Hutler-Biran Lecture at S.D. State College
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 5
Avraham Biran, Consul General of Israel at Los Angeles, and Albert Hutler, executive director of the United Jewish Fund of San Diego, will speak at the Institute on World Affairs at San Diego State this month.
Biran will speak on “The Middle East –Is War Inevitable?” Tuesday, August 14. Hutler, who is still in Israel on a study mission, will give a report on Israel on Wednesday, August 22. Both lectures will be at 10:15 a.m. in the science lecture hall, 101.
All lectures of the 14th annual Institute, a three-week summer session course, are open to the public without charge. Twenty-two experts on international relations, including ambassadors or consuls from 13 foreign
countries, will review current world problems. The theme of this year’s program is “Twentieth Century Realities in International Relations—New Dimensions in the Quest for Peace.”
Films shown at 8 a.m. the morning of Biran’s talk will be “The Arab Middle East,” “This is Israel,” and “Israel, 1955-56.”
Biran was an assistant military governor of the Stat e of Israel and in 1949 became governor of the Jerusalem District. He was also Foreign Office Representative in Jerusalem and Senior Israel Member of the Israel
Delegation to the Mixed Armistice Commission with Jordan, and of the Special Committee of the Israel-Jordan Mixed Armistice Agreement.
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The Prophet and the King Published by Doubleday & Co
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 5
With all humility Shirley Watkins claims that her reason for writing The Prophet and The King was that she disagreed with the biblical interpretations of Saul’s character. Over a period of some twelve years in
which she thought about the story and committed it to memory (1 Kings; 11 Samuel) she became more and more convinced that the facts – exactly as they are told in the Bible – called for an interpretation of these very facts differing from the interpretation the Bible itself gave them.
The first draft of The Prophet and The King (the product of 25 years of studying and writing) showed Saul to be an out-and-out neurotic, a simple, turbulent, suspicion-riddled man whose downfall was inevitable. But as she worked on the book, rewriting it over and over again because she was still dissatisfied with her analysis of Saul, she watched is character develop into something finer and more complicated than she portrayed it. Saul became a tragic victim of pressures and, to her at least, a heroic one.
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Servicemen Attend Camp Santa Susana
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 5
Under USO JWB auspices, servicemen will have an opportunity to attend the first religious retreat of its kind in the country at Brandeis Camp Santa Susana August 10-12th. Servicemen who attend will join a contingent
of 100 college youth from all over the nation. Participants in the special weekend include Commander Elihu Rickel, Assistant District Chaplain of the 11th Naval District, and Chaplain Robert Saffer of March Air Force Base.
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Couples Club To Go On A Hayride
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 5
On August 18, the Couples Club of Tifereth Israel will go on a hayride. Place: Palomar Stables, Friars Rd.; time 8:30 Sharp. For reservations and further information, please call Millie Jacobs, JU-2-2117.
On August 12, at 4 p.m. there will be a children’s beach party at Santa Clara Point.
On Saturday, September 29, the Couples Club is planning a big evening for members and friends.
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United Synagogue Youth
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 5
Members of the United Synagogue Youth are looking forward to a hayride on August 25 at Palomar Stables from 7:30 to 11:30.
The girls who will be charged $2.00, invite the boys and the boys furnish transportation and bring the foode (there’s a fireplace.)
Please make reservations immediately with Dave Janowsky, CY-6-4744.
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With the Guardians
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 7
Popular Guardian Dave Block has been assisting )and most capably) the judicial amily as a judge pro-tem; Dave fully realizes now that it is not all a matter f briefs, objections and hushed routine of office work, etc . As brought out n court, the plaintiff sued her husband for divorce because said husband was areless about his appearance. Seems he hadn’t been home in five years. Next case.
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With the ever-increasing trend of “travel now and pay later,” it came as no particular surprise to Eddie Bland for him to see this sign in front of an enterprising mortuary: “Pay now – go later.”
