-traveller Ralph Hosenpud in Europe indicated that he was currently in renowned Baden-Baden and was taking a series of medicinal baths – but all Its heard as he sat down was … “and Hosenpud is taking a bath.” So what else could possibly contribute to the conversation but – “So Hosenpud is still losing in gin – even over there.”
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Tis oft-said that a successful executive is calibrated by the capable assistants with whom he has associated himself. Recently, before the Board of Directors meeting of July 19th , the relaxed group of members seated at the bar, was discussing the relative merits of all Guardian presidents since the inception of the organization—one president possessed oratorical ability but refused to delegate authority – another was excellent with committees but lacked a sense of humor – a third was blessed with a natural wit but lacked the necessary interest to further the cause of the Hebrew Home for the Aged, etc., etc. All agreed however, that the current president, Sammy Addleson, is a composite of the better qualities of our past presidents. His love for the Home is intense – he has actually “forced” assignments on Board members who had previously shunned all responsibilities (e.g., Harry Snyder as chairman of the successful fund raising affair of June and Sam Cohen who has begun to volunteer his services) and finally Addleson has increased attendance at the Board and regular monthly meetings – and the meetings, all agree, have become spirited.
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Worth hearing is Al Steinbaum’s Las Vegas story of the novice crap-shooter from St. Louis. Never fails!
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With a fine array of talent due at Top’s during the next few months (including the Ink Spots, Don Ameche and Roberta Lynn) Guardians can be assured of outstanding entertainment for the next few meetings. This is made possible under the chairmanship of Al DeSure and through the cooperation of Yale Kahn.
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During his tenure as a Board member and as an officer, Secretary Irv Alexander has proffered two motions which he honestly felt would benefit the Guardians. In both instances, Alexander’s motion was defeated – this in itself does not disturb our secretary, but what causes him to jut his jaw defiantly is the fact that each time the vote was 19-1 against the proposition. (There are 20 Board members.)
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Letter to the Editor
Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 4
Editor of Jewish Press:
The Jewish Community Center’s Camp Jaycee has been full to capacity for four straight weeks with a long waiting list of those who wish to enroll. Many children have been disappointed in not being able to register for the past two periods. Indications are that Camp Jaycee will have a capacity enrollment for the last two week period beginning August 6 and more disappointments will follow. We apologize for all the disappointments. Registration for this last period absolutely closes on Wednesday, Aug. 1, or sooner if our enrollment is full before that day.
Operating a good Day Camp requires a great deal of diligent work, preparations, planning and financial outlay. Our capacity is based on the number of children our staff can handle capably, the safety limits of our buses and the facilities used. We have had to be firm in denying enrollment to latecomers in order to provide the early campers with the benefits of a worthwhile camping experience. We know that parents whose children are attending Camp Jacycee will appreciate our efforts.
Perhaps next year, with the new Center building in operation, we may be able to increase our capacity.
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Dear Mr. Kaufman
Having just finished this last issue of “The Press” and enjoying it immensely , I want to tell you how delighted I am with Julia Kaufman’s comparatively recent addition “Press Notes” in your newspaper.
Her choice of topics has been consistently timely and interesting. I’ve learned about fly-by-night tree surgeons, the difference between the NAACO and the Urban League, how to mix a “Miss America Cocktail,” and just loads of every day local happenings. But best of all, I enjoy Julia’s warm, human touch that shines through all her copy. It’s just plain fun to read “Press Notes,” yet I also find enough thought-provoking material included to give real body and substance to Mrs. Kaufman’s by-line.
I’m sure there are many, many readers who would join me in saying, “Best wishes, Julia, for continuing success with your very readable ‘Press Notes.”” Sincerely, Rosanne Stone
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Bay City B.B.
Southwestern Jewish Press, July 27, 1956, Page 4
The San Diego Chapter of the Bay City B.B. Women has invited all members and friends to their Picnic at Pepper Grove, Balboa Park at 11 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 12. Hot dogs, sweet corn on the cob, beverages hot and cold will be served.
On Aug. 16, there will be a Membership Dinner and Pizza Party at the home of Mrs. Sanford Sack. Entertainment has been planned and folk dancing will be enjoyed by all. Prospective members will be guests of the Chapter.
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