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Hi-Lites of the Aug. 2nd meeting: What with the vacation month – Del Mar in full swing – a competing barbecue party, Pres. Sammy Addleson carefully limited reservations to an adequate 40—as dinner started, stragglers began pouring in from all directions (the Del Mar sports returned en masse) – with the net result that 76 were present – guests included David Goldfarb brought by Ben Harris – Max Popik hosted by Julius Penn – Aaron Thorn and attorney Harry Licker, both guests of Julius Kahn – Norman Fox’s dinner tab was picked up by George Burnett – this column never fails to report that Julius Kahn brings one or two guests to each dinner meeting – it is this type of wholesome interest in the Guardians that is stimulating the progressive growth of our organization. The door prize was won (again?) by Leo Krasne.
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The task of setting down a few lines every other week for this column is certainly a pleasant one – introducing guests and making announcements as needed is equally pleasant – to the Guardians who by their steadfast
encouragement and continued loyal support have made our little assignment worthwhile we extend our sincere thanks to Its Penter and Murray Goodrich.
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Yale Kahn, the Billie Rose of Pacific Highway, regretted that the entertainment which had been promised would not be available. The conversation and the accompanying explanation was strictly and Abbott and Costello routine. Asked DeSure (program chairman) of Yale: “So what’s with the entertainment for tonight?” Soft-spoken Yale answered, “Aw, he broke his leg.” “Broke his leg?” countered DeSure. Harry Snyder, hearing only this last remark, answered with a tear in his eye: “Yah, broke his leg and we may have to destroy h im.” Al was noticeably shocked at this seeming cruelty of gentle Harry Snyder – but Harry was sadly referring to his race horse which
earlier in the day had broken his leg at Del Mar.
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Columnist Appointed to S.D. Civic Post
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 7
Irving Stone, Psychologist for the California Mental Hygiene Clinic and Jewish Press Columnist, has been appointed by Mayor Charles Dail to the Pscychology Commission of the San Diego City Council. Mr. Stone, who is a Commander in the Naval Reserve, will spend two weeks on his summer training program at the Naval Air Station at Miramar.
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San Diego Ole Club
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 7
One of the most unusual clubs in San Diego is the “Ole Club,” which consists of 200 bullfight fans. According to
President Dr. Richard Disraeli, the group will co-sponsor the San Diego Bullfight scheduled for August 18, 8:30 p.m. at Balboa Stadium. The internationally famous Matador Carlos Arruza will be featured and a commentator
will explain the various passes. In accordance with local ordinance, the fight will be bloodless.
The Ole Club have choice seat for the Bullfight and reservations may be made by phoning Dr. Disraeli at CY-6-2172 or Tamara Rand at AC-3-6674.
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Tour to Mexico
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 7
A specially arranged guided vacation tour to Mexico will be conducted by Dr. Ernest W. Wolf, chairman of the Department of Foreign Languages at San Diego State College.
This “Magic of Mexico Tour” is the first and only guided tour to Mexico to originate from San Diego. The tour will use airplanes from Tijuana to Mexico City and back. Travel in Mexico will be by chartered private bus.
The tour will last eleven days from August 26 to September 1. For those who have the time to stay longer an optional two days will be added for a two day stay in beautiful Acapulco. The cost of the eleven day tour is $253—the Acapulco Extension is $35 additional. The tour prices include the round trip by air, meals, hotels, transportation and sightseeing.
Highlights of the trip will be a complete tour of Mexico City home, a boatride on the canals at Xochimilco, a dip in the gardenia-covered swimming pool of the Hotel Ruiz Galindo, visits to sarape factories and to onyx and silver-workers shops, and attendance at a bullfight.
Dr. Wolf is an experienced tour leader. He has led two tours to Europe for San Diego State College . However, the “Magic of Mexico our” is not sponsored by the college. It is therefore open to the general public. Though the tour does not carry college credit, Dr. Wolf will give lectures on Mexican History, art and folkore. He
will also teach every-day expressions in Spanish to the members of the tour group. Additional information on all
phases of the tour can be obtained by calling JU-2-4411, Ext. 303.
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Cash Remittances to Israel
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 8
United Hias Service, the worldwide migration agency, announces that, with the approaching High Holidays, many persons wishing to transmit cash gifts to residents in Israel may do so through the agency’s Remittance Service in Israel currency, at the rate of IL 1.80 for each American dollar.
There is no limitation on the amount which the remitter may send United Hias makes no charge for its service,
but there is a 50c fee for each remittance to defray the banking charge made to the agency in Israel.
Remittances should, therefore, include an additional 50c for each remittance, and may be sent to United Hias Service, 425 Lafayette Street, New York 3, N.Y., or to Jewish Social service Agency, 333 Plaza, San Diego, Calif.
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Two 1-Act Plays at La Jolla Playhouse
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 8
This week La Jolla Playhouse audiences are enjoying the glamorous and able Swedish-born actress, Viveca Lindfors, perform in two timely dramatic one-act plays by August Strindberg.
The first of these, “Miss Julie,” is a sharp, taut romance, which keeps one on the edge of his seat until the curtain falls on the final scene. The second, “The Stranger” is almost a monologue, teasing and with a delightful surprise ending.
Co-starred with Miss Lindfors is Stephen Bekassy, who appeared her last summer with Claire Trevor in “Time of the Cuckoo.” The other member of the cast is Eulalie Noble, who until a few weeks ago, was performing in the cast of the west coast company of “Anastasia,” with Miss Lindfors and Eugenie Leontovitch.
The two one-acts, “Miss Julie” and “The Stranger” will run through Sunday night, August 19th.
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“Hit the Deck” Hits San Diego
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 8
Starlight presents “Hit the Deck.” The Vincent Youmans nautical musical about gobs and the gals they meet on shore leave is scheduled for a two-week run starting Thursday, August 9, Balboa Park Bowl.
The smash hit of the roaring twenties ahs been brought up to date for San Diego audiences. The locale has been moved from Newport to North Island. The big party scene will be staged on the flight deck of a modern flattop instead of an old battlewagon with its 16-inch guns. The crew cruises not to Communist-ridden China but down to Panama where they find fun and relaxation with the lovely senoritas on the isthmus.
Seven popular Youmans songs have been interpolated into the show, already loaded with singable tunes. Among them are “Time on My Hands,” “Through the Years,” “Flying Down to Rio,” “rums in My Heart,” and “Orchids in the Moonlight.” In addition to “Hallelujah” hit songs from the original score include “Sometimes I’m Happy,” “Just a Kiss or Two,” “Join the Navy,” “Loo Loo” and “Shore Leave.”
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(Matter of Choice)
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 8
Young Man: “Sir, I want to marry your daughter.”
Father: “Have you seen my wife yet?”
Young Man: “Yes sir, but I still prefer your daughter.”
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Summer Symphony Has Piatigorsky as Guest Soloist
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 8
Gregor Piatigorsky, world’s foremost cellist, will be featured in San Diego Symphony’s fifth summer program, Tuesday, August 14, 8:30 p.m. in Balboa Park Bowl.
Robert Shaw and the San Diego Symphony will open the program with Mozart’s famous “Prague Symphony No. 29 (K504), followed by Piatigorsky in Dvorak’s “Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra.” After the intermission Robert Shaw and the Symphony Orchestra will play Moussogsky’s dramatic “Pictures at an Exhibition.”
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(Saucer secrets)
Southwestern Jewish Press, August 10, 1956, Page 8
Then there is the story about the man who heard that Israel was leading the world in the production of flying saucers. They have already launched two saucers, he was told. “Impossible,” he exclaimed. “No other nation has launched even one flying saucer. How come the Israelis have two?” “Milchedige and fleischige,” was the
explanation.
